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LFC 10: Omerta PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garett Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kreese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by shipping of to boston. Kreese has chosen 'Sweep The Leg, Johnny' by No More Kings as his entrance music. Garett Green has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Garett Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kreese!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreese throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Green counters with a three punch combo that has Kreese backing up. Kreese nods at Green to acknowledge the strikes.
Kreese is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Green's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Green trying to hold on to Kreese's head to control him but Kreese postures up.
Kreese not doing much here.
Green tries to get to full guard but Kreese has control of the leg.
Kreese looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kreese is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreese trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kreese on the ground.
Green takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kreese is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreese working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Green looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kreese postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Green is out cold - huge knockout for Kreese!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Kreese!
After the fight, John Kreese was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miles Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Mafra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mafra has chosen Welcome to the hell - Venom 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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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luigi Mafra!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cox.
Cox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mafra.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Mafra moves out of range easily.
Cox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Cox.
Mafra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cox.
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Mafra moves out of range easily.
Cox tests Mafra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mafra.
Mafra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cox can pounce on him.
Cox throws a head kick but Mafra moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Mafra or perhaps it was just good defense by Cox which made him look bad.
Cox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mafra.
Miles Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Mafra.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Cox slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mafra momentarily.
Mafra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mafra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Cox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mafra working hard to break the clinch.
Cox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mafra moves away from the strike by Cox.
Mafra avoids the head kick by Cox.
Cox throws a head kick but Mafra moves out of range.
Mafra fails with the takedown.
Mafra avoids the head kick by Cox.
A head kick misses from Cox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafra clinches.
Mafra is trying to break the clinch but Cox has him pressed against the cage.
Cox manages to break the clinch.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Cox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Mafra misses its intended target.
Cox misses with a two punch combination.
Cox throws a head kick but Mafra moves out of range.
Cox misses with a head kick.
Cox misses with a series of wild punches.
Cox lands with a kick to the temple. Mafra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mafra misses with a straight right.
Miles Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mafra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox jabs Mafra right on the nose. Mafra blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox stuffs the takedown attempt from Mafra. Mafra gets slowly back to his feet.
Mafra misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Cox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Cox.
Mafra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mafra is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mafra in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mafra on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafra trying to control the action but Cox is working from the bottom.
Mafra wants to stand but Cox has his arm trapped.
Mafra has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cox!
Cox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox is looking to get to half guard.
Mafra with shots to the head and body - Cox looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cox tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Cox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cox feints a jab promting Mafra to slip. Cox then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mafra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Luigi Mafra has been cut.
Mafra 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.
Cox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mafra ducks under a wild hook from Cox.
Mafra avoids the head kick by Cox.
Cox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mafra's head backwards.
Mafra avoids the head kick by Cox.
Mafra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cox throws a hook to the side of Mafra's head but Mafra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Cox misses.
Cox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mafra backs up against the cage.
Mafra is rocked!
Miles Cox is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Cox. Those never looked like landing.
Mafra is still on wobbly legs! Can Cox finish him?
Mafra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mafra controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafra tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cox.
Mafra seems to have recovered his senses.
Mafra perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cox pushes Mafra off looking to stand but Mafra dives back in and keeps control.
Mafra is controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Luigi Mafra wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mafra counters with a shoot takedown. Cox fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafra passes Cox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mafra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mafra in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mafra is trying to control. Cox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mafra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mafra stops Cox from getting back to his feet.
Luigi Mafra has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mafra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cox.
Mafra feints and as Cox raises his hands in defense, Mafra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mafra won't allow Cox to get back to his feet.
Mafra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cox wants to sweep here but Mafra controlling him for the moment.
Mafra advances position into side control!
Cox is pushing Mafra's head away, looking to escape. Mafra manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to get back to his feet but Mafra is dominant here and he's now got Cox's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mafra just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mafra trying to control momentarily.
Cox is trying to get back to his feet but Mafra has full control of the position and if anything, Cox has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mafra tries to keep control of the position but Cox is staying busy.
Mafra avoiding Cox 's attempts to control his hands.
Mafra tries to keep control of the position but Cox is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox holding both Mafra 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mafra tries to get the hooks in deep but Cox pushed the leg off.
Cox tries to escape but Mafra has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Luigi Mafra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cox wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mafra controlling from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Mafra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luigi Mafra'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!
Cox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mafra swings for the body but Cox moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cox.
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Mafra blocks a jab.
Mafra fails with a takedown attempt.
Mafra tries to clinch but Cox moves out of range.
Cox misses with the combination.
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mafra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafra moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
Mafra is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
Mafra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cox scores with the left hand. Mafra knows he should have avoided that one.
Cox lands a jab.
Mafra slips a straight right by Cox.
Cox connects with a leg kick. Mafra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cox throws a head kick but Mafra moves out of range.
Mafra has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mafra shoots for a takedown but Cox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miles Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Mafra.
Cox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mafra moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mafra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cox but Cox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mafra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cox loads up on a big right hand but Mafra slips the punch.
Miles Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Cox misses.
Mafra throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mafra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mafra's sensitive parts.
Mafra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cox throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cox. That's going to slow Mafra down.
Good standup being displayed there by Cox as he connects with a hook.
Mafra moves out of range of the strikes.
Cox connects with a looping right hand.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mafra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox moves out of range of the body kick from Mafra.
Mafra throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease.
Cox is looking to slow Mafra down with leg kicks.
Mafra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mafra shoots in looking for a takedown but Cox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mafra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mafra is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mafra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cox keeps the fight on the outside.
Cox fails to land with a series of punches.
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Cox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cox scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mafra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mafra jumps guard and drags Cox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cox 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Cox!
