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BCF 23: Dias vs Congo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ismet Hoxha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubao Valadares (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 fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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176 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ismet Hoxha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubao Valadares!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoxha dives in and grabs Valadares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valadares pushes down on Hoxha's head and hops out.
Valadares's corner calls for a 1-2. Valadares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoxha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valadares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoxha is fending him off so far but Valadares persists. Nope, Hoxha circles away and we're back to standing.
Valadares misses with a body shot.
Valadares lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoxha avoids a kick to the body.
Valadares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valadares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoxha drops his hands momentarily and Valadares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice combo by Valadares! Oh, that's hurt him - Hoxha falls to the canvas and Valadares follows him into side control.
Valadares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoxha keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valadares working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valadares looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hoxha is avoiding damage well.
Hoxha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoxha tries to get out of the position.
Valadares tries to stand but Hoxha is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
It looks like Valadares is going to stand back up.
Valadares prevents Hoxha from improving his position.
Valadares wants to control but Hoxha is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hoxha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valadares finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoxha's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valadares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoxha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valadares checks a low kick from Hoxha.
Hoxha fails to land the takedown.
Valadares misses with a wild combination.
Valadares shoots in for a double leg but Hoxha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ismet Hoxha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubao Valadares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha leaves Valadares with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valadares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoxha.
Valadares leaves Hoxha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valadares has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoxha shoots in but Valadares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubao Valadares dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Valadares lands with an overhand left.
Hoxha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hoxha throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Valadares wants to get back to his feet.
Hoxha landing strikes.
Hoxha is putting a hurting on Valadares here, landing some big shots from side control.
Valadares is looking to regain half guard here but Hoxha keeps moving and retains side control.
Valadares sneaks back into half guard.
Hoxha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valadares regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hoxha trying to control but Valadares is working from the bottom.
Hoxha is looking to stand up but Valadares won't let him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoxha throwing strikes but missing.
Valadares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valadares looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoxha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoxha won't allow Valadares to pass to mount.
Hoxha wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Valadares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoxha keeps working.
Hoxha wants to get back to full guard.
Valadares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoxha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valadares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoxha's head.
Hoxha is looking to control Valadares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoxha avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hoxha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valadares misses with the combination.
Hoxha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoxha walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Valadares.
Valadares works over Hoxha's head and body with a nice combination.
Valadares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valadares misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha throws a looping overhand right but Valadares ducks down to avoid it.
Valadares tries to land a leg kick but Hoxha saw it coming and moves away.
Hoxha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoxha fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valadares, as that shot connected.
Hoxha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubao Valadares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Valadares goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oooh a lovely combination from Valadares sends Hoxha down but not out. Valadares dives into side control looking to finish.
Hoxha is rocked!
Valadares trying to control the position but Hoxha is working away.
Valadares looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hoxha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valadares wants to stand but Hoxha has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valadares trying to control the action but Hoxha is working from the bottom.
Valadares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valadares tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Valadares tries to stand but Hoxha controls the position and pulls Valadares into his guard.
Valadares wants to stand but Hoxha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valadares wants to pass the guard but Hoxha is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valadares is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoxha checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoxha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valadares.
Hoxha has closed the distance and engaged Valadares in a clinch.
Valadares stops a takedown attempt from Hoxha.
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.
Valadares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoxha is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valadares can't fight it off and eventually Hoxha manages to take the fight to the floor. Valadares looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoxha thows a big elbow that misses.
Hoxha stopping the sweep attempt from Valadares.
Valadares manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hoxha shoots in for a takedown but Valadares shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valadares tests Hoxha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoxha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valadares but Valadares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubao Valadares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valadares 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubao Valadares!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Cody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The White Stripes - Ball and Biscuit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Cody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack White!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cody moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Cody moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cody avoids it really well and circles away.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cody can pounce on him.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cody tries a head kick but it misses.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cody.
Excellent takedown into side control there by White.
White throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White 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 one minute gone in the round.
Cody is working to avoid the ground and pound but White connects with a decent elbow.
Cody tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White is looking to take a break and control but Cody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Cody tries to escape but White is in control.
White postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
White trying to control the position but Cody is working away.
White in side control, throwing shots but Cody defends.
White looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cody is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cody tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cody to the mat! Cody manages to get full guard.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
White throws and elbow that misses. Cody uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Cody!
White has control of Cody's left arm, preventing Cody from doing any damage.
Cody decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!
Willy Cody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cody is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Cody. No joy for White on that attempt.
White shoots in for a takedown but Cody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Willy Cody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack White.
Cody is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Cody throws a head kick that White semi-blocks.
It looks like Jack White has been cut.
Cody tries to clinch up.
White has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cody clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cody obliges.
White looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cody scores a nice knee to the body.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cody pulls his leg out and moves away.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cody was covering up waiting for the punch and White finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cody keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Cody dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack White's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cody tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Cody fails in his attempt to clinch.
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cody swivels and escapes.
