GCC: BlackJack PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Zacancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zacancer's choice of entrance music: Piranha - The Prodigy. 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.

Thomas
vs
Zacancer

225 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Zacancer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zacancer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zacancer trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Zacancer pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thomas is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Zacancer slows the pace down in half guard.
Zacancer passes into side control, despite Thomas's attempt to control the position.
Zacancer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thomas's legs.

Zacancer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zacancer misses with the ground and pound.
Zacancer trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Zacancer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zacancer on the ground.
Thomas misses with an elbow from the bottom.

Zacancer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
Zacancer is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Zacancer wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.

Zacancer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zacancer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zacancer tries to move to mount but Thomas blocks the move with his legs.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zacancer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thomas works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Zacancer is having none of it.
Thomas is breathing heavily.

Zacancer drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Zacancer off! Zacancer jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Zacancer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zacancer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zacancer is one step ahead there.

Zacancer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zacancer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Zacancer.

That's four 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.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zacancer.
Zacancer lands the left hand.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Zacancer moves out of range easily.

Thomas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zacancer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Zacancer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zacancer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Zacancer.
Zacancer moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zacancer connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Zacancer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Zacancer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thomas tries to buck Zacancer off but Zacancer is having none of it.

Zacancer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Zacancer sees coming a mile off.

Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zacancer trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zacancer into the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Zacancer's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Zacancer breaks the clinch.
Zacancer throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zacancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zacancer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Zacancer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zacancer trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zacancer is pushing down on Thomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Zacancer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zacancer stalling.
Zacancer is looking to advance position but Thomas won't allow it.
Zacancer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Zacancer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

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.
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Zacancer's attempts to control the action.
Zacancer takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Zacancer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thomas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thomas for a finish.

Zacancer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Thomas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zacancer's guard. Nice work there by Thomas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zacancer pulls Thomas in to control the position.
Zacancer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zacancer is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Zacancer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zacancer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Zacancer from controlling successfully.
Zacancer content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zacancer pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zacancer wants to pass to mount but Thomas is defending the position.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Zacancer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pablo Zacancer.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zacancer pinned against the cage. Zacancer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Zacancer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

Zacancer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Zacancer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Zacancer controlling him for the moment.
Zacancer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zacancer looking to pass the guard.
Zacancer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Zacancer circles away easily

and Zacancer counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zacancer.
Thomas manages to get back to half guard.
Thomas missing with punches from the bottom.
Zacancer prevents Thomas from standing back up.
Zacancer moves nicely into side control.

Zacancer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thomas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zacancer but great work by Thomas.
Zacancer sneaks back into half guard.
Thomas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zacancer moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zacancer is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thomas has his hands clasped together but Zacancer extends an breaks Thomas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zacancer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Zacancer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Crombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying David's choice of entrance music: Craig David - Rise and Fall. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Crombie
vs
David

180 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
24
192 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Crombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig David!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

David looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
David throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
David trying to control from half guard but Crombie is working away.
David thows a huge punch but Crombie dodges it nicely.

Crombie is defending against the submission attempts here by David.
Crombie blocking the ground and pound attempt from David.
David thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crombie's head.
David not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crombie is trying to get back to full guard.
David has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
David dives in and grabs Crombie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crombie pushes down on David's head and hops out.
David shoots in for a double leg but Crombie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David shoots in for a double leg but Crombie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyler Crombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig David.

David gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crombie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crombie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crombie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crombie stands up over David, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crombie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for David on the ground.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
Crombie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as David works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crombie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crombie distracts David with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crombie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crombie throwing strikes but missing.
Crombie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

David throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
David looks gassed!
Crombie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crombie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!

Crombie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crombie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crombie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crombie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

David had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crombie defends it easily.
Crombie landing some decent shots from guard.
Crombie chips away with some ground and pound.