An out of breath Miles Cox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Luigi Mafra stepped up to the mic, saying 'me recuperarei e voltarei para buscar o cinturão'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Raptor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrea Hermias!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermias dives in and scores a takedown into Raptor's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raptor is on top in guard.
Raptor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raptor stopping the sweep attempt from Hermias.
Raptor throws a strike but Hermias rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Raptor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermias tries to free his leg and advance position but Raptor is retaining full guard.
Hermias looking to sit in guard and control but Raptor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hermias trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raptor is one step ahead there.
Raptor wants to control from the top but Hermias keeps moving.
Raptor postures up in Hermias's guard and throws a big left but Hermias blocks it.
Raptor landing with the ground and pound.
Hermias keeping full guard, as Raptor tries to pass.
Raptor has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Raptor stands and throws Hermias's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hermias is looking for a sweep.
Hermias is trying to control Raptor's posture but Raptor avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raptor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hermias has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raptor but great work by Hermias.
Hermias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hermias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raptor has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Hermias stalls from top position.
Raptor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hermias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raptor regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermias not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias is thwarting Raptor's attempts to control the position.
Hermias wants to control but Raptor is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raptor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raptor being controlled here, momentarily.
Raptor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermias passes into side control.
Raptor is not content to let Hermias control the position.
Hermias cracks Raptor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptor gets back to half guard.
Hermias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hermias scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Raptor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hermias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raptor trying to hold on to Hermias's head to control him but Hermias postures up.
Hermias thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raptor wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrea Hermias will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Raptor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hermias shoots for a double leg takedown but Raptor sprawls well. He's pushed Hermias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raptor walks into a stiff left hand from Hermias.
Raptor just misses with a punch to the body.
Raptor misses the shot to the body.
Hermias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raptor.
Raptor misses with a head kick.
Hermias defending well as Raptor loads up on a big left hand.
Raptor leaves Hermias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raptor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hermias chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Hermias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias slips a jab and a cross from Raptor.
Horrible takedown by Hermias or perhaps it was just good defense by Raptor which made him look bad.
Danny Raptor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Hermias.
Raptor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raptor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hermias pinned against the cage. Hermias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raptor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermias's sensitive parts.
Hermias throws a head kick but Raptor moves out of range.
Hermias tries to clinch but Raptor moves out of range.
Hermias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raptor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermias trying to control the position from guard on top but Raptor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias connects with a couple of short punches.
Hermias advances to half guard.
Hermias trying to control from half guard but Raptor is working away.
Hermias is thwarting Raptor's attempts to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermias slips a nice elbow through Raptor's hands, connecting with Raptor's forehead.
Hermias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raptor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hermias.
Hermias wants to take a breather but Raptor is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hermias is pushing down on Raptor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raptor is fighting to maintain full guard but Hermias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Raptor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hermias is working away from the top position though.
Raptor is trying to get back to full guard.
Hermias content to control rather than advance.
Raptor wants to get back to full guard.
Raptor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermias pulls his head out easily.
Hermias thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias prevents Raptor from improving his position.
Raptor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hermias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raptor tries to roll over but Hermias keeps him under control.
Hermias is nestled in close to Raptor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raptor is staying active underneath Hermias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hermias throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hermias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raptor is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Hermias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Raptor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hermias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raptor.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Raptor enables Hermias to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Raptor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Raptor looking for a guillotine here but Hermias defends easily.
Hermias missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hermias throws a big elbow that misses.
Raptor keeping moving, preventing Hermias from controlling successfully.
Raptor is looking for a triangle here but Hermias uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Raptor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Hermias seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor trying to control here.
Hermias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hermias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raptor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hermias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raptor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Raptor is refusing to be controlled, as Hermias sits in half guard.
Andrea Hermias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermias scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Raptor is rocked!
Hermias seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Raptor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrea Hermias!
An out of breath Andrea Hermias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Ertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph has chosen TEARS FOR FEARS - SHOUT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Ertz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph misses with a double jab
and Ertz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ertz throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ertz throws out the jab.
Ertz swats away the attempt to clinch by Joseph.
Ertz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Joseph has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ertz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joseph feints a jab promting Ertz to slip. Joseph then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ertz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Zack Ertz has been cut.
Joseph lands a left and a right that send Ertz crashing to the mat, dazed. Joseph thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ertz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph needs to keep his hands up - Ertz had a free shot at his head there.
Joseph is looking to clinch but Ertz is avoiding it.
We've been hearing reports that Ertz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joseph feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ertz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ertz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Joseph landing with the ground and pound.
Ertz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joseph trying to control but Ertz is working from the bottom.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
Joseph trying to control but Ertz is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Joseph lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt.
Joseph misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph tries to clinch
and Ertz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ertz counters with a straight right hand.
Ertz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joseph shoots in for a double leg but Ertz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Ertz throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Ertz stuffs the takedown attempt from Joseph. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet.
Zack Ertz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Joseph.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown but Ertz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Ertz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph with a poor takedown
enabling Ertz to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joseph throws a combination that misses
and Ertz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joseph thinking.
Joseph looks winded!
Ertz lands a jab.
Ertz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ertz avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Ertz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ertz misses with a series of wild punches.
Joseph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ertz is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ertz cracks the inside of Joseph's front leg.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ertz dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Ertz moves out of range.
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ertz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ertz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Ertz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ertz lands a glancing blow to the side of Joseph's head.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zack Ertz's cut.
That's time! Ertz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ertz scoring well with a low kick there.
Danga de danga de dang - Joseph scores with a four punch combination!
Ertz lands a body shot.
Ertz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joseph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ertz counters with a left and a right that stings Joseph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ertz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
William Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ertz.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ertz throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Ertz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph tries to clinch there but Ertz circles away.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ertz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ertz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph moves into the clinch successfully.
Ertz tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ertz lands a hook that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Ertz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Ertz misses with a punch to the body.