Cody slips a jab and a cross from White.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Cody, looking for a takedown. White pushes Cody against the cage but Cody circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cody is looking to clinch.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cody tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cody takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Willy Cody is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White unloads with some shots from mount but Cody bucks and avoids them well.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cody is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cody really wants to buck White off and get back to his feet.
White prevents Cody from getting the reversal.
White fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cody avoids a strike by White and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in White's guard! Fantastic escape!
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cody is one step ahead there.
White lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cody!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cody avoids a series of strikes thrown by White.
White throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cody is bucking up trying to escape but White cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cody is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cody is trying to stand up.
White lands with some strikes.
White throwing strikes here but Cody is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
White unloads with some shots from mount but Cody bucks and avoids them well.
White misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
White lands a big shot there that rocks Cody but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cody taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
White lands a big elbow.
White is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cody can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White wants to control the pace but Cody is squirming around nicely.
White is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
White misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack White's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cody throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
White drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
Cody utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cody manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has Cody in his guard.
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cody defends well.
Cody controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pulls Cody in close to prevent any damage.
Jack White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cody would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cody stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cody stopping the sweep attempt from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White keeping moving, preventing Cody from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cody was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cody lands a head kick!
Cody tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from White.
Cody fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cody takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Cody takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cody throws a head kick that half lands.
White swinging wildly here.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
White scores a takedown into full mount!
White swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cody is now in White's guard. A big mistake from White there, giving up the dominant position!
Cody wants to get up but he can't break White's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
Cody is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cody avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack White!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hearsum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Stamford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearsum's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Aerosmith - "Dream On". Grant Stamford will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Hearsum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Stamford!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamford drops Hearsum with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hearsum looks back up at him and smiles so Stamford waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Steve Hearsum has been cut.
Hearsum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hearsum shoots for a takedown but Stamford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stamford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hearsum sprawls well. Hearsum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stamford gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Hearsum or perhaps it was just good defense by Stamford which made him look bad.
Hearsum is breathing heavily.
Stamford drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hearsum's head, knocking him out cold! Stamford is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Stamford!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Diao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Mojo (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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173 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Kai Diao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Mojo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mojo checks a low kick from Diao.
Diao lands with a straight right. Mojo didn't see that one coming.
Diao lands a really nice looking cross but Mojo seems unphased.
Mojo shoots in for a double leg but Diao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mojo checks the leg kick.
Mojo shoots in for a takedown but Diao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mojo shoots in and drives through. Diao sprawls well.
Kai Diao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mojo.
Mojo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mojo shoots for a double leg takedown but Diao sprawls well. He's pushed Mojo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mojo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mojo somewhat.
Mojo tries to clinch but Diao is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mojo's calf.
Good leg kick by Diao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diao scoring well with a low kick there.
Diao motions for Mojo to come forward. Diao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kai Diao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diao throws a leg kick which misses Mojo's front leg but catches the back leg as Mojo tries to avoid it.
Kai Diao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diao scores with a jab to the head.
Diao thumps Mojo with a low kick.
Diao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Diao.
Mojo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Mojo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mojo is defended easily by Diao.
Mojo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diao as he jumps to the side.
Mojo looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mojo.
Diao connects with a looping right hand.
Good work by Mojo as he checks the leg kick.
Diao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mojo's calf.
Jab, jab by Diao - just one landing.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Diao. That's going to slow Mojo down.
Diao connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Diao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mojo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diao works Mojo's body with a nice hook.
Diao scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diao.
Diao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diao scoring well with a low kick there.
Diao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mojo has time to react.
Diao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mojo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diao throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diao. That's going to slow Mojo down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diao just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Diao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diao.
Mojo moves forwards but Diao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diao thumps Mojo with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mojo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diao.
A jab from Diao finds it's way through Mojo's defenses.
Diao throws a leg kick which misses Mojo's front leg but catches the back leg as Mojo tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Diao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Diao.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mojo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mojo has managed to clinch.
Mojo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mojo.
Diao lands an elbow inside that Mojo shrugs off.
Diao working Mojo over with knees to the body.
Diao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mojo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diao lands an elbow that stopped Mojo in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kyle Mojo has been cut.
Diao lands an elbow just above Mojo 's eye.
Diao landing knees to the body.
Diao lands a good knee to the midsection. Mojo won't want to take too many of those.
Mojo is breathing heavily.
Mojo takes an elbow to the temple.
Diao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mojo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diao lands a good knee to the midsection. Mojo won't want to take too many of those.
Diao landing knees to the body.
Diao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mojo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao lands a knee to the head.
Mojo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diao obliges.
Diao scores a nice knee to the body.
Diao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diao lands an elbow just above Mojo 's eye.
Knees to the body from Diao.
Mojo looking for a takedown.
Diao landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Diao.
Mojo takes an elbow to the temple.
Diao lands a damaging elbow.
Diao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mojo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mojo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diao with a knee to the head.
Mojo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mojo wants a takedown but no success here.
