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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aplesan Essen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jimmy the fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jimmy the fist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aplesan Essen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, jimmy the fist!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the fist throws a jab when Essen was well out of range.
the fist stuffs the takedown.
Essen tries to close the distance and clinch but the fist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
the fist shoots in and bounces Essen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
the fist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
the fist wants to control from the top but Essen keeps moving.
the fist throwing strikes from guard but Essen blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Essen keeping moving, preventing the fist from controlling successfully.
Essen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Essen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for the fist on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as the fist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
the fist is looking to stand up but Essen won't let him.
the fist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two 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.
the fist throws a big right hand that misses.
the fist pushes down on Essen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
the fist tries to pass to full mount but Essen defends it.
the fist decides to return to a standing position.
the fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
the fist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the fist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
the fist is looking to advance position but Essen won't allow it.
the fist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Essen has a hand on the fist's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. the fist takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Essen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jimmy the fist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
the fist throws a good cross that connects.
Essen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Essen lands in his opponent's guard.
the fist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Essen prevents the fist from getting back to his feet.
Essen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
the fist uses the cage to get back to his feet.
the fist lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for the fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
the fist has his takedown stuffed
and Essen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Essen misses with a takedown
and Essen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the fist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
the fist decides to stand back up. the fist steps back and let's Essen get back to his feet.
the fist with a poor takedown
and Essen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Essen.
Essen throws a big right hand that misses.
Essen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of the fist's head.
the fist is breathing heavily.
Essen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
the fist wriggles free and stands up.
Essen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. the fist did well to prevent Essen getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Essen lands a nice short elbow.
the fist won't allow Essen to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the fist wants to get back to his feet.
the fist regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Essen.
the fist is looking to stand up but Essen isn't so interested in that idea.
Essen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Essen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
the fist wants to get back to his feet but Essen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Essen postures up in the fist's guard and throws a big left but the fist blocks it.
Essen thows a big elbow that misses.
Essen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Essen stands up over the fist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Essen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if the fist can do anything to dispel that myth.
Essen with a nice head shot there.
Essen landing some decent shots from guard.
the fist is rocked!
Essen landing some decent shots from guard.
the fist is still in real trouble! Can Essen finish him?
Essen loads up on a big left hand. the fist felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Essen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! the fist can't hide his disappointment, as Essen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aplesan Essen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus OReilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. White Rabbit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sheamus OReilly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sheamus OReilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OReilly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OReilly shoots in for a takedown but Gonzo shows good takedown defense.
Gonzo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gonzo is nestled in close to OReilly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
OReilly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OReilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OReilly tries to get out of the position.
OReilly is looking for a sweep. Gonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OReilly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzo slows the pace down in half guard.
Gonzo 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OReilly trying to control from the bottom.
OReilly has hold of Gonzo's hands but Gonzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
OReilly won't allow Gonzo to pass to mount.
OReilly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzo lands with a punch from half guard.
Gonzo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gonzo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gonzo wants to control but OReilly is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo is controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzo slips a nice elbow through OReilly's hands, connecting with OReilly's forehead.
Gonzo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OReilly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OReilly is looking for a sweep. Gonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OReilly taking some punishment here, with Gonzo in his half guard.
Gonzo is looking to take a break and control but OReilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gonzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gonzo has eaten all the pies!
Gonzo lands with a punch from half guard.
Gonzo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gonzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gonzo slips a nice elbow through OReilly's hands, connecting with OReilly's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gonzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonzo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Gonzo.
Gonzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gonzo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
OReilly is breathing heavily.
OReilly is staying active underneath Gonzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OReilly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OReilly is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzo tries to pass the half guard into mount. OReilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gonzo not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Gonzo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gonzo gets a takedown into half guard.
OReilly is looking for a sweep. Gonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OReilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonzo is stalling here. OReilly is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gonzo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and OReilly has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gonzo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OReilly stands up and beckons Gonzo to join him on the feet.
Sheamus OReilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a push kick but OReilly slaps the foot to one side.
OReilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OReilly.
OReilly misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OReilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzo controls the pace.
Gonzo stands up over OReilly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gonzo stays in close to OReilly's body and controls the position.
Doctor Gonzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gonzo working the head and body with strikes.
OReilly can't do much from the bottom here.
Gonzo working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OReilly is looking to regain half guard here but Gonzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Gonzo is chipping away with strikes.