David looking for a guillotine here but Crombie defends easily.
Crombie postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crombie with a nice head shot there.
Crombie throws and elbow that misses. David uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crombie's guard. Nice move by David!
Crombie is pulling down on David's head to control his posture.
Crombie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
David throwing strikes from guard but Crombie blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Crombie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

David shoots and misses

and Crombie counters with a takedown into side control.
David is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crombie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crombie drops an elbow to the side of David's head.
Crombie working David over with strikes.
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. Crombie connects with a nice short shot to David's temple.
Crombie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crombie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crombie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crombie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crombie prevents David from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Crombie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David is looking for a sweep. Crombie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
David is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Crombie.
The fighters are battling for position here. David manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crombie throws and elbow that misses. David uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crombie's guard. Nice move by David!
David throws and elbow that misses. Crombie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Crombie!
Crombie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crombie works over David with some ground and pound from guard.
Crombie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

David throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crombie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crombie works over David with some ground and pound from guard.

David is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crombie defends well.
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crombie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crombie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crombie distracts David with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crombie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David has momentary wrist control but Crombie slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crombie working some strikes from top position.
Crombie throws and elbow that misses. David uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crombie's guard. Nice move by David!
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyler Crombie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
David trying to control but Crombie is working from the bottom.
Crombie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crombie is keeping the position for now.
David is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crombie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David tries to clinch but Crombie moves out of range.
Crombie shoots and misses

so David counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crombie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crombie tries to get out of the position.
Crombie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
David throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David forces his way into half guard.
David sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crombie defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Crombie dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Crombie closes the distance and clinches.
Crombie stops a takedown attempt from David.
Crombie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. David fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David shoots in for a takedown but Crombie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crombie tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and David counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by David.
David slips nicely into half guard.
David thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
David is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

David is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crombie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crombie tries to get to full guard but David has control of the leg.
David is nestled in close to Crombie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
David working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crombie wants to control but David is keeping busy.
David passes to side control.
Check out the look on David's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
David throws a strike aimed at the side of Crombie's head but Crombie avoids it well.

David is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crombie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
David tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crombie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crombie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crombie stops David from getting back to his feet.
Crombie thows a huge punch but David dodges it nicely.
David taking some punishment here, with Crombie in his half guard.
Crombie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
David regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crombie.
Crombie throws a strike but David rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crombie wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crombie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crombie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Crombie has wrist control.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Crombie feints and as David raises his hands in defense, Crombie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crombie throws a strike but David rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crombie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Crombie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Donkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taite Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Whistlin' Dixie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Donkers
vs
Gordon

225 cm
28
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

190 cm
26
222 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Manny Donkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donkers connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donkers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon stuns Donkers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gordon misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Donkers.
Donkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donkers lands a lovely overhand right.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Donkers pushes him off.
Donkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Donkers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donkers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Donkers looks to clinch
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Donkers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon throws a low kick, looking for Donkers's leg but Donkers calmly moves out of range.
Donkers tries to clinch up.
Donkers lands a nice looking body shot.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Donkers circles away.
Donkers slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
Donkers clinches but Gordon breaks the clinch
and Gordon counters with a nice leg kick.
Donkers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon throws the left hand but Donkers avoids the punch easily.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkers misses with the combination.
Donkers digs a good body shot into Gordon's ribs.
Donkers scores with a jab. Gordon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donkers slips a straight right by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch but Donkers is having none of it.
Gordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donkers tries to clinch but Gordon moves away
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.

Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donkers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Donkers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donkers is working Gordon over against the ropes.
Gordon looks gassed!
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donkers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Donkers.
Donkers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
A short left from Donkers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donkers lands an uppercut.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Donkers.
Donkers lands a shoulder strike.
Donkers lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Donkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Gordon is rocked!
A short right from Donkers on the inside.
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Donkers finish him?
A body shot lands from Donkers.
Donkers digs a right hand underneath Gordon's ribcage. Gordon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Donkers pushes Gordon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkers creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gordon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gordon drops to his knees and Donkers pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Donkers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amanda Munroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Amanda Munroe's chin.

Munroe
vs
Smith

195 cm
25
255 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

225 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Amanda Munroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Munroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Amanda Munroe has been cut.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith avoids the head kick by Munroe.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Munroe misses.

Munroe tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Munroe is controlling him.

Munroe manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a combination
and Munroe counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch

so Munroe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Munroe has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to escape but Munroe is in control.
Munroe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith is trying to improve his position.

