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LFC 50: Half way there. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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255 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Swain!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bear looking to control.
Bear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swain is controlling him.
Bear keeping full guard, as Swain tries to pass.
Bear trying to keep a closed guard but Swain is proving a slippery customer.
Swain trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Swain trying to control the pace.
Swain wants to free his trapped foot but Bear is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bear manages to get to full guard.
Bear wants to stand up but Swain is controlling him.
Swain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Swain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swain advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear prevents Swain from moving into mount.
Swain is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bear's shoulder. That is not cool.
Swain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bear keeps working.
Swain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bear on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bear tries to get out of the position.
Bear stops Swain from passing to mount.
Bear misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bear struggling a bit here.
Bear on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Swain scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bear to see if he's OK.
Swain tries to move to mount but Bear blocks the move with his legs.
Bear struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear tries to bench press Swain off him but Swain keeps the position.
Bear is trying to get back to his feet.
Swain looking to control but instead Bear has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Swain tries to pass to full mount but Bear defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bear with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bear's guard.
Bear wants to get back to his feet but Swain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bear being controlled here, momentarily.
I looks like Swain 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.
Swain preventing the sweep.
Swain advances position into side control!
Bear is not content to let Swain control the position.
Bear being controlled for a moment.
Swain is looking to take a break and control but Bear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bear tries to buck Swain off but Swain is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Swain dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bear misses with a takedown
and Swain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bear's guard.
Swain passes Bear's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Swain trying to mount his opponent but Bear defends it.
Swain controlling the pace.
Bear tries to get to full guard but Swain has control of the leg.
Swain trying to control the action but Bear is working from the bottom.
Swain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bear wants to improve his position but Swain is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bear fails with the takedown
and Swain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bear won't be happy with that.
Swain takes a little break here. Bear wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Bear's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bear prevents Swain from improving position.
Bear is looking to regain half guard here but Swain keeps moving and retains side control.
Swain trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Swain controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear taking punishment in the form of punches.
Swain trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Bear stops Swain from passing to mount.
Bear tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nathaniel Swain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swain wants to control but Bear is keeping him busy.
Bear is trying to control Swain's posture but Swain avoids it.
Swain is staying tight to Bear's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Swain trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Bear tries to bench press Swain off him but Swain keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bear tries to clinch but Swain moves away
and Swain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Swain trying to mount his opponent but Bear defends it.
Bear moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bear is looking for a triangle but Swain pushes his legs off easily.
Swain forces his way into half guard.
Bear is trying to get back to full guard.
Bear is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swain stalling.
Swain is keen to just control but Bear is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bear is not content to let Swain control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Swain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Swain throws a nice looking combination but Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bear!
Swain is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bear can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Swain controlling from the full mount.
Bear can't escape the position.
Swain blocks Bear's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Swain lands a heavy elbow.
Swain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bear is looking to escape.
Bear tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swain looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swain scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bear is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Swain content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Nathaniel Swain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bear gets caught flat footed, as Swain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swain is controlling him.
Bear throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Swain tries to free his leg and advance position but Bear is retaining full guard.
Swain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swain wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Bear manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Swain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nathaniel Swain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Swain has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Swain!
Swain preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bear looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear, not yet.
Swain landing some decent shots from guard.
Swain looking to pass the guard.
Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Swain preventing the sweep.
Swain passes Bear's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Swain controlling the action here.
Bear moves into full guard.
Swain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bear's guard.
Swain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bear trying to control here.
Max Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swain not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Swain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Swain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slysizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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192 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slysizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slysizzle cracks Caldwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Slysizzle tries to clinch there but Caldwell circles away.
A left and a right from Slysizzle both land. Nice combination.
Slysizzle moves into range and clinches up with Caldwell.
Slysizzle working hard to break the clinch.
Caldwell blocks a body shot from Slysizzle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Slysizzle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caldwell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slysizzle is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Slysizzle - that landed with a thud.
Caldwell working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Slysizzle.