Ertz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ertz has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
A head punch on the inside from Ertz fails to land.
Ertz misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Ertz controls the action.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ertz prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ertz avoiding damage as Joseph throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ertz.
Ertz blocks an elbow strike from Joseph.
Ertz blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ertz on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph works on Ertz's body with a couple of short punches.
Ertz tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Ertz blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Ertz throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Ertz managing to block the knees to the body from Joseph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ertz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ertz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Ertz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph taking a breather.
Ertz throws a head punch that misses.
Ertz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ertz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ertz scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
Ertz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ertz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ertz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joseph stalls.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ertz.
Ertz pushes Joseph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ertz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ertz swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ertz swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ertz is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ertz lands a shoulder strike.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Ertz avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph scores a nice knee to the body.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Ertz controls his hands.
Ertz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ertz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ertz throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph looking to slow down the pace here.
Joseph with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Ertz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zack Ertz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Joseph moves in looking to clinch but Ertz pushes him off.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ertz was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
William Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joseph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joseph wants to clinch up but Ertz keeps it at a distance.
Ertz connects with a single shot there.
Joseph misses with a combination
and Ertz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph moves into range and clinches up with Ertz.
Ertz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ertz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ertz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ertz fails to land.
Joseph utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ertz misses with a body punch.
Zack Ertz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ertz's elbow.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ertz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
A short right from Joseph.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Ertz throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ertz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ertz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joseph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ertz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ertz is defending well for now.
Ertz presses Joseph against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ertz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ertz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ertz gets through Joseph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joseph wants to stall.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Ertz lands with a light punch inside.
Ertz tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Ertz back against the cage.
A short right from Ertz.
A short uppercut from Ertz.
Ertz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ertz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joseph tries a body shot but Ertz blocks it.
Ertz can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ertz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph trying to stall but Ertz improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ertz.
Ertz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ertz working aggressively here.
Ertz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ertz can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Ertz lands a right hand.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Ertz pushes Joseph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ertz tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Joseph.
A body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ertz's elbow.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
Ertz blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Ertz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ertz misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is trying to stall.
Ertz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ertz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ertz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ertz pushes Joseph back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ertz.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Ertz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Ertz controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joseph tries to work over Ertz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Ertz controls the action.
Joseph leaning against his opponent.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Ertz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ertz 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Ertz!
After winning the bout, Zack Ertz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Ponting has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Ponting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobral.
Ponting avoids the body shot from Sobral.
A punch combination from Sobral misses.
Sobral misses with a hook.
Sobral takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ponting misses with a right hand
and Sobral counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sobral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ponting misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ponting misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sobral slows the pace down in half guard.
Sobral drops an elbow to the side of Ponting's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponting wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ponting wants to get back to full guard but Sobral has passed into side control.
Ponting is trying to control Sobral's posture but Sobral avoids it.
Sobral fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ponting defending against the ground and pound.
Sobral working the head and body with strikes.
Ponting wants to control but Sobral postures up.
Sobral trying to control the action but Ponting is working from the bottom.
Sobral grinds an elbow into Ponting's temple.
Ponting parries the strikes from Sobral easily there. Sobral is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ponting to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting is looking for a sweep.
Sobral trying to control the position but Ponting is working away.
Sobral might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ponting haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponting manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sobral's best efforts.
Sobral wants to pass to mount but Ponting is defending the position.
Sobral is looking to take a break and control but Ponting is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobral wants to work for an arm triangle but Ponting is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting won't allow Sobral to pass to mount.
Ponting is trying to maintain the position but Sobral is very close to passing his half guard.
Sobral wants to take a breather but Ponting is having none of it.
Sobral prevents Ponting from improving his position.
Sobral not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobral throwing shots but Ponting is blocking nicely.
Sobral seems to be looking for submissions.
Sobral sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ponting defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is pressing down on Ponting's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ponting is holding on for now.
Sobral working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sobral is looking to stall here but Ponting recovers full guard.
Sobral wants to control from the top but Ponting keeps moving.
Sobral content to stall in guard here.
Ponting looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobral is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponting looking for subs off his back but Sobral has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sobral dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sobral ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponting moves away.
Ponting walks into a straight right hand from Sobral.
Sobral missing with a left hand there. Ponting was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ponting throws a looping overhand right but Sobral ducks down to avoid it.
Sobral blocks a jab.
Ponting misses with a body shot
and Sobral counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ponting won't be happy with that.
Sobral is looking to take a break and control but Ponting is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ponting is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sobral off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral tries to escape the position.
Ponting has Sobral flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sobral is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ponting lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sobral is covering up but some of the strikes from Ponting are getting through and doing damage.
You can see the frustration on Sobral's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ponting is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ponting gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ponting gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ponting apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ponting throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Sobral misses.
Ponting has a takedown stuffed.
Sobral moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Ponting misses with a hook
and Sobral counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ponting is trying to get back to full guard.
Ponting desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sobral working the head and body with strikes.
Sobral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sobral connects with a nice short shot to Ponting's temple.
Ponting trying to control from the bottom.
Sobral throwing shots but Ponting is blocking nicely.
Ponting moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ponting is on top in guard.
Ponting tries to stand but Sobral is controlling from the bottom.
Sobral preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponting got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobral has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ponting has managed to get both his arms back between Sobral's legs - danger averted.
Sobral controls Ponting momentarily but Ponting frees himself.
Ponting looking to sit in guard and control but Sobral gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobral's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sobral chips away with some ground and pound.
Sobral wants to pass the guard but Ponting is keeping the position.
Ponting looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sobral has picked Ponting up and slammed him! Ponting can't keep hold of the triangle and Sobral manages to pass to side control!
