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SFC 3 The Show PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Ahmadaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomed Ahmadaliev!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Ahmadaliev with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ahmadaliev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahmadaliev 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.
Ahmadaliev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson is working Ahmadaliev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Ahmadaliev is keeping the position.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahmadaliev is on top in guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Ahmadaliev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahmadaliev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson 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.
Ahmadaliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmadaliev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahmadaliev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahmadaliev 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.
Ahmadaliev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahmadaliev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahmadaliev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahmadaliev controlling from the top position.
Ahmadaliev drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Ahmadaliev off! Ahmadaliev jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Ahmadaliev sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ahmadaliev controls the position.
Ahmadaliev scores with punches from side control.
Ahmadaliev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Ahmadaliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahmadaliev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmadaliev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Ahmadaliev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ahmadaliev shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Ahmadaliev is proving a slippery customer.
Ahmadaliev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahmadaliev on the ground.
Ahmadaliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Ahmadaliev slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ahmadaliev drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Ahmadaliev off! Ahmadaliev jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Ahmadaliev drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Ahmadaliev off! Ahmadaliev jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Ahmadaliev drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Ahmadaliev off! Ahmadaliev jumps back into Johnson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahmadaliev throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahmadaliev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahmadaliev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahmadaliev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahmadaliev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ahmadaliev advances to half guard.
Ahmadaliev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Johnson defend it? Ahmadaliev steps over the head and cranks it - Johnson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ahmadaliev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magomed Ahmadaliev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Left Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Left Ball has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Left Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ball.
Ball tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ball is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson with the counter takedown but Ball avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a push kick but Ball slaps the foot to one side.
Wilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Come on Ball - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ball controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson can't break the clinch.
Ball has Wilson pushed against the cage.
Ball will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilson up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Left Ball.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ball tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Chris Wilson has been cut.
Ball fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Ball misses with a right hand
and Wilson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ball lands a body punch.
Ball is pushing Wilson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ball seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wilson can turn it around.
Ball has Wilson pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
Wilson being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
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!
Wilson stalling in the clinch but Ball improves position.
Ball slowing the pace effectively.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball is pushing Wilson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Ball.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Left Ball.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ball is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Ball circles away and we're back to standing.
Left Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Wilson.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
Ball lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Wilson tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball throws a monster overhand right that drops Wilson! Ball follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Left Ball!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Unknown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lopaser Brenertas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Unknown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lopaser Brenertas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown tried to score with a low kick but Brenertas checks it.
Brenertas with the counter takedown but Unknown avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brenertas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Unknown to keep the fight standing.
Brenertas breaks the clinch.
Brenertas misses with a body shot
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brenertas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brenertas was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Unknown motions for Brenertas to come forward. Unknown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Unknown lands but Brenertas takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lopaser Brenertas has been cut.
Brenertas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unknown can pounce on him.
Brenertas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown throws a head kick but Brenertas moves out of range.
Brenertas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Unknown doesn't seem bothered though.
Brenertas looking to score a takedown here. Unknown is defending well but Brenertas drives through and ends up in Unknown's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brenertas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brenertas looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brenertas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brenertas trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom.
Brenertas won't allow Unknown to get back to his feet.
Unknown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brenertas wants to control from the top but Unknown keeps moving.
Brenertas stands up and waves to Unknown to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Unknown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brenertas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brenertas has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brenertas fails with a takedown attempt.
Unknown jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brenertas pushes Unknown up against the cage in a clinch.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Brenertas controls his hands.
Unknown cracks Brenertas with a nice body shot.
Brenertas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unknown throws a sloppy head kick and Brenertas moves out of range easily.
Brenertas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Unknown.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Brenertas pushes Unknown up against the cage in a clinch.
Unknown prevents Brenertas from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown misses with an elbow strike.
Brenertas jumps into guard, dragging Unknown to the mat.
Brenertas controls Unknown momentarily but Unknown frees himself.
Unknown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brenertas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brenertas closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Unknown.
Unknown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brenertas tries to pull guard but Unknown holds him up against the cage and eventually Brenertas drops back down to his feet.
The Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lopaser Brenertas.
Unknown tries to land knees in the clinch but Brenertas avoids the damage to the body.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but Brenertas blocks it.
Unknown lands a body punch.
Brenertas looks winded!
Brenertas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unknown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brenertas darts in and clinches Unknown up against the cage.
Brenertas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brenertas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Unknown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brenertas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unknown lands a damaging elbow.
Unknown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brenertas avoids a wild elbow strike from Unknown.
Brenertas tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Unknown misses with a punch to the body.
Unknown lands a nice elbow.
Brenertas prevents a body shot from Unknown.
Brenertas tries to break the clinch but Unknown is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Unknown.
Brenertas tries to circle away but Unknown has him pinned against the cage.
Brenertas wants to break free but Unknown has control.
Brenertas takes an elbow to the temple.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Unknown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lopaser Brenertas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brenertas tries to bum rush Unknown with a series of wild strikes but Unknown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Unknown.
