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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolph Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodolph Austin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Avro Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodolph Austin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Austin tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Austin.
Austin tries to sprawl but Lancaster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lancaster is taking a breather. Austin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Austin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lancaster.
Lancaster prevents Austin from standing back up.
Austin wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster is working for a kimura but Austin is defending it quite comfortably.
Lancaster decides to stand up.
Nice sprawl there from Austin as Lancaster shoots in.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Austin controls Lancaster momentarily but Lancaster frees himself.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lancaster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster drops back looking for a leg! Austin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Austin manages to kick Lancaster off! Lancaster jumps back into Austin's guard.
Lancaster passes Austin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Austin tries to kick Lancaster off but Lancaster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster passes to full mount!
Lancaster with shots to the head and body - Austin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Austin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lancaster looking to secure an arm triangle but Austin defends it well.
Lancaster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancaster controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avro Lancaster dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Lancaster into the cage.
Lancaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Austin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Austin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Austin lands a nice looking body kick.
Austin wants to clinch.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lancaster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lancaster.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lancaster decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Austin, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Austin throws a front kick aimed at Lancaster's knee but Lancaster avoids it well.
Austin tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avro Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt - Austin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Austin tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Austin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Austin tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Austin is looking to slow Lancaster down with leg kicks.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Austin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Austin tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Austin tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Rodolph Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Austin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin tries to clinch up but Lancaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lancaster is looking for a takedown.
Austin landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolph Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Austin tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Austin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Austin defending against the ground and pound.
Who's going to make the next move?
Austin struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster moves into full mount!
Lancaster tries to control but Austin wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lancaster is working for a guillotine from mount but Austin frees his head quite easily.
Lancaster content just to control the position here.
Lancaster looking to control but Austin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster has hold of Austin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Austin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Austin is working to get back to half guard.
Lancaster controlling the pace for now.
Lancaster landing strikes from the mount and Austin is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Lancaster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lancaster goes for an armbar but Austin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Austin.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Austin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lancaster managing to control the position.
Lancaster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodolph Austin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Austin darts in trying to clinch
and Lancaster counters by clinching up.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin is pressed up against the cage. Lancaster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Austin down to the mat. Austin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Austin moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancaster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Austin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rodolph Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avro Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lancaster 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Avro Lancaster!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Avro Lancaster!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Avro Lancaster!
Avro Lancaster wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Blessed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chaos is my life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dave Matthews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Blessed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Blessed misses.
Blessed misses with the combination.
Blessed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blessed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Blessed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matthews smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blessed misses with a hook.
Bryan Blessed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blessed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
Blessed misses with a double jab
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Matthews throws a body punch but Blessed moves out of range.
Blessed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Blessed throws a combination. Matthews tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blessed looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Blessed. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blessed misses with a wild body shot.
Blessed throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Blessed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blessed.
Blessed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Blessed misses.
Blessed throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Matthews shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blessed is trying to defend but Matthews finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blessed keeps working.
Matthews looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throwing shots but Blessed is blocking nicely.
Blessed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blessed tries to get out of the position.
Matthews is trying for a kimura here. Blessed looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Matthews wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Matthews!
Our winner, Dave Matthews, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Triton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Conner Triton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Triton scores with a head kick.
Triton misses with a body shot.
Triton lands a leg kick that knocks Hearns off balance momentarily.
Triton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hearns.
Hearns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Triton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hearns throws a series of punches but Triton moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Triton.
Triton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Triton misses with a few strikes there.
Triton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearns circles away quickly and effectively.
Triton throws a head kick but Hearns moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearns swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Triton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hearns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hearns can't break the clinch.
Triton can't find room to land a body shot as Hearns controls the action.
Triton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hearns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hearns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hearns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hearns wants to get back to striking at distance but Triton won't allow it.
Triton keeps control of Hearns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hearns can't break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Triton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hearns is looking to break free of the clinch but Triton has double underhooks.
Triton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearns prevents the takedown attempt.
Hearns is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Triton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Triton has had enough of the clinch but Hearns keeps him there for the moment.
Hearns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Triton has him pressed against the cage.
Hearns can't break the clinch.
Hearns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hearns is trying to break free.
Hearns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Triton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearns controls his hands.
Hearns can't break the clinch.
Hearns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hearns working hard to break the clinch.
Hearns wants to break free but Triton has control.