Kai Diao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mojo.
Diao stops a takedown attempt from Mojo.
Diao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diao tries to land knees in the clinch but Mojo avoids the damage to the body.
Mojo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mojo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diao obliges.
Diao prevents the takedown attempt.
Diao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Diao.
Diao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mojo managing to block the knees to the body from Diao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojo has clasped his hands together around Diao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mojo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mojo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diao!
Mojo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diao is now in Mojo's guard. A big mistake from Mojo there, giving up the dominant position!
Mojo working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mojo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mojo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mojo.
Mojo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Diao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Mojo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Diao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diao 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Mojo blocks the leg kick.
Mojo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diao but Diao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Diao. Beautiful body shot.
Diao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mojo checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diao scoring well with a low kick there.
Diao throws a solid leg kick but Mojo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diao.
Mojo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diao can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mojo misses with a takedown attempt - Diao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mojo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mojo somewhat.
Kai Diao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mojo.
Diao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mojo wants to clinch.
Diao misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Diao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mojo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diao defends it nicely.
Diao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mojo can do to turn this around?
Mojo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diao.
Decent striking displayed by Diao there.
Kai Diao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mojo shoots in but Diao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diao thumps Mojo with a low kick.
Diao stuffs the takedown attempt from Mojo. Mojo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao leaves Mojo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mojo on the side of the head.
Mojo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diao can pounce on him.
Mojo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diao. Diao obviously looking to wear him down.
Diao scoring well with a low kick there.
Diao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mojo. That did some damage!
Diao thumps Mojo with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Diao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diao scores with a shot to the body.
Mojo ducks right into an uppercut from Diao.
Diao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mojo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diao throws a leg kick which misses Mojo's front leg but catches the back leg as Mojo tries to avoid it.
Diao lands with an overhand left.
Mojo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diao can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diao. That's going to slow Mojo down.
Mojo shoots for a takedown but Diao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyle Mojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Diao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Diao!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jubal Early (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asmodeus Breed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breed has chosen I Put A Spell On You - Screaming Jay Hawkins as his entrance music. Asmodeus Breed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jubal Early!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Asmodeus Breed!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breed swings for the body but Early moves out of range.
Early wants to clinch.
Breed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Breed as Early shoots in.
Breed swinging wildly here.
Early on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Breed, as that shot connected.
Breed swings for the body but Early moves out of range.
Breed stuffs the takedown.
Early has Breed up against the cage in a clinch.
Breed breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Early looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Early tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Early 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Breed lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jubal Early has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breed lands a glancing blow to the side of Early's head.
Breed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Breed lands.
Early is rocked!
Jubal Early seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Early takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Early is breathing heavily.
Breed thows a body shot but no joy.
Breed lands a right hook to the body.
Breed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Breed connects with a body shot.
Breed digs a good body shot into Early's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Early takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Breed with a jab.
Early on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Early is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Breed lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Early is looking to close the distance but Breed sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Early crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Early is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Asmodeus Breed!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike McCord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCord comes to the cage accompanied by "Violate You"- Chino Xl. Mike McCord had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike McCord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Steel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel 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.
McCord keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel working some strikes from top position.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel trying to control but McCord is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steelis looking to pass into half guard but McCord pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McCord is in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steel wants to sweep here but McCord controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCord.
Mike McCord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel dives in and grabs McCord's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCord pushes down on Steel's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but McCord shows good takedown defense.
Mike McCord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Steel.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCord.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCord as he jumps to the side.
McCord gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCord gets underhooks to prevent Steel's takedown attempt.
Steel looks gassed!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCord misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCord gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCord.
McCord gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCord lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McCord.
McCord lands with a right to the head.
Steel letting McCord take a breather here.
McCord is working Steel over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCord scores with a shoulder strike.
McCord lands a shoulder strike.
McCord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
McCord lands with a left to the head.
McCord stalling the fight.
McCord is pressed up against the cage. Steel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCord down to the mat. McCord avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bruce Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCord, right into the meat.
McCord lands with a right hand.
McCord lands a body shot.
McCord lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts.
McCord jabs at Steel's body.
McCord jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by McCord.
McCord scores with a shot to the body.
McCord is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCord tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel.
McCord cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
McCord closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCord pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCord lands an elbow that stopped Steel in his tracks for a moment.
Steel tries for a takedown but McCord manages to get underhooks.
McCord lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
A shot in the inside from McCord.
McCord lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McCord scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCord is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCord lands with a left to the head.
McCord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCord lands a left hand.
McCord scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
McCord stalling in the clinch but Steel improves position.
McCord lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McCord lands an elbow just above Steel 's eye.
A short right from McCord on the inside.
McCord lands an elbow that stopped Steel in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCord.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCord gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from McCord on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McCord dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
Steel shoots in and bounces McCord off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCord bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCord gets to his feet - Steel follows without any prompting.
Steel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCord's waist but McCord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steel off to one side.