Sobral trying to control the action but Ponting is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Ponting's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sobral working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ponting is not content to let Sobral control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sobral waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ponting.
Ponting ducks under a wild hook from Sobral.
Sobral throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Sobral blocks the leg kick.
Ponting comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sobral.
Ponting throws a sloppy head kick and Sobral moves out of range easily.
Sobral takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ponting looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sobral is fending him off so far but Ponting persists. Nope, Sobral circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Sobral misses.
Ponting bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting lands a body shot.
Ponting changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Sobral misses.
Ponting throws a hook but Sobral blocks it.
Ponting scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sobral looks to throw the jab but Ponting is out of range.
Ponting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobral was well out of range. Poor timing from Ponting.
A lazy left from Ponting finds it's target.
Ponting staying out of range there.
Sobral keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Sobral misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ricky Ponting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ponting.
Ponting scores with a decent looking hook.
Sobral swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ponting to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobral moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Ponting misses.
Sobral looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponting is just out of range.
Sobral feints a jab promting Ponting to slip. Sobral then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ponting slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobral avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sobral throws a hook to the side of Ponting's head but Ponting sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Julio Sobral is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral with a nice cross.
Ponting uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobral.
Sobral might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sobral stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Julio Sobral seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobral slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Sobral.
Ponting throws a hook but Sobral blocks it.
Ponting throws a head kick but Sobral moves out of range.
Sobral scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ponting doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricky Ponting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobral slips a straight right by Ponting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ponting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponting will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Ponting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobral scores with a shot to the body.
Ponting throws the left hand but Sobral avoids the punch easily.
Ponting throws an off balance right hand
and Sobral counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ponting!
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!
Sobral in the domination position with Ponting hanging on.
Ponting is trying to get back to his feet.
Ponting is trying to escape the position but Sobral is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponting can't do much from the bottom here.
Ponting is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Sobral.
Well Sobral has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Sobral!
Julio Sobral tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Retsu Kaioh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Retsu Kaioh has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Retsu Kaioh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivfader shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaioh tries to sprawl out of it but Rivfader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaioh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivfader misses with a head kick.
Rivfader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivfader stalls.
Rivfader tries to stall but Kaioh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rivfader tries to pull guard but Kaioh won't allow it.
Kaioh lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Eirik Rivfader has been cut.
Kaioh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaioh lands an elbow that stopped Rivfader in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Kaioh on the inside.
Rivfader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Retsu Kaioh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Kaioh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaioh scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaioh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaioh looking to throw knees to the head but Rivfader is blocking nicely.
Kaioh lands a damaging elbow.
We've been informed that Rivfader has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh lands a knee to the head.
Kaioh lands an elbow inside.
Kaioh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaioh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivfader pulls guard effortlessly.
Kaioh wanted to stand there but Rivfader had control of the position.
Kaioh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kaioh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaioh scores with a body shot.
Retsu Kaioh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaioh tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader tries for a takedown but Kaioh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaioh lands a jab to Rivfader's midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rivfader crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kaioh - the referee stops the clock and Rivfader gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kaioh. Rivfader manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice sprawl there from Kaioh as Rivfader shoots in.
Rivfader looks winded!
Rivfader has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rivfader there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rivfader changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaioh tries to avoid it but Rivfader manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaioh to the ground. Kaioh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kaioh. No joy for Rivfader on that attempt.
Rivfader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaioh circles away.
Kaioh misses with a double jab.
Rivfader fails to land the takedown.
Kaioh lands with a cross.
Kaioh misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Rivfader with that takedown attempt.
Kaioh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaioh's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaioh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rivfader takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kaioh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaioh throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Kaioh lands a big right hand that sends Rivfader crashing to the mat! Kaioh stays standing though and waves Rivfader back to his feet!
Rivfader is rocked!
Kaioh lands an uppercut, right on the button! Rivfader tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Retsu Kaioh!
During a confident post fight interview, Retsu Kaioh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafinha Capoeira (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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafinha Capoeira!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boulks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Capoeira doesn't manage to clinch there - Boulks circles away.
Boulks misses with a hook. Capoeira ducked under it nicely.
Boulks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Capoeira throws a body punch but Boulks moves out of range.
Capoeira moves away from the strike by Boulks.
A big left from Boulks misses.
Boulks throws a lazy uppercut
and Capoeira counters with a one-two to the body.
Capoeira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Capoeira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boulks just misses with a punch to the body.
Boulks lands with a nice body punch.
Capoeira closes the distance and pushes Boulks back into the cage.
Boulks lands a hook that snaps the head of Capoeira backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capoeira gets control of Boulks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Capoeira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Capoeira wants to stand but Boulks is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Capoeira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boulks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boulks postures up and lands a big shot to Capoeira's brow.
Boulks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boulks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Capoeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Capoeira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boulks as Capoeira tries to tie him up.
Capoeira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capoeira scores with a hook to the body.
Capoeira pushes Boulks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boulks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Capoeira lands a shoulder strike.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boulks is trying to break free.
Boulks has a couple of punches blocked by Capoeira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capoeira jumps guard but Boulks stands there with Capoeira around his waist. Capoeira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira prevents Boulks from breaking the clinch.
Boulks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capoeira blocks an uppercut.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Capoeira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Capoeira lands an uppercut.
Capoeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Boulks is having none of it.
Boulks misses with a hook
and Capoeira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boulks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boulks throws a lazy right hand but Capoeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulks. Capoeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capoeira tries to clinch there but Boulks circles away.
Boulks keeps the fight on the outside.
Will Boulks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch but Boulks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Capoeira defending well as Boulks loads up on a big left hand.
Capoeira is looking to clinch.
Capoeira has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big left from Boulks misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Capoeira is defended easily by Boulks.