Triton is trying to pull guard but Hearns has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Triton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns is trying to break free.
Hearns is trying to push Triton away but Triton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Triton prevents Hearns from breaking the clinch.
Hearns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hearns wants to break free but Triton has control.
Triton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hearns prevents it.
Hearns wants to get back to striking at distance but Triton won't allow it.
Hearns tries to circle away but Triton has him pinned against the cage.
Hearns wants to get back to striking at distance but Triton won't allow it.
Hearns is looking to break free of the clinch but Triton has double underhooks.
Hearns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hearns is trying to force a seperation but Triton has the dominant position.
Triton has had enough of the clinch but Hearns keeps him there for the moment.
Hearns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Triton has Hearns pressed against the cage, preventing Hearns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Triton is trying to pull guard but Hearns has him pressed against the cage.
Hearns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Triton.
Triton working hard to break the clinch.
Triton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hearns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Triton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearns tries to break free but Triton pushes him back against the cage.
Triton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Triton prevents Hearns from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Triton misses with a punch on the inside.
Triton is trying to break the clinch but Hearns has him pressed against the cage.
Triton misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conner Triton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Triton scores with a head kick.
Triton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Triton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Triton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Triton feints and then cracks Hearns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hearns down.
Triton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Triton tries a head kick but it misses.
Triton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Thomas Hearns has been cut.
Triton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Triton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Triton throws a low kick but Hearns avoids it.
Hearns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Triton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns checks a low kick from Triton.
Triton is breathing heavily.
Triton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hearns takes a step back to recover.
Hearns has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hearns takes one to the chin there.
Triton missing with a left hand there. Hearns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conner Triton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Triton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Triton, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Triton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Triton.
Hearns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hearns scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hearns dodges the punch combination from Triton.
Triton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Triton dodges the punch combination from Hearns.
Hearns throws a right hand that Triton ducks under and follows up with a left that Triton also avoids with ease.
Triton throws a sloppy head kick and Hearns moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Triton.
Hearns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Triton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Triton.
Hearns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Triton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hearns looks to land a combination but Triton avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triton fakes the leg kick and cracks Hearns in the body.
Hearns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hearns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Triton lands a big head kick that sends Hearns tumbling to the mat! Triton takes a step backwards and waves Hearns back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hearns is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Triton throws a monster overhand right that drops Hearns! Triton follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conner Triton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sub Jigster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romulo Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Jigster!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jigster but Jigster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Jigster does no damage.
Barral darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jigster tries to roll over but Barral keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barral seems to be looking for submissions.
Jigster regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barral drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jigster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jigster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jigster!
Barral manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jigster defends it well.
Jigster is defending against the submission attempts here by Barral.
Barral frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barral throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jigster has his hands clasped together but Barral breaks the hold and Jigster is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Barral!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Romulo Barral!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Callum Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoltan Barath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoltan Barath has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Callum Cat's chin.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoltan Barath!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cat throws a hook but Barath avoids it easily.
Cat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barath looks to throw the jab but Cat is out of range.
Barath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cat sizes up Barath with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barath throws out a loose jab but Cat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barath takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cat misses the target.
Cat with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cat throws a chopping leg kick but Barath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cat gets a clinch.
Cat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cat throws a punch but it's blocked by Barath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cat is pressed up against the cage. Barath has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cat down to the mat. Cat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barath counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cat's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barath is looking to work some ground and pound but Cat has wrist control.
Barath with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barath is pushing down on Cat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cat is fighting to maintain full guard but Barath has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barath throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barath thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barath looks to land a strike but Cat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barath has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barath wants to control from the top but Cat keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barath!
Barath wants to control but Cat is having none of it.
Cat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barath can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barath is squirming around, avoiding Cat's attempts to control the action.
Cat goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barath turns into him and now he's in Cat's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barath wants to control from the top but Cat keeps moving.
Cat looking to control.
Barath working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cat keeping moving, preventing Barath from controlling successfully.
Cat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barath is pushing down on Cat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cat is fighting to maintain full guard but Barath has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cat trying to control but Barath postures up.
Cat wants to get back to full guard but Barath has mounted him!
Barath postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cat looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Callum Cat has been cut.
Cat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cat tries to lock up and control but Barath gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 Callum Cat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Callum Cat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cat throws a leg kick but Barath moved away.
Cat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barath.
Cat throws a looping overhand right but Barath ducks down to avoid it.