Brenertas scores with a takedown into Unknown's guard.
Brenertas forces his way into half guard.
Unknown is looking to escape.
Brenertas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Unknown's head.
Well, if Brenertas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown tries to kick Brenertas off but Brenertas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brenertas trying to control from half guard but Unknown is working away.
Unknown wants to get back to his feet.
Brenertas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Brenertas takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Unknown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brenertas's brow.
Brenertas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unknown missing with knees to the body.
Brenertas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Unknown.
Brenertas can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brenertas tries to pull guard but Unknown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Unknown has Brenertas pressed against the cage, preventing Brenertas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brenertas is trying to break free.
Brenertas wants to get back to striking at distance but Unknown won't allow it.
Brenertas pulls guard effortlessly.
Unknown gets to his feet. Brenertas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Unknown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brenertas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Unknown throws a leg kick which misses Brenertas's front leg but catches the back leg as Brenertas tries to avoid it.
Brenertas closes the distance and pushes Unknown back into the cage.
Brenertas tries to break the clinch but Unknown is controlling the position.
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brenertas is defending well for now.
Brenertas avoiding damage as Unknown throws knees to the body.
Brenertas breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brenertas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Unknown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Unknown is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brenertas was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
No luck for Brenertas with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Brenertas misses its intended target.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Brenertas is just out of range.
As Unknown backs off Brenertas throws a huge counter combo but Unknown manages to avoid it all.
Unknown throws a right hand that Brenertas ducks under and follows up with a left that Brenertas also avoids with ease.
Brenertas closes the distance and pushes Unknown back into the cage.
Unknown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brenertas avoiding damage as Unknown throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses.
Brenertas looking for a takedown.
The Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lopaser Brenertas.
Unknown misses with some punches.
Unknown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brenertas backwards.
Unknown landing knees to the head.
Unknown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Lopaser Brenertas's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brenertas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brenertas is trying to break free.
Brenertas is trying to push Unknown away but Unknown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brenertas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brenertas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Unknown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brenertas looks up at the clock and then as Unknown takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brenertas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Unknown wants to get back to his feet but Brenertas is dominant here and he's now got Unknown's back!
Unknown is trying to stand back up.
Brenertas is riding his opponent, not letting Unknown buck him off.
Brenertas tightening his grip on Unknown, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lopaser Brenertas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lopaser Brenertas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brenertas avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Brenertas forces Unknown back against the cage and clinches.
Brenertas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brenertas wants to break free but Unknown has control.
Brenertas managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.
Brenertas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brenertas content to control rather than advance.
Unknown looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brenertas is looking to take a break and control but Unknown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Unknown is trying to stand back up but Brenertas is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brenertas decides to stand and escape the position.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Brenertas is just out of range.
Brenertas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Unknown. Unknown obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Unknown.
Brenertas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Unknown pushes Brenertas up against the cage in a clinch.
Unknown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brenertas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Unknown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brenertas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brenertas blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brenertas tries to pull guard but Unknown won't allow it.
Brenertas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brenertas tries to circle away but Unknown has him pinned against the cage.
Brenertas managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.
Brenertas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unknown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brenertas or not.
Unknown tries to land knees in the clinch but Brenertas avoids the damage to the body.
Unknown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brenertas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Unknown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brenertas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Unknown is in Brenertas's guard.
Brenertas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Unknown presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brenertas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopaser Brenertas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brenertas dives in for a single leg takedown but Unknown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Unknown tried to counter with a leg kick but Brenertas avoided it.
The Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lopaser Brenertas.
Unknown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brenertas.
Brenertas has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown swings for the body but Brenertas moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Unknown. Those never looked like landing.
Brenertas goes for a double leg but Unknown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Unknown continues to drive forward.
Unknown clinches.
Brenertas pulls guard effortlessly.
Unknown gets to his feet. Brenertas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Unknown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brenertas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brenertas rushes Unknown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Unknown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Unknown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Unknown lands an elbow just above Brenertas 's eye.
Unknown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brenertas's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unknown lands an elbow that stopped Brenertas in his tracks for a moment.
Unknown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brenertas backwards.
Brenertas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Unknown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brenertas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Unknown is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brenertas to the mat. Brenertas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Unknown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Unknown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brenertas, up you get!
Unknown is looking to wear down Brenertas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Unknown.
Brenertas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Unknown rushes Brenertas and presses him up against the cage.
Brenertas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unknown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brenertas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unknown just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Unknown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Unknown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Unknown!
The Unknown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Henry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Bow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Henry!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bow, pushing him back against the cage.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Bow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bow tries to pull guard but Henry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bow blocks an uppercut.
Bow fails to pull guard.
Henry working aggressively here.
Henry working aggressively here.
Bow gets control of Henry's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bow has a closed guard, preventing Henry from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bow is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Henry preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henry wants to get up but he can't break Bow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bow looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bow has a takedown stuffed.
Henry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Bow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bow has been working on his balance at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($50 entry fee), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Henry.
Bow gets tackled into the cage by Henry. Henry maintains the clinch.