We've been told by Boulks's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Capoeira wants to clinch up but Boulks keeps it at a distance.
Capoeira wants to clinch.
Boulks swings for the body but Capoeira moves out of range.
Boulks tries to keep at a distance but Capoeira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Capoeira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boulks is keeping busy.
Capoeira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Will Boulks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafinha Capoeira.
Boulks misses with the head strike.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira blocks an uppercut.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Boulks working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boulks's defenses.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boulks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Capoeira jumps guard but Boulks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Capoeira as Boulks tries to tie him up.
Boulks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Capoeira.
Boulks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boulks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boulks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boulks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boulks takes an elbow to the temple.
Capoeira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boulks has had enough of the clinch but Capoeira keeps him there for the moment.
Capoeira blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafinha Capoeira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boulks tries to keep at a distance but Capoeira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Capoeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Capoeira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Capoeira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boulks tries to avoid it but Capoeira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boulks to the ground. Boulks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Capoeira drives through and clinches with Boulks against the cage.
Boulks is trying to push Capoeira away but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boulks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boulks misses with some punches.
Capoeira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boulks backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Capoeira.
Boulks taking a breather.
Capoeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boulks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Capoeira.
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boulks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Capoeira clinches with his opponent.
Boulks working hard to break the clinch.
Capoeira lands an elbow just above Boulks 's eye.
Boulks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Capoeira lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boulks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boulks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Capoeira.
Boulks can't break the clinch.
Boulks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Capoeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Capoeira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boulks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Capoeira blocks an uppercut.
Capoeira taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boulks is trying to stall.
Capoeira tries to throw a body punch but Boulks avoids it by throwing Capoeira back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira landing knees to the head.
Boulks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage.
Capoeira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boulks or not.
Capoeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capoeira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boulks misses with the head strike.
Boulks working hard to break the clinch.
Boulks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capoeira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Capoeira keeps control of Boulks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Capoeira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boulks misses with the head strike.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boulks has had enough of the clinch but Capoeira keeps him there for the moment.
Capoeira lands an elbow that stopped Boulks in his tracks for a moment.
Boulks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Capoeiras head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Will Boulks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafinha Capoeira.
Boulks working hard to break the clinch.
Boulks lands with a short shot to the head.
Boulks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Capoeira is keeping busy.
Capoeira prevents Boulks from breaking the clinch.
Capoeira blocking some punches.
Capoeira wants to take the fight to the mat but Boulks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Capoeira lands a shot to the body.
Capoeira landing knees to the head.
Boulks throws a head punch that misses.
Boulks misses with some punches.
Boulks breaks from the clinch.
Rafinha Capoeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulks. Capoeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capoeira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boulks tries to avoid it but Capoeira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boulks to the ground. Boulks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boulks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Capoeira.
Capoeira is looking to clinch but Boulks is avoiding it.
Boulks digs a good body shot into Capoeira's ribs.
Capoeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulks misses with a straight right.
Capoeira is looking to clinch but Boulks is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Boulks misses the target.
Boulks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Capoeira slips a jab from Boulks.
Capoeira has closed the distance and engaged Boulks in a clinch.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capoeira goes for a takedown attempt but Boulks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boulks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Capoeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boulks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Capoeira counters with a left and a right that stings Boulks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boulks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boulks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boulks swings widly with a right hand
and Capoeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Capoeira does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boulks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Capoeira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Boulks moves out of range.
Boulks lunges at Capoeira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Capoeira's hand.
Boulks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boulks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Capoeira moves into the clinch.
Capoeira tries to pull guard but Boulks holds him up against the cage and eventually Capoeira drops back down to his feet.
Capoeira slowing the pace effectively.
Capoeira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Capoeira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capoeira is trying to drag Boulks to the mat but Boulks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boulks wants to get back to striking at distance but Capoeira won't allow it.
Capoeira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boulks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Capoeira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Capoeira lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks wants to break free but Capoeira has control.
Capoeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boulks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Capoeira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Capoeira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capoeira has Boulks pressed against the cage.
Boulks tries to break the clinch but Capoeira is controlling the position.
Capoeira working Boulks over with knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Boulks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rafinha Capoeira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boulks tries to stall but Capoeira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boulks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boulks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capoeira lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira landing knees to the head.
Capoeira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Capoeira lands a shoulder strike.
Capoeira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boulks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Will Boulks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafinha Capoeira.
Capoeira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Capoeira scores with a hook to the body.
Boulks is trying to force a seperation but Capoeira has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Capoeira.
Boulks working hard to break the clinch.
Capoeira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Capoeira.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
A nice right hand lands inside from Capoeira.
Capoeira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capoeira is working Boulks over against the cage.
Capoeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Capoeira moves in looking to clinch but Boulks pushes him off.
Will Boulks is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Capoeira counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capoeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Capoeira wants to clinch up but Boulks keeps it at a distance.
Boulks swings widly with a right hand
and Capoeira counters with a three punch combo that has Boulks backing up. Boulks nods at Capoeira to acknowledge the strikes.
Boulks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boulks jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boulks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Capoeira gets a clinch.
Capoeira jumps into guard, dragging Boulks to the mat.
Capoeira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boulks.
Boulks 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.
Boulks postures up in Capoeira's guard and throws a big left but Capoeira blocks it.
Boulks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Capoeira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boulks is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Capoeira uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Capoeira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Capoeira!
A jab from Boulks misses.
Capoeira darts in and clinches Boulks up against the cage.
Capoeira just leaning against Boulks, taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capoeira keeps control of Boulks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Capoeira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Will Boulks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafinha Capoeira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boulks misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafinha Capoeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Capoeira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafinha Capoeira!