McCord stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
McCord scores with a jab to the body.
McCord moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCord can pounce on him.
McCord slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike McCord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Steel.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCord is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, McCord circles away and we're back to standing.
McCord lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Steel rushes McCord and presses him up against the cage.
Steel wants a takedown.
McCord comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on McCord - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCord lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCord gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCord lands with a short shot to the head.
McCord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCord is stalling here.
McCord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCord lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from McCord on the inside.
McCord gets underhooks to prevent Steel's takedown attempt.
McCord lands a right hand.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from McCord on the inside.
Steel wants a takedown but no success here.
McCord trying to stall but Steel improves his position.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but McCord shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCord lands a shoulder strike.
McCord is trying to maintain a safe position but Steel gets an underhook and turns McCord into the cage.
McCord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel tries for a takedown but McCord manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCord gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCord fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCord misses with a few strikes there.
Steel scores a takedown into full mount!
Steel tries to control but McCord wriggling away.
Steel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Steel throwing strikes here but McCord is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel thowing shots but they're missing.
McCord is looking to get to half guard.
Steel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McCord dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCord avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel closes the distance and clinches up with McCord, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes McCord against the cage but McCord circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruce Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCord tries to avoid it but Steel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCord to the ground. McCord escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike McCord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Steel.
Good leg kick by McCord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCord lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
McCord throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCord connects with a crisp jab.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCord circles away.
McCord sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCord lands a jab to the head.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCord lands with a good body shot.
McCord lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by McCord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCord fakes the leg kick and cracks Steel in the body.
Mike McCord is winning the standup battle so far.
McCord lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCord can pounce on him.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCord.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCord.
McCord throws a good cross that connects.
McCord fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCord throws a front kick that sends Steel stumbling back into the cage.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCord.
McCord lands a body shot.
McCord scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice combination there by McCord.
Steel shoots in and drives through. McCord sprawls well.
McCord lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCord lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McCord lands a jab to the nose.
McCord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCord throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel tries for a takedown but McCord sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCord, right into the meat.
McCord changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCord cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCord scores with a shot to the body.
McCord connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
McCord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCord lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCord lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
McCord buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCord!
McCord lands a nice looking body shot.
McCord pushes Steel away with a front kick.
McCord scores with a leg kick.
Steel shoots in but McCord avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCord throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCord lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel will feel that in the morning.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCord.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCord lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCord feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCord sprawls well. McCord wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
McCord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCord cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
McCord lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCord.
McCord stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCord.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCord lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by McCord as he connects with a hook.
McCord works the jab nicely.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCord sprawls well. McCord wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
McCord scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCord sprawls well. McCord wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCord lands a nice shot to the body.
McCord changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruce Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCord swivels and escapes.
McCord lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McCord showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCord, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McCord!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Naz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Mkhalele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mkhalele is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Noir Désir - Un jour en France. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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23
200 lbs
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24
201 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Naz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tristan Mkhalele!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naz moves into the clinch.
Mkhalele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naz's defenses.
It looks like Prince Naz has been cut.
Mkhalele taking a breather.
Naz takes an elbow to the temple.
Mkhalele misses with an elbow strike.
Mkhalele throws an elbow but it misses.
Naz fails to pull guard.
Mkhalele lands a damaging elbow.
Naz dodges an elbow strike from Mkhalele.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mkhalele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naz's brow.
Mkhalele prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mkhalele has Naz pressed against the cage.
Mkhalele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Naz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Naz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mkhalele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mkhalele is stalling here.
Mkhalele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naz avoids a wild elbow strike from Mkhalele.
Mkhalele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mkhalele effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mkhalele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Naz as Mkhalele tries to tie him up.
Naz being controlled against the cage.
Naz avoids the elbow strike from Mkhalele, against the cage.
Naz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Naz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mkhalele trying to control the position from guard on top but Naz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naz is on top in guard.
Mkhalele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Naz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mkhalele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mkhalele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Naz passes Mkhalele's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naz is keen to just control but Mkhalele is a slippery customer.
Naz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Naz is trying to work for a kimura but Mkhalele is defending well.
Naz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mkhalele!
Naz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mkhalele working to try and regain half guard.
Naz looking to secure an arm triangle but Mkhalele defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele is wriggling around trying to escape.
Naz with good strikes from the mount here!
Mkhalele is in all sorts of trouble here.
Naz avoids the attempt from Mkhalele to control.
Naz with shots to the head and body - Mkhalele looks very uncomfortable down there.
Naz is landing with some decent strikes but Mkhalele is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mkhalele is looking to get to half guard.
Mkhalele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mkhalele looks gassed!
Naz lands a big elbow.
Mkhalele is desperately trying to improve his position but Naz has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele wants to hold on but Naz pushes him away.
Naz lands with some strikes.
Naz working the ground and pound effectively.
