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FFO 7: Carelstein vs Johnson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domagoj Kovacic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Dean is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Domagoj Kovacic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Dean!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovacic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kovacic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovacic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dean drives through and clinches with Kovacic against the cage.
Kovacic tries to break the clinch but Dean is controlling the position.
Dean breaks from the clinch.
Dean shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dean has eaten all the pies!
Dean keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dean is pressing down on Kovacic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kovacic is holding on for now.
Dean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kovacic has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean tries to pass to full mount but Kovacic defends it.
Dean has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dean avoids the attempt from Kovacic to control.
Kovacic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dean lands a nice shot to the head.
Dean unloading with bombs!
Dean looking to finish Kovacic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kovacic!
Dean lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dean working Kovacic over with strikes here.
Dean controlling from mount.
Kovacic is bucking up trying to escape but Dean cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dean looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dean tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kovacic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kovacic takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Dean.
Dean's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dean lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dean.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Dean is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kovacic taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dean.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Dean!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Trinckelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Transparent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Anderson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinckelton clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trinckelton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trinckelton scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson looks gassed!
Trinckelton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trinckelton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trinckelton is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trinckelton to get the leverage.
Trinckelton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trinckelton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton lands with a punch from half guard.
Trinckelton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Trinckelton closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Trinckelton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trinckelton closes the distance and clinches.
Trinckelton manages to break the clinch.
Trinckelton throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Trinckelton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trinckelton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trinckelton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton breaks the clinch.
Trinckelton closes the distance and clinches.
Trinckelton breaks from the clinch.
Trinckelton rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Trinckelton successfully pulls guard.
Trinckelton wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson stops Trinckelton from standing up.
Trinckelton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Trinckelton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trinckelton counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton working hard to break the clinch.
Trinckelton working hard to break the clinch.
Trinckelton prevents the takedown attempt.
Trinckelton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Trinckelton postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Trinckelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trinckelton wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Trinckelton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trinckelton is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trinckelton closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Trinckelton breaks from the clinch.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Trinckelton.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trinckelton connects with a jab.
Trinckelton misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trinckelton leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Trinckelton does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Trinckelton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Trinckelton had a free shot at his head there.
Trinckelton wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Trinckelton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Trinckelton.
Trinckelton is looking to land body kicks.
Trinckelton throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trinckelton tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has his foot on Trinckelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trinckelton works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trinckelton wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trinckelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trinckelton is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trinckelton throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Trinckelton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trinckelton shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Trinckelton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trinckelton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tony Trinckelton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trinckelton feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Trinckelton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trinckelton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Trinckelton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Trinckelton takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trinckelton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tony Trinckelton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anderson.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trinckelton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tony Trinckelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trinckelton works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Trinckelton drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Trinckelton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trinckelton counters by clinching up.
Trinckelton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trinckelton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trinckelton tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trinckelton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trinckelton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trinckelton breaks from the clinch.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trinckelton counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Trinckelton to acknowledge the strikes.
Trinckelton tries to clinch up.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trinckelton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Trinckelton clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trinckelton manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Trinckelton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Trinckelton throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Trinckelton misses with a double jab.
Trinckelton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trinckelton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trinckelton thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Trinckelton cracks Anderson with a good jab.
No joy there for Trinckelton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trinckelton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Trinckelton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trinckelton throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Trinckelton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton scores with a three punch combo!
Trinckelton gets a clinch.
Trinckelton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trinckelton has managed to clinch.
Trinckelton effectively controlling the action here.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tony Trinckelton is winning the standup battle so far.
Trinckelton works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Trinckelton moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Trinckelton.
Trinckelton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trinckelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Trinckelton throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trinckelton wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trinckelton tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Trinckelton is defending the position.
Trinckelton is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trinckelton keeps working.
Anderson prevents Trinckelton from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Tony Trinckelton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trinckelton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trinckelton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson stops Trinckelton from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trinckelton wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Trinckelton.
Trinckelton misses with a double jab.
Jack Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trinckelton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trinckelton pinned against the cage. Trinckelton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trinckelton clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Trinckelton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trinckelton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Trinckelton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Column (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jake belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jake belcher struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Column!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, jake belcher!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
belcher closes the distance and clinches.
Column gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Column controls from within his opponent's guard.
Column loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
belcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Column. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
belcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Column scoring with some ground and pound.
belcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
belcher looking to control.
Column chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
belcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Column makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Column with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
belcher is trying to control the position but Column postures up.
Column missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Column trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Column throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Column scoring with some ground and pound.
belcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
belcher looks gassed!
belcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Column is controlling him.
Column might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Column cracks belcher with a solid left hand.
belcher wants to sweep here but Column controlling him for the moment.
Column distracts belcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Column with a nice head shot there.
Column lands a couple of digs.
belcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Column defends it easily.
Column scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
belcher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Column controls the pace.
Column is working belcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Column stopping the sweep attempt from belcher.
Column connects with a couple of short punches.
Column content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Column thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Column with a nice head shot there.
Column is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Column scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Column lands a couple of digs.
Column distracts belcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Column is in close to belcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Column scoring with punches to the head and body.
Column postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Column controls from within his opponent's guard.
Column postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Column scoring with punches to the head and body.
Column is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Column scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Column's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Column is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Column distracts belcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Column is stalling in the full guard.