A relieved looking Rafinha Capoeira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Will Boulks had this to say: 'Sorry,next time I will win..I promise'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ascension Bjj Expert!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Doherty misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doherty. Bjj Expert shrugs it off though.
Bjj Expert closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bjj Expert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doherty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bjj Expert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Doherty controlling the position for now.
Bjj Expert is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Doherty is looking to improve his position.
Bjj Expert wants to stand up but Doherty has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Doherty trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Bjj Expert or perhaps it was just good defense by Doherty which made him look bad.
Doherty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert swats away the attempt to clinch by Doherty.
Bjj Expert drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bjj Expert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doherty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bjj Expert defends well.
Bjj Expert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bjj Expert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bjj Expert passes Doherty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doherty trying to control but Bjj Expert postures up.
Bjj Expert prevents Doherty from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Doherty!
Bjj Expert is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Doherty tries to hold on but Bjj Expert postures up.
Doherty is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Real Fighter GYM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bjj Expert controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doherty tries to hold on but Bjj Expert pushes him away.
Bjj Expert controlling from mount.
Doherty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bjj Expert wants to get back to his feet but Doherty is holding on tight.
Bjj Expert stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjj Expert.
Doherty looks to land a combination. Bjj Expert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ascension Bjj Expert has been cut.
Doherty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doherty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bjj Expert counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjj Expert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjj Expert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Doherty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjj Expert's elbow.
Doherty has had enough of the clinch but Bjj Expert keeps him there for the moment.
Doherty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doherty breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Doherty
and Bjj Expert counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bjj Expert taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Doherty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doherty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doherty gets underhooks to prevent Bjj Expert's takedown attempt.
Pete Doherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ascension Bjj Expert.
Doherty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjj Experts head.
Bjj Expert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doherty's efforts to push away.
Doherty misses with an elbow over the top.
Bjj Expert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doherty misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Bjj Expert - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bjj Expert goes for a takedown attempt but Doherty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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 Pete Doherty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ascension Bjj Expert's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Doherty as Bjj Expert shoots in.
Doherty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doherty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert looking for a takedown.
Doherty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doherty tries to work over Bjj Expert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Doherty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doherty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
Doherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjj Expert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doherty counters with a stiff right hand.
Doherty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert misses with a takedown
and Doherty counters with a leg kick.
Pete Doherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ascension Bjj Expert.
Doherty closes the distance and clinches.
Doherty tries to land a knee to the head but Bjj Expert blocks with his arms.
Bjj Expert stalling the fight.
Doherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjj Expert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doherty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bjj Expert somewhat.
Doherty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doherty lands a nice looking body kick.
Doherty tries to clinch there but Bjj Expert circles away.
Bjj Expert avoids the body shot from Doherty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty moves in looking to clinch but Bjj Expert pushes him off.
Doherty closes the distance and clinches.
Doherty digs a right hand into Bjj Expert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj Expert's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjj Expert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doherty wants to clinch
and Bjj Expert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bjj Expert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doherty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjj Expert is aware though and is defending well.
Doherty is looking for a triangle here but Bjj Expert uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Doherty is trying to work for a sweep but Bjj Expert has mounted him!
Bjj Expert wants to control the pace but Doherty is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert controlling the pace for now.
Bjj Expert avoids the attempt from Doherty to control.
Bjj Expert looking to control but Doherty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bjj Expert prevents Doherty from getting the reversal.
Bjj Expert tries to control but Doherty wriggling away.
Doherty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ascension Bjj Expert has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Doherty tries to clinch up.
Bjj Expert thows a body shot but no joy.
Bjj Expert shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doherty's guard.
Doherty working a defensive guard here.
Bjj Expert trying to control but Doherty is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty is working an open guard so Bjj Expert takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjj Expert rushes Doherty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doherty tries to circle away but Bjj Expert has him pinned against the cage.
Bjj Expert is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doherty misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Doherty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ascension Bjj Expert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doherty takes a swing at Bjj Expert's ribcage but misses.
Bjj Expert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doherty swivels and escapes.
Doherty misses with a few strikes there.
Doherty misses with the body kick
and Bjj Expert makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doherty throws a head kick that misses.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bjj Expert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjj Expert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pete Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doherty rushes Bjj Expert and presses him up against the cage.
Doherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjj Expert looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doherty!
Doherty is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bjj Expert is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bjj Expert controlling from the full mount.
Doherty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Doherty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bjj Expert stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Doherty has a takedown stuffed.
Doherty wants to clinch.
Doherty misses with a takedown
and Bjj Expert counters by clinching up.
Doherty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert blocks an uppercut.
Bjj Expert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doherty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjj Expert manages to avoid it.
Bjj Expert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Doherty tries to bench press Bjj Expert off him but Bjj Expert keeps the position.
Doherty throws Bjj Expert to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doherty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjj Expert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doherty throws a sloppy head kick
and Bjj Expert counters with a shoot takedown. Doherty fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doherty is looking for a triangle but Bjj Expert pushes his legs off easily.
Bjj Expert decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown by Doherty or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjj Expert which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bjj Expert to score with a decent uppercut.
Doherty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bjj Expert closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doherty's guard.
Bjj Expert gets to his feet. Doherty looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Doherty gets caught napping as Bjj Expert dives in and scores a takedown. Doherty manages to retain guard.
Doherty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bjj Expert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bjj Expert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bjj Expert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doherty is proving hard to escape from.
Bjj Expert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doherty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bjj Expert has picked Doherty up and slammed him! Doherty can't keep hold of the triangle and Bjj Expert manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjj Expert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bjj Expert slips a jab and a cross from Doherty.
Bjj Expert drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bjj Expert advances nicely into full mount.
Doherty is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bjj Expert controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ascension Bjj Expert really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ascension Bjj Expert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Doherty throws a sloppy head kick and Bjj Expert moves out of range easily.