Naz looking to secure an arm triangle but Mkhalele defends it well.
Mkhalele is wriggling around trying to escape.
Naz wants to control the pace but Mkhalele is squirming around nicely.
Mkhalele tries to hold on but Naz pushes him away.
Mkhalele is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Naz is staying active.
Naz moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Naz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prince Naz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mkhalele darts in trying to clinch
and Naz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mkhalele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Naz seems to be working for a kimura but Mkhalele defends the submission attempt.
Mkhalele moves into full guard.
Naz tries to free his leg and advance position but Mkhalele is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mkhalele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mkhalele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naz is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mkhalele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Naz counters with a straight right hand.
Mkhalele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Naz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Naz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mkhalele pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tristan Mkhalele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mkhalele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naz. Mkhalele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mkhalele wants to clinch but Naz slips to the side
and Naz counters with a stiff right hand.
Naz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naz tries to bum rush Mkhalele with a series of wild strikes but Mkhalele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Naz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Naz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mkhalele closes the distance but Naz moves to the side
and Mkhalele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naz lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mkhalele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Naz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Naz scores with a hook to the body. Mkhalele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naz lands a nice shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Naz.
Naz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mkhalele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Naz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mkhalele has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mkhalele is looking for a sweep. Naz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mkhalele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Naz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mkhalele is trying to get back to full guard.
Mkhalele trying to control from the bottom.
Naz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Naz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Prince Naz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Naz closes the distance and clinches.
Mkhalele's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Naz working hard to break the clinch.
Mkhalele trying to control the position but instead, Naz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mkhalele into the cage.
The referee calls for Mkhalele to work.
Naz tries to score a body lock takedown but Mkhalele shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naz is trying to drag Mkhalele to the mat but Mkhalele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Naz blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naz avoids a wild elbow strike from Mkhalele.
Mkhalele stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naz dodges an elbow strike from Mkhalele.
Naz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mkhalele regains guard.
Mkhalele keeping moving, preventing Naz from controlling successfully.
Mkhalele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Naz drops back looking for a leg! Mkhalele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mkhalele manages to kick Naz off! Naz jumps back into Mkhalele's guard.
Naz wants to control from the top but Mkhalele keeps moving.
Mkhalele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mkhalele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naz landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mkhalele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mkhalele isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Naz stacks Mkhalele 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 Naz!
Mkhalele can't do much from the bottom here.
Mkhalele is not content to let Naz control the position.
Mkhalele tries to buck Naz off but Naz is having none of it.
Naz just content to control the position.
Tristan Mkhalele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele is trying to control Naz's posture but Naz avoids it.
Naz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Naz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mkhalele some visible discomfort.
Naz trying to control the action but Mkhalele is working from the bottom.
Mkhalele struggling a bit here.
Mkhalele seems a little lost for a moment, as Naz dominates the positioning.
Naz scoring with punches from side control.
Prince Naz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mkhalele is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mkhalele is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Naz yanks on the arm and Mkhalele is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Naz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prince Naz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Zsofka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsofka comes to the cage accompanied by " Ides Of Light" by Jucifer. Baldomir Zsofka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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19
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
302 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldomir Zsofka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Ives!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka scores with a decent looking hook.
Ives takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka loads up on a big right hand but Ives slips the punch.
Ives checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ives thuds his right hand into Zsofka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ives takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ives ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ives jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ives moves out of range of the strikes.
Zsofka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ives lands a nice hook to Zsofka's body. Zsofka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ives jabs Zsofka right on the nose. Zsofka blinks but takes it well.
Ives lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baldomir Zsofka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ives throws a combination. Zsofka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zsofka is rocked!
Ives looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zsofka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Zsofka misses
and Ives counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ives slips under a jab from Zsofka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsofka. Ives does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsofka drops his hands momentarily and Ives takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Zsofka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka scores with a nice right hand.
Zsofka seems to have got his legs back now.
Zsofka scores with a body shot.
Zsofka is looking to clinch.
Ives scores with a punch to the head.
Zsofka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ives ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Ives does no damage.
Ives misses with a straight left.
Ives connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zsofka momentarily.
Zsofka looks to land a left hand but Ives moved out of range nicely.
Zsofka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ives swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ives displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zsofka throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Ives misses its intended target.
Ives avoids the body shot from Zsofka.
Ives defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
Zsofka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ives is able to avoid easily.
Zsofka fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka walks into a straight right hand from Ives.
Zsofka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ives.
Zsofka misses with a takedown attempt - Ives sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Ives misses.
Zsofka misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Ives, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zsofka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ives tries to kick Zsofka off but Zsofka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zsofka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ives defends it well.
Zsofka trying to control from half guard but Ives is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka is working for a submission of some sort.
Ives keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ives can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zsofka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ives defending well though.
Zsofka slips a nice elbow through Ives's hands, connecting with Ives's forehead.
Ives trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ives uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka moves out of range of the strikes.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut.
Ives closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zsofka looks to land a right hand but Ives moved out of range.
