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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unz Unz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Battle Born - 5FDP. Unz Unz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Unz Unz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Unz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Unz is trying to pull guard but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Unz is looking for a takedown.
Louis Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unz Unz.
Unz is looking for a takedown.
Unz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Unz Unz has been cut.
Unz is looking for a takedown.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Unz backwards.
Unz decides to pull guard.
Gordon trying to control but Unz is working from the bottom.
Unz looking for a sweep. Not yet Unz, not yet.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Unz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unz working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Unz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon.
Gordon won't allow Unz to sweep him here.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unz is keeping the position for now.
Unz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gordon wants to get up but he can't break Unz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Unz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gordon is defending well. Unz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gordon has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Unz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Unz Unz!
Unz Unz made sure to mention his sponsor, Highland Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Jacques Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahti Kaleva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Jacques Machado!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaleva sizes up Machado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaleva leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kaleva. No joy for Machado on that attempt.
Kaleva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kaleva. Those never looked like landing.
Kaleva tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaleva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaleva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaleva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva cracks Machado with a solid left hand.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaleva cracks Machado with a solid left hand.
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machado has his foot on Kaleva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaleva works his way back into a safe position though.
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaleva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva is trying to keep Machado in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machado trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Kaleva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machado is aware though and is defending well.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Kaleva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Machado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaleva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machado wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaleva is retaining full guard.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Kaleva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado pulls Kaleva in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaleva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machado holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaleva throws a big elbow that misses.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Kaleva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Kaleva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado gets caught flat footed, as Kaleva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaleva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Kaleva wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva lands a couple of digs.
Kaleva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado working for a triangle but Kaleva defends it easily.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaleva postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
Kaleva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machado's head.
Kaleva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaleva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machado looking to control.
Kaleva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Kaleva with a nice head shot there.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahti Kaleva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is looking for a triangle but Kaleva pushes his legs off easily.
Kaleva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kaleva landing with the ground and pound.
Machado is trying to control the position but Kaleva postures up.
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva works over Machado with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaleva tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaleva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Machado isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kaleva stacks Machado 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 Kaleva!
Machado is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaleva is working Machado over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaleva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Kaleva dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaleva avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaleva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machado sprawls well initially but Kaleva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Machado manages to get to full guard.
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Kaleva is proving a slippery customer.
Kaleva stays in close to Machado's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machado has his foot on Kaleva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaleva works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaleva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaleva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleva postures up and lands a big shot to Machado's brow.
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Machado controls Kaleva momentarily but Kaleva frees himself.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Kaleva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machado's head.
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaleva defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machado is rocked!
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado has momentary wrist control but Kaleva slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaleva postures up.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Kaleva trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Kaleva stands up over Machado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Machado is still in real trouble! Can Kaleva finish him?
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaleva lands a couple of elbows.
Kaleva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaleva gets to his feet and stands over Machado, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Machado felt that one! Kaleva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Machado from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Diego Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laranja comes to the cage accompanied by Smoke Serpent. The key to victory for Renato Laranja has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Diego Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira shoots in and bounces Laranja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laranja really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferreira passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laranja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferreira passes to side control.
Ferreira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laranja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laranja prevents Ferreira from moving into mount.
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.
Laranja is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferreira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laranja manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreira's best efforts.
Ferreira is working for a kimura but Laranja is defending it quite comfortably.
Laranja manages to get to full guard.
Laranja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to control but Laranja is working from the bottom.
Laranja trying to keep a closed guard but Ferreira is proving a slippery customer.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Laranja keeps moving.
Ferreira advances to half guard.
Ferreira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laranja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferreira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laranja haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laranja looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira prevents Laranja from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja tries to roll over but Ferreira keeps him under control.
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laranja sees it coming and defends easily.
Laranja is looking to improve his position.
Ferreira wants to work for an arm triangle but Laranja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laranja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Laranja is keeping the position.
Ferreira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laranja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferreira has Laranja in his guard.
Laranja wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferreira, not yet.
Ferreira trying to control the position.
Ferreira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laranja trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laranja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferreira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laranja escapes and throws Ferreira's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Diego Ferreira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laranja tries to sprawl but Ferreira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laranja defends it well.
Laranja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laranja.
Ferreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laranja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laranja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Carlos Diego Ferreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferreira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ferreira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laranja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferreira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Laranja wants to hold on but Ferreira pushes him away.
Ferreira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Laranja is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Laranja and Ferreira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ferreira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferreira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laranja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laranja tries to improve position but can't.
Laranja manages to get back to half guard.
Ferreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Laranja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laranja is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira 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.