OReilly is trying to escape the position but Gonzo is controlling the position.
Gonzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gonzo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Gonzo connects with a nice short shot to OReilly's temple.
OReilly pushes Gonzo off looking to stand but Gonzo dives back in and keeps control.
Gonzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OReilly has hold of Gonzo's hands but Gonzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzo lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzo lands a nice short elbow.
Gonzo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonzo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for OReilly to stand up.
Gonzo feints and as OReilly raises his hands in defense, Gonzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
OReilly keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Gonzo is working OReilly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzo is in close to OReilly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonzo connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Gonzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OReilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OReilly misses with a takedown
and Gonzo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gonzo is nestled in close to OReilly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzo wants to control but OReilly is keeping him busy.
Gonzo content to control rather than advance.
OReilly has hold of Gonzo's hands but Gonzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Let's hope that Gonzo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doctor Gonzo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gonzo feints and as OReilly raises his hands in defense, Gonzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzo with a nice head shot there.
Gonzo with a nice head shot there.
Gonzo lands a couple of digs.
Gonzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzo connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo lands a couple of digs.
Gonzo connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzo controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo distracts OReilly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gonzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gonzo with a nice head shot there.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but OReilly keeps moving.
Gonzo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OReilly has momentary wrist control but Gonzo slips an elbow through the middle.
OReilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OReilly wants to stand up but Gonzo is controlling him.
Gonzo is working OReilly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo cracks OReilly with a solid left hand.
Gonzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OReilly keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Gonzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Gonzo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gonzo postures up and lands a big shot to OReilly's brow.
OReilly wants to stand up but Gonzo is controlling him.
OReilly keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Gonzo landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo trying to control but OReilly is working from the bottom.
Gonzo cracks OReilly with a solid left hand.
Gonzo lands a couple of digs.
Gonzo stands up over OReilly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gonzo with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzo works over OReilly with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OReilly keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Gonzo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Gonzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Gonzo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rav Kapur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena comes to the cage accompanied by My time is now. John Cena could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rav Kapur's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Rav Kapur!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kapur swivels and escapes.
Cena closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kapur quickly recovers to half guard.
Kapur wants to get back to his feet.
Kapur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cena.
Kapur looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kapur is not content to let Cena control the position.
Cena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kapur's head.
Cena drops an elbow to the side of Kapur's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cena wants to control but Kapur is keeping him busy.
Cena sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kapur defending well though.
Cena thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena is trying to control. Kapur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kapur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cena.
Cena looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cena not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kapur is staying active underneath Cena, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cena winds up and cracks Kapur with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cena seems to be looking for submissions.
Kapur is holding on to half guard well.
Cena throwing shots but Kapur is blocking nicely.
Kapur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cena.
Kapur looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kapur looks gassed!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cena in particular looking to stall.
Cena lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kapur is refusing to be controlled, as Cena sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cena is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena wants to take a breather but Kapur is having none of it.
Cena misses with a head shot. Kapur uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cena thows a big elbow that misses.
Cena wants to control from the top but Kapur keeps moving.
Kapur wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cena keeps the fight on the outside.
Cena digs a good hook to Kapur's body.
Cena gets a takedown into half guard.
Cena is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kapur can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cena looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kapur taking some punishment here, with Cena in his half guard.
It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Kapur is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cena scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kapur is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kapur defending well though.
Cena has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cena thowing shots but they're missing.
Cena has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cena can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kapur is looking to escape.
Cena is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That has opened up Rav Kapur's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena punching from mount but Kapur doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cena landing strikes, looking to finish!
The cut above Rav Kapur's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rav Kapur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Cena!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Kowalewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalewski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Janusz Laskowski - Śnił mi się rodzinny dom. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Kowalewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalewski lands a jab-cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Kowalewski throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Kowalewski works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kowalewski pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Kowalewski stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
Thiago Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Kowalewski sprawls well.
Kowalewski darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Kowalewski lands a body shot.
Kowalewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kowalewski punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Mateusz Kowalewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Sanchez.
Kowalewski looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Kowalewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kowalewski quickly recovers to half guard.
Sanchez looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalewski is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez looks to land a strike but Kowalewski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sanchez trying to move into half guard but instead Kowalewski has managed to sweep!