Munroe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith trying to control but Munroe flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Munroe doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Munroe managing to control the position.
Smith lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith throws a sloppy strike and Munroe has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Smith is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Munroe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amanda Munroe!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall William Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Ibanez Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

William Quinn
vs
Ibanez Santos

191 cm
27
265 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

191 cm
23
266 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Niall William Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Quinn slips a straight right by Santos.
Alvaro Ibanez Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Quinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Quinn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quinn but Quinn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quinn misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Quinn does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quinn.
Quinn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Ibanez Santos.
Santos misses with a combination
and Quinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quinn is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Quinn circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quinn defends it nicely.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Quinn tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Quinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos looks gassed!
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Quinn slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quinn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinn connects with a jab.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Quinn moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Quinn. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Quinn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Alvaro Ibanez Santos has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quinn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quinn misses with a series of wild punches.
Quinn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a three punch combo that has Quinn backing up. Quinn nods at Santos to acknowledge the strikes.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Quinn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Quinn lands a left and a right that send Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Quinn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Santos is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Quinn finish him?
Quinn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Quinn with a nice cross.
Quinn throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Santos stumbling backwards into the ropes! Santos bounces back off the ropes towards Quinn, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Quinn lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Quinn celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Niall William Quinn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Guy Cascarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Guy Cascarino
vs
Bova

225 cm
27
300 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

225 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Anthony Guy Cascarino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Bova!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bova throws a right and a left that Cascarino avoids nicely.
Bova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Cascarino there.
Bova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cascarino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cascarino checks a leg kick nicely.
Bova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cascarino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cascarino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bova's calf.
Cascarino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bova looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova doesn't manage to clinch there - Cascarino circles away.
Cascarino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cascarino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Anthony Bova has been cut.

Cascarino drops Bova with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bova looks back up at him and smiles so Cascarino waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cascarino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino scores with a jab to the body.
Anthony Bova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cascarino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Cascarino misses.
Bova shoots for a double leg takedown but Cascarino sprawls well. He's pushed Bova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anthony Guy Cascarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Bova.
Bova ducks right into an uppercut from Cascarino.
Cascarino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cascarino.
Bova walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cascarino.

Cascarino lands a left and a right that send Bova crashing to the mat, dazed. Cascarino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cascarino connects with a solid leg kick.
Bova has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cascarino.

Cascarino cracks Bova with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cascarino has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bova to stand back up!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cascarino delivers a nice body kick.
Cascarino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Cascarino drops Bova with a beautiful combination! Bova stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cascarino is looking for the KO!

That has opened up Anthony Bova's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cascarino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cascarino. Bova does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Guy Cascarino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Bova's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cascarino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anthony Guy Cascarino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bova scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bova thows a leg kick but Cascarino checks it
and Cascarino counters with a series of strikes. Bova will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cascarino stuffs the takedown attempt from Bova. Bova gets slowly back to his feet.
Bova tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bova is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino tests Bova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cascarino throws a leg kick which misses Bova's front leg but catches the back leg as Bova tries to avoid it.
Cascarino cracks the inside of Bova's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cascarino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bova's head.
Anthony Guy Cascarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cascarino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bova throws a leg kick
and Cascarino counters with a thumping low kick.
Bova has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cascarino.
Cascarino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bova walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cascarino.
Bova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino thumps Bova with a low kick.
Bova's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cascarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cascarino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cascarino looks to land a combination but Bova avoids it well.
Bova misses with a body punch
and Cascarino counters with a solid body kick.
A combination from Cascarino does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cascarino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bova is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bova might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cascarino has got the better of the exchanges.
Bova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cascarino sprawls well. Cascarino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bova gets slowly back to his feet.
Cascarino avoids the head kick by Bova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Guy Cascarino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Bova's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Cascarino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bova's calf.
Cascarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cascarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bova can do to turn this around?
Bova wants to clinch.
Bova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cascarino makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bova really felt that one!
Cascarino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cascarino throws a jab when Bova was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cascarino lands with a nice combination. Bova backs away looking to recover.
Cascarino misses with a two punch combination.
Bova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cascarino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cascarino misses with a body kick.
Cascarino thumps Bova with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cascarino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cascarino. Cascarino obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Cascarino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cascarino thows a body kick. Bova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bova takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bova dodges the punch combination from Cascarino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cascarino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cascarino, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cascarino throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cascarino lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Cascarino does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Guy Cascarino clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Bova's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cascarino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cascarino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cascarino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bova counters with a low kick, right behind Cascarino 's knee.
Bova wants to clinch up but Cascarino keeps it at a distance.
Bova is looking to clinch but Cascarino is avoiding it.
Bova swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cascarino counters with a low kick, right behind Bova 's knee.
Bova is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino throws a leg kick which misses Bova's front leg but catches the back leg as Bova tries to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cascarino.
Cascarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bova slips under a jab from Cascarino.
Cascarino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cascarino throws a right and a left that Bova avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova throws a series of punches but Cascarino moves out of range.
Bova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cascarino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cascarino scores with a shot to the body.

