Utopia 8: Special Celebrations PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brazilian Yahyaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Burn it to the ground. Brazilian Yahyaoui has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sean Smith's chin.

Smith
vs
Yahyaoui

195 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

210 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brazilian Yahyaoui!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Yahyaoui circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith dives in and grabs Yahyaoui's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yahyaoui pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
Sean Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.

Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yahyaoui to the ground. Smith is now in Yahyaoui's guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.

Yahyaoui has his feet on Smith's thighs here. He's pushed Smith 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! Smith screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brazilian Yahyaoui!

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RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norberto Solano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Zephyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Norberto Solano has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Solano
vs
Zephyr

170 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Norberto Solano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demetrius Zephyr!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solano shoots for a takedown but Zephyr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Solano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zephyr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solano wants to control but Zephyr is keeping him busy.

Solano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zephyr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Solano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zephyr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Solano's guard! Nice work there by Zephyr!
Solano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zephyr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Solano working for a triangle but Zephyr defends it easily.

Solano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zephyr passes into side control.
Solano is breathing heavily.
Zephyr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Solano!
Solano looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Well, with Zephyr on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Solano is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Solano is trying to defend against the choke here but Zephyr has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Zephyr Tightens the hold and Solano taps out furiously! Zephyr displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demetrius Zephyr!

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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitar Boev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues has chosen Pais e Filhos-Legião Urbana as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Boev
vs
Rodrigues

187 cm
24
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dimitar Boev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rony Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boev thumps Rodrigues with a low kick.
Boev cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.

Rodrigues is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boev's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rodrigues wants to work for an arm triangle but Boev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boev trying to get back to full guard but Rodrigues takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boev is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boev wants to hold on but Rodrigues pushes him away.
Boev blocking the ground and pound.

Rodrigues jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boev and Rodrigues has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodrigues thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Rodrigues is trying to get an arm triangle but Boev is defending well.
Boev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodrigues looks winded!
Boev is trying to control Rodrigues's posture but Rodrigues avoids it.
Boev tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boev is trying to get back to half guard.
Boev wants to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues gets to mount! Boev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boev manages to control the position for a moment.
Boev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodrigues prevents Boev from standing back up.
Rodrigues thows a huge punch but Boev dodges it nicely.
Rodrigues works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rodrigues.

Rodrigues working for a guillotine from mount but Boev is in no mood to give up.
Rodrigues can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boev is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rony Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
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.

Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt.
Boev scores with a push kick.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boev but Boev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt.
Dimitar Boev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rony Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt - Boev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Boev darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.

Boev manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Boev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boev connects with a single shot there.
Boev throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Rodrigues crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dimitar Boev!

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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes into the arena with Hysteria - Muse blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mitchell
vs
Fernandez

202 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troy Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.

Mitchell drops Fernandez with a beautiful combination! Fernandez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mitchell is looking for the KO!

It looks like Juan Fernandez has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mitchell lands a big uppercut and Fernandez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fernandez looks OK. Mitchell waves Fernandez back to his feet!

Fernandez is rocked!
Mitchell lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Fernandez - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Mitchell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Mitchell!
Troy Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Lamouna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Tien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamouna kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harry Belafonte - "Banana Boat Song (Day O)". Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lamouna
vs
Tien

200 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hassan Lamouna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manny Tien!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tien dodges the punch combination from Lamouna.
Tien dives in and grabs Lamouna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamouna pushes down on Tien's head and hops out.
Lamouna lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Manny Tien has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamouna. Tien does a little dance to reset his feet.

Tien looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lamouna!
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.