Ferreira wants to work for an arm triangle but Laranja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laranja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferreira is working for an americana but Laranja has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ferreira was thinking about the submission.
Ferreira pushes down on Laranja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but Laranja defending well.
Ferreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laranja is just riding it out for now. Ferreira eventually gives up the hold.
Laranja trying to control from the bottom.
Ferreira seems to be working for a kimura but Laranja defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laranja actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Diego Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Laranja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferreira gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laranja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laranja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferreira 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira stops Laranja from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira passes Laranja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferreira seems to be working for a kimura but Laranja defends the submission attempt.
Ferreira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laranja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laranja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but Laranja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laranja postures up.
Laranja passes Ferreira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferreira actively working from the bottom here.
Laranja is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ferreira reverses the position - he's now on top in Laranja's guard.
Ferreira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is looking for a triangle here but Ferreira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ferreira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ferreira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ferreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laranja keeps working.
Ferreira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laranja, who protects the arm well.
Laranja sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferreira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferreira's back!
Ferreira tries to roll but Laranja sticks to his back.
Laranja is trying to stick to Ferreira's back but Ferreira is turning into Laranja. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laranja's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ferreira.
Laranja keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Ferreira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferreira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira prevents Laranja from getting back to his feet.
Laranja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laranja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Ferreira forces his way into half guard.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laranja defends it well.
Ferreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laranja is just riding it out for now. Ferreira eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laranja is trying to maintain the position but Ferreira is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Diego Ferreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferreira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Diego Ferreira!
The defeated Renato Laranja had this to say: 'He scare to fite me with gi, he no hespect nothing'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
132 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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33
140 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sten!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Sten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Some wild striking there from Sten.
Small takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sten throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Small drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sten sprawls and moves away.
Sten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sten throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small throws a hook but Sten blocks it.
Sten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Small attempts a counter takedown but Sten avoids it well and moves away.
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Sten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Small tries to counter with a takedown but Sten is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small moves out of range of the leg kick from Sten.
Small changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sten tries to clinch but Small moves out of range.
Small half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Small looks to land a right hand but Sten moved out of range.
Sten scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sten wants to clinch.
Small attempts a counter takedown but Sten avoids it well and moves away.
Sten instigates a clinch.
Small takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sten connects with a nasty looking knee right to Small's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten lands a knee to the head.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten working Small over with knees to the body.
Small is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Small in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Small lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sten landing knees to the body.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Small taking a breather.
Sten scores a nice knee to the body.
Sten using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sten as Small tries to tie him up.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Small lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Small is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sten tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.
Small tries to pass to full mount but Sten defends it.
Small is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Small keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Small stalling in the clinch but Sten improves position.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it.
Small takes a knee right on the jaw!
Small stalling in the clinch but Sten improves position.
Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sten tries to clinch but Small moves out of range.
Sten clinches up with Small and pushes him back against the cage.
Small is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small is looking to control Sten's arms but Sten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Small has his back to the cage.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Sten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Small is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Small takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten lands a nice knee to the body.
Small avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Small avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Small trying to stall but Sten improves his position.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sten utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Small taking a breather.
Small takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Small takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sten is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Small is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sten obliges.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Small is trying to stall.
Small trying to stall but Sten improves his position.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Small avoids the damage to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it.
Small is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Sten throws a sloppy head kick
and Small counters with a takedown into side control.
Small is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Small is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sten tries to bench press Small off him but Small keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sten, who protects the arm well.
Small looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Sten struggling a bit here.
Sten manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Small is looking to improve his position.
Sten is thwarting Small's attempts to control the position.
Sten trying to control the action but Small is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small manages to get to full guard.
Small working a defensive guard here.
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small wants to sweep here but Sten controlling him for the moment.
Small controls Sten momentarily but Sten frees himself.
Small escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Sten wants to pass the guard but Small is keeping the position.
Sten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sten defends well.
Small is trying to keep Sten in close.
Sten trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sten won't allow Small to sweep him here.
Sten content to stall in guard here.
Sten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Small has an active guard here but Sten has managed to pass into half guard.
Dan Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Small is trying to maintain the position but Sten is very close to passing his half guard.
Sten is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Small is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Small moves into full guard.
Sten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Small.
I think Sten has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!
Dan Sten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peper Panel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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33
275 lbs
28 - 8 - 0 |
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30
250 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mase Force!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Peper Panel!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force connects with a body shot that sends Panel's belly button to the back.
Mase Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Force.
Panel feints the counter takedown.
Force thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Panel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Force gets a clinch.
Force lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Force.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force tries to throw a body punch but Panel avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Panel.