Cascarino lands a left and a right that send Bova crashing to the mat, dazed. Cascarino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bova tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cascarino throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bova counters with a single leg into guard. Cascarino didn't expect that.
Cascarino is controlling Bova's posture.
Bova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bova won't allow Cascarino to sweep him here.
Bova trying to control but Cascarino is working from the bottom.
Cascarino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cascarino tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova throws and elbow that misses. Cascarino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bova's guard. Nice move by Cascarino!
Bova manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Guy Cascarino had his way with Anthony Bova in that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Bova'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. This is the final round!

Bova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cascarino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bova somewhat.
Cascarino connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bova moves in looking to clinch but Cascarino pushes him off.
Anthony Guy Cascarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Cascarino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cascarino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bova is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cascarino throws a good cross that connects.
Cascarino thows a body shot but no joy.
Bova fails to land with a series of punches.
Anthony Guy Cascarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cascarino is fending him off so far but Bova persists. Nope, Cascarino circles away and we're back to standing.
Bova takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bova looks to throw a body kick
and Cascarino counters with a left and a right that stings Bova.
Bova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cascarino counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cascarino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cascarino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bova's calf.
Bova takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Cascarino. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Cascarino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cascarino looks to land a combination. Bova sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Cascarino.
Cascarino misses with a double jab.
Cascarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cascarino!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Cascarino.
Anthony Bova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bova throws a sloppy head kick
and Cascarino makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bova really felt that one!

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Guy Cascarino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cascarino, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 50:41
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:41
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Guy Cascarino!
Anthony Guy Cascarino is the new super heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bohlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minanda Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohlin comes to the ring accompanied by Kanashimi wo Yasashisa Ni by Little by Little. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bohlin
vs
Passmoor

165 cm
28
155 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

164 cm
24
154 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bohlin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Minanda Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Passmoor gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Passmoor stands up.

Bohlin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Passmoor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Bohlin has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Bohlin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bohlin trying to control the position but Passmoor is working away.
Bohlin working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor is trying to get back to his feet.
Bohlin in side control, throwing shots but Passmoor defends.

Bohlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bohlin tries to advance to mount but can't.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Passmoor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Passmoor blocks an elbow strike from Bohlin.
Passmoor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bohlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Passmoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bohlin tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Passmoor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Bohlin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Passmoor regains guard.
Bohlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Passmoor wants to stand up but Bohlin is controlling him.
Passmoor trying to control the position.
Bohlin wants to control from the top but Passmoor keeps moving.
Bohlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Passmoor is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Passmoor's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Passmoor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Passmoor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bohlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bohlin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Passmoor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bohlin has Passmoor in his guard.

Bohlin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Passmoor passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bohlin wants to get back to full guard but Passmoor has mounted him!