Cat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barath is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cat scores with a head kick. Barath tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barath dodges the punch combination from Cat.
A big left from Cat misses.
Cat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cat ducks under a wild hook from Barath.
Cat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cat.
A bone on bone clash there as Barath blocks the leg kick.
Cat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cat looks to land a left hand but Barath moved out of range nicely.
Cat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barath.
Cat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cat connects with a nice looking jab.
Barath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cat.
A punch combination from Cat misses.
Barath blocks a head kick by Cat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Barath misses.
Cat slips under a jab from Barath.
Barath throws the left hand but Cat avoids the punch easily.
Cat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Callum Cat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barath slips a straight right by Cat.
Good shot there by Barath.
Cat throws a hook but Barath blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cat manages to avoid it.
Barath gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Callum Cat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Cat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barath blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barath misses the target.
Cat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barath's head.
Cat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Barath.
Cat rushes Barath and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cat fails to land.
Cat stalling in the clinch.
Cat is leaning against Barath and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cat swings wildly with an uppercut but Barath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cat tries to throw a body punch but Barath avoids it by throwing Cat back against the cage.
Barath misses with the head strike.
Cat lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Cat fails to land.
Cat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barath backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Cat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Callum Cat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barath dives in for a single leg takedown but Cat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cat tries to land a knee to the head but Barath blocks with his arms.
Cat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baraths head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cat.
Barath blocking some punches.
Barath swings wildly with an uppercut but Cat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cat keeps control of Barath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barath is looking to control Cat's arms but Cat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barath has his back to the cage.
Cat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barath stalling in the clinch but Cat improves position.
Cat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barath prevents a body shot from Cat.
Cat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barath blocks it with crossed arms.
Barath tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barath prevents a body shot from Cat.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cat as Barath tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barath taking a breather.
Cat stalling.
A short uppercut from Cat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cat lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Barath to work.
A nice left hand lands by Cat.
Cat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cat lands a knee to the head.
Cat tries to land knees in the clinch but Barath avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barath.
Barath blocking some punches.
Barath tries for a takedown. No joy.
Callum Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoltan Barath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Cat.
Barath drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barath trying to control the position but instead, Cat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barath into the cage.
Cat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cat lands a shoulder strike.
Zoltan Barath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barath misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Cat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Callum Cat!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Callum Cat!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Callum Cat!
Callum Cat wins by unanimous decision!
Callum Cat gave a mention to HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Longbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longbottom has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - Heavy Metal Kings as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buzz Jigster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Longbottom!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbottom stuffs the takedown.
Jigster is looking to clinch but Longbottom is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Jigster has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Longbottom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jigster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Longbottom is in Jigster's guard.
Longbottom throws a big elbow that misses.
Jigster is trying to control the position but Longbottom postures up.
Longbottom has gone for a leg lock! Jigster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Longbottom's guard.
Jigster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jigster is looking to work some ground and pound but Longbottom has wrist control.
Jigster throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jigster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Longbottom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jigster.
Jigster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jigster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jigster postures up in Longbottom's guard and throws a big left but Longbottom blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jigster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jigster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Longbottom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jigster pushing down on Longbottom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jigster throwing shots but Longbottom is blocking nicely.
Longbottom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jigster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Longbottom defending well though.
Longbottom tries to kick Jigster off but Jigster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Longbottom wants to control but Jigster is keeping busy.
Jigster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Longbottom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Longbottom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longbottom is refusing to be controlled, as Jigster sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jigster 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jigster is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Longbottom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Longbottom looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jigster throws a strike but Longbottom avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jigster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longbottom wriggles free and stands up.
Longbottom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jigster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longbottom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Longbottom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jigster avoids it really well and circles away.
Longbottom swats away the attempt to clinch by Jigster.
Longbottom misses with a two punch combination.
Jigster fails with a takedown attempt.
Jigster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longbottom.
Longbottom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Jigster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jigster swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbottom checks a low kick from Jigster.
Jigster staying out of range there.
Longbottom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jigster throws a sloppy head kick and Longbottom moves out of range easily.
Jigster throws a series of punches but Longbottom avoids them all with ease.
Longbottom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jigster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longbottom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jigster sprawls well initially but Longbottom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Longbottom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Jigster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jigster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longbottom closes the distance and clinches up with Jigster, looking for a takedown. Longbottom pushes Jigster against the cage but Jigster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jigster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Longbottom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longbottom throws a front kick aimed at Jigster's knee but Jigster avoids it well.