Column scoring with some ground and pound.
Column stands up over belcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Column postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
belcher has momentary wrist control but Column slips an elbow through the middle.
Column is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Column landing some decent shots from guard.
Column cracks belcher with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Column dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Column lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends belcher sprawling to the canvas. Column follows him down, looking for the kill. Can belcher hang on?
belcher is rocked!
Column lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
belcher is still in real trouble! Can Column finish him?
Column lands strikes from half guard.
belcher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Column lands a nice short elbow.
Column working belcher over with strikes.
belcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Column scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Column seems content to control.
Column has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can belcher defend it? Column steps over the head and cranks it - belcher is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Column!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Column!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jason Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Grace acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, jason Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Grace!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Grace shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wayne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grace is looking to take a break and control but Wayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
Wayne is trying to control Grace's posture but Grace avoids it.
Grace scores with a couple of short elbows.
Grace works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wayne manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grace tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grace keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne prevents Grace from improving his position.
Wayne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wayne is keen to just control but Grace is a slippery customer.
Grace wants to improve his position but Wayne is controlling well.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Grace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grace fails with the takedown.
Wayne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grace wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Grace throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grace looks gassed!
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grace counters with a head kick.
Wayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Grace circles away.
Grace clinches up with Wayne and pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne successfully pulls guard.
Wayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grace being controlled here momentarily.
Grace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wayne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grace defends it easily.
Grace is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Wayne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Wayne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grace is controlling him.
Grace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wayne wants to stand and escape but Grace is having none of it.
Grace landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Grace will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grace fails with a takedown attempt.
Wayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Grace.
Wayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grace can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grace wants to get back to his feet.
Wayne stands up out of the half guard.
Danny Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grace tries to bum rush Wayne with a series of wild strikes but Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grace gets caught flat footed, as Wayne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wayne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wayne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne gets to his feet - Grace follows without any prompting.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wayne.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grace dodges the ground and pound from Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grace throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne misses with a takedown
and Grace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grace taking a breather.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grace misses with a takedown
and Wayne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wayne throwing strikes from guard but Grace blocks nicely.
Grace wants to stand and escape but Wayne is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grace being controlled here, momentarily.
Wayne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jason Wayne dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grace sprawls well. Grace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Grace!
Wayne throws some wild stikes that Grace manages to avoid easily.
Grace is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayne stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Grace misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace avoids the head kick by Wayne.
Wayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grace tries to avoid it but Wayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grace to the ground. Grace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
jason Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grace shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grace showed some decent athleticism there.
Grace tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wayne.
Wayne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wayne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grace stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wayne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wayne lands in his opponent's guard.
Grace looking for a sweep. Not yet Grace, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne won't allow Grace to get back to his feet.
Wayne stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grace shoots and misses
and Wayne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grace's guard.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Grace is looking to stand up but Wayne isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace can't keep his opponent in guard - Wayne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Wayne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grace is staying active underneath Wayne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grace is trying to maintain the position but Wayne is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
jason Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wayne 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jason Wayne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Vallely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Agdgdwngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Vallely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, George Agdgdwngo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agdgdwngo fails with a takedown attempt.
George Agdgdwngo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vallely scores with a one two! Agdgdwngo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Agdgdwngo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Agdgdwngo closes the distance and clinches up with Vallely, looking for a takedown. Agdgdwngo pushes Vallely against the cage but Vallely circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mike Vallely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Agdgdwngo.
Agdgdwngo dodges the punch combination from Vallely.
Vallely throws a series of punches but Agdgdwngo avoids them all with ease.
Agdgdwngo moves into range and clinches up with Vallely.
Agdgdwngo has clasped his hands together around Vallely's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Vallely's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vallely tries to bench press Agdgdwngo off him but Agdgdwngo keeps the position.
Vallely struggling a bit here.
Vallely is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agdgdwngo stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Agdgdwngo.
Agdgdwngo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vallely cracks Agdgdwngo with a good jab.
Agdgdwngo tries for a takedown but Vallely sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vallely lands a nice shot that snaps Agdgdwngo's head back.
Vallely digs a good hook to Agdgdwngo's body.
Agdgdwngo looks gassed!
Agdgdwngo moves forwards but Vallely connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Agdgdwngo dodges the punch combination from Vallely.
Vallely tries to clinch up.
Vallely displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agdgdwngo.
Vallely stuns Agdgdwngo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vallely scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vallely listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vallely lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like George Agdgdwngo has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vallely.
Vallely cracks Agdgdwngo with a good jab.
Vallely thuds a left hand into Agdgdwngo's body.
Vallely lands with a nice combination. Agdgdwngo backs away looking to recover.
Agdgdwngo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vallely lands with a shot to the body.
Vallely moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vallely has taken the fight to the clinch.
Agdgdwngo has Vallely pressed against the cage, preventing Vallely from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Agdgdwngo prevents Vallely from breaking the clinch.
Vallely wants to stall.
Agdgdwngo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vallely's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallely is looking to break free of the clinch but Agdgdwngo has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vallely breaks from the clinch.
Agdgdwngo shoots in for a takedown but Vallely shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vallely stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vallely wants it to stay on the feet.
Vallely darts in trying to clinch
and Agdgdwngo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vallely!