Caldwell has a couple of punches blocked by Slysizzle.
Slysizzle breaks the clinch.
Slysizzle lands with a right hand.
Caldwell misses with an uppercut.
Slysizzle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Slysizzle misses.
Slysizzle 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slysizzle.
Slysizzle scores with a body shot.
Caldwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slysizzle.
Caldwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caldwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slysizzle looks to land a right hand but Caldwell moved out of range.
Slysizzle lands with an uppercut that bounces Caldwell off the ropes and back into rage.
Slysizzle throws out a loose jab but Caldwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slysizzle digs a good body shot into Caldwell's ribs.
Caldwell looks gassed!
A shot to de liver by Slysizzle. Beautiful body shot.
Slysizzle lands a body shot.
Caldwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Slysizzle.
Slysizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slysizzle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Slysizzle lands.
Slysizzle jabs at Caldwell's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slysizzle sizes up Caldwell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Slysizzle lands with a hook. Caldwell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Caldwell is rocked!
Slysizzle lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Caldwell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Slysizzle dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slysizzle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Holden Coulfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Sproles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coulfield comes into the arena with Napalm Death - Twist the Knife (Slowly) blaring out of the sound system. Sproles has chosen can't be touched -Roy Jones Jr as his entrance music. Holden Coulfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Holden Coulfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Pete Sproles!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holden Coulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coulfield avoids the head kick by Sproles.
Sproles checks the leg kick.
Sproles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Sproles trying to control the position but Coulfield is working away.
Coulfield tries to bench press Sproles off him but Sproles keeps the position.
Sproles wants to control but Coulfield is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sproles has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Coulfield!
Coulfield sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Coulfield is looking to improve his position.
Sproles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sproles trying to control the action but Coulfield is working from the bottom.
Coulfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sproles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sproles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Coulfield stuffs the takedown.
Sproles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coulfield is fending him off so far but Sproles persists. Nope, Coulfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Sproles thows a body shot but no joy.
Holden Coulfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coulfield tries to work over Sproles's front leg with a kick but Sproles checks it.
Coulfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sproles looks gassed!
Coulfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sproles manages to avoid it.
Sproles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coulfield's waist but Coulfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sproles off to one side.
Holden Coulfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Sproles.
Coulfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coulfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sproles counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Coulfield is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Coulfield moves in looking to clinch but Sproles pushes him off.
A bone on bone clash there as Sproles blocks the leg kick.
Coulfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sproles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coulfield leaves Sproles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coulfield tries to clinch there but Sproles circles away.
Coulfield looks to land a left hand but Sproles moved out of range nicely.
Coulfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sproles.
Coulfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sproles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coulfield as he jumps to the side.
Coulfield throws a series of strikes that have Sproles backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coulfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sproles tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coulfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Sproles off the ropes and back into rage.
Coulfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sproles. That did some damage!
Coulfield misses with a low kick as Sproles jumps back.
Coulfield looks to land a body kick but Sproles moved away.
Sproles is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coulfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sproles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sproles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coulfield.
Coulfield throws a leg kick which misses Sproles's front leg but catches the back leg as Sproles tries to avoid it.
Coulfield looks to throw the jab but Sproles is out of range.
Coulfield tries to keep at a distance but Sproles has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Coulfield.
Sproles jumps guard but Coulfield stands there with Sproles around his waist. Sproles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sproles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coulfield walks away with a smile on his face. Sproles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sproles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coulfield is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sproles misses with a few strikes there.
Sproles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coulfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Coulfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coulfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Coulfield is looking to slow Sproles down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Sproles blocks the low kick.
Coulfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sproles lands a nice looking kick to the body. Coulfield takes a step back to recover.
Sproles fails to land the takedown.
Coulfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sproles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sproles wants to clinch.
Coulfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sproles's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coulfield throws a shot from downtown. Sproles moves away and avoids it.
Sproles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sproles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coulfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coulfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Sproles circles away.
Coulfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sproles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sproles misses with a head kick.