Kowalewski tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez striking off his back but it's not causing Kowalewski any problems.
Kowalewski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get!
Kowalewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalewski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Kowalewski works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
Kowalewski works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalewski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Kowalewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalewski is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Kowalewski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalewski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Kowalewski is controlling the position.
Kowalewski has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalewski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kowalewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Kowalewski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalewski tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Kowalewski working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kowalewski just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalewski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalewski tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kowalewski enables Sanchez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kowalewski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez won't allow Kowalewski to get back to his feet.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez pushes down on Kowalewski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalewski taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
Kowalewski wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kowalewski wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Kowalewski's hands, connecting with Kowalewski's forehead.
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalewski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalewski is looking to escape.
Sanchez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kowalewski wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mateusz Kowalewski will probably get the nod.
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.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Kowalewski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kowalewski as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kowalewski as Sanchez shoots in.
Mateusz Kowalewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Sanchez.
Kowalewski rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
Kowalewski wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez prevents Kowalewski from breaking the clinch.
Kowalewski is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
Kowalewski working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalewski has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalewski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalewski works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Thiago Sanchez has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Kowalewski.
Mateusz Kowalewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Kowalewski sprawls well.
Kowalewski wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalewski throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kowalewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kowalewski is looking to escape.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kowalewski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sanchez breaks from Kowalewski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sanchez looking to finish Kowalewski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kowalewski!
Sanchez with good strikes from the mount here!
Sanchez won't let Kowalewski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kowalewski wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez won't let Kowalewski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sanchez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sanchez cracks Kowalewski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thiago Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez lands a big elbow.
Kowalewski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sanchez unloading with bombs!
Sanchez unloading with bombs!
Sanchez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sanchez with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sanchez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kowalewski bucks Sanchez off and manages to get back to his feet!
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalewski is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalewski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Kowalewski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanchez prevents Kowalewski from standing back up.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Kowalewski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanchez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez passes to full mount!
Sanchez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanchez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kowalewski's face.
Kowalewski really wants to buck Sanchez off and get back to his feet.
Sanchez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kowalewski is trying to stand up.
Kowalewski bucks Sanchez off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Sanchez'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!
Kowalewski misses with the combination.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalewski.
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kowalewski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Kowalewski defends it.
Sanchez is nestled in close to Kowalewski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kowalewski pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Kowalewski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kowalewski pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Kowalewski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kowalewski.
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Kowalewski's guard.
Sanchez stops Kowalewski from standing up.
Sanchez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kowalewski's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalewski kicks Sanchez off and gets to his feet.
A head kick from Kowalewski lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalewski is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalewski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kowalewski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kowalewski to the mat! Kowalewski manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kowalewski's guard.
Kowalewski is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Sanchez working Kowalewski over with strikes.
Sanchez prevents Kowalewski from standing back up.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez working Kowalewski over with strikes.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Kowalewski is defending well.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kowalewski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sanchez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kowalewski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sanchez breaks from Kowalewski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sanchez lands a big shot there that rocks Kowalewski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanchez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kowalewski hang on?
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sanchez dominating with strikes here.
Sanchez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kowalewski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sanchez punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sanchez lands a big shot there that rocks Kowalewski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanchez is landing with some decent strikes but Kowalewski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kowalewski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kowalewski is trying to stand.
Sanchez cracks Kowalewski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
You get the feeling that Kowalewski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kowalewski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
BOOM! Sanchez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sanchez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andre Mullard was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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26
228 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Mullard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stephenson doesn't seem phased though.
Stephenson throws a right and a left that Mullard avoids nicely.
Stephenson throws a series of punches but Mullard moves out of range.
Stephenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mullard.
Mullard gets a takedown into half guard.
Mullard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mullard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stephenson!
Mullard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stephenson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson tries to escape but Mullard is in control.
Mullard throws a strike aimed at the side of Stephenson's head but Stephenson avoids it well.
Mullard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stephenson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mullard is looking to take a break and control but Stephenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mullard advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Mullard.
Mullard with good strikes from the mount here!
Mullard unloading with bombs!
Mullard controlling from mount.
Mullard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stephenson is now in Mullard's guard. A big mistake from Mullard there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stephenson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stephenson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mullard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stephenson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mullard pulls down on the head and he's put Stephenson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Mullard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mike choppra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bomani El Hazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). choppra comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Bomani El Hazad has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with mike choppra's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, mike choppra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bomani El Hazad!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Hazad fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Hazad moves out of range as choppra strikes.