Longbottom scores with a takedown into Jigster's guard.
Jigster controls Longbottom momentarily but Longbottom frees himself.
Longbottom throws a strike but Jigster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Longbottom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jigster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longbottom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Longbottom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jigster.
Longbottom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jigster defends it easily.
Jigster stands up over Longbottom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Longbottom is trying to keep Jigster in close.
Jigster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jigster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Longbottom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Longbottom lands a big shot there that rocks Jigster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbottom cracks Jigster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jigster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Longbottom unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jigster wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Longbottom celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Longbottom!
Jim Longbottom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Fatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Dunham had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ricky Fatton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Dunham's chin.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Fatton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatton shoots and misses
and Dunham counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fatton is looking for a sweep.
Dunham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fatton tries to improve position but can't.
Dunham working the ground and pound but Fatton is defending the strikes.
Fatton is looking to regain half guard here but Dunham keeps moving and retains side control.
Dunham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dunham tries to move to mount but Fatton blocks the move with his legs.
Dunham working the body and head with strikes.
Fatton manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatton is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham trying to control from half guard but Fatton is working away.
Fatton wants to get back to full guard.
Fatton actively working from the bottom here.
Dunham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fatton is trying to get back to full guard.
Fatton is not content to let Dunham control the position.
Fatton looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dunham wants to pass the guard but Fatton is defending well.
Fatton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fatton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fatton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dunham has his hands clasped together but Fatton extends and breaks Dunham's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fatton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Fatton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fichten Klatscher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Grey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fichten Klatscher!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klatscher misses with a series of wild punches.
Klatscher thows a body shot but no joy.
Grey wants to clinch up but Klatscher keeps it at a distance.
Grey checks a leg kick nicely.
Grey misses with a low kick as Klatscher jumps back.
Klatscher has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Klatscher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grey closes the distance and clinches.
Klatscher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klatscher takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Fichten Klatscher has been cut.
Grey pushes off an throws an elbow but Klatscher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grey prevents Klatscher from breaking the clinch.
Klatscher blocks the elbow strike.
Klatscher throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Klatscher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grey blocks an uppercut.
Grey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klatscher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grey lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grey.
Grey blocking some punches.
Grey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
Grey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Klatscher misses with some punches.
Grey throws an elbow that misses.
Klatscher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klatscher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klatscher wants to get back to striking at distance but Grey won't allow it.
Grey misses with an elbow over the top.
Klatscher can't break the clinch.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Klatscher shrugs off.
That has opened up Fichten Klatscher's cut even more.
Grey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grey lands a nice elbow.
Klatscher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey lands an elbow that stopped Klatscher in his tracks for a moment.
Klatscher wants to get back to striking at distance but Grey won't allow it.
Klatscher has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grey regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Klatscher is trying to get back to full guard.
Grey wants to pass to mount but Klatscher is defending the position.
Klatscher wants to control the action here but instead Grey manages to pass to full mount!
Grey content just to control the position here.
Klatscher wants to control but Grey is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klatscher is looking to improve his position but Grey isn't that keen on the idea.
Grey controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Klatscher working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klatscher holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klatscher tries to hold on but Grey postures up.
Klatscher is desperately trying to improve his position but Grey has a good base and remains in mount.
Grey wants to control the pace but Klatscher is squirming around nicely.
Klatscher is looking to improve his position but Grey isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey controlling his opponent.
Grey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 Earl Grey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fichten Klatscher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grey tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey is looking to clinch but Klatscher is avoiding it.
Klatscher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grey checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Klatscher misses.
Klatscher throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Klatscher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klatscher.
Klatscher tries to score with a low kick but Grey moves his leg out of the way.
Klatscher throws a low kick, looking for Grey's leg but Grey calmly moves out of range.
Grey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klatscher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klatscher throws a chopping leg kick but Grey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Klatscher blocks the low kick.
Fichten Klatscher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey rushes Klatscher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klatscher manages to break the clinch.
Klatscher looks to throw the jab but Grey is out of range.
Grey rushes Klatscher and presses him up against the cage.
Grey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grey stalling against the cage.
Klatscher has had enough of the clinch but Grey keeps him there for the moment.
Grey blocking some punches.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
Klatscher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Fichten Klatscher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klatscher's brow.
Grey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Earl Grey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grey misses with an elbow strike.