Sproles drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sproles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sproles wants to control from the top but Coulfield keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sproles won't allow Coulfield to sweep him here.
Coulfield is looking to stand up but Sproles isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Holden Coulfield will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sproles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sproles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coulfield throws a nice looking combination but Sproles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sproles pushes Coulfield up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sproles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sproles breaks the clinch.
Sproles throws a right hand that Coulfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Coulfield also avoids with ease.
Coulfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Coulfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Sproles.
Sproles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coulfield sprawls well. Coulfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sproles gets slowly back to his feet.
Coulfield lands with a cross.
Sproles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coulfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holden Coulfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Sproles.
Sproles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Coulfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coulfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sproles on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Sproles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sproles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coulfield is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproles trying to control the position but Coulfield is working away.
Sproles tries to advance to mount but Coulfield denies him.
Sproles stands up.
Coulfield throws a hook but Sproles blocks it.
Pete Sproles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coulfield misses with a straight left.
Coulfield tries to clinch up but Sproles circles away and keeps his distance.
Holden Coulfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Sproles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Coulfield.
Coulfield throws a low kick but Sproles avoids it.
Sproles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coulfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sproles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coulfield pinned against the cage. Coulfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coulfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sproles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sproles shoots in for a double leg but Coulfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coulfield throws a hook but Sproles blocks it.
Coulfield moves into the clinch.
Sproles misses with a knee to the head.
Coulfield lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Coulfield.
Sproles tries to land knees in the clinch but Coulfield avoids the damage to the body.
Coulfield breaks from the clinch.
Sproles tries to clinch there but Coulfield circles away.
Sproles moves in looking to clinch but Coulfield pushes him off.
Sproles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sproles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sproles misses with a double jab.
Coulfield rushes Sproles and presses him up against the ropes.
Coulfield lands a shot to the body.
Coulfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Coulfield breaks from the clinch.
Sproles fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coulfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sproles's calf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sproles.
Coulfield rushes Sproles and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sproles can't break the clinch.
Sproles lands an elbow just above Coulfield 's eye.
Sproles fails to pull guard.
Coulfield breaks from the clinch.
Sproles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sproles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coulfield tries to avoid it but Sproles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coulfield to the ground. Coulfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sproles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coulfield takes a swing at Sproles's ribcage but misses.
Coulfield misses with a straight left.
Sproles moves into the clinch successfully.
Coulfield managing to block the knees to the body from Sproles.
Coulfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sproles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coulfield just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Coulfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sproles backwards.
Coulfield manages to break the clinch.
Sproles is looking to clinch but Coulfield is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sproles moves out of range of the body kick from Coulfield.
Coulfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sproles is out of range.
Sproles closes the distance and clinches up with Coulfield, looking for a takedown. Sproles pushes Coulfield against the ropes but Coulfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sproles doesn't manage to clinch there - Coulfield circles away.
Coulfield misses with a straight left.
Sproles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coulfield sprawls well. Coulfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sproles gets slowly back to his feet.
Coulfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sproles.
Coulfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Coulfield is looking to chop away at Sproles's legs.
Coulfield misses with a straight left.
Sproles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coulfield scores with a leg kick.
Sproles is looking to clinch but Coulfield is avoiding it.
No luck for Sproles with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Coulfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sproles doesn't manage to clinch there - Coulfield circles away.
Sproles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coulfield as he avoids it easily.
Coulfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Coulfield.
Coulfield loads up on a big right hand but Sproles slips the punch.
Sproles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sproles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coulfield.
Coulfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Sproles pulls Coulfield into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coulfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sproles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coulfield stands up from Sproles's guard - Coulfield perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sproles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coulfield.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coulfield blocks a head kick by Sproles.
A combination from Coulfield does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sproles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Sproles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coulfield leaves Sproles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coulfield misses with a leg kick
and Sproles counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coulfield's knee momentarily.
Coulfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sproles was well out of range. Poor timing from Coulfield.
Coulfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sproles.
Sproles shoots in but no luck this time.
Holden Coulfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Sproles.