El Hazad slips under a jab from choppra.
choppra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. El Hazad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from choppra misses.
choppra throws a right and a left that both miss.
choppra misses with a wild body shot.
El Hazad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
choppra fails with a takedown attempt.
El Hazad closes the distance and clinches.
choppra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
El Hazad tries to clinch but choppra moves out of range.
El Hazad needs to keep his hands up - choppra had a free shot at his head there.
Horrible takedown by choppra or perhaps it was just good defense by El Hazad which made him look bad.
El Hazad wants to clinch.
choppra looks to land a right hand but El Hazad moved out of range.
El Hazad tries to clinch but choppra moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Hazad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but choppra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El Hazad fails in his attempt to clinch.
choppra scores with a jab to the body.
El Hazad wants to clinch up but choppra keeps it at a distance.
choppra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
El Hazad doesn't manage to clinch there - choppra circles away.
choppra lands a jab to El Hazad's midsection.
The crowd cheers as choppra lands an impressive looking overhand right. El Hazad doesn't seem phased though.
choppra throws out a powerful jab.
choppra misses with a double jab.
choppra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
choppra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
choppra trying to mount his opponent but El Hazad defends it.
choppra is trying to control. El Hazad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad is controlling choppra's position as best he can from this difficult position.
El Hazad is trying to stand back up but choppra is controlling him
choppra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
choppra trying to control the action but El Hazad is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
El Hazad is concentrating on defense, preventing choppra from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mike choppra has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
choppra lands a slapping body shot.
El Hazad tries to close the distance and clinch up but choppra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
El Hazad is looking to clinch.
choppra scores with a hook.
choppra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
choppra throws a big shot that misses.
El Hazad tries to close the distance and clinch but choppra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
choppra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Hazad.
choppra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Hazad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Hazad fails with an attempt to clinch.
choppra looks to land a right hand but El Hazad moved out of range.
El Hazad slaps away a takedown attempt from choppra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mike choppra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
choppra misses with a few strikes there.
choppra misses with a looping right.
choppra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
El Hazad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Hazad wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
choppra swats away the attempt to clinch by El Hazad.
choppra keeps the fight on the outside.
El Hazad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Hazad fails in his attempt to clinch.
El Hazad avoids a punch combination nicely.
El Hazad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
choppra swings for the body but El Hazad moves out of range.
Bomani El Hazad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
choppra takes a swing at El Hazad's ribcage but misses.
choppra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
El Hazad closes the distance and clinches.
choppra tries for a takedown but El Hazad manages to get underhooks.
choppra throws an elbow but it misses.
choppra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
El Hazad lands a nice knee to the body.
choppra is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Hazad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Hazad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has choppra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to choppra's face.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. El Hazad obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mike choppra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
El Hazad tries to clinch but choppra is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Hazad tries to clinch but choppra moves out of range.
El Hazad doesn't manage to clinch there - choppra circles away.
El Hazad moves in looking to clinch but choppra pushes him off.
El Hazad rushes choppra and presses him up against the cage.
choppra wants to break the clinch but can't.
choppra has a couple of punches blocked by El Hazad.
El Hazad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
El Hazad crunches a lovely knee into choppra's ribcage.
A knee to the head by El Hazad.
El Hazad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
choppra wants to break free but El Hazad has control.
El Hazad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Hazad connects with a knee to the head.
El Hazad tries a knee to the head but choppra blocks it.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
El Hazad misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
choppra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
choppra lands a right hook to the body.
choppra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
El Hazad tries to clinch up but choppra circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
choppra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Hazad.
choppra circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Hazad avoids the body shot from choppra.
choppra misses with a jab, cross combination.
choppra circles away from the clinch attempt.
choppra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
choppra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
El Hazad lands a head shot.
El Hazad tries to clinch there but choppra circles away.
choppra with a hook.
El Hazad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Hazad tries to clinch up.
El Hazad moves into the clinch successfully.
choppra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. El Hazad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but choppra blocks with his arms.
choppra takes a knee right on the jaw!
choppra is trying to force a seperation but El Hazad has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
El Hazad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Hazad working choppra over with knees to the body.
choppra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. El Hazad smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mike choppra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Hazad doesn't manage to clinch there - choppra circles away.
choppra takes a swing at El Hazad's ribcage but misses.