Pete Doherty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bjj Expert cracks the inside of Doherty's front leg.
Bjj Expert scores with a punch to the head.
Bjj Expert circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bjj Expert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Doherty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjj Expert pulls his head out easily.
Doherty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doherty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bjj Expert is working away from the top position though.
Doherty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bjj Expert is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert wants to stand but Doherty has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Doherty wants to get back to full guard.
Bjj Expert tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Doherty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Doherty is holding on to half guard well.
Bjj Expert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Doherty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjj Expert is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Doherty is trying to stand.
Bjj Expert tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Doherty is looking for a sweep. Bjj Expert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doherty actively working from the bottom here.
Bjj Expert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ascension Bjj Expert has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bjj Expert misses with a takedown
and Doherty counters with a body kick that stops Bjj Expert in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Doherty does it's job there.
Doherty has Bjj Expert up against the cage in a clinch.
Doherty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bjj Expert slowing the pace effectively.
Doherty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doherty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bjj Expert smiles and moves away.
Bjj Expert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doherty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bjj Expert is in Doherty's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bjj Expert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Doherty is looking to reverse the position.
Bjj Expert advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjj Expert stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bjj Expert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doherty thows a body kick. Bjj Expert tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bjj Expert has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doherty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjj Expert counters with a stiff right hand.
Doherty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ascension Bjj Expert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ascension Bjj Expert's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bjj Expert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bjj Expert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bjj Expert stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Doherty to get to his feet.
Bjj Expert moves out of range of the body kick from Doherty.
Doherty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doherty misses with a low kick.
Bjj Expert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Doherty trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Doherty tries to get to full guard but Bjj Expert has control of the leg.
Doherty is looking to control Bjj Expert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doherty avoid being mounted?
Bjj Expert tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Doherty.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bjj Expert prevents Doherty from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doherty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bjj Expert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bjj Expert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doherty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doherty slows down the pace here.
Doherty lands with a left to the head.
Bjj Expert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doherty blocks it with crossed arms.
Bjj Expert looking to slow down the pace here.
Doherty is trying to break the clinch but Bjj Expert is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty works on Bjj Expert's body with a couple of short punches.
Bjj Expert looking to slow down the pace here.
Doherty tries to break free but Bjj Expert pushes him back against the cage.
Bjj Expert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bjj Expert blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bjj Expert - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bjj Expert stalling in the clinch but Doherty improves position.
Bjj Expert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doherty can't find room to land a body shot as Bjj Expert controls the action.
Doherty is trying to break the clinch but Bjj Expert has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doherty tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjj Expert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doherty circles away.
Doherty moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bjj Expert was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjj Expert working away.
Doherty tries to buck Bjj Expert off but Bjj Expert is having none of it.
Doherty wants to control but Bjj Expert postures up.
Doherty is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doherty is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bjj Expert is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bjj Expert stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Doherty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bjj Expert.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ascension Bjj Expert.
I think Bjj Expert has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Pete Doherty retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Ribera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 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
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Ribera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ribera is trying to control the position but Barker postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribera holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing good reports from Barker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ribera wants to sweep here but Barker controlling him for the moment.
Barker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ribera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribera wants to control but Barker passes easily into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barker stops Ribera from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribera is trying to maintain the position but Barker is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barker is looking to take a break and control but Ribera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barker is looking to stall here but Ribera recovers full guard.
Ribera has control of Barker's left arm, preventing Barker from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribera wants to sweep but no luck.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barker throwing strikes from guard but Ribera blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker slips nicely into half guard.
Ribera is refusing to be controlled, as Barker sits in half guard.
Ribera wants to improve his position but Barker is controlling well.
Ribera is concentrating on defense, preventing Barker from advancing position.
Barker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ribera wants to control but Barker is keeping busy.
Ribera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker wants to control from the top but Ribera keeps moving.
Barker scoring with some ground and pound.
Barker looking to pass the guard.
Barker lands a couple of digs.
Barker stopping the sweep attempt from Ribera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribera working a defensive guard here.
Ribera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Barker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribera is fending him off so far but Barker persists. Nope, Ribera circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribera throws a shot to the body.
Barker connects with a solid leg kick.
Ribera tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ribera.
It looks like William Barker has been cut.
Ribera avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribera.
William Barker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribera drives through and clinches with Barker against the cage.
Barker is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barker throws an elbow that misses.
Ribera misses with some punches.
Ribera is trying to maintain a safe position but Barker gets an underhook and turns Ribera into the cage.
Barker drags the fight down to the ground.
Barker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ribera!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ribera holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ribera because Barker loaded up on that one.
William Barker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barker looking to secure an arm triangle but Ribera defends it well.
Ribera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barker punching from mount but Ribera doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ribera has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barker lands with some strikes.
Barker with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barker is stalling here but it's allowed Ribera to get half guard.
Ribera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barker is working away from the top position though.
Ribera won't allow Barker to pass to mount.
Ribera wants to control but Barker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribera wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribera keeps trying to improve his position.
Barker wants to pass the guard but Ribera is defending well.
Barker 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.
Ribera wants to control but Barker is keeping busy.
Barker throwing shots but Ribera is blocking nicely.
Ribera pushes Barker off looking to stand but Barker dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Manny Ribera was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ribera avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Barker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribera blocks a head kick by Barker.
Ribera clobbers Barker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker fails to land the takedown.
Barker fails with a takedown attempt.
Manny Ribera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribera catches Barker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barker fakes the leg kick and cracks Ribera in the body.
Ribera with a nice cross.
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!
Ribera stuffs the takedown.
Ribera dodges the punch combination from Barker.
Barker throws a body punch but Ribera moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that William Barker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Barker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ribera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barker manages to avoid it.