Coulfield wants to land a leg kick but Sproles is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sproles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sproles.
Sproles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coulfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sproles somewhat.
Coulfield misses with a body shot.
Sproles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sproles tries to bum rush Coulfield with a series of wild strikes but Coulfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coulfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coulfield throws a leg kick
and Sproles counters with a head kick.
Coulfield wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles misses with a head kick.
Coulfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sproles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coulfield did well to prevent Sproles getting side control.
Coulfield tries to get to full guard but Sproles has control of the leg.
Coulfield is not content to let Sproles control the position.
Coulfield wants to improve his position but Sproles is controlling well.
Sproles is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sproles looking to control but Coulfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coulfield is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coulfield is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coulfield'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.
Sproles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Coulfield is looking to get to half guard.
Sproles get's back to his feet.
Sproles fails with a takedown attempt.
Sproles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sproles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pete Sproles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sproles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coulfield is staying active underneath Sproles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coulfield is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sproles in particular looking to stall.
Sproles gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Coulfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sproles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sproles shoots in for a takedown but Coulfield shows good takedown defense.
Coulfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sproles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coulfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sproles shoots in but Coulfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sproles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Coulfield connects with the punch.
Coulfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Sproles. Sproles gets slowly back to his feet.
Coulfield darts in trying to clinch
and Sproles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sproles needs to keep his hands up - Coulfield had a free shot at his head there.
Sproles scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sproles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Coulfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Sproles has a good base and remains in mount.
Sproles lands a big shot there that rocks Coulfield but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Sproles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coulfield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Coulfield!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivor Smallun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the ring accompanied by The Notorious BIG's Juicy. Ivor Smallun is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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141 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivor Smallun!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Smallun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smallun throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smallun misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Smallun throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smallun.
Shamrock has a takedown stuffed.
Smallun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Smallun misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smallun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Smallun misses with a wild combination.
Smallun looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Smallun misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
Smallun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smallun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock looking for a takedown.
Smallun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shamrock has Smallun pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Smallun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smallun blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Smallun working hard to break the clinch.
Shamrock with a knee to the head.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smallun smiles and moves away.
Smallun throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smallun swivels and escapes.
Smallun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shamrock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Smallun.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Smallun.
Smallun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smallun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Smallun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Smallun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Smallun misses with the combination.
Smallun throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Smallun looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Smallun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smallun sprawls well initially but Shamrock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smallun looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shamrock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smallun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smallun wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shamrock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smallun's head.
Shamrock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smallun wants to get back to his feet.
Shamrock tries to pass to full mount but Smallun defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smallun misses with a hook.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Smallun.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smallun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smallun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smallun misses with a wild combination.
Smallun throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Smallun looks gassed!
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smallun as he jumps to the side.
Shamrock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smallun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Smallun.
Shamrock shoots in but Smallun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smallun throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Smallun stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Smallun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smallun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smallun misses with the combination.
Smallun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smallun.
Smallun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smallun misses with an uppercut.
Smallun misses with a few strikes there.
Smallun throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smallun throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Smallun.
Smallun looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smallun as he jumps to the side.
Smallun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shamrock shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smallun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Smallun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Smallun misses its intended target.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock fails with the takedown.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Smallun.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smallun throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smallun won't allow Shamrock to pass to mount.
Smallun is trying to stand back up but Shamrock is controlling him
Shamrock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shamrock wants to pass to mount but Smallun is defending the position.
Smallun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shamrock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shamrock passes to full mount!
Smallun wants to get back to his feet.
Shamrock postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smallun looks a forlorn figure.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Shamrock.
Smallun is in a horrible position here. Shamrock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shamrock punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shamrock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smallun can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shamrock has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smallun's face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smallun is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smallun is breathing heavily.
Shamrock landing strikes from the mount and Smallun is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smallun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shamrock lands a big elbow.
Shamrock with the ground and pound from mount.
Shamrock raining down shots from the mount!