El Hazad tries to clinch but choppra is having none of it.
El Hazad ducks under a wild hook from choppra.
El Hazad moves in looking to clinch but choppra pushes him off.
El Hazad tries to clinch up.
choppra misses with a wild body shot.
choppra thows a body shot but no joy.
choppra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
El Hazad takes one on the button.
El Hazad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad moves into range and clinches up with choppra.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
choppra breaks from the clinch.
El Hazad wants to clinch.
choppra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
El Hazad tries to clinch up but choppra circles away and keeps his distance.
choppra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
choppra throws a series of punches but El Hazad avoids them all with ease.
El Hazad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Hazad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Hazad wants it to stay on the feet.
El Hazad is looking to clinch but choppra is avoiding it.
choppra catches El Hazad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
El Hazad tries to close the distance and clinch up but choppra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
mike choppra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but choppra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El Hazad tries to clinch up but choppra circles away and keeps his distance.
choppra misses with a series of wild punches.
El Hazad tries to clinch there but choppra circles away.
choppra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
choppra throws out a loose jab but El Hazad uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Hazad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
choppra swings for the body but El Hazad moves out of range.
El Hazad avoids a punch combination nicely.
El Hazad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from choppra.
choppra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
El Hazad fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Hazad tries to clinch but choppra moves out of range.
El Hazad tries to clinch but choppra moves out of range.
choppra misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomani El Hazad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! choppra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
choppra dips to his left and cracks El Hazad with an uppercut!
El Hazad wants to clinch up but choppra keeps it at a distance.
choppra circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Hazad is looking to clinch.
choppra keeps the fight on the outside.
El Hazad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but choppra blocks with his arms.
choppra takes a knee to the side of the body.
choppra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
choppra takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by El Hazad.
El Hazad prevents choppra from breaking the clinch.
choppra tries for a takedown but El Hazad manages to get underhooks.
choppra lands a body shot.
choppra is trying to break the clinch but El Hazad is controlling him.
choppra has a couple of punches blocked by El Hazad.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Hazad.
El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to choppra's face.
El Hazad connects with a nasty looking knee right to choppra's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Hazad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
choppra wants to break free but El Hazad has control.
choppra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
El Hazad landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Hazad tries a knee to the head but choppra blocks it.
El Hazad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Hazad throws a knee to the head but misses.
choppra lands with a light punch inside.
Bomani El Hazad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
choppra avoiding damage as El Hazad throws knees to the body.
choppra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Hazad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
choppra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
choppra is pulling down on El Hazad's head to control his posture.
choppra wants to sweep here but El Hazad controlling him for the moment.
choppra working a defensive guard here.
choppra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because El Hazad has passed into 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.
choppra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
choppra wants to get back to full guard.
El Hazad passes into side control, despite choppra's attempt to control the position.
El Hazad stands up and we're back to a striking position.
choppra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
choppra being controlled here momentarily.
El Hazad manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad wants to clinch.
Bomani El Hazad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
choppra throws the left hand but El Hazad avoids the punch easily.
El Hazad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but choppra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
choppra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
El Hazad tries to clinch up but choppra circles away and keeps his distance.
choppra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Hazad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
El Hazad closes the distance and clinches.
choppra takes a knee to the side of the body.
El Hazad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
El Hazad lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Hazad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
El Hazad scores a nice knee to the body.
El Hazad tries to land a knee to the head but choppra blocks with his arms.
choppra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
choppra is trying to break free.
El Hazad with a knee to the head.
choppra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Hazad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has choppra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Hazad throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Hazad.
choppra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Hazads head.
El Hazad misses with a knee strike.
El Hazad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. choppra is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for choppra.
choppra tries to work over El Hazad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
choppra tries to break free but El Hazad pushes him back against the cage.
choppra swings wildly with an uppercut but El Hazad uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Hazad looking to throw knees to the head but choppra is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
choppra has had enough of the clinch but El Hazad keeps him there for the moment.
choppra swings wildly with an uppercut but El Hazad uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
choppra lands a left hand that snaps the head of El Hazad backwards.
El Hazad keeps control of choppra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bomani El Hazad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Hazad has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomani El Hazad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Broph has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Broph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winchester misses with a looping left.
A big left from Winchester misses.