Passmoor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bohlin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bohlin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Passmoor's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Minanda Passmoor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Passmoor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Passmoor misses with a few strikes there.
Passmoor throws a series of punches but Bohlin avoids them all with ease.
Passmoor doesn't manage to clinch there - Bohlin circles away.
Passmoor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Passmoor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bohlin's head.
Bohlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Passmoor tries to avoid it but Bohlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Passmoor to the ground. Passmoor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Passmoor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Passmoor feints and as Bohlin raises his hands in defense, Passmoor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bohlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bohlin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Passmoor!
Passmoor wants to control but Bohlin is having none of it.
Passmoor can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bohlin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Passmoor is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Passmoor and Bohlin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bohlin wants to control but Passmoor is keeping him busy.
Passmoor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Passmoor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bohlin is looking to advance position but Passmoor won't allow it.
Bohlin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bohlin prevents Passmoor from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Passmoor wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bohlin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bohlin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bohlin is trying to get an arm triangle but Passmoor is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bohlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Passmoor, who protects the arm well.
Passmoor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bohlin advances nicely into full mount.
Passmoor is trying to escape the mount.
Bohlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Bohlin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Passmoor is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minanda Passmoor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Passmoor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bohlin.

Passmoor closes the distance and clinches.
Bohlin fails to pull guard.
Bohlin takes an elbow to the temple.
Bohlin has Passmoor pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Passmoor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bohlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passmoor lands a knee to the head.
Passmoor lands a hook that snaps the head of Bohlin backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Passmoor.
Passmoor stops a takedown attempt from Bohlin.
Passmoor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bohlin's defenses.
Bohlin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Passmoor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Passmoor jabs at Bohlin's body.

Passmoor gets a clinch.
Passmoor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bohlin's defenses.
Passmoor working Bohlin over with knees to the body.
Passmoor lands a nice knee to the body.
Passmoor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Passmoor lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Passmoor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bohlins head.
Bohlin takes an elbow to the temple.
Passmoor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Passmoor presses Bohlin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor lands an elbow that stopped Bohlin in his tracks for a moment.
Passmoor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Passmoor lands a nice knee to the body.
Passmoor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Passmoor lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Passmoor.
Passmoor lands a good knee to the midsection. Bohlin won't want to take too many of those.
Passmoor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Passmoor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Passmoor looking to throw knees to the head but Bohlin is blocking nicely.
Passmoor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Passmoor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bohlin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Passmoor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Passmoor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bohlin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Passmoor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bohlin's face.
Bohlin jumps guard but Passmoor stands there with Bohlin around his waist. Bohlin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Passmoor lands a nice elbow.
Bohlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bohlin is trying to drag Passmoor to the mat but Passmoor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Passmoor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bohlin's defenses.
Passmoor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bohlin can't get the takedown.
Passmoor scores with a knee to the head.
Bohlin is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Passmoor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bohlin takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor is pressed up against the ropes. Bohlin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Passmoor down to the mat. Passmoor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Passmoor but Passmoor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Passmoor lands a two punch combo.
Bohlin avoids a punch combination nicely.

Passmoor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bohlin to the mat! Bohlin manages to get full guard.
Passmoor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bohlin's guard.
Bohlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Passmoor's guard.
Passmoor keeping full guard, as Bohlin tries to pass.
Bohlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Passmoor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Passmoor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Bohlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Passmoor drops back looking for a leg! Bohlin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bohlin manages to kick Passmoor off! Passmoor jumps back into Bohlin's guard.
Passmoor is stalling in the full guard.
Minanda Passmoor has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Bohlin has his foot on Passmoor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Passmoor works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bohlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Bohlin, not yet.
Passmoor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bohlin's guard.

Passmoor gets to his feet. Bohlin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minanda Passmoor really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice takedown defense from Passmoor. No joy for Bohlin on that attempt.
Passmoor misses with a few strikes there.
Passmoor looks to land a combination. Bohlin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Passmoor lands a really nice looking cross but Bohlin seems unphased.
Passmoor connects with a looping right hand.
Bohlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Passmoor scores with a takedown into Bohlin's guard.

Passmoor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bohlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Passmoor has managed to get both his arms back between Bohlin's legs - danger averted.
Passmoor preventing the sweep.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Bohlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Passmoor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Passmoor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Passmoor wants to control from the top but Bohlin keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor landing some decent shots from guard.

Passmoor stands and steps away. Bohlin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bohlin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bohlin there as he acknowledges the shot.

Passmoor moves into the clinch.
Bohlin goes for a takedown attempt but Passmoor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Passmoor jabs Bohlin right on the nose. Bohlin blinks but takes it well.
Passmoor lands a nice hook to Bohlin's body. Bohlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Passmoor lands a nice looking body shot.
Passmoor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tony Bohlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Passmoor. Beautiful body shot.
Passmoor lands a nice shot to the body.