Smallun is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Shamrock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shamrock landing strikes from the mount.
Smallun is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smallun is still in real trouble! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Smallun scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Shamrock land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Shamrock stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Evans might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deicide-Once Upon the Cross . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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261 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Evans.
Evans misses with a hook.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Evans misses with a leg kick
and Roberts counters with a low kick, right behind Evans 's knee.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans lands with a shot to the body.
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chase Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roberts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roberts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evans jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Evans with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roberts's half guard.
Roberts tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Evans is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roberts!
Roberts blocking the ground and pound.
Evans landing strikes from the mount and Roberts is in trouble!
Evans swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Roberts is now in Evans's guard. A big mistake from Evans there, giving up the dominant position!
Evans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roberts!
Evans goes for an armbar but Roberts turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans working for submissions but it's allowed Roberts to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts wants to free his trapped foot but Evans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
Roberts prevents Evans from improving his position.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Evans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Evans sprawling to the canvas! Evans rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Roberts finish him?!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Roberts. Evans shrugs it off though.
Evans is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Evans takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts throws out a leg kick but Evans moves out of range and Roberts only half commits.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Evans blocks a low kick nicely.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Roberts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Evans takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts counters with a head kick that wobbles Evans - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Roberts sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Roberts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blade Daywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daywalker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blade OST - Blood Rave kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Blade Daywalker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daywalker fails to land the takedown.
Dawkins scores with a hook to the body. Daywalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daywalker counters with a single leg into guard. Dawkins didn't expect that.
Daywalker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dawkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dawkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dawkins!
Daywalker wants to control but Dawkins postures up.
Daywalker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dawkins drops an elbow to the side of Daywalker's head.
Dawkins seems to be working for a kimura but Daywalker defends the submission attempt.
Dawkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daywalker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawkins passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daywalker can't escape the position.
Dawkins landing strikes from the mount.
Dawkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Daywalker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Daywalker actively working from the bottom here.
Daywalker gets full guard.
Daywalker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dawkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daywalker is doing well to control the position and prevent Dawkins from advancing to side control.
Daywalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dawkins is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Dawkins.
Daywalker trying to control here.
Daywalker wants to improve his position but Dawkins is controlling well.
Daywalker trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dawkins misses with a head kick.
Dawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawkins misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dawkins cracks the inside of Daywalker's front leg.
Daywalker shoots and misses
and Dawkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Daywalker looks gassed!
Daywalker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dawkins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daywalker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dawkins's guard! Nice work there by Daywalker!
Daywalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daywalker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daywalker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daywalker wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins has his foot on Daywalker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daywalker works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daywalker throwing strikes from guard but Dawkins blocks nicely.
Daywalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawkins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daywalker passes into side control.
Daywalker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dawkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawkins keeps Daywalker at a distance using the push kick.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawkins cracks Daywalker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daywalker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daywalker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daywalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawkins is retaining full guard.
Daywalker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daywalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Daywalker from controlling successfully.
Daywalker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daywalker is aware though and is defending well.
Dawkins working for a triangle but Daywalker defends it easily.
Dawkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daywalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawkins looking for a guillotine here but Daywalker defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daywalker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Dawkins's face as Daywalker controls the position.
Daywalker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daywalker wants to take a breather but Dawkins manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Daywalker.
Daywalker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daywalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daywalker preventing the sweep.
Daywalker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daywalker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daywalker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daywalker throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daywalker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Daywalker wants to pass the guard but Dawkins is keeping the position.
Dawkins working for a triangle but Daywalker defends it easily.
Dawkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daywalker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dawkins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Daywalker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daywalker working the ground and pound from side control.
Daywalker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dawkins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Daywalker's guard! Nice work there by Dawkins!
Daywalker is trying to keep Dawkins in close.
Daywalker keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Daywalker looking for a guillotine here but Dawkins defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins forces his way into half guard.
Daywalker trying to control from the bottom.
Dawkins wants to control but Daywalker is keeping him busy.