Henry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henry uses from the top position.
Bow has a closed guard, preventing Henry from standing up.
Henry preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking to stand up but Bow won't let him.
Bow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henry wanted to stand there but Bow had control of the position.
Bow pulls Henry in to control the position.
Henry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bow is proving hard to escape from.
Bow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
Bow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to stand back up but Bow is controlling him
Bow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Henry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry is trying to stand up here but Bow is controlling him well.
Bow working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Bow.
Bow is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bow landing shots from mount.
Bow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bow raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bow content just to control the position here.
Bow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henry looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bow manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bow misses the target.
Henry rushes Bow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Henry.
Henry misses with the head strike.
A short right from Henry on the inside.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Bow controls his hands.
Henry misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bow goes for a takedown attempt but Henry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Bow with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Bow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henry lands a lovely overhand right.
Christopher Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henry lands with an uppercut that bounces Bow off the cage and back into range.
Nice sprawl there from Henry as Bow shoots in.
Henry moves in looking to clinch but Bow pushes him off.
Bow throws a big counter combination but Henry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bow swinging wildly here.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Henry tries to clinch but Bow is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Henry. No joy for Bow on that attempt.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Henry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henry tries to clinch there but Bow circles away.
Bow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Henry has closed the distance and engaged Bow in a clinch.
Henry misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bow is looking for a takedown.
Bow goes for a takedown attempt but Henry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henry counters with a straight right hand.
Henry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henry sprawls well. Henry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bow gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bow off to one side.
A punch combination from Henry misses.
Henry wants to clinch up but Bow keeps it at a distance.
Bow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henry sprawls and moves away.
Henry forces Bow back against the cage and clinches.
Henry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bow blocking some punches.
Bow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henry just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henry prevents it.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bow.
Henry tries to throw a body punch but Bow avoids it by throwing Henry back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Henry fails to land.
Henry misses with a punch on the inside.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Bow.
Bow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bow blocks a body shot from Henry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henry pinned against the cage. Henry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bow swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry.
Bow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henry has closed the distance and engaged Bow in a clinch.
Bow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry tries to clinch but Bow is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Bow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Bow.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henry prevents the takedown attempt.
Bow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bow tries to pull guard but Henry won't allow it.
Henry misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bows head.
Henry is pressed up against the cage. Bow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henry down to the mat. Henry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Henry there.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Bow circles away.
Henry rushes Bow and presses him up against the cage.
Bow manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Henry wants to get up but he can't break Bow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bow wants to sweep but no luck.
Henry wants to get up but he can't break Bow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bow throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henry!
Bow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henry sprawls well. Henry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bow gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry tries to clinch up
and Bow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry is looking to clinch but Bow is avoiding it.
Henry moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry misses with the head strike.
Bow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henry after a bit of a struggle.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Bow.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Bow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bow is trying to pull guard but Henry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Henry - that landed with a thud.
Henry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Henry really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henry tries to clinch there but Bow circles away.
Henry tries to clinch up
and Bow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bow.
Bow goes for a double leg but Henry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henry continues to drive forward.
Bow swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry drives through and clinches with Bow against the cage.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Bow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Bow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henry lands a hook that snaps the head of Bow backwards.
Bow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henry is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch on the inside from Henry fails to land.
Henry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Henry fails to land.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Bow controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry misses with a body punch.
Christopher Henry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henry misses with the head strike.
Henry tries to throw a body punch but Bow avoids it by throwing Henry back against the cage.
Bow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Henry.
Henry misses with a punch on the inside.
Bow looking for a takedown.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
Bow blocking some punches.
Bow takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bow backwards.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Bow.
Bow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bow looks for a takedown but Henry sprawls well.
Henry is looking to clinch but Bow is avoiding it.
Bow misses with a takedown
and Henry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bow tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henry has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bow prevents a body shot from Henry.
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bow.
Henry pushes Bow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henry misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henry prevents it.
Henry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Henry dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Henry connects with a looping right hand.
Bow misses with a takedown attempt - Henry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henry as he jumps to the side.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christopher Henry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henry has closed the distance and engaged Bow in a clinch.
Henry misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Bow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Bow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Bow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bow blocking some punches.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
Bow is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Bow tries to pull guard but Henry holds him up against the cage and eventually Bow drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Henry.
Henry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Bow.
Bow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bow backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henry.
Bow breaks from the clinch.
Bow shoots in for a takedown but Henry shows good takedown defense.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bow goes for a double leg but Henry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henry continues to drive forward.
Henry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bow is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Henry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Henry lands a right hook to the body.
Bow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Henry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Bow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Henry coming out on top.
Bow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henry defends well and Bow ends up having to push Henry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henry tries to clinch but Bow is having none of it.
Christopher Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry rushes Bow and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Henry fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henry.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Bow.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Bow.
Bow blocks an uppercut.
Henry lands a big right hand that drops Bow! The killer instinct kicks in and Henry finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Henry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Henry!
Christopher Henry is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Christopher Henry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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