Passmoor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Passmoor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Passmoor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Passmoor obliges.
Passmoor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Minanda Passmoor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Passmoor connects with a knee to the head.
Passmoor lands a right hand.
Passmoor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bohlin backwards.
Passmoor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Passmoor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Passmoor stops a takedown attempt from Bohlin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bohlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passmoor tries to land a knee to the head but Bohlin blocks with his arms.
Passmoor throws a head punch that misses.
Bohlin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Passmoor prevents it.
Passmoor scores with a knee to the head.
Bohlin can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Passmoor.
Bohlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Passmoor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Passmoor lands an elbow inside.
Passmoor is working Bohlin over against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Passmoor.
Bohlin misses with a knee to the head.
Passmoor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bohlin tries to land a knee to the head but Passmoor blocks with his arms.
Passmoor lands an elbow inside.
Bohlin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Passmoor walks away with a smile on his face. Bohlin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bohlin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bohlin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Passmoor avoids it really well and circles away.
Passmoor throws a shot to the body.

Passmoor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bohlin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bohlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Bohlin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bohlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Passmoor from advancing to side control.
Passmoor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bohlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Bohlin has his foot on Passmoor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Passmoor works his way back into a safe position though.
Bohlin is looking to sweep but instead, Passmoor has passed into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bohlin wants to improve his position but Passmoor is controlling well.
Bohlin is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minanda Passmoor dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bohlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horrible takedown by Bohlin or perhaps it was just good defense by Passmoor which made him look bad.

Passmoor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Passmoor gets to his feet. Bohlin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Passmoor clinches with his opponent.
Passmoor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bohlin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Passmoor stops a takedown attempt from Bohlin.
Passmoor gets underhooks to prevent Bohlin's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bohlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passmoor lands with a left to the head.
Passmoor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Passmoor landing knees to the head.
Passmoor lands an elbow that stopped Bohlin in his tracks for a moment.
Passmoor misses with a knee strike.
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.
Passmoor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Passmoor tries a knee to the head but Bohlin blocks it.
Bohlin wants a takedown.
Passmoor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bohlin backwards.
Bohlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bohlin has hold of one of Passmoor's legs. Passmoor is fighting the takedown attempt but Bohlin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Bohlin has gone for a leg lock! Passmoor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bohlin's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bohlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bohlin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Passmoor passes into half guard.
Passmoor wants to stand up but Bohlin has a hold of him and won't allow it.

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.
Bohlin manages to get to full guard.
Bohlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Passmoor is one step ahead there.
Passmoor advances position into side control!
Bohlin is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Passmoor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bohlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Passmoor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Passmoor shoots in and bounces Bohlin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

Bohlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Passmoor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bohlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Tony Bohlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bohlin has an active guard here but Passmoor has managed to pass into half guard.
Bohlin wants to control but Passmoor is keeping busy.
Passmoor slows the pace down in half guard.
Minanda Passmoor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bohlin trying to get back to full guard but Passmoor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Minanda Passmoor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Passmoor 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 William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minanda Passmoor!
Minanda Passmoor is the new featherweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marsden
vs
Skywalker