Dawkins is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daywalker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins trying to mount his opponent but Daywalker defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daywalker is trying to get back to full guard.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daywalker defending well though.
Daywalker wants to get back to full guard but Dawkins has passed into side control.
Daywalker is desperately trying to improve his position but Dawkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Dawkins raining down shots from the mount!
Daywalker wants to hold on but Dawkins pushes him away.
Dawkins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daywalker is surviving well by controlling Dawkins's body position as best he can.
Daywalker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dawkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Daywalker tries to reverse the position but Dawkins maintains control.
Dawkins wants to control the pace but Daywalker is squirming around nicely.
Dawkins with shots to the head and body - Daywalker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Douglas Dawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to control the pace but Daywalker is squirming around nicely.
Daywalker is looking to improve his position but Dawkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Dawkins working Daywalker over with strikes here.
Daywalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daywalker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dawkins has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Daywalker's body.
Douglas Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawkins tries to get the hooks in deep but Daywalker pushed the leg off.
Blade Daywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daywalker rolls, trying to escape but Dawkins keeps control of the position.
Dawkins avoiding Daywalker 's attempts to control his hands.
Dawkins controlling the position well here. Daywalker rolled but Dawkins kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dawkins has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Daywalker.
Dawkins keeps control of the position as Daywalker tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Dawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dawkins 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Dawkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong comes to the ring accompanied by Get Down On The Ground. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guy needs to keep his hands up - Chong had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Big Guy has been cut.
Chong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guy looks to throw the jab but Chong is out of range.
Chong looks to land a right hand but Guy moved out of range.
Chong avoids the head kick by Guy.
Guy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chong misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely.
Chong avoids the body shot from Guy.
Chong blocks a jab.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guy swivels and escapes.
Guy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chong pushing down on Guy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Guy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy trying to control but Chong postures up.
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chong wants to pass the guard but Guy is defending well.
Chong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Guy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Chong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lex Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain has chosen nightrain as his entrance music. Lex Titan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lex Titan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titan scores with a shot to the body.
Deschain misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Titan. That's going to slow Deschain down.
Deschain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titan moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Titan.
Deschain throws out a loose jab but Titan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titan moves out of range as Deschain strikes.
Titan throws a leg kick but Deschain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Titan throws a hook but Deschain blocks it.
Deschain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Titan circles away quickly and effectively.
Deschain throws a hook but Titan avoids it easily.
Deschain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Titan cracks Deschain with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Titan.
Deschain stalks Titan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Titan's face. Titan staggers backwards, shaken.
Titan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Titan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deschain misses with a head kick.
Deschain misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan misses the shot to the body.
Titan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deschain moves out of range as Titan throws a body kick.
Deschain swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Titan to counter with a crisp jab.
Titan moves out of range as Deschain strikes.
Titan throws a right hand that Deschain ducks under and follows up with a left that Deschain also avoids with ease.
Deschain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Titan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deschain looks to score with a jab to the body but Titan is just out of range.
Deschain misses with a wild body shot.
Titan lands a jab to Deschain's midsection.
Titan blocks a jab.
Titan misses with a series of wild punches.
Titan looks to score with a jab to the body but Deschain is just out of range.
Deschain throws a sloppy head kick and Titan moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titan gets a takedown into half guard.
Titan is looking for a kimura here.
Titan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deschain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Titan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Titan wants to work for an arm triangle but Deschain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Titan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain trying to control from the bottom.
Titan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Titan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deschain sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Titan avoids a kick to the body.
Titan walks into a stiff left hand from Deschain.
Deschain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Titan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Titan walks into a left hand.
Deschain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Titan misses with the body kick
and Deschain counters with a straight right hand.
Titan throws a nice looking combination but Deschain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Titan misses with a wild body shot.
Deschain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deschain just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Titan does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titan throws a low kick, looking for Deschain's leg but Deschain calmly moves out of range.
Deschain throws the left hand but Titan avoids the punch easily.
Titan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deschain throws a head kick but Titan moves out of range.