Tien thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamouna is looking to reverse the position.
Tien tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tien remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tien advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamouna blocking the ground and pound.
Tien sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tien looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tien wants to control the pace but Lamouna is squirming around nicely.
Tien is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Tien controlling from the full mount.
Lamouna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lamouna tries to get out of the position.
It looks like Tien might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tien looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tien landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tien's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tien tries for a takedown but Lamouna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tien swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamouna.
Lamouna misses with a jab to the body

and Tien counters by moving into the clinch.
Lamouna lands a nice uppercut.
Tien is trying to stall.
Tien has Lamouna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lamouna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hassan Lamouna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Tien.
Tien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tien is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamouna.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamouna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lamouna.
Tien is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Lamouna.
Lamouna lands with a right to the head.
Lamouna scores with a shot to the side of Tien's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamouna scores with a shot to the side of Tien's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lamouna.
Lamouna lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lamouna.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lamouna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lamouna is working Tien over against the cage.
Lamouna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lamouna scores with a shoulder strike.

Tien is rocked!
Lamouna scores with a hook to the body.
Lamouna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tien.
A short left from Lamouna.
Lamouna has Tien pressed against the cage. Tien drops his hands and Lamouna takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Tien tumbling to the canvas! Lamouna rains down with more punches but Tien was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Lamouna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hassan Lamouna!
Hassan Lamouna is the new super heavyweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Berzins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Berzins
vs
Villegas

190 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Berzins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fabio Villegas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Villegas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berzins.
Berzins slips under a jab from Villegas.
Chris Berzins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berzins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Villegas.
Berzins lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berzins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Villegas looks winded!
Villegas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Villegas tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Villegas back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Villegas is rocked!

It looks like Fabio Villegas has been cut.
Villegas blocks a low kick nicely.
Villegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Berzins finish him?
Berzins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berzins connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berzins, right into the meat.
Berzins scoring well with a low kick there.
Berzins scoring well with a low kick there.
Villegas wants to stay close but Berzins steps back to make room for something. Villegas seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Berzins and Villegas drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Berzins!
Chris Berzins is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Chris Berzins 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%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dalek Gallifrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Simpemba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lou Simpemba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gallifrey
vs
Simpemba

170 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dalek Gallifrey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lou Simpemba !
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallifrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalek Gallifrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gallifrey forces Simpemba back against the cage and clinches.
Simpemba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simpemba is trying to push Gallifrey away but Gallifrey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gallifrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpemba .
Gallifrey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simpemba dodges an elbow strike from Gallifrey.
Gallifrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpemba backwards.
Gallifrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpemba .
Simpemba is trying to break the clinch but Gallifrey is controlling him.
Simpemba gets through Gallifrey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gallifrey fails to land.
Simpemba misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallifrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallifrey working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gallifrey.
Gallifrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpemba blocking some punches.
Gallifrey working aggressively here.
Simpemba blocks an uppercut.
Gallifrey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gallifrey lands a damaging elbow.
Gallifrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpemba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpemba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gallifrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpemba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simpemba lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey misses with some punches.
Simpemba is trying to force a seperation but Gallifrey has the dominant position.
Simpemba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simpemba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gallifrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpemba backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpemba .
Simpemba 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gallifrey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpemba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gallifrey has him pressed against the cage.
Simpemba is trying to break the clinch but Gallifrey has him pressed against the cage.
Simpemba wants to break free but Gallifrey has control.
Gallifrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpemba uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Simpemba .
Simpemba is trying to push Gallifrey away but Gallifrey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gallifrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpemba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpemba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpemba .
Gallifrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpemba backwards.
Simpemba working hard to break the clinch.
Simpemba blocking some punches.
Gallifrey lands a shoulder strike.
Simpemba blocking some punches.
Gallifrey has Simpemba pressed against the cage, preventing Simpemba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gallifrey.
Gallifrey misses with a body punch.
Simpemba is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallifrey has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Gallifrey.
Gallifrey lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Simpemba .
Simpemba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpemba is trying to force a seperation but Gallifrey has the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpemba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpemba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Gallifrey fails to land.
Gallifrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpemba .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalek Gallifrey dominated that round.
That's time! Gallifrey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simpemba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpemba swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallifrey.
Simpemba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpemba looks to land a right hand but Gallifrey moved out of range.
Gallifrey moves in looking to clinch but Simpemba pushes him off.

