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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rameau Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Denham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rameau Sokoudjou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Denham!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Denham as Sokoudjou shoots in.
Sokoudjou is looking to clinch.
Sokoudjou moves into the clinch.
Sokoudjou gets underhooks to prevent Denham's takedown attempt.
Sokoudjou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Denham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Denham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sokoudjou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sokoudjou misses with a knee strike.
Sokoudjou gets underhooks to prevent Denham's takedown attempt.
Rameau Sokoudjou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Denham.
Sokoudjou prevents the takedown attempt.
Denham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sokoudjou tries for a takedown but Denham manages to get underhooks.
Sokoudjou with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Denham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sokoudjou connects with a knee to the head.
Denham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sokoudjou gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sokoudjou tries a knee to the head but Denham blocks it.
Sokoudjou landing knees to the body.
Denham looks gassed!
Sokoudjou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Denham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sokoudjou tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sokoudjou throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Denham blocks it with crossed arms.
Denham is trying to drag Sokoudjou to the mat but Sokoudjou just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sokoudjou tries to land a knee to the head but Denham blocks with his arms.
Sokoudjou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sokoudjou tries a knee to the head but Denham blocks it.
Denham has Sokoudjou pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sokoudjou manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Denham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Denham can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudjou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sokoudjou throws a knee to the head but misses.
Denham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Denham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sokoudjou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by Denham.
Denham putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sokoudjou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sokoudjou is trying desperately to improve position.
Denham raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Denham.
Denham putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sokoudjou tries to lock up and control but Denham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sokoudjou tries to reverse the position but Denham maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denham avoids the attempt from Sokoudjou to control.
Denham punishing his opponent with strikes.
Denham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sokoudjou?
Sokoudjou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sokoudjou?
Sokoudjou is looking to improve his position but Denham isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sokoudjou wants to control but Denham is having none of it.
Denham lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sokoudjou hang on?
Denham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sokoudjou's face.
Denham working the ground and pound effectively.
Denham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Denham prevents Sokoudjou from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou is working hard here to advance position.
Denham lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Denham with a couple of short strikes.
Denham with shots to the head and body - Sokoudjou looks very uncomfortable down there.
Denham raining down shots from the mount!
Denham landing punches.
Denham with shots to the head and body - Sokoudjou looks very uncomfortable down there.
Denham unloading with bombs!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Denham.
Sokoudjou sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sokoudjou is trying to get back to full guard.
Denham is nestled in close to Sokoudjou, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sokoudjou is trying to maintain the position but Denham is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokoudjou wants to improve his position but Denham is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou looking for submissions off his back.
Denham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sokoudjou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denham.
Denham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sokoudjou wants to control but Denham is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Denham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Denham slips a nice elbow through Sokoudjou's hands, connecting with Sokoudjou's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Denham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sokoudjou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sokoudjou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Denham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Denham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sokoudjou has hold of Denham's hands but Denham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Denham postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sokoudjou to stand up.
Denham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sokoudjou's waist but Sokoudjou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denham off to one side.
Sokoudjou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sokoudjou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Denham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sokoudjou as he avoids it easily.
Denham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denham shoots in and drives through. Sokoudjou sprawls well.
Rameau Sokoudjou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Denham.
Denham shoots in for a takedown but Sokoudjou shows good takedown defense.
Denham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokoudjou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Denham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sokoudjou tries to avoid it but Denham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sokoudjou to the ground. Sokoudjou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sokoudjou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sokoudjou.
Denham lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Sokoudjou is trying to get an arm triangle but Denham is defending well.
Denham wants to get back to his feet.
Sokoudjou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Denham gets back to half guard.
Denham is defending against the submission attempts here by Sokoudjou.
Denham gets full guard.
Robbie Denham has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou wants to control from the top but Denham keeps moving.
Sokoudjou wants to pass the guard but Denham is keeping the position.
Denham lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Sokoudjou trying to control but Denham is working from the bottom.
Denham has his feet on Sokoudjou's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck for Denham with that takedown attempt.
Sokoudjou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sokoudjou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sokoudjou counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sokoudjou.
Denham goes for a takedown attempt but Sokoudjou pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou has closed the distance and engaged Denham in a clinch.
Denham wants a takedown but no success here.
Denham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Denham lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Denham drops an elbow to the side of Sokoudjou's head.
Sokoudjou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Denham is working away from the top position though.
Denham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Denham connects with a nice short shot to Sokoudjou's temple.
Sokoudjou is not content to let Denham control the position.
Sokoudjou is trying to get back to full guard.
Denham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Denham stalks Sokoudjou and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sokoudjou's face. Sokoudjou staggers backwards, shaken.
Sokoudjou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denham circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Denham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sokoudjou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Denham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Denham drops an elbow to the side of Sokoudjou's head.
Sokoudjou wants to get back to his feet.
Denham prevents Sokoudjou from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Denham there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokoudjou wants to get back to his feet.
Denham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Denham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sokoudjou counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Denham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Denham fails to land the takedown.
Sokoudjou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sokoudjou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Denham sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sokoudjou trying to mount his opponent but Denham defends it.
Denham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sokoudjou postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Denham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sokoudjou, into his guard.
Denham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudjou looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokoudjou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Denham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denham stands up over Sokoudjou, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sokoudjou working for a triangle but Denham defends it easily.
Denham decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sokoudjou, up you get!
Denham fails with the takedown.
Sokoudjou tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Denham as Sokoudjou shoots in.
Denham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sokoudjou bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Denham or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokoudjou which made him look bad.
Rameau Sokoudjou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Denham.
Sokoudjou shoots and misses
and Denham counters with a two punch combo.
Denham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Denham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokoudjou had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Denham is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sokoudjou Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Denham's back instead.
Denham staying busy and making it hard for Sokoudjou to control.
Denham manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sokoudjou's guard. Nice work there by Denham.
Sokoudjou has his foot on Denham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Denham works his way back into a safe position though.
Sokoudjou looking for a guillotine here but Denham defends easily.
Denham wants to control from the top but Sokoudjou keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou wants to stand but Denham is controlling the position.
Denham working some strikes from top position.
Robbie Denham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sokoudjou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Denham closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Denham lands in his opponent's guard.
Sokoudjou had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Denham is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sokoudjou Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Denham's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokoudjou not allowing Denham to control his hands.
Sokoudjou looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou gets his hands free as Denham looks to control.
Sokoudjou is looking to control Denham but Denham is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Denham just trying to survive but Sokoudjou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sokoudjou is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Denham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Denham for a finish.
Denham is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Denham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sokoudjou counters by clinching up.
Denham avoiding damage as Sokoudjou throws knees to the body.
Denham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sokoudjou gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokoudjou tries a knee to the head but Denham blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Denham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Denham 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Denham!
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