Titan swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
Titan is looking to wear down Deschain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deschain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Titan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deschain is trying to improve his position.
Titan working away.
Deschain is trying to improve his position.
Deschain is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Titan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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 Lex Titan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Deschain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deschain takes one to the side of the head.
Titan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Titan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Titan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Deschain.
A shot to de liver by Deschain. Beautiful body shot.
Deschain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Titan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Titan throws a sloppy body shot
and Deschain counters with a left and a right that stings Titan.
Deschain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Titan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deschain misses with a jab to the body
and Titan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Titan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Titan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deschain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Deschain misses the jab.
Deschain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Titan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deschain controlling Titan's posture.
Titan wants to control from the top but Deschain keeps moving.
Titan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deschain wants to get back to full guard.
Titan not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titan prevents Deschain from improving his position.
Titan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deschain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deschain is holding on to half guard well.
Titan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Deschain trying to control here.
Titan stops Deschain from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Titan tries to move into range but Deschain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Titan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Titan slips a straight right by Deschain.
Deschain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roland Deschain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deschain connects with a crisp jab.
Deschain cracks Titan with an open hand slap.
Titan moves away from the strike by Deschain.
Titan throws a jab but it's blocked by Deschain.
Titan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deschain throws out the jab.
Deschain throws the left hand but Titan avoids the punch easily.
Deschain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Titan.
Titan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain throws a leg kick but Titan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deschain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Titan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deschain has his hands on Titan's head, controlling the position.
Titan trying to control but Deschain is working from the bottom.
Titan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Deschain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Deschain trying to control the position from guard on top but Titan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Deschain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deschain misses with a wild body shot.
Deschain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deschain throws the kick towards the body but Titan avoids it.
Deschain throws a body punch but Titan moves out of range.
Titan thows a body shot but no joy.
Deschain avoids the head kick by Titan.
Deschain just misses with a punch to the body.
Titan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deschain.
Titan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deschain missing with a left hand there. Titan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Deschain misses.
Deschain cracks Titan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Titan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Deschain scores with a hook to the body. Titan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Titan avoids the head kick by Deschain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roland Deschain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deschain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Titan.
Some wild striking there from Titan.
Titan lunges at Deschain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deschain's hand.
Titan throws a sloppy head kick
and Deschain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Titan shoots in for a double leg but Deschain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Titan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Titan throws a leg kick that misses.
Titan scores with a kick to the body.
Deschain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deschain swinging wildly here.
Titan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Titan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Titan moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Titan, right into the meat.
Titan defending well as Deschain loads up on a big left hand.
Titan tries to work over Deschain's front leg with a kick but Deschain checks it.
Deschain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Titan at a distance.
Titan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deschain.
Titan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Titan slips under a jab from Deschain.
Titan misses with a two punch combination.
Titan avoids the head kick by Deschain.
Deschain tries to land a front kick but Titan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deschain moves out of range as Titan throws a body kick.
Deschain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deschain blocks a head kick by Titan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deschain.
Deschain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Titan at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan throws a sloppy head kick and Deschain moves out of range easily.
Deschain throws a body punch but Titan moves out of range.
Deschain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Titan in his tracks.
Good work by Deschain as he checks the leg kick.
Titan fails with the takedown
and Deschain counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Deschain.
Deschain moves out of range of the leg kick from Titan.
Deschain scores with a jab to the body.
Titan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deschain throws out a loose jab but Titan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Deschain catches Titan right on the button with a cross.
Deschain misses the jab.
Deschain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain thuds his right hand into Titan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick from Deschain lands but Titan takes it in his stride.
Titan lands with a nice body punch.
Deschain slips under a jab from Titan.
A low kick from Deschain is predictable there
letting Titan counter with a right hand.
Deschain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titan manages to avoid it.
Deschain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Titan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Deschain looking for a sweep. Not yet Deschain, not yet.
Titan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Titan wants to pass the guard but Deschain is keeping the position.
Deschain wants to get back to his feet but Titan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deschain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Titan defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Titan gets a takedown into half guard.