Agdgdwngo won't let Vallely get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Vallely tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vallely is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vallely tries to buck Agdgdwngo off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agdgdwngo controlling the position easily from mount.
Agdgdwngo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vallely manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vallely is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vallely tries to escape but Agdgdwngo is in control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vallely rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Agdgdwngo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Vallely dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Agdgdwngo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Agdgdwngo wants to clinch up but Vallely keeps it at a distance.
Vallely stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Vallely.
Mike Vallely is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Agdgdwngo fails with a takedown attempt.
Vallely digs a good hook to Agdgdwngo's body.
Vallely bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Agdgdwngo's head backwards.
Agdgdwngo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vallely swivels and escapes.
Vallely bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vallely goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vallely misses with a two punch combination.
Vallely tests Agdgdwngo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Agdgdwngo is breathing heavily.
Agdgdwngo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely misses with the combination.
Vallely changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vallely fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mike Vallely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vallely lands a two punch combo.
Agdgdwngo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vallely 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.
Vallely lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Agdgdwngo.
Mike Vallely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Agdgdwngo.
Danga de danga de dang - Vallely scores with a four punch combination!
Agdgdwngo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallely lands an overhand right.
Vallely misses with a series of wild punches.
Agdgdwngo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vallely swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallely throws out a powerful jab.
Vallely goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vallely lands a nice shot to the body.
Vallely scores with a decent looking hook.
Vallely blocks a head kick by Agdgdwngo.
Vallely wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vallely is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vallely drives through and clinches with Agdgdwngo against the cage.
Vallely is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agdgdwngo can do to turn this around?
Vallely wants to get back to striking at distance but Agdgdwngo won't allow it.
Agdgdwngo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vallely's efforts to push away.
Agdgdwngo looking to slow down the pace here.
Vallely looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vallely can't find room to land a body shot as Agdgdwngo controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallely wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Agdgdwngo has him pressed against the cage.
Agdgdwngo tries for a takedown but Vallely manages to get underhooks.
Vallely tries to circle away but Agdgdwngo has him pinned against the cage.
Vallely breaks from the clinch.
Vallely scores with a crisp jab that stopped Agdgdwngo in his tracks.
Vallely lands a nice hook to Agdgdwngo's body. Agdgdwngo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Agdgdwngo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vallely tries to close the distance and clinch but Agdgdwngo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vallely defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agdgdwngo.
Vallely lands a nice looking body shot.
Vallely fails to land with a series of punches.
Agdgdwngo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vallely wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vallely is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vallely connects with a jab.
Vallely lands a nice hook to Agdgdwngo's body. Agdgdwngo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agdgdwngo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vallely tries to clinch but Agdgdwngo is having none of it.
Vallely's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vallely duly obliges.
Agdgdwngo closes the distance and clinches up with Vallely, looking for a takedown. Agdgdwngo pushes Vallely against the cage but Vallely circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Agdgdwngo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vallely throws a right hand that Agdgdwngo ducks under and follows up with a left that Agdgdwngo also avoids with ease.
Agdgdwngo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vallely with a hook.
Vallely comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vallely misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agdgdwngo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Vallely, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vallely misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Vallely dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Agdgdwngo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vallely scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vallely tries to clinch but Agdgdwngo is having none of it.
Vallely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agdgdwngo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agdgdwngo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vallely is fending him off so far but Agdgdwngo persists. Nope, Vallely circles away and we're back to standing.
Vallely works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Agdgdwngo throws a shot from downtown. Vallely moves away and avoids it.
Vallely cracks Agdgdwngo with a good jab.
Vallely will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Vallely.
Vallely lands a two punch combo.
Agdgdwngo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vallely lands with an uppercut that bounces Agdgdwngo off the cage and back into rage.
Vallely tries to score with a low kick but Agdgdwngo moves his leg out of the way.
Vallely lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agdgdwngo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vallely circles away.
Vallely fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vallely works Agdgdwngo's body with a nice hook.
Vallely moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Agdgdwngo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good exchange - Vallely coming out on top.
Vallely lands a nice shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Vallely.
Agdgdwngo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Agdgdwngo shoots in but Vallely avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Vallely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Agdgdwngo.
Vallely lands with a right hand.
Vallely throws a combination. Agdgdwngo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut lands for Vallely. That snapped Agdgdwngo's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agdgdwngo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A cross from Vallely lands.
Vallely is looking to clinch but Agdgdwngo is avoiding it.
Vallely scores with a three punch combo!
Agdgdwngo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Agdgdwngo clinches but Vallely breaks the clinch
and Vallely counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vallely fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Agdgdwngo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vallely lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agdgdwngo with a poor takedown
and Vallely counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Agdgdwngo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Agdgdwngo misses with a takedown attempt
and Vallely counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mike Vallely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Vallely scores with a four punch combination!
Vallely scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agdgdwngo doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vallely. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vallely.
Vallely instigates a clinch.
Vallely trying to control the position but instead, Agdgdwngo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vallely into the cage.
Vallely can't break the clinch.
Vallely stalls.
Agdgdwngo stalling.
Agdgdwngo gets control of Vallely's arms and successfully pulls guard. Agdgdwngo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agdgdwngo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Agdgdwngo is pulling down on Vallely's head to control his posture.
Vallely wanted to stand there but Agdgdwngo had control of the position.
Mike Vallely is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallely wants to control from the top but Agdgdwngo keeps moving.