Grey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klatscher misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Klatscher fails to land.
Klatscher avoids the elbow strike from Grey, against the cage.
Grey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klatscher tries to circle away but Grey has him pinned against the cage.
Klatscher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Klatscher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grey.
Grey lands a damaging elbow.
Fichten Klatscher's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Klatscher up against the cage.
Klatscher swings wildly with an uppercut but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klatscher takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fichten Klatscher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earl Grey!
Earl Grey retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Earl Grey started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Reindeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Charles Blackburn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Blackburn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudolf Reindeer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Blackburn.
Reindeer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blackburn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reindeer tries to clinch but Blackburn is having none of it.
Reindeer drives through and clinches with Blackburn against the cage.
Reindeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Reindeer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackburn slows down the pace here.
Reindeer misses with the head strike.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reindeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Reindeer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reindeer working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reindeer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blackburn's brow.
Reindeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Reindeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
Reindeer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reindeer misses with some punches.
Reindeer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reindeer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blackburn counters with a single leg into guard. Reindeer didn't expect that.
Reindeer keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn looking to pass the guard.
Reindeer trying to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reindeer trying to hold on to Blackburn's head to control him but Blackburn postures up.
Blackburn is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Reindeer reverses the position - he's now on top in Blackburn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackburn looking to control.
Blackburn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reindeer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reindeer wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Blackburn wants to sweep here but Reindeer controlling him for the moment.
Reindeer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reindeer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reindeer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reindeer trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reindeer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reindeer works over Blackburn with some ground and pound from guard.
Reindeer trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn is looking for a triangle but Reindeer pushes his legs off easily.
Reindeer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reindeer wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
Blackburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Reindeer from controlling successfully.
Reindeer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reindeer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 Charles Blackburn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blackburn is looking to clinch but Reindeer is avoiding it.
Reindeer throws an off balance right hand
and Blackburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Reindeer. Beautiful body shot.
Blackburn scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body. Reindeer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackburn has a takedown stuffed.
Blackburn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reindeer fails to land.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reindeer to keep the fight standing.
Reindeer tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Reindeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reindeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reindeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reindeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
Reindeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Reindeer.
Reindeer throws a head punch that misses.
Reindeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reindeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn avoids the elbow strike from Reindeer, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reindeer can't find room to land a body shot as Blackburn controls the action.
Reindeer misses with some punches.
Reindeer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reindeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reindeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reindeer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blackburn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reindeer walks away with a smile on his face. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn blocks a leg kick.
Reindeer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reindeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reindeer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Reindeer.
Reindeer throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Reindeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reindeer scores with a jab. Blackburn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reindeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Rudolf Reindeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Reindeer misses.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
Reindeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Rudolf Reindeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reindeer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reindeer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reindeer misses with a left hand
and Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reindeer misses with a knee strike.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Reindeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Reindeer.
Blackburn is trying to break free.
Reindeer lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reindeer.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Reindeer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for Blackburn to work.
Reindeer can't find room to land a body shot as Blackburn controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Reindeer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reindeer throws a hook but Blackburn avoids it easily.
Oooh a lovely combination from Blackburn sends Reindeer down but not out. Blackburn dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Rudolf Reindeer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn with the ground and pound but Reindeer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Blackburn throws a strike but Reindeer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blackburn is looking to pass into half guard but Reindeer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reindeer is in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blackburn is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blackburn wants to pass the guard but Reindeer is keeping the position.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Reindeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reindeer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackburn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reindeer is trying to keep Blackburn in close.
Blackburn trying to control but Reindeer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Charles Blackburn just wasn't active enough.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reindeer. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blackburn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reindeer - the referee stops the clock and Blackburn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reindeer. Blackburn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blackburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackburn defending well as Reindeer loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Reindeer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reindeer misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reindeer throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blackburn.
Reindeer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Blackburn. Beautiful body shot.
Reindeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Reindeer throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Charles Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Reindeer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackburn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blackburn trying to control from half guard but Reindeer is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackburn tries to pass to full mount but Reindeer defends it.
Reindeer is not content to let Blackburn control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Blackburn clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rudolf Reindeer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reindeer.
Blackburn dives in for a single leg takedown but Reindeer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blackburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reindeer has him pressed against the cage.
Reindeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
Blackburn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Reindeer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blackburn taking a breather.
Reindeer tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn dodges an elbow strike from Reindeer.
Reindeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body.
Rudolf Reindeer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reindeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reindeer.
Reindeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Reindeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Reindeer.
Reindeer throws a head punch that misses.
Reindeer stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reindeer misses with a body punch.
Blackburn wants a takedown but no success here.
Reindeer has Blackburn pressed against the cage, preventing Blackburn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reindeer lands with a left to the head.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Reindeer.
Reindeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reindeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to break free but Reindeer pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Reindeer blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Reindeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reindeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Reindeer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reindeer walks away with a smile on his face. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn checks a leg kick nicely.
Reindeer is looking to chop away at Blackburn's legs.
Blackburn takes one to the side of the head.
Reindeer drives through and clinches with Blackburn against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reindeer.
A short right from Reindeer.
Reindeer misses with the head strike.
Reindeer looking to throw knees to the head but Blackburn is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reindeer misses with an elbow over the top.
Reindeer tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Reindeer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rudolf Reindeer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reindeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reindeer misses with an uppercut. Blackburn saw that one coming.
Reindeer tries to clinch but Blackburn is having none of it.
Reindeer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reindeer as he avoids it easily.
Blackburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reindeer manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Blackburn. Beautiful body shot.
Blackburn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reindeer's waist but Reindeer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blackburn off to one side.
Blackburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Reindeer is looking to score with low kicks.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Reindeer gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reindeer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reindeer misses with some punches.
Reindeer misses with a body punch.
Reindeer misses with some punches.
Blackburn breaks the clinch.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Reindeer.
Reindeer tries to clinch up but Blackburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn shoots for a takedown but Reindeer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Blackburn coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Blackburn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reindeer wants to clinch.
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackburn thuds a left hand into Reindeer's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn cracks Reindeer with a good jab.
Reindeer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blackburn is able to avoid easily.
Blackburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reindeer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reindeer throws out a leg kick but Blackburn moves out of range and Reindeer only half commits.
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reindeer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reindeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackburn is looking to wear down Reindeer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reindeer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reindeer throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Reindeer is looking to clinch but Blackburn is avoiding it.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Reindeer misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackburn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reindeer has control of Blackburn's left arm, preventing Blackburn from doing any damage.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Reindeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reindeer defending well though.
Blackburn is looking to take a break and control but Reindeer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn winds up and cracks Reindeer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rudolf Reindeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackburn passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blackburn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Charles Blackburn!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Charles Blackburn!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Charles Blackburn!
Charles Blackburn wins by unanimous decision!
Charles Blackburn retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Charles Blackburn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlo Froch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Froch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blanco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Froch misses with a two punch combination.
Blanco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blanco throws a body punch but Froch moves out of range.
Carlo Froch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanco leaves Froch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Froch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blanco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Froch.
Froch connects with a jab.
Blanco throws a lazy uppercut
and Froch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blanco won't be happy with that.
Blanco can't do much from the bottom here.
Blanco is not content to let Froch control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Froch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blanco sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froch trying to control the position but Blanco is working away.
Froch lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Froch tries to score with some ground and pound. Blanco controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Froch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Froch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blanco is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Froch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blanco is not content to let Froch control the position.
Froch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco prevents Froch from moving into mount.
Froch controls the position from side control.
Froch working the head and body with strikes.
Froch lands an elbow.
The referee asks Froch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Froch prefers to stall for the moment though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Froch trying to control the action but Blanco is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Froch crashes against the mat.
Blanco is trying to escape the position but Froch is controlling the position.
Froch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Blanco defending against the ground and pound.
Blanco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Froch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Froch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blanco takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Froch is staying tight to Blanco's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Froch crashes against the mat.
Froch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blanco keeps working.
Froch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Froch landing strikes.
Froch throws a strike aimed at the side of Blanco's head but Blanco avoids it well.
Froch 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Froch moves into full mount!
Froch looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Froch 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.
Froch slips a jab from Blanco.
The crowd cheers as Froch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blanco doesn't seem phased though.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blanco enables Froch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blanco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Froch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Froch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Froch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blanco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Froch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Froch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Froch is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froch trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Froch lands a couple of elbows.
Froch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blanco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Froch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at The Pit inform us that Blanco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blanco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blanco is pulling down on Froch's head to control his posture.
Froch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blanco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Froch.