165 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Marsden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Skywalker tries to land a leg kick but Marsden saw it coming and moves away.
Skywalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skywalker checks a low kick from Marsden.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marsden - that will leave a mark!
Skywalker throws the kick towards the body but Marsden avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsden.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Marsden is having none of it.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marsden digs a good hook to Skywalker's body.
Crunch! Marsden slams his shin into Skywalker's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marsden.
Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsden.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marsden. That's going to slow Skywalker down.
Skywalker looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws out a loose jab but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Skywalker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skywalker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marsden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marsden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden controls the action.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden.
Skywalker throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Marsden.
Marsden stalling.
Marsden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsden gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden cracks Skywalker with a nice body shot.
Marsden pushes Skywalker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Marsden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marsden seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Marsden.
Still in the clinch, Marsden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marsden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skywalker.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden is working Skywalker over against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
Marsden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Marsden.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Marsden digs a right hand into Skywalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skywalker's gas tank.
Marsden leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Marsden is working Skywalker over against the ropes.
Marsden digs a right hand underneath Skywalker's ribcage. Skywalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
Marsden lands a left hand.
Marsden stalling.
Marsden pushes Skywalker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Marsden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skywalker takes a shot to the head.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
A short uppercut from Marsden.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Skywalker is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker is still on wobbly legs! Can Marsden finish him?
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skywalker up against the ropes.
Marsden digs a right hand underneath Skywalker's ribcage. Skywalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skywalker seems to have recovered his senses.
Skywalker being controlled against the ropes.
Marsden lands a hook that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Marsden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden lands with a light punch inside.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marsden is stalling here.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden lands an uppercut.
Marsden digs a right hand underneath Skywalker's ribcage. Skywalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marsden lands an uppercut.
Marsden avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Marsden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Skywalker wants a takedown.
Skywalker takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Marsden.
Marsden is working Skywalker over against the ropes.
Good body shot from Marsden.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marsden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marsden stalling.
Marsden digs a right hand into Skywalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skywalker's gas tank.
Skywalker misses with an elbow over the top.
Marsden has Skywalker pushed against the ropes.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden leaning against his opponent.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Marsden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skywalker or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Marsden has Skywalker pushed against the ropes.
Marsden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Marsden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Skywalker misses with a hook to the body
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Marsden lands but Skywalker takes it in his stride.
Marsden connects with a solid leg kick.
Marsden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skywalker misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Skywalker - just one landing.
Skywalker misses with a body shot
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skywalker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skywalker throws a leg kick
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
Skywalker lands with a nice body punch.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsden scores with a hook.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
Skywalker wants to clinch
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Skywalker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marsden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skywalker's knee momentarily.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Marsden.
Skywalker closes the distance but Marsden moves to the side
and Marsden counters with a good low kick that Skywalker was not able to check.
Skywalker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Skywalker 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful body shot.
Skywalker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skywalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marsden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skywalker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marsden cracks Skywalker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden.
Nice shot lands for Marsden.
A head kick misses from Marsden.
No joy there for Marsden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skywalker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marsden sizes up Skywalker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skywalker throws a nice looking combination but Marsden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marsden jabs Skywalker right on the nose. Skywalker blinks but takes it well.
Skywalker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.
Skywalker throws a sloppy body shot
and Marsden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Skywalker really felt that one!
Marsden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marsden scores with a nice right hand.
Marsden cracks Skywalker with a good jab.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Marsden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skywalker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skywalker darts in trying to clinch
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mike Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marsden rather than just go for the knockout.
Marsden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skywalker's head backwards.
Skywalker throws a lazy body kick
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skywalker tries to clinch
and Marsden counters with a leg kick.
Skywalker moves out of range of the body kick.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Marsden tries to land a front kick but Skywalker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skywalker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marsden tries to work over Skywalker's front leg with a kick but Skywalker checks it.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Skywalker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Skywalker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Marsden.
Marsden misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker dodges the punch combination from Marsden.
Skywalker clinches but Marsden breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skywalker tries to land a body kick
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Skywalker 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Marsden dominated that second round.
That's time! Marsden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden.
Skywalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker walks into a straight right hand from Marsden.
Skywalker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skywalker wants to clinch.
Marsden checks a leg kick.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Marsden moves away
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Skywalker 's knee.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Marsden moves away
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Marsden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skywalker doesn't seem phased though.
Marsden scores with the left hand. Skywalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Skywalker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marsden misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Marsden.
Mike Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsden. That did some damage!
Marsden throws out a leg kick but Skywalker moves out of range and Marsden only half commits.
Marsden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skywalker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skywalker misses with a hook.
Marsden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marsden throws a leg kick which misses Skywalker's front leg but catches the back leg as Skywalker tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Skywalker blocks the low kick.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
Skywalker darts in trying to clinch
and Marsden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skywalker can do to turn this around?
Skywalker tries to clinch up.
Marsden throws a push kick but Skywalker slaps the foot to one side.
Marsden stuns Skywalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skywalker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a head kick but Skywalker moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marsden.
Skywalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skywalker throws a lazy body kick
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.
Marsden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skywalker throws a lazy body kick
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
Marsden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skywalker.
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden throws a one two combo.
Marsden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Skywalker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marsden.
Skywalker closes the distance but Marsden moves to the side
and Marsden counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden blocks a low kick nicely.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Marsden looks to land a body kick but Skywalker moved away.
Marsden takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.