Deschain is defending against the submission attempts here by Titan.
Titan seems to be looking for submissions.
Titan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Titan wants to pass to mount but Deschain is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain wants to get back to full guard.
Deschain is trying to maintain the position but Titan is very close to passing his half guard.
Titan works his way into side control.
Deschain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deschain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Titan is working away from the top position though.
Deschain tries to get to full guard but Titan has control of the leg.
Deschain is doing well to control the position and prevent Titan from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Titan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deschain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Titan.
Titan wants to pass to mount but Deschain is defending the position.
Deschain wants to get back to his feet.
Titan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deschain is looking to control Titan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deschain avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Titan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deschain.
Deschain connects with a jab.
Deschain works Titan's body with a nice hook.
Deschain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Titan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deschain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Deschain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deschain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titan.
Deschain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Titan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deschain was well out of range. Poor timing from Titan.
Titan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deschain.
Deschain misses with a series of wild punches.
Titan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Deschain lands with a hook. Titan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Titan avoids the body shot from Deschain.
Deschain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Deschain throws a head kick but Titan moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Titan.
You can see the frustration on Deschain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deschain wants to get back to his feet but Titan drags him back down.
Titan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deschain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Deschain is looking to regain half guard here but Titan keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Roland Deschain 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Titan avoids the body shot from Deschain.
Deschain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titan manages to avoid it.
Titan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deschain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deschain looks to land a combination but Titan avoids it well.
Deschain throws a right and a left that Titan avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Deschain misses its intended target.
Titan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deschain was well out of range. Poor timing from Titan.
Titan swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
Titan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deschain looks to score with a jab to the body but Titan is just out of range.
Deschain lands with a nice body punch.
Titan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deschain lands with a kick to the temple. Titan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch combination from Deschain misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Titan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Deschain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to de liver by Titan. Beautiful body shot.
Titan avoids the body shot from Deschain.
A big left from Titan misses.
Titan misses with a combination
and Deschain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deschain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deschain connects with a jab.
Deschain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Titan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Titan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Deschain misses the target.
A head kick by Deschain misses
and Titan counters with a straight right hand.
Deschain lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain looks to score with a jab to the body but Titan is just out of range.
Deschain lands a with a good body shot.
Deschain looks to land a combination. Titan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Titan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deschain.
Deschain throws a series of punches but Titan avoids them all with ease.
Deschain cracks Titan with a good jab.
Deschain swings for the body but Titan moves out of range.
Deschain throws out a powerful jab.
Deschain lands with a nice body punch.
Titan slips under a jab from Deschain.
Titan throws a leg kick
and Deschain counters with a one-two to the body.
Titan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Deschain is out of range and Titan settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Deschain.
Titan throws a sloppy head kick and Deschain moves out of range easily.
Lex Titan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deschain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain takes a swing at Titan's ribcage but misses.
Titan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deschain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deschain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titan moves away.
Titan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deschain was well out of range. Poor timing from Titan.
Titan throws a wild body kick that Deschain sees coming a mile off.
Titan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deschain's sensitive parts.
Titan cracks a nice hook into Deschain's ribs.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Titan thows a body shot but no joy.
Titan tried to score with a low kick but Deschain checks it.
Deschain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Titan can pounce on him.
Titan ducks under a wild hook from Deschain.
Titan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Titan shoots for a takedown but Deschain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Titan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Deschain looks to score with a jab to the body but Titan is just out of range.
Titan is looking to score with low kicks.
Titan throws a leg kick
and Deschain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to de liver by Titan. Beautiful body shot.
Deschain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Titan.
Deschain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Deschain as he checks the leg kick.
Deschain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deschain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titan moves away.
Titan tries a head kick but it misses.
Roland Deschain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deschain sizes up Titan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deschain misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to de liver by Titan. Beautiful body shot.
Deschain scores with a hook to the body. Titan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Deschain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deschain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Deschain!
Roland Deschain is the new lightweight champion!
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