Vallely has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vallely throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
George Agdgdwngo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agdgdwngo pulls Vallely in to control the position.
Vallely is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vallely wants to control from the top but Agdgdwngo keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agdgdwngo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Vallely showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vallely, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Vallely!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Clausewitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Englund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clausewitz comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Cowboys from Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Heinrich Clausewitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils Englund!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Englund as he checks the leg kick.
Clausewitz scores with a push kick.
Englund throws a front kick that sends Clausewitz stumbling back into the cage.
Clausewitz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Englund throws the kick towards the body but Clausewitz avoids it.
Englund throws a series of punches but Clausewitz avoids them all with ease.
Englund on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Englund misses with a wild body shot.
Clausewitz tries to land a front kick but Englund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clausewitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Englund 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 Clausewitz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clausewitz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Englund misses with a kick to the body.
Clausewitz wants to slow Englund down by chopping away at his legs.
Englund throws a body punch but Clausewitz moves out of range.
Englund throws a jab but it's blocked by Clausewitz.
Clausewitz misses with a kick to the body
and Englund counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clausewitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Englund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Englund lands a body shot.
Clausewitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausewitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Englund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clausewitz is out of range and Englund settles back down.
Englund wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nils Englund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clausewitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clausewitz cracks the inside of Englund's front leg.
Clausewitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Englund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clausewitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clausewitz. Englund shrugs it off though.
Englund is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clausewitz rather than just go for the knockout.
Englund looks gassed!
Englund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clausewitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clausewitz moves into range and clinches up with Englund.
Clausewitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Englund.
Clausewitz lands a good knee to the midsection. Englund won't want to take too many of those.
Clausewitz trying to land knees to the body.
Clausewitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Englund avoids the damage to the body.
Clausewitz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausewitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Clausewitz.
Clausewitz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clausewitz lands an elbow just above Englund 's eye.
Englund is trying to break free.
Clausewitz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Englund is defending well for now.
Englund has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clausewitz is stalling here.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside.
Clausewitz controlling the action here for a moment.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside that Englund shrugs off.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside.
Englund has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside.
Clausewitz slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Heinrich Clausewitz.
Clausewitz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Englund lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nils Englund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clausewitz throws out a leg kick but Englund moves out of range and Clausewitz only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Englund.
Englund connects with a high kick.
Clausewitz pushes Englund up against the cage in a clinch.
Clausewitz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Englund's efforts to push away.
Clausewitz effectively controlling the action here.
Englund looking to stall.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside.
Clausewitz effectively controlling the action here.
Clausewitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clausewitz prevents Englund from breaking the clinch.
Englund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clausewitz avoids it.
Englund wants to break free but Clausewitz has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clausewitz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Englund's defenses.
Clausewitz lands an elbow that stopped Englund in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clausewitz.
Englund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Englund is trying to break the clinch but Clausewitz has him pressed against the cage.
Clausewitz lands a good knee to the midsection. Englund won't want to take too many of those.
Clausewitz crunches a lovely knee into Englund's ribcage.
Clausewitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Englund.
Englund takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clausewitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clausewitz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Englund's defenses.
Clausewitz stalling the fight.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside that Englund shrugs off.
Clausewitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Englund avoids the damage to the body.
Englund letting Clausewitz take a breather here.
Englund tries to break free but Clausewitz pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Englund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clausewitz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clausewitz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Englund up against the cage.
Clausewitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Clausewitz dominated that round.
That's time! Clausewitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clausewitz has his takedown stuffed
and Englund counters with a right hand to the body.
Englund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Englund throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clausewitz.
Clausewitz is looking to clinch.
Clausewitz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Englund looks to land a right hand but Clausewitz moved out of range.
Englund tries to score with a low kick but Clausewitz moves his leg out of the way.
Clausewitz has Englund up against the cage in a clinch.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside.
Englund avoiding damage as Clausewitz throws knees to the body.
Clausewitz prevents Englund from breaking the clinch.
Englund wants to get back to striking at distance but Clausewitz won't allow it.
Englund tries to throw a body punch but Clausewitz avoids it by throwing Englund back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Clausewitz.
Clausewitz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Englund's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Englund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clausewitz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clausewitz prevents Englund from breaking the clinch.
Englund wants to break free but Clausewitz has control.
Englund tries to break the clinch but Clausewitz is controlling the position.
Englund is trying to force a seperation but Clausewitz has the dominant position.
Clausewitz slowing the pace effectively.
Englund wants to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clausewitz.
Clausewitz lands an elbow that stopped Englund in his tracks for a moment.
Englund tries to throw a body punch but Clausewitz avoids it by throwing Englund back against the cage.
Clausewitz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Englund up against the cage.
Englund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clausewitz has Englund pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Heinrich Clausewitz.
Clausewitz clinches up with Englund and pushes him back against the cage.
Englund is looking to break free of the clinch but Clausewitz has double underhooks.
Clausewitz trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Englund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clausewitz avoids it.
Englund misses with a punch to the body.
Clausewitz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clausewitz stalling.
Englund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clausewitz is defending well for now.
Englund is breathing heavily.
Englund avoiding damage as Clausewitz throws knees to the body.
Englund is trying to force a seperation but Clausewitz has the dominant position.
Clausewitz lands a good knee to the midsection. Englund won't want to take too many of those.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Nils Englund has been cut.