Marsden tries to keep at a distance but Skywalker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skywalker working aggressively here.
Marsden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skywalker or not.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Skywalker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Marsden avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Marsden.
Marsden lands a right hand.
Marsden managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden works on Skywalker's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden lands with a left to the head.
Marsden scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden digs a right hand into Skywalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skywalker's gas tank.
Marsden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Marsden.
Marsden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skywalker.
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Marsden.
Marsden lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden lands a shot to the body.
Marsden'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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skywalker as Marsden tries to tie him up.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden dodges an elbow strike from Skywalker.
A short right from Marsden on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Marsden clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Skywalker throws a shot from downtown. Marsden moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Marsden.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsden connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Marsden as he connects with a hook.
Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marsden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Skywalker throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
Skywalker looks to land a right hand but Marsden moved out of range.
Marsden cracks the inside of Skywalker's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marsden has time to react.
Skywalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skywalker tries to clinch up.
Skywalker is looking to clinch.
Skywalker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Skywalker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marsden, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skywalker up against the ropes.
Marsden gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nice body punch from Marsden - that landed with a thud.
Marsden avoids the elbow strike from Skywalker, against the ropes.
Skywalker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
Marsden taking a breather.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
Skywalker misses with an elbow strike.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Marsden stalling in the clinch but Skywalker improves position.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden lands an uppercut.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
Mike Marsden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skywalker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marsden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skywalker wants a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Marsden.
A right handed body shot lands from Marsden.
Marsden gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden stalling against the ropes.
Marsden lands a shot to the body.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.
Marsden lands a shot to the body.
Marsden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden lands a right hand.
Marsden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden is working Skywalker over against the ropes.
Marsden presses Skywalker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marsden trying to control the position but instead, Skywalker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marsden into the ropes.
A body shot lands from Marsden.
Marsden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Marsden is working Skywalker over against the ropes.
Marsden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden lands with a light punch inside.
Skywalker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Marsden.
A shot in the inside from Marsden.
Marsden stalling in the clinch.
Marsden pushes Skywalker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Marsden avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Marsden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Marsden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden.
Marsden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow.
Marsden gets underhooks to prevent Skywalker's takedown attempt.
Marsden stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Marsden has Skywalker pressed against the ropes.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Marsden presses Skywalker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Marsden.
Marsden avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Marsden lands a body punch.
Marsden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Marsden as the two fighters clinch.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skywalker tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsden avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Marsden had his way with Luke Skywalker in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Marsden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skywalker stuns Marsden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skywalker throws a leg kick that misses.
Skywalker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marsden.
Marsden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marsden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marsden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skywalker to score with a decent uppercut.
Marsden with a hook.
Marsden with a nice cross.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Skywalker wants to clinch.
Skywalker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Marsden lands a front kick.
Skywalker misses the body punch
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden thumps Skywalker with a low kick.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Marsden moves away
and Marsden counters with a solid body kick.
Marsden misses with a low kick as Skywalker jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skywalker checks a leg kick.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden lands a jab.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Marsden.
Marsden tests Skywalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skywalker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marsden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marsden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skywalker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skywalker throws a push kick but Marsden slaps the foot to one side.
Skywalker swinging wildly here.
Skywalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skywalker is looking to clinch.
Skywalker misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
Marsden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skywalker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marsden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Skywalker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Skywalker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skywalker misses with the body kick
and Marsden counters with a solid body kick.
Skywalker takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marsden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marsden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marsden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skywalker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skywalker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marsden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marsden lands a body shot.
Skywalker closes the distance but Marsden moves to the side
and Skywalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marsden moves out of range of the body kick from Skywalker.
Marsden lands a head kick!
Marsden connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Skywalker tumbling to the canvas! Marsden pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Skywalker was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Marsden!
Mike Marsden retains his bantamweight title!

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