Gallifrey pushes Simpemba up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallifrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallifrey missing with knees to the body.
Dalek Gallifrey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpemba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Simpemba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallifrey moves in looking to clinch but Simpemba pushes him off.
Simpemba loads up on a big right hand but Gallifrey slips the punch.
Simpemba tests Gallifrey's chin there with a solid looking shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gallifrey fails to land.
Simpemba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simpemba blocking some punches.
Gallifrey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simpemba prevents a body shot from Gallifrey.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gallifrey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Simpemba 's brow.
Simpemba tries to break the clinch but Gallifrey is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallifrey.
Gallifrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpemba stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpemba is trying to break free.
Simpemba wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallifrey won't allow it.
Gallifrey prevents Simpemba from breaking the clinch.
Gallifrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallifrey has a couple of punches blocked by Simpemba .
Simpemba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gallifrey.
Gallifrey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simpemba wants to break free but Gallifrey has control.
Gallifrey tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpemba avoids the damage to the body.
Gallifrey prevents Simpemba from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallifrey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpemba tries to work over Gallifrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpemba blocks an uppercut.
Gallifrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpemba .
Gallifrey lands with a light punch inside.
Gallifrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpemba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallifrey prevents Simpemba from breaking the clinch.

Simpemba manages to break the clinch.
Gallifrey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpemba connects with a body shot that sends Gallifrey's belly button to the back.
Simpemba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpemba counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey tries to clinch there but Simpemba circles away.
Simpemba keeps the fight on the outside.
Gallifrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpemba .
Gallifrey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gallifrey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpemba .
Gallifrey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpemba .
Simpemba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallifrey moves in looking to clinch but Simpemba pushes him off.
Gallifrey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallifrey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallifrey avoids the body shot from Simpemba .
Simpemba connects with a body shot.
Simpemba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lou Simpemba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gallifrey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpemba counters with a nice body shot.
Simpemba jabs at Gallifrey's body.
Simpemba thuds a left hand into Gallifrey's body.
Gallifrey tries to clinch but Simpemba moves out of range.
Gallifrey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simpemba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gallifrey wants to clinch.
Lou Simpemba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gallifrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gallifrey wants to clinch up but Simpemba keeps it at a distance.
Simpemba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gallifrey wants to clinch up but Simpemba keeps it at a distance.
Simpemba swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallifrey is looking to clinch.
Gallifrey wants to clinch up but Simpemba keeps it at a distance.
Simpemba throws a hook but Gallifrey avoids it easily.
Simpemba works the jab nicely.
Simpemba moves into range and connects with a jab.

Gallifrey clinches.
Gallifrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpemba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpemba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallifrey throws a head punch that misses.
Gallifrey misses with some punches.
Gallifrey misses with the head strike.
Simpemba blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpemba .
Gallifrey has Simpemba pressed against the cage, preventing Simpemba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gallifrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpemba .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallifrey misses with a punch to the body.
Simpemba prevents a body shot from Gallifrey.
Gallifrey misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallifrey.
Gallifrey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gallifrey misses with some punches.
Simpemba blocks an uppercut.
Gallifrey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpemba 's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallifrey.
Gallifrey scores with a shoulder strike.
Gallifrey throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpemba .
Simpemba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gallifrey working aggressively here.