Englund is trying to break the clinch but Clausewitz is controlling him.
Clausewitz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Englund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Englund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Englund takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clausewitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Englund avoids the damage to the body.
Englund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clausewitz effectively controlling the action here.
Clausewitz keeps control of Englund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Englund wants to get back to striking at distance but Clausewitz won't allow it.
The referee calls for Clausewitz to work.
Clausewitz lands an elbow just above Englund 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausewitz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Englund in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clausewitz controlling the action here for a moment.
Clausewitz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clausewitz.
Englund tries to circle away but Clausewitz has him pinned against the cage.
Clausewitz lands a nice elbow.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Englund throws an elbow but misses.
Clausewitz missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clausewitz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Englund tries to circle away but Clausewitz has him pinned against the cage.
Clausewitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Englund managing to block the knees to the body from Clausewitz.
Clausewitz missing with knees to the body.
Englund takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clausewitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clausewitz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clausewitz lands an elbow that stopped Englund in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Englund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clausewitz has Englund pressed against the cage, preventing Englund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Englund is looking to control Clausewitz's arms but Clausewitz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Englund has his back to the cage.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside.
Englund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clausewitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clausewitz.
Clausewitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Englund has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clausewitz controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Clausewitz for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Clausewitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clausewitz lands an elbow inside that Englund shrugs off.
Englund is looking to break free of the clinch but Clausewitz has double underhooks.
Englund takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clausewitz obliges.
Englund is trying to break the clinch but Clausewitz is controlling him.
Clausewitz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Englund is trying to force a seperation but Clausewitz has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Clausewitz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nils Englund's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Englund. Clausewitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Englund looks to throw the jab but Clausewitz is out of range.
Clausewitz missing with a left hand there. Englund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clausewitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Englund misses
and Clausewitz counters with a head kick. That will keep Englund thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A combination from Englund does no damage.
Englund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Englund moves out of range of the body kick.
Englund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clausewitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Englund is just out of range.
Englund throws a hook but Clausewitz blocks it.
Englund 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.
Clausewitz thows a body shot but no joy.
Englund misses with a body kick.
Englund throws a front kick aimed at Clausewitz's knee but Clausewitz avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Englund throws a sloppy head kick and Clausewitz moves out of range easily.
Englund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausewitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nils Englund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Englund punishes Clausewitz's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Englund steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clausewitz. That one must have hurt.
Clausewitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clausewitz.
Englund takes a swing at Clausewitz's ribcage but misses.
Englund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clausewitz manages to avoid it.
Englund throws a head kick but Clausewitz moves out of range.
Englund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Englund.
Clausewitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Englund takes a step back to recover.
Clausewitz forces Englund back against the cage and clinches.
Clausewitz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Englund's defenses.
Clausewitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Englund misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clausewitz.
Clausewitz lands a damaging elbow.
Englund wants to break free but Clausewitz has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clausewitz.
Englund is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clausewitz is defending well for now.
Heinrich Clausewitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clausewitz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clausewitz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Englund is trying to break the clinch but Clausewitz has him pressed against the cage.
Clausewitz stalling.
Clausewitz lands an elbow just above Englund 's eye.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clausewitz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clausewitz lands an elbow just above Englund 's eye.
Clausewitz lands a nice knee to the body.
Englund can't break the clinch.
Englund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clausewitz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nils Englund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Heinrich Clausewitz.
Englund moves out of range of the body kick from Clausewitz.
Englund scores with a leg kick.
Englund throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Englund misses
and Clausewitz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Englund's guard.
Englund wants to stand and escape but Clausewitz is having none of it.
Clausewitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clausewitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Clausewitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Englund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Englund is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clausewitz lands a couple of elbows.
Englund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clausewitz.
Englund has an active guard here but Clausewitz has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Englund is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clausewitz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clausewitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Englund is looking to get back to is feet but Clausewitz passes into side control.
Clausewitz working the ground and pound.
Englund struggling a bit here.
Englund throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heinrich Clausewitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clausewitz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinrich Clausewitz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Zilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elsworth comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - Killers . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jed Zilar enters the cage!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Rob Elsworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jed Zilar!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elsworth wants to clinch.
Zilar shoots in but Elsworth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elsworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Elsworth.
A hook to the body from Elsworth.
Zilar looks gassed!
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!
Elsworth is working Zilar over against the cage.
Elsworth pushes Zilar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elsworth throws a shot to the body.
Elsworth closes the distance and pushes Zilar back into the cage.
Elsworth breaks from the clinch.
Elsworth clinches up with Zilar and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Elsworth.
Elsworth pushes Zilar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Elsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zilar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Elsworth works on Zilar's body with a couple of short punches.
Elsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elsworth gets a clinch.
Elsworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Elsworth crunches a lovely knee into Zilar's ribcage.
Elsworth breaks from the clinch.
Elsworth clinches up against the cage.
Elsworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zilar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elsworth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elsworth scores with a head kick.
Elsworth darts in and clinches Zilar up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Elsworth.
Elsworth stops a takedown attempt from Zilar.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Zilar.
A hook to the body from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a damaging elbow.
Elsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Elsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zilar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elsworth is pressed up against the cage. Zilar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elsworth down to the mat. Elsworth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zilar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zilar fails with a takedown attempt.