Panel wants to break free but Force has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Force scores with a nice short uppercut.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Panel controls his hands.
Force misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force lands a nice shot to the body.
Panel looks winded!
Force lands a left hand.
Force is working Panel over against the cage.
Force lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Force.
Panel takes a shot to the head.
Force misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Force.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force lands a shoulder strike.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as Panel controls the action.
Force misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Force.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Force.
Panel breaks from the clinch.
Force lands a nice looking kick to the body. Panel takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
A big right from Force misses.
Force slips a jab from Panel.
Force misses with a straight left.
Panel dodges the punch combination from Force.
Panel tries to keep at a distance but Force has taken the fight into the clinch.
Force lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panel backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panel working hard to break the clinch.
Force lands with a right to the head.
Panel can't break the clinch.
Force lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panel or not.
Force lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Force lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panel.
Force tries to work over Panel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Force lands an uppercut.
Force unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Panel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Force is unloading with more strikes now! Panel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mase Force!
Mase Force is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mase Force thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ngata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Soundcritters - Haka War Chant. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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187 lbs
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197 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tangaroa Ngata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Miles !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngata missing with a left hand there. Miles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ngata defending well as Miles loads up on a big left hand.
Miles defending well as Ngata loads up on a big left hand.
Miles throws the left hand but Ngata avoids the punch easily.
Ngata lands a nice hook to Miles 's body. Miles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Miles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Ngata misses.
Ngata cracks Miles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ngata fails to land with a series of punches.
Ngata walks into a jab.
Miles throws a jab when Ngata was well out of range.
Miles misses with a hook
and Ngata counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Benjamin Miles has been cut.
Miles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ngata.
Miles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ngata with a body shot.
Miles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ngata lands a slapping body shot.
Ngata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miles throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ngata. That snapped Miles 's head back.
A jab lands there for Ngata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ngata blocks a jab.
Ngata lands with a cross.
Miles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata lands with a cross.
Ngata lands a big shot that drops Miles ! Can he finish him?
Miles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngata looking to pass the guard.
Miles is still in real trouble! Can Ngata finish him?
Miles wants to hit a switch here but Ngata passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miles there!
Miles wants to get back to his feet.
Miles seems to have recovered his senses.
Miles tries to hold on but Ngata pushes him away.
Miles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants to hold on but Ngata pushes him away.
Miles is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Miles working to try and regain half guard.
Ngata controlling from the full mount.
Miles is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Miles is looking to improve his position but Ngata isn't that keen on the idea.
Miles tries to lock up and control but Ngata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ngata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miles tries to buck Ngata off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tangaroa Ngata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Miles 's cut.
That's time! Ngata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ngata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a straight right.
Ngata tests Miles 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tangaroa Ngata is winning the standup battle so far.
Miles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miles stuns Ngata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miles needs to keep his hands up - Ngata had a free shot at his head there.
Ngata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ngata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miles at a distance.
Ngata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles can do to turn this around?
Ngata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles manages to avoid it.
Miles throws out a loose jab but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ngata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miles throws a body shot but no joy.
Miles throws a lazy right hand but Ngata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngata looks to land a left hand but Miles moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Miles misses.
Miles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ngata lands with a right hand.
Ngata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miles throws a body punch but Ngata moves out of range.
Miles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ngata throws out the jab.
Miles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata scores with a jab to the body.
Miles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ngata doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Miles misses.
Ngata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata throws a looping overhand right but Miles ducks down to avoid it.
Ngata looks to land a left hand but Miles moved out of range nicely.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles walks into a stiff left hand from Ngata.
Miles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ngata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ngata throws a body punch but Miles moves out of range.
Ngata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Ngata.
Miles backs away from a small jab... but Ngata lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Miles crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Ngata with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tangaroa Ngata!
Tangaroa Ngata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sandow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sandow's choice of entrance music: Aint No Grave . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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193 lbs
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31
195 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alonzo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Sandow!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sandow checks a leg kick.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sandow.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
Harris scores with a nice strike.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Sandow's shoulder, as Sandow tries to avoid the shot.
Sandow shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Sandow on that attempt.
Harris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sandow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Alonzo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.
Harris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sandow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harris is in Sandow's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harris is in close to Sandow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harris wants to control from the top but Sandow keeps moving.
Harris advances position into side control!
Sandow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandow looking for submissions off his back.
Harris throwing shots but Sandow is blocking nicely.
Harris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sandow looking for submissions off his back.
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris drops an elbow to the side of Sandow's head.
Harris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Sandow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandow gets full guard.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Sandow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sandow keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Sandow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sandow working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandow's head.
Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandow keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandow is retaining full guard.
Sandow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris lands a couple of elbows.
Harris with a nice head shot there.
Harris with a nice head shot there.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandow has momentary wrist control but Harris slips an elbow through the middle.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris postures up in Sandow's guard and throws a big left but Sandow blocks it.
Sandow is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Harris pushes down on Sandow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harris connects with a nice short shot to Sandow's temple.
Sandow is rocked!
Harris lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sandow! More strikes land and this one is all over! Harris jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Harris!
Alonzo Harris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Damien Sandow stepped up to the mic, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Seppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Morrison (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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29
192 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
21 - 15 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adriano Seppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Morrison!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seppi misses with a combination
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seppi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seppi has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seppi working aggressively here.
I was talking to Seppi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Morrison cracks Seppi with a nice body shot.
Morrison lands a right hand.
Seppi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seppi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Morrison.
Seppi is breathing heavily.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Morrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seppi manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Morrison.
It looks like Adriano Seppi has been cut.
Morrison scores with a jab. Seppi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seppi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seppi gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Morrison points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Seppi wakes up just in time to hear Morrison thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Morrison!
A less than humble Grant Morrison misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loke Sabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Mighty Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn has chosen Mighty Quinn as his entrance music. The Mighty Quinn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
212 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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30
206 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Loke Sabel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Mighty Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Quinn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sabel misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quinn! But no joy.
Quinn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Quinn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabel.
Quinn misses with a wild body shot.
Sabel scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like The Mighty Quinn has been cut.
Sabel moves into the clinch.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
Sabel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Sabel working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabel.
Sabel lands a body shot.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
Sabel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabel misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabel.
Sabel swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Quinn regains guard.
Sabel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Sabel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sabel moves away from the strike by Quinn.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabel moves away.
Quinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sabel.
Sabel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quinn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabel.
A countering left hand to the body from Quinn misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a hook. Sabel ducked under it nicely.
Quinn throws out a powerful jab.
Sabel blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Quinn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn staying out of range there.
Sabel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quinn.
It looks like Loke Sabel has been cut.
Quinn forces Sabel back against the cage and clinches.
Sabel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Sabel avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
Quinn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sabel prevents a body shot from Quinn.
A short right from Sabel on the inside.
Sabel throws a head punch that misses.
Sabel tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Sabel back against the cage.
Quinn tries to work over Sabel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quinn lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sabel fails to land.
Quinn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabels head.
Sabel can't get the takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sabel.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Sabel.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Sabel.
Sabel tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quinn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sabel.
Sabel blocking some punches.
Sabel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Sabel blocking some punches.
Sabel scores with a shoulder strike.
Sabel prevents a body shot from Quinn.
Sabel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sabel blocks a body shot from Quinn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabel misses with some punches.
Quinn scores with a shot to the side of Sabel's head.
Quinn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quinn lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
Sabel misses with a body punch.
Quinn misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabel lands with a left to the head.
Quinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quinn lands with a light punch inside.
Sabel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Sabel avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quinn.
A right handed body shot lands from Quinn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabel.
Sabel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Mighty Quinn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Quinn 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.
Quinn defending well as Sabel loads up on a big left hand.
Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabel is just out of range.
Quinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabel.
Sabel throwing a counter right hand but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Quinn misses with a straight left.
Sabel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Quinn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sabel.
Quinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quinn lands a nice hook to Sabel's body. Sabel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn rushes Sabel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Quinn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quinn works on Sabel's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabel swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabel scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Mighty Quinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sabel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quinn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sabel misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabel lands with a right to the head.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Sabel avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
Quinn misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabel lands a right hand.
Quinn tries a body shot but Sabel blocks it.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabel misses with a punch to the body.
Sabel throws a punch but it's blocked by Quinn.
Quinn lands a right hand.
Quinn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quinn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Quinn as the two fighters clinch.
Sabel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabel takes a shot to the head.
Sabel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabel misses with a body punch.
Sabel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabel misses with some punches.
Sabel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabel takes a shot to the head.
Sabel throws a head punch that misses.
Sabel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sabel fails to land.
Quinn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Sabel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabel.
Sabel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sabel tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabel working aggressively here.
Sabel lands a body shot.
Sabel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabel.
Sabel tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sabel misses with a body punch.
Sabel lands a hook that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Sabel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quinn smiles and moves away.
Quinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabel was well out of range. Poor timing from Quinn.
Sabel tries to counter with a takedown but Quinn is quick to defend against it.
Quinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabel was well out of range. Poor timing from Quinn.