Barker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ribera throws a series of punches but Barker avoids them all with ease.
Barker has a takedown stuffed.
William Barker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Ribera.
Ribera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barker.
Barker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Manny Ribera has been cut.
Barker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barker is defended easily by Ribera.
Manny Ribera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker misses with a body punch
and Ribera counters with a shoot takedown. Barker fights it but they end up in guard.
Ribera 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.
Barker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ribera escapes and throws Barker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ribera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barker keeps working.
Ribera remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Barker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribera trying to control the action but Barker is working from the bottom.
Barker manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barker wants to improve his position but Ribera is controlling well.
Barker is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ribera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
William Barker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker looking for submissions off his back.
Ribera is looking to take a break and control but Barker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manny Ribera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribera pulls his head out easily.
Ribera is looking to take a break and control but Barker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribera's back!
Barker is looking to control Ribera but Ribera is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ribera trying to control the hands but Barker won't let him.
Barker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ribera trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barker is persistently looking for the submission but Ribera is defending it well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Ribera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barker 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 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Ragnaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amok's entrance music is Devils. A fine choice. Ragnaar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mustasch - Thank You for the Demon. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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260 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 20 - 3, fighting out of London, Uriel Amok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erik Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnaar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amok.
Amok has been working on his balance at Axia Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses the shot to the body.
Amok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.
Amok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uriel Amok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnaar throws a sloppy head kick and Amok moves out of range easily.
Amok looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnaar is just out of range.
Amok misses with a double jab.
Ragnaar misses the shot to the body.
Amok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ragnaar doesn't seem bothered though.
Amok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amok cracks Ragnaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ragnaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amok misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ragnaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnaar throws a right and a left that Amok avoids nicely.
Amok lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Erik Ragnaar has been cut.
Amok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnaar avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amok misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnaar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Amok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amok. Ragnaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amok cracks Ragnaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Ragnaar lands a head kick!
Ragnaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amok.
A telegraphed right hand from Amok misses the target.
Amok lunges at Ragnaar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnaar's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok lands with a good body shot.
Ragnaar's coach down at Seventh House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ragnaar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Erik Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnaar ducks right into an uppercut from Amok.
Amok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
Amok connects with a body shot that sends Ragnaar's belly button to the back.
Ragnaar stuffs the takedown.
Amok looks for a takedown but Ragnaar sprawls well.
Ragnaar scores with a shot to the body.
Ragnaar misses with a body shot.
Amok throws a hook to the side of Ragnaar's head but Ragnaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amok shoots in for a takedown but Ragnaar shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Amok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ragnaar slaps away a takedown attempt from Amok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ragnaar lands the left hand.
Uriel Amok's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ragnaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amok.
Ragnaar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amok rather than just go for the knockout.
Amok scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Amok tenderised Ragnaar's leg. Ragnaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amok. Amok obviously looking to wear him down.
Amok shoots for a takedown but Ragnaar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Ragnaar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ragnaar throws a series of punches but Amok moves out of range.
Amok looks to throw the jab but Ragnaar is out of range.
Amok lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnaar off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amok checks a leg kick.
Amok clobbers Ragnaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ragnaar manages to get back to half guard.
Amok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amok trying to control from half guard but Ragnaar is working away.
Ragnaar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar gets full guard.
Amok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amok stopping the sweep attempt from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ragnaar controls Amok momentarily but Amok frees himself.
Amok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok is fighting to break Ragnaar's control of his arms but Ragnaar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Erik Ragnaar.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amok lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ragnaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ragnaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amok misses with an uppercut. Ragnaar saw that one coming.
Ragnaar misses with the combination.
Amok shoots in for a takedown but Ragnaar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Erik Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnaar slips under a jab.
Amok tests Ragnaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Amok misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok throws a hook but Ragnaar avoids it easily.
Amok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Amok fails to land the takedown.
Ragnaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amok throws a lazy right hand but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Amok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amok looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnaar is just out of range.
Amok ducks under a wild hook from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar blocks a head kick by Amok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnaar is just out of range.
Amok throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnaar counters with a crisp one two that drops Amok! Ragnaar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Amok to his feet! Amok is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amok.
Ragnaar misses with a hook.
Amok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ragnaar misses the shot to the body.
Amok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ragnaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amok throws a jab when Ragnaar was well out of range.
Amok misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Amok lands with a good body shot.
Ragnaar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amok. Amok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Amok.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amok.
Amok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ragnaar's head.
Amok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amok. Ragnaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amok scores with a one two! Ragnaar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ragnaar on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ragnaar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Ragnaar misses.
Amok scores with a nice right hand.
Amok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnaar moves away.
Ragnaar looks to land a right hand but Amok moved out of range.
Ragnaar throws an overhand right that lands on Amok's shoulder, as Amok tries to avoid the shot.
Amok lands a slapping body shot.
Amok lands with a hook. Ragnaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Ragnaar misses.
Amok staying out of range there.
Amok gets the takedown into side control.
Uriel Amok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar struggling a bit here.
Amok throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ragnaar throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnaar struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amok is working Ragnaar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ragnaar tries to bench press Amok off him but Amok keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Amok are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok misses with the ground and pound.
Ragnaar holds on to Amok's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ragnaar tries to bench press Amok off him but Amok keeps the position.
Amok lands some shots froms side control.
Amok throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ragnaar regains half guard.
Amok throwing shots but Ragnaar is blocking nicely.
Ragnaar is looking to control Amok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnaar avoid being mounted?
Amok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ragnaar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Ragnaar won't allow Amok to pass to mount.
Ragnaar trying to control but Amok postures up.
Ragnaar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ragnaar trying to hold on to Amok's head to control him but Amok postures up.
Amok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ragnaar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Amok scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uriel Amok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnaar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ragnaar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriel Amok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnaar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Ragnaar!
Our winner, Erik Ragnaar, 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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