Zilar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Elsworth is trying to defend but Zilar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zilar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilar with the ground and pound but Elsworth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zilar throws and elbow that misses. Elsworth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zilar's guard. Nice move by Elsworth!
Zilar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elsworth controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth gets to his feet - Zilar follows without any prompting.
Zilar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Elsworth looks to land a combination but Zilar avoids it well.
Elsworth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zilar swats away the attempt to clinch by Elsworth.
Zilar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elsworth tries to avoid it but Zilar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elsworth to the ground. Elsworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zilar shoots for a double leg takedown but Elsworth sprawls well. He's pushed Zilar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zilar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elsworth rushes Zilar and presses him up against the cage.
Elsworth lands an uppercut.
Elsworth working Zilar over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Elsworth lands an elbow inside.
Elsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zilar backwards.
Elsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rob Elsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elsworth lands a head kick. Zilar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Elsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elsworth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown.
Zilar tries for a takedown but Elsworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zilar shoots in looking for a takedown. Elsworth tries to sprawl out of it but Zilar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elsworth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zilar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elsworth defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elsworth throws a head kick that Zilar semi-blocks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elsworth.
Elsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Zilar moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Elsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zilar blocks a head kick by Elsworth.
Elsworth scores with a push kick.
Zilar is looking to clinch but Elsworth is avoiding it.
Zilar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elsworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zilar can do to turn this around?
Elsworth stops a takedown attempt from Zilar.
A nice left hand lands by Elsworth.
Zilar has Elsworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Elsworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Elsworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zilar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zilar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elsworth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Zilar.
Knees to the body from Elsworth.
Zilar is trying to drag Elsworth to the mat but Elsworth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Elsworth as the two fighters clinch.
Elsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elsworth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zilar.
Nice body kick from Elsworth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zilar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Elsworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zilar somewhat.
Zilar has a takedown stuffed.
Elsworth pushes Zilar up against the cage in a clinch.
Zilar tries for a takedown but Elsworth manages to get underhooks.
Elsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elsworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zilar circles away quickly and effectively.
Zilar shoots in but no luck this time.
Zilar shoots in and drives through. Elsworth sprawls well.
Zilar fails with the takedown.
Elsworth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zilar throws a right hand that Elsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Elsworth also avoids with ease.
A thudding body kick lands there by Elsworth!
Zilar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zilar prevents Elsworth from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zilar thows a huge punch but Elsworth dodges it nicely.
Zilar misses with a head shot. Elsworth uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zilar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zilar throwing strikes from guard but Elsworth blocks nicely.
Zilar throws a strike but Elsworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Elsworth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elsworth wants to stand and escape but instead Zilar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zilar throws a big right hand that misses.
Zilar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zilar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elsworth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zilar throws a strike but Elsworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Elsworth.
Zilar avoids the head kick by Elsworth.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elsworth pushes Zilar up against the cage in a clinch.
Rob Elsworth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Elsworth breaks from the clinch.
Elsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Zilar moves out of range easily.
Elsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zilar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zilar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elsworth's waist but Elsworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zilar off to one side.
Elsworth throws a head kick but Zilar moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zilar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elsworth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zilar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zilar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elsworth lands with a kick to the temple. Zilar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Elsworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elsworth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zilar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Elsworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zilar throws and elbow that misses. Elsworth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zilar's guard. Nice move by Elsworth!
Elsworth stands up and waves to Zilar to follow him.
Zilar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elsworth is fending him off so far but Zilar persists. Nope, Elsworth circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Elsworth leaves Zilar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Zilar.
Elsworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zilar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Elsworth closes the distance and clinches.
Elsworth gets underhooks to prevent Zilar's takedown attempt.
Elsworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Zilar tries to score a body lock takedown but Elsworth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zilar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elsworth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elsworth is pressed up against the cage. Zilar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elsworth down to the mat. Elsworth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown.
Rob Elsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zilar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zilar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zilar throws and elbow that misses. Elsworth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zilar's guard. Nice move by Elsworth!
Elsworth wants to control from the top but Zilar keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth wants to stand and escape but instead Zilar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zilar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zilar throws a strike but Elsworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elsworth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zilar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elsworth sprawls well. Elsworth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zilar gets slowly back to his feet.
Elsworth connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elsworth cracks Zilar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Elsworth tries to clinch up but Zilar circles away and keeps his distance.
Elsworth moves into range and clinches up with Zilar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Elsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elsworth tries to clinch up.
Elsworth misses with a head kick.
Elsworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zilar.
Zilar keeps the fight on the outside.
Elsworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rob Elsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Zilar tries to clinch but Elsworth moves out of range.
Elsworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zilar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zilar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elsworth as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elsworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Elsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Rob Elsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zilar fails with a takedown attempt.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Zilar.
Zilar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Elsworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Elsworth regains half guard, as Zilar was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilar wants to advance to full mount but Elsworth doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zilar throws and elbow that misses. Elsworth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zilar's guard. Nice move by Elsworth!
Zilar wants to get back to his feet but Elsworth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elsworth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Elsworth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zilar, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth drives through and clinches with Zilar against the cage.
Elsworth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Elsworth.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Elsworth.
Elsworth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Zilar fails with a takedown attempt.
Elsworth closes the distance and pushes Zilar back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth crunches a lovely knee into Zilar's ribcage.
Zilar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elsworth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Elsworth on the inside.
Elsworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elsworth works on Zilar's body with a couple of short punches.
Zilar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elsworth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow.
Elsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zilar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elsworth defends it nicely.
Zilar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Elsworth.
Elsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zilar shoots in for a double leg but Elsworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elsworth forces Zilar back against the cage and clinches.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elsworth lands with a kick to the temple. Zilar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Zilar moves out of range easily.
Zilar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elsworth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zilar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth had his way with Jed Zilar in that round.
That's time! Elsworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zilar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elsworth gets a clinch.
Elsworth pushes Zilar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zilar is trying to drag Elsworth to the mat but Elsworth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Elsworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Elsworth scores with a hook to the body.
Elsworth lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow.
Zilar looking for a takedown.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Zilar.
Elsworth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zilar takes an elbow to the temple.
Elsworth works on Zilar's body with a couple of short punches.
Elsworth lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elsworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elsworth presses Zilar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Elsworth breaks the clinch.
Elsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Zilar.
Elsworth misses with a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilar shoots in for a takedown but Elsworth shows good takedown defense.
Elsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Elsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zilar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zilar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elsworth fakes the leg kick and cracks Zilar in the body.
No luck for Zilar with that takedown attempt.
Zilar tries for a takedown but Elsworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elsworth clinches with his opponent.
Elsworth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zilar is trying to drag Elsworth to the mat but Elsworth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zilar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elsworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zilar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Elsworth.
Zilar dives in and grabs Elsworth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elsworth pushes down on Zilar's head and hops out.
Elsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zilar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elsworth wants to clinch.
Zilar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elsworth defends it nicely.
Elsworth has Zilar up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Zilar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elsworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elsworth gets a clinch.
Elsworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zilar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elsworth swivels and escapes.
Elsworth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Elsworth scores with a nice right hand.
Elsworth throws a head kick but Zilar moves out of range.
Elsworth tries to clinch there but Zilar circles away.
Zilar takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elsworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elsworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zilar circles away quickly and effectively.
Elsworth slaps away a takedown attempt from Zilar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elsworth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zilar shoots in and bounces Elsworth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zilar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilar throwing strikes from guard but Elsworth blocks nicely.
Zilar throws a strike but Elsworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Elsworth controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Elsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elsworth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Elsworth!
Rob Elsworth retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hubert Parada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Douglas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hubert Parada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douglas wants to clinch.
Douglas closes the distance and clinches.
Parada is trying to drag Douglas to the mat but Douglas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Douglas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Parada tries to break free but Douglas pushes him back against the cage.
Parada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Douglas feints and as Parada raises his hands in defense, Douglas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Douglas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Douglas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Parada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Douglas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parada working for a triangle but Douglas defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parada is trying to keep Douglas in close.
Parada isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Douglas stacks Parada on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Douglas!
Parada is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Douglas working away.
Douglas decides to stand back up.
Douglas moves in looking to clinch but Parada pushes him off.
Parada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parada blocks a head kick by Douglas.
Douglas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parada rushes Douglas and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Douglas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
Douglas jumps guard but Parada stands there with Douglas around his waist. Douglas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parada tries to break free but Douglas pushes him back against the cage.
Douglas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Douglas tries to clinch but Parada moves away
and Parada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Douglas breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to clinch
and Parada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Douglas won't be happy with that.
Douglas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Parada asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Parada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Douglas wants to get back to his feet.
Douglas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Parada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Douglas is looking for a sweep. Parada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parada is working for a kimura here but Douglas manages to reverse the position and he's now in Parada's guard.
Douglas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parada is breathing heavily.
Douglas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parada.
Douglas connects with a knee to the head.
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 Hubert Parada will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Douglas moves into the clinch.
Parada is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Douglas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Parada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Douglas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Douglas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parada blocks it with crossed arms.
Douglas scores with a shoulder strike.
Parada turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parada manages to end up in side control.
Parada trying to control the action but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Douglas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Parada tries for a kimura but Douglas is defending well.
Parada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Douglas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parada goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Douglas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Parada's guard! Nice work there by Douglas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parada has a closed guard, preventing Douglas from standing up.
Parada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parada is working an open guard so Douglas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Douglas clinches but Parada breaks the clinch
and Parada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Douglas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Douglas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Douglas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parada's brow.
Douglas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Parada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Douglas trying to stall but Parada improves his position.
Parada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Douglas's efforts to push away.
Parada goes for a takedown attempt but Douglas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hubert Parada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas tries to clinch but Parada moves away
and Parada counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Douglas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas prevents Parada from moving into mount.
Parada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Douglas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Douglas is trying to control Parada's posture but Parada avoids it.
Douglas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Parada asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Parada trying to control the action but Douglas is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Douglas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parada counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Douglas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parada counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Douglas!
Douglas is trying to stand.
Parada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Parada with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Douglas tries to lock up and control but Parada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Douglas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Parada looking to control but Douglas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Douglas is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Parada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parada won't let Douglas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Parada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Douglas closes the distance and clinches.