Ives swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Zsofka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ives doesn't seem phased though.
Ives looks to land a combination but Zsofka avoids it well.
Ives throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsofka.
Ives throws a series of punches but Zsofka avoids them all with ease.
Zsofka tries to clinch but Ives is having none of it.
Ives takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ives throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ives is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zsofka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zsofka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut.
Zsofka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baldomir Zsofka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Ives sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ives counters with a series of strikes. Zsofka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ives misses with a looping left.
Ives throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ives dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ives connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ives bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zsofka's head.
Ives connects with a single shot there.
Ives steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Ives checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zsofka catches Ives with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zsofka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ives keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsofka.
Ives keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsofka.
Zsofka looks to throw the jab but Ives is out of range.
A nice combination there by Ives.
Ives slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Zsofka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka throws a hook but Ives blocks it.
Ives avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ives just misses with a punch to the body.
Ives swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ives misses with a wild combination.
Ives connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zsofka. Zsofka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Ives was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsofka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Zsofka.
Ives looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.
Zsofka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ives.
Ives uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka connects with a single shot there.
Zsofka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zsofka slips a jab from Ives.
Ives looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsofka is just out of range.
Zsofka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ives.
Ives throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zsofka lands with a shot to the body.
Zsofka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ives. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka misses with a straight right.
Ives doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zsofka shoots in but Ives avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zsofka misses with a wild body shot.
Zsofka throws the left hand but Ives avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka blocks a jab.
Zsofka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Zsofka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zsofka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsofka cracks the inside of Ives's front leg.
Zsofka throws a body punch but Ives moves out of range.
Johnny Ives is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ives slaps away a takedown attempt from Zsofka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ives misses with a straight left.
Zsofka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zsofka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ives.
Ives avoids the body shot from Zsofka.
A big left from Ives misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka thuds a left hand into Ives's body.
Zsofka cracks Ives with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ives lands with an uppercut that bounces Zsofka off the cage and back into rage.
Zsofka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Ives misses.
Ives connects with a body shot.
Zsofka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ives was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsofka.
Ives bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ives lands a nice looking body shot.
Zsofka throws out a powerful jab.
Ives looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zsofka clobbers Ives with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ives steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Some wild striking there from Ives.
Ives throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zsofka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives lands a glancing blow to the side of Zsofka's head.
Zsofka scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zsofka misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsofka. That's going to slow Ives down.
Ives scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zsofka cracks the inside of Ives's front leg.
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!
Zsofka misses with a hook.
Zsofka looks to land a left hand but Ives moved out of range nicely.
Zsofka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zsofka moves away from the strike by Ives.
Zsofka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ives was covering up waiting for the punch and Zsofka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zsofka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsofka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ives swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zsofka is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Ives will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ives.
Zsofka scores with a shot to the body.
Ives gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zsofka lands with an overhand left.
Ives swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ives takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zsofka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ives was covering up waiting for the punch and Zsofka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ives controlling Zsofka's posture.
Zsofka thows a big elbow that misses.
Zsofka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zsofka throws and elbow that misses. Ives uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zsofka's guard. Nice move by Ives!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ives decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zsofka, up you get!
Jab from Ives.
Ives checks the leg kick.
Ives checks the leg kick.
Zsofka throws the left hand but Ives avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Ives was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ives keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsofka.
Ives ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsofka misses with a looping right.
Zsofka cracks Ives with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsofka moves away.
Zsofka tries to score with a low kick but Ives moves his leg out of the way.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Zsofka.
Baldomir Zsofka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka thows a leg kick but Ives checks it
and Ives connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ives misses with a wild combination.
Ives throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ives throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ives avoids the body shot from Zsofka.
Ives misses with a straight left.
Zsofka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zsofka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ives.
Ives avoids the body shot from Zsofka.
Ives lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ives waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ives.
Ives moves out of range of the strikes.
Ives swings for the body but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zsofka slips a jab and a cross from Ives.
Zsofka wants to land a leg kick but Ives is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives slips under a jab.
Ives connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ives with a jab.
Ives fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ives fails to land with a series of punches.
Zsofka throws a low kick, looking for Ives's leg but Ives calmly moves out of range.
Zsofka swings for the body but Ives moves out of range.
Zsofka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ives moves away.
Ives throws a hook but Zsofka avoids it easily.
Zsofka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ives is fending him off so far but Zsofka persists. Nope, Ives circles away and we're back to standing.
Ives throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ives misses with a straight left.
Zsofka connects with a looping right hand.
Zsofka misses with a wild body shot.
Ives keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zsofka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ives throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Zsofka. Beautiful body shot.
Ives takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives moves out of range of the strikes.
Zsofka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zsofka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ives.