The Mighty Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quinn throws a lazy right hand but Sabel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quinn lands a really nice looking cross but Sabel seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Quinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Quinn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sabel doesn't seem phased though.
The Mighty Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quinn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sabel is rocked!
Quinn closes the distance and pushes Sabel back into the cage.
Oh Sabel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabel tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quinn unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sabel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Quinn is unloading with more strikes now! Sabel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Mighty Quinn!
An out of breath The Mighty Quinn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harding has chosen Bitch School as his entrance music. Jon Askren is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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33
185 lbs
22 - 5 - 0 |
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30
172 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Harding!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harding throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Askren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Askren tries to clinch up
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Askren slips a straight right by Harding.
Harding comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harding takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harding scores with the left hand. Askren knows he should have avoided that one.
Askren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harding quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Harding defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Harding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Harding defends it.
Askren controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harding is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Askren fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding slips under a jab.
Askren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askren gets a clinch.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren has Harding pressed against the cage, preventing Harding from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren blocks a body shot from Harding.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren stalling against the cage.
Harding's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Askren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harding regains guard.
Askren won't allow Harding to sweep him here.
Harding is still trying to improve position.
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harding's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harding is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Askren trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren is in close to Harding's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren wants to clinch up but Harding keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Askren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harding doesn't seem phased though.
Harding connects with a body shot that sends Askren's belly button to the back.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
Harding misses with a hook.
Askren misses with a series of wild punches.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Askren misses with the ground and pound.
Askren in side control lands a decent elbow.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Harding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Askren slows the pace down.
Askren trying to control the action but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harding can do to turn this around?
The ground and pound from Askren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to control the position but Harding is working away.
Askren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Askren working the ground and pound from side control.
Harding parries the strikes from Askren easily there. Askren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harding to escape.
Askren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harding down.
Askren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harding is not content to let Askren control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harding can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harding's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harding keeps working.
Askren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Askren tries to advance to mount but can't.
Askren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Askren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Askren has control of an arm but Harding manages to advance to Askren's back!
Askren is really stuck here.
Askren trying to control the position but Harding manages to sink in the hooks.
Harding keeps control of the position as Askren tries to break free.
Askren trying to control the hands but Harding won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Harding controlling the positon.
Jon Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Askren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding misses with a left hand
and Askren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Askren.
Askren trying to control the position but instead, Harding has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askren into the cage.
Askren tries to work over Harding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding blocking some punches.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Harding backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Harding controls his hands.
Harding lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harding.
Askren just leaning against Harding, taking a breather.
Harding goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harding lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harding gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harding swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
Askren swings widly with a right hand
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
Harding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab.
Harding lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Harding.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Harding scores with a body shot.
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!
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren slips a jab from Harding.
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding scores with a jab to the body.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Askren slips a straight right by Harding.
Askren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harding sprawls and moves away.
Harding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding thuds his right hand into Askren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Jonathan Harding seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Harding slips under a jab.
Askren defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Harding misses with a looping left.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harding backwards.
Askren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harding up against the cage.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harding pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harding swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
Askren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harding looks to land a combination but Askren avoids it well.
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!
Askren slips a jab and a cross from Harding.
A jab from Askren does it's job there.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Harding is quick to defend against it.
Harding's corner calls for a 1-2. Harding obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding really dominated that round.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice straight punches there by Harding. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harding.
Askren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding dodges the punch combination from Askren.
A big right from Harding misses.
Askren throws a lazy uppercut
and Harding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harding enables Askren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harding manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Harding blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Harding is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Askren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harding.
No luck for Askren with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren misses with a double jab.
Askren misses with a looping right.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Askren tries to counter by clinching up but Harding breaks away and moves out of range.
Askren scores with a sloppy right hand. Harding should have avoided that one.
Harding throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren avoids the body shot from Harding.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Askren misses.
Harding cracks Askren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askren in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askren.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Harding is quick to defend against it.
Harding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Askren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harding throws out the jab.
Askren closes the distance but Harding moves to the side
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Askren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
Harding is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Harding is keeping the position.
Askren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Askren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harding doesn't seem bothered though.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Askren's head back.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a body punch
and Askren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Askren.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Harding.
Askren is leaning against Harding and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Harding.
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harding on his heels. He'll look to pass Harding's guard now, I'm sure.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren looking to sit in guard and control but Harding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harding wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Harding stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Askren is on top in guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
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.
Harding trying to control the position.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harding's head.
Harding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren pushes down on Harding's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harding is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harding avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harding is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Askren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harding throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harding throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Harding misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Askren slips a straight right by Harding.
Askren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding.
Askren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harding tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harding's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
Jon Askren thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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