Douglas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Parada has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Douglas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Douglas is trying to defend against the choke here but Parada has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Parada Tightens the hold and Douglas taps out furiously! Parada displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hubert Parada!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis von Carelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sammy Johnson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis von Carelstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Carelstein moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
von Carelstein works the jab nicely.
von Carelstein tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
von Carelstein can't do much from the bottom here.
von Carelstein is looking for a sweep.
von Carelstein wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson 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.
von Carelstein wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's von Carelstein get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sammy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
von Carelstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
von Carelstein moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson stalks von Carelstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into von Carelstein's face. von Carelstein staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Curtis von Carelstein has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - von Carelstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling von Carelstein to score with a decent uppercut.
von Carelstein lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but von Carelstein avoids it.
von Carelstein tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
von Carelstein loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but von Carelstein checks it.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and von Carelstein moves out of range easily.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
von Carelstein darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
von Carelstein fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis von Carelstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
von Carelstein wants to stall.
von Carelstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
von Carelstein wants to clinch.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
von Carelstein avoids a kick to the body.
von Carelstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
von Carelstein tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract von Carelstein.
von Carelstein tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
von Carelstein blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson throws a wild body kick that von Carelstein sees coming a mile off.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but von Carelstein is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
von Carelstein is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson tries to move into range but von Carelstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
von Carelstein shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
von Carelstein wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
von Carelstein tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
von Carelstein clinches up against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
von Carelstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
von Carelstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson cracks von Carelstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
von Carelstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. von Carelstein will be more careful next time no doubt.
von Carelstein scores with a jab to the head.
von Carelstein gets a clinch.
von Carelstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. von Carelstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
von Carelstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
von Carelstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
von Carelstein checks a low kick from Johnson.
von Carelstein wants to clinch.
von Carelstein closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
von Carelstein is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
von Carelstein can't get the takedown.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
von Carelstein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson tries to bench press von Carelstein off him but von Carelstein keeps the position.
von Carelstein goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for von Carelstein but great work by Johnson.
Johnson just content to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curtis von Carelstein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
von Carelstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but von Carelstein moved away.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Curtis von Carelstein's cut is getting worse.
von Carelstein has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
von Carelstein moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but von Carelstein moved away.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
von Carelstein tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
von Carelstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
von Carelstein tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
von Carelstein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
von Carelstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but von Carelstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson scores with the left hand. von Carelstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
von Carelstein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from von Carelstein.
von Carelstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
von Carelstein tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but von Carelstein moves his leg out of the way.
von Carelstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
von Carelstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sammy Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - von Carelstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from von Carelstein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis von Carelstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
von Carelstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
von Carelstein moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
von Carelstein shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Curtis von Carelstein's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
von Carelstein lands with a good body shot.
von Carelstein closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but von Carelstein has double underhooks.
von Carelstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
von Carelstein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
von Carelstein tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - von Carelstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
von Carelstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
von Carelstein takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries to circle away but von Carelstein has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for von Carelstein on that attempt.
von Carelstein is looking to clinch.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
von Carelstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
von Carelstein tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
von Carelstein tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually von Carelstein drops back down to his feet.
von Carelstein pulls guard effortlessly.
von Carelstein looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
von Carelstein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
von Carelstein has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for von Carelstein.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Curtis von Carelstein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Johnson.
von Carelstein ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
von Carelstein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
von Carelstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson throws a head kick but von Carelstein moves out of range.
von Carelstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but von Carelstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
von Carelstein wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
von Carelstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
von Carelstein moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by von Carelstein.
von Carelstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
von Carelstein blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Carelstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
von Carelstein tries to clinch up.
von Carelstein tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
von Carelstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
von Carelstein wants to clinch.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a leg kick but von Carelstein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. von Carelstein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
von Carelstein tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
von Carelstein moves out of range of the body kick.
von Carelstein looks to clinch
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
von Carelstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
von Carelstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
von Carelstein tries to clinch up.
von Carelstein shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Carelstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
von Carelstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein working a defensive guard here.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but von Carelstein is keeping the position.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from von Carelstein.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
von Carelstein wants to control but Johnson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson controlling from side mount.
von Carelstein can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curtis von Carelstein's cut.
That's time! von Carelstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
von Carelstein tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by von Carelstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but von Carelstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws a series of punches but von Carelstein moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from von Carelstein.
von Carelstein wants to clinch.
von Carelstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Excellent takedown into side control there by von Carelstein.
von Carelstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
von Carelstein wants to take a breather but Johnson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for von Carelstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Carelstein wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
von Carelstein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of von Carelstein, into his guard.
Johnson stands up from von Carelstein's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
von Carelstein tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
von Carelstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt von Carelstein.
von Carelstein avoids a kick to the body.
von Carelstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed von Carelstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis von Carelstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
von Carelstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
von Carelstein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
von Carelstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but von Carelstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
von Carelstein shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
von Carelstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
von Carelstein moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
von Carelstein wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
von Carelstein wants to clinch.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from von Carelstein.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and von Carelstein is able to avoid easily.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing von Carelstein from controlling successfully.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - von Carelstein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson tries to roll over but von Carelstein keeps him under control.
Johnson keeping hold of von Carelstein's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Curtis von Carelstein's cut.
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!
Johnson looks to land a combination but von Carelstein avoids it well.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
von Carelstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
von Carelstein dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on von Carelstein's head and hops out.
von Carelstein tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
von Carelstein slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by von Carelstein.
Johnson throws a series of punches but von Carelstein moves out of range.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
von Carelstein moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and von Carelstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Carelstein tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
von Carelstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Sammy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by von Carelstein.
von Carelstein tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
von Carelstein is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. von Carelstein gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! von Carelstein lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis von Carelstein!
Curtis von Carelstein retains his welterweight title!
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