Zsofka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ives looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zsofka is looking to take a break and control but Ives is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zsofka tries to score with some ground and pound. Ives controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnny Ives is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ives avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Zsofka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zsofka throws a strike aimed at the side of Ives's head but Ives avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baldomir Zsofka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ives 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Ives!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Steadman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Lawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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274 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Steadman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Steadman moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Lawson misses.
Steadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steadman leaves Lawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steadman swinging wildly here.
Lawson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steadman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Julius Lawson has been cut.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target.
Steadman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lawson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steadman just misses with a punch to the body.
Steadman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steadman lands a nice hook to Lawson's body. Lawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steadman scores with a jab. Lawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steadman scores with the left hand. Lawson knows he should have avoided that one.
Steadman throws a nice looking combination but Lawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steadman lands a jab to Lawson's midsection.
Steadman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Steadman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawson.
That has opened up Julius Lawson's cut even more.
Steadman looks to land a combination. Lawson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steadman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The cut above Julius Lawson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lawson slips under a jab from Steadman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Steadman misses.
Steadman misses with an uppercut. Lawson saw that one coming.
Steadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steadman misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steadman. Lawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steadman is looking to wear down Lawson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steadman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Steadman does no damage.
Lawson misses the jab.
Lawson throws a lazy right hand but Steadman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steadman ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
A nice combination there by Steadman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Steadman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julius Lawson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steadman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steadman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
David Steadman is winning the standup battle so far.
Steadman scores with a decent looking hook.
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Steadman moved out of range.
Lawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steadman. Steadman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawson looks to throw the jab but Steadman is out of range.
Steadman misses with a looping right.
Steadman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steadman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steadman ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Steadman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
Steadman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Steadman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steadman moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steadman counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson blocks a jab.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steadman.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steadman.
Steadman misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Lawson misses.
Steadman throws a looping overhand right but Lawson ducks down to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steadman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lawson does it's job there.
Steadman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawson.
Steadman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Steadman lands a right hook to the body.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Steadman ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Steadman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawson loads up on a big right hand but Steadman slips the punch.
Lawson tries to bum rush Steadman with a series of wild strikes but Steadman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steadman tries to bum rush Lawson with a series of wild strikes but Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steadman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steadman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steadman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julius Lawson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
A left and a right from Steadman both land. Nice combination.
Steadman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Steadman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lawson misses with a body shot
and Steadman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Steadman misses its intended target.
Lawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steadman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Steadman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Steadman's shoulder, as Steadman tries to avoid the shot.
Steadman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steadman swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
A lazy left from Lawson finds it's target.
Steadman looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
David Steadman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson throws a hook to the side of Steadman's head but Steadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steadman misses with a body punch
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steadman moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawson lands a left and a right that send Steadman crashing to the mat, dazed. Lawson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like David Steadman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Steadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steadman defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Steadman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Steadman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steadman swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but Steadman ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Steadman.
Lawson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steadman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Steadman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steadman misses the jab.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steadman misses with a hook to the body
and Lawson counters with a nice right hand that sends Steadman toppling to the canvas! Steadman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lawson finish him?!
Lawson thows a body shot but no joy.
Steadman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steadman looks to throw the jab but Lawson is out of range.
Lawson lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lawson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Chieck Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Check yourself F. Mir. Lil Chieck Congo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Dias's chin.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dias!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Lil Chieck Congo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Dias.
It looks like Lil Chieck Congo has been cut.
Dias loads up on a big right hand but Congo slips the punch.
Dias swinging wildly here.
Congo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Congo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
No joy there for Dias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Congo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dias misses the shot to the body.
Congo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Congo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias.
Congo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dias.
A big right from Dias misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Congo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Dave Dias has been cut.
Dias lands a right hook to the body.
Congo moves in looking to clinch but Dias pushes him off.
Congo lands a body shot.
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Congo throws a head kick that half lands.
Congo is looking to slow Dias down with leg kicks.
Dias chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Congo can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Congo throws a leg kick which misses Dias's front leg but catches the back leg as Dias tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Congo.
Dias misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dias.
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Congo misses with a head kick.
Congo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias.
Congo lands with a slapping head kick.
Lil Chieck Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo tries to clinch up but Dias circles away and keeps his distance.
Dias throws a big shot that misses.
Dias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Congo.
Congo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Dias misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.
Congo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Dias does no damage.
Congo wants to clinch up but Dias keeps it at a distance.
Dias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Congo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dias on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Congo. Congo obviously looking to wear him down.
Congo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Congo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dias's calf.
Jab, jab by Dias - just one landing.
Congo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Congo.
A right-left combo lands from Dias.
A solid body kick from Congo.
Congo cracks the inside of Dias's front leg.
Congo misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Congo lands a head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Congo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Chieck Congo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Congo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Congo - that will leave a mark!
A solid body kick from Congo.
Dias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Congo counters with a low kick, right behind Dias 's knee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Congo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Congo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dave Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dias takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Congo, right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Congo. Dias shrugs it off though.
Lil Chieck Congo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Congo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Congo tries a head kick but it misses.
Congo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Congo takes the fight into the clinch.
Congo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diass head.
Dias will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A shot in the inside from Congo.