Froch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Froch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blanco keeping moving, preventing Froch from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlo Froch wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blanco leaves Froch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Froch looks to land a right hand but Blanco moved out of range.
Froch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Froch lands in his opponent's guard.
Carlo Froch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blanco is on top in guard.
Blanco tries to free his leg and advance position but Froch is retaining full guard.
Blanco wants to control from the top but Froch keeps moving.
Blanco preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froch keeping moving, preventing Blanco from controlling successfully.
Froch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blanco!
Froch landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Froch lands a nice shot to the head.
Froch thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Froch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanco can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blanco working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Froch dominated that second round.
That's time! Froch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Froch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blanco.
Danga de danga de dang - Froch scores with a four punch combination!
Froch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blanco.
A jab from Blanco does it's job there.
Blanco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Froch scores with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Froch.
Froch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Froch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blanco lands with a good body shot.
Froch scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanco clobbers Froch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Froch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Froch fails to land with a series of punches.
Blanco misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Froch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Froch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roberto Blanco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanco tries to clinch but Froch is having none of it.
Carlo Froch is winning the standup battle so far.
Froch lands a jab to the nose.
Blanco misses with a body shot.
Blanco misses with a hook to the body
and Froch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blanco is on top in guard.
Froch looking for a sweep. Not yet Froch, not yet.
Blanco trying to control but Froch is working from the bottom.
Blanco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Froch is controlling Blanco's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roberto Blanco wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blanco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blanco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blanco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Froch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blanco throws a jab but it's blocked by Froch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch throws a one two combo.
Good shot there by Froch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco. Froch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blanco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blanco throws a jab when Froch was well out of range.
Froch ducks under a wild hook from Blanco.
Blanco takes a swing at Froch's ribcage but misses.
Froch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Froch misses.
Blanco looks to throw the jab but Froch is out of range.
Blanco looks to throw the jab but Froch is out of range.
Blanco tries to clinch up.
Blanco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Froch moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froch scores with a shot to the body.
Froch dodges the punch combination from Blanco.
Froch misses with a straight left.
Froch gets a double leg takedown into Blanco's guard.
Froch wants to pass the guard but Blanco is keeping the position.
Blanco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Froch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Froch throws a strike but Blanco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Carlo Froch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body punch from Froch.
Froch dives in and scores a takedown into Blanco's guard.
Froch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Froch tries to free his leg and advance position but Blanco is retaining full guard.
Froch trying to control but Blanco is working from the bottom.
Blanco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Froch.
Froch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Froch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Froch distracts Blanco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Froch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blanco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Froch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Froch throws a big right hand that misses.
Froch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Froch stands and throws Blanco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Froch scoring with punches from side control.
Froch throws an elbow but Blanco slips to the side and avoids it well.
Froch trying to control the action but Blanco is working from the bottom.
Froch is working Blanco over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blanco is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blanco defending against the ground and pound.
Froch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blanco is not content to let Froch control the position.
Froch working the ground and pound.
Froch is looking to take a break and control but Blanco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Froch cracks Blanco with a big right hand but Blanco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froch postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Froch trying to control the action but Blanco is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanco is trying to control Froch's posture but Froch avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Froch had his way with Roberto Blanco in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Froch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Froch thows a body shot but no joy.
Froch misses with a two punch combination.
Froch lands a nice shot that snaps Blanco's head back.
Blanco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Froch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Froch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Froch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blanco tries to buck Froch off but Froch is having none of it.
Blanco defending against the ground and pound.
Froch wants to control but Blanco is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco prevents Froch from improving position.
Froch lands a decent elbow from side control.
Froch scoring with punches from side control.
Froch cracks Blanco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Froch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Froch wants to control but Blanco is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Froch cracks Blanco with a big right hand but Blanco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Froch landing a few strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Froch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blanco regains half guard.
Froch wants to pass the guard but Blanco is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Froch lands a nice short elbow.
Froch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blanco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Froch moves into full mount! Blanco won't be happy about that!
Froch lands a heavy elbow.
Blanco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Froch with a couple of short strikes.
Froch trying to control but Blanco is having none of it.
Froch controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanco tries to lock up and control but Froch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Froch throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blanco because Froch loaded up on that one.
Froch with a couple of short strikes.
Roberto Blanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlo Froch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Froch lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Froch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Froch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Carlo Froch!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Carlo Froch!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Carlo Froch!
Carlo Froch wins by unanimous decision!
Carlo Froch retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Carlo Froch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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