Simpemba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallifrey closes the distance but Simpemba moves to the side
and Simpemba counters with a right hand to the body.
Gallifrey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallifrey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simpemba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Simpemba gets tackled into the cage by Gallifrey. Gallifrey maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpemba swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallifrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallifrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Simpemba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpemba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallifrey was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpemba .
Simpemba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simpemba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallifrey looks to clinch
and Simpemba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallifrey blocks a jab.
Simpemba throws a looping overhand right but Gallifrey ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gallifrey clinches up with Simpemba and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gallifrey.
Gallifrey lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dalek Gallifrey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gallifrey tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpemba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gallifrey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gallifrey tries to clinch up
and Simpemba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpemba tries to circle away but Gallifrey has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallifrey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gallifrey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gallifrey lands a shoulder strike.
Simpemba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallifrey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallifrey lands with a right to the head.
Gallifrey pushes off an throws an elbow but Simpemba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gallifrey throws a head punch that misses.
Gallifrey lands a nice uppercut.
Simpemba looking to stall.
Gallifrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpemba .
Gallifrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpemba wants to stall.
Gallifrey lands a body punch.
Gallifrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpemba is trying to force a seperation but Gallifrey has the dominant position.
Gallifrey misses with some punches.
Simpemba blocks an uppercut.
Simpemba tries to circle away but Gallifrey has him pinned against the cage.

Simpemba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallifrey tries to clinch but Simpemba moves out of range.
Gallifrey tries to clinch there but Simpemba circles away.

Gallifrey instigates a clinch.
Simpemba blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simpemba is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Gallifrey.
Gallifrey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpemba blocks an elbow strike from Gallifrey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey lands a shoulder strike.
Simpemba blocking some punches.
Simpemba blocking some punches.
Gallifrey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gallifrey fails to land.
Gallifrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gallifrey.
Gallifrey has a couple of punches blocked by Simpemba .
Gallifrey misses with the head strike.
Simpemba tries a body shot but Gallifrey blocks it.
Simpemba throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gallifrey fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpemba blocks an uppercut.
Gallifrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpemba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallifrey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gallifrey tries to work over Simpemba 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpemba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallifrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gallifrey on the inside.
Gallifrey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallifrey lands with a light punch inside.
Gallifrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpemba trying to control the position but instead, Gallifrey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simpemba into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dalek Gallifrey had his way with Lou Simpemba in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gallifrey looks to clinch
and Gallifrey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Simpemba . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simpemba .
Gallifrey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gallifrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gallifrey wants to clinch
and Gallifrey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gallifrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpemba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallifrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Simpemba does it's job there.
Gallifrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gallifrey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpemba swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallifrey.
Gallifrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpemba paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallifrey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Simpemba . Beautiful body shot.
Dalek Gallifrey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallifrey tries to clinch up but Simpemba circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallifrey tries to clinch up
and Simpemba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simpemba misses with a hook. Gallifrey ducked under it nicely.
Simpemba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallifrey tries to clinch up.

Gallifrey darts in and clinches Simpemba up against the cage.
Gallifrey lands with a light punch inside.
Gallifrey misses with the head strike.
Gallifrey lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallifrey scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallifrey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simpemba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simpemba can't break the clinch.
A short right from Gallifrey.
Simpemba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gallifrey misses with some punches.
Gallifrey misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gallifrey fails to land.
Gallifrey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Simpemba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpemba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallifrey moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpemba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gallifrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gallifrey is looking to clinch but Simpemba is avoiding it.
Simpemba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Gallifrey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gallifrey misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallifrey has Simpemba pressed against the cage, preventing Simpemba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gallifrey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simpemba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gallifrey prevents Simpemba from breaking the clinch.
Simpemba tries to circle away but Gallifrey has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallifrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallifrey swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpemba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpemba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gallifrey throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpemba .
A head punch on the inside from Gallifrey fails to land.
Gallifrey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallifrey lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpemba backwards.
Simpemba tries to circle away but Gallifrey has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Gallifrey fails to land.
Simpemba is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallifrey has double underhooks.
Lou Simpemba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalek Gallifrey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpemba blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dalek Gallifrey.
I think Gallifrey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dalek Gallifrey!
Dalek Gallifrey retains his lightweight title!
Dalek Gallifrey very nearly forgot to thank GETSWOLE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.