Dias blocks an uppercut.
Congo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Congo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dias moves out of range of the body kick from Congo.
Congo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick misses from Congo.
Dias walks forward, straight into a front kick from Congo.
Dias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Congo.
Congo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias.
Congo lands a high kick!
Congo thumps Dias with a low kick.
Congo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dias.
Dias is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dias throws a good cross that connects.
Dias misses with the combination.
Congo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Congo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dias.
Congo lands a front kick.
Congo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Congo does no damage.
Dias misses with the combination.
Congo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Congo scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo moves in looking to clinch but Dias pushes him off.
Congo throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.
Dias scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Congo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Congo.
Dias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Congo counters with an outside leg kick.
Congo catches Dias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Congo throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias cracks Congo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Dias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dias chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Congo can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Chieck Congo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dias is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Congo counters with a nice uppercut.
Congo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Congo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Dias there.
Congo misses with a few strikes there.
Congo misses the shot to the body.
Congo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Congo lands with a kick to the temple. Dias shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Congo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Dias misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Congo lands a high kick!
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Congo throws a wild body kick that Dias sees coming a mile off.
Congo tries a head kick but it misses.
Congo throws a body kick that misses.
Dias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Congo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Congo looks for the body kick but Dias saw that one coming.
Congo walks into a stiff left hand from Dias.
A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Congo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Congo.
Congo moves away from the strike by Dias.
Congo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dias's head.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dias throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Congo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dias looks to land a right hand but Congo moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Congo.
Dias circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries to bum rush Congo with a series of wild strikes but Congo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Congo moves out of range as Dias strikes.
Congo forces Dias back against the cage and clinches.
Congo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dias backwards.
Congo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Congo lands but Dias takes it in his stride.
Congo lands a head kick. Dias smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dias lands with a nice combination. Congo backs away looking to recover.
Dias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dias throws a jab but it's blocked by Congo.
Dias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Congo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dias is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Congo throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Congo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Congo.
Dias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body kick from Congo.
Congo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dias will feel that in the morning.
Dias takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Congo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Congo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dias circles away.
Congo missing with a left hand there. Dias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Chieck Congo really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab from Congo.
Dias scores with a one two! Congo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Congo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Congo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Congo, right into the meat.
Dias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dias blocks a head kick by Congo.
Congo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Congo lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias. Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dias cracks Congo with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Dias.
Dias misses with a combination
and Congo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Congo misses with an uppercut. Dias saw that one coming.
Dias walks forward, straight into a front kick from Congo.
Dias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Congo counters with a body kick that stops Dias in his tracks momentarily.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Congo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries to clinch but Dias moves out of range.
Congo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dias circles away.
Dias blocks a head kick by Congo.
Dias throws a series of punches but Congo avoids them all with ease.
Dias takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Congo cracks the inside of Dias's front leg.
Congo is looking to clinch but Dias is avoiding it.
Congo keeps Dias at a distance using the push kick.
Dias blocks a head kick by Congo.
Congo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias throws a series of punches but Congo avoids them all with ease.
Congo is looking to clinch.
Congo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Congo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Congo. That's going to slow Dias down.
Congo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dias misses with a jab, cross combination.
Congo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Congo throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.
Congo throws a leg kick which misses Dias's front leg but catches the back leg as Dias tries to avoid it.
Dias takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo misses the shot to the body.
Dias throws a hook but Congo avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Congo.
Congo throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Dias misses its intended target.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Congo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Congo throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.
Dias connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dias throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Chieck Congo dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Congo scoring well with a low kick there.
Congo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Congo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Congo lands with an overhand left.
Congo throws a combination that misses
and Dias counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Congo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Dias 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Congo throws a head kick but Dias moves out of range.
Congo throws out a loose jab but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Congo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well.
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Congo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Congo scores with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Congo.
Dias throws a nice looking combination but Congo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dias swats away the attempt to clinch by Congo.
A solid body kick from Congo.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
Congo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias throws a series of punches but Congo avoids them all with ease.
Congo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Congo misses with a few strikes there.
Congo dodges the punch combination from Dias.
Dias misses with a double jab.
Dias blocks a head kick by Congo.
Dias misses with a hook.
Dias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Congo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Congo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Congo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dias looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Congo. That's going to slow Dias down.
Congo tries to clinch there but Dias circles away.
Dias with a jab.
Dias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dias looks to score with a jab to the body but Congo is just out of range.
Congo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Congo lands with a slapping head kick.
Congo thuds his shin into the meat of Dias's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dias misses with a combination
and Congo counters with a big head kick but Dias shrugs it off.
Lil Chieck Congo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dias looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well.
Dias throws a series of punches but Congo avoids them all with ease.
Dias looks to land a left hand but Congo moved out of range nicely.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
Congo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Congo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dave Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dias misses with a body shot
and Congo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Chieck Congo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Congo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Chieck Congo!
Lil Chieck Congo is the new welterweight champion!
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