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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hais is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time to Say Goodbye by Bocelli & Brightman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Hais!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hais throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King tries to clinch up.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King misses with a straight left.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hais.
Hais takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hais shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hais showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hais wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Hais is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hais.
Hais works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King prevents Hais from improving position.
King struggling a bit here.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
Hais throws a strike aimed at the side of King's head but King avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hais tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hais is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
Hais trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Hais goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, King rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hais's guard! Nice work there by King!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Hais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hais is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hais working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hais throws his legs up looking for a submission but King uses it to pass to side control.
King trying to control the position but Hais is working away.
Hais sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martin King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hais.
Hais fails to land the takedown.
King moves in looking to clinch but Hais pushes him off.
Hais tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Vladimir Hais seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hais shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hais dodges the punch combination from King.
Hais shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Hais keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hais is breathing heavily.
Hais rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hais off to one side.
Hais stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Martin King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hais walks into a left hand.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King lands with an overhand left.
King drives through and clinches with Hais against the cage.
King effectively controlling the action here.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands an elbow inside that Hais shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hais's brow.
King with a knee to the head.
King lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
King lands an elbow inside that Hais shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King missing with knees to the body.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hais avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Hais is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hais.
The referee is keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King lands an elbow that stopped Hais in his tracks for a moment.
Hais can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Hais is blocking nicely.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Hais is blocking nicely.
King dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hais is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hais's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hais moves out of range of the strikes.
Hais tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
A low kick from Hais misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hais bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Hais pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Hais settles back down.
Hais shoots and misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hais thinking.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hais paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King wants to clinch up but Hais keeps it at a distance.
Hais with a poor takedown
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Hais connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hais shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hais shoots and misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hais thinking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hais.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hais blocks an elbow strike.
Hais blocks the elbow strike.
Hais looking for a takedown.
King lands an elbow just above Hais 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King feints and then cracks Hais's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hais down.
Hais throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Hais doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
Hais drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hais wants a takedown.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Hais leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hais is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hais avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hais takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hais tries for a takedown. No joy.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hais.
King lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Hais blocks with his arms.
King has Hais pushed against the cage.
Hais avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Hais blocks with his arms.
Hais is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hais's brow.
Hais gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hais is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hais looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
King manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais looking to pass the guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hais is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hais drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hais tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hais not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Martin King did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Hais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hais pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hais fails with the takedown
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Hais has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hais has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Hais leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hais has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King'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.
Hais is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Hais is blocking nicely.
Hais is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King just leaning against Hais, taking a breather.
Hais avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
Hais turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hais working away.
Hais is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hais's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
King is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is working hard here to advance position.
King is staying active underneath Hais, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hais is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
Hais looks to land a strike but King avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Hais wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Hais is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hais fails with the takedown
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
Hais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from King.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hais jumps guard but King stands there with Hais around his waist. Hais gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hais tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Hais drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hais.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hais can't get the takedown.
King misses with an elbow strike.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Hais dodges an elbow strike from King.
Hais letting King take a breather here.
Hais changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
Hais with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin King had his way with Vladimir Hais in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
King is looking to clinch but Hais is avoiding it.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hais misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Hais shoots and misses
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King leaning his opponent against the cage.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Hais has picked King up - he's going for a ride! Hais dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hais is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hais sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
Hais thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
King is trying to control but can't.
King wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Hais circles away.
King misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hais gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hais is lucky that one didn't land flush.
King throws a leg kick which misses Hais's front leg but catches the back leg as Hais tries to avoid it.
Martin King is winning the standup battle so far.
Hais shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
Hais throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King punishes Hais's body with a nice straight punch.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hais's brow.
King stalling.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hais looking for a takedown.
Hais managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hais wants to break free but King has control.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King lands an elbow that stopped Hais in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hais is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King tries to roll over but Hais keeps him under control.
Hais looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vladimir Hais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hais is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hais to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin King.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin King!
Martin King retains his bantamweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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