Broph's corner calls for a 1-2. Broph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Broph fails to land with a series of punches.
Winchester scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Craig Broph has been cut.
Winchester misses with a body shot.
Broph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Broph lands a nice hook to Winchester's body. Winchester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Broph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winchester.
Broph cracks Winchester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Broph. Winchester does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Broph misses.
Winchester thows a body shot but no joy.
Broph thuds his right hand into Winchester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sam Winchester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broph throws out a loose jab but Winchester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broph lands a body shot.
Broph connects with a right hand. Winchester shakes it off.
Broph throws a jab but it's blocked by Winchester.
Winchester takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Broph. That snapped Winchester's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broph lands with a big left! Winchester is wobbled badly! Broph comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Winchester to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Craig Broph!
Craig Broph is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Haworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haworth comes to the cage accompanied by The Rick Roll Techno Remix. Greenwood has chosen Ludacris-Get Back as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Haworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Greenwood!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Michael Haworth has been cut.
Haworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haworth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Greenwood keeping moving, preventing Haworth from controlling successfully.
Haworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenwood is keeping the position for now.
Haworth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haworth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Greenwood for as long as he can get away with.
Greenwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Michael Haworth wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A punch combination from Greenwood misses.
Haworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haworth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Greenwood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haworth stays in close to Greenwood's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haworth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haworth stays in close to Greenwood's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Haworth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Greenwood, up you get!
Haworth looks for a takedown but Greenwood sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Greenwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haworth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Greenwood is trying to defend but Haworth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Haworth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Greenwood trying to control but Haworth postures up.
Greenwood is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greenwood trying to control here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Greenwood won't allow Haworth to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray Greenwood has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jab from Greenwood.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haworth checks a leg kick.
Greenwood misses with a hook. Haworth ducked under it nicely.
Greenwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Greenwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Haworth'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.
Haworth is looking to clinch but Greenwood is avoiding it.
Greenwood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Haworth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Greenwood!
Haworth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Haworth there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Haworth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haworth looking to land elbow strikes but Greenwood uses the position to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haworth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haworth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Haworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greenwood's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haworth is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Greenwood is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Haworth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Denham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denham kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Primal Scream - Miss Lucifer. Garcia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Clash - London Calling. Hector Garcia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Denham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia tries to clinch up but Denham circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Denham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Denham or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia which made him look bad.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Denham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garcia clinches up against the cage.
Denham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Denham backwards.
A short right from Garcia.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Denham is defending well for now.
Garcia cracks Denham with a nice body shot.
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!
Garcia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Denham is breathing heavily.
Garcia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Garcia receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Garcia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garcia.
Garcia is working Denham over against the cage.
Garcia just leaning against Denham, taking a breather.
Garcia with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia lands a nice elbow.
Garcia avoiding damage.
Garcia scores with a knee to the head.
Garcia lands an elbow just above Denham 's eye.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denham backwards.
Garcia is pushing Denham up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Denham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Garcia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia lands a body shot.
A short right from Garcia.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Denham blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcia misses with a knee to the head.
Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
Garcia instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia digs a right hand into Denham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denham's gas tank.
A short right from Garcia.
Garcia leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denham backwards.
Garcia digs a right hand into Denham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denham's gas tank.
Garcia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Denham is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia.
Garcia has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Denham.
Garcia'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.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Garcia.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Denham is blocking nicely.
Garcia avoiding damage.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Denham on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Denham, pushing him back against the cage.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia clinches.
A hook to the body from Garcia.
Denham takes a shot to the head.
Garcia lands a knee to the body.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Denham pushes him off.
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garcia.
Garcia cracks Denham with a nice body shot.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denham backwards.
Denham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garcia works on Denham's body with a couple of short punches.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Garcia.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hector Garcia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcia lands a nice knee to the body.
Garcia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Denham tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Garcia.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denham fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia stalls.
Garcia cracks Denham with a nice body shot.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcia lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Garcia.
Denham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Denham. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Denham shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
A short right from Garcia.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Garcia clinches up with Denham and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Denham backs away looking to recover.
Garcia has managed to clinch.
Garcia gets through Denham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denham backwards.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Garcia.
Denham takes a shot to the head.
Garcia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Garcia.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Denham moves out of range.
Garcia clinches up against the cage.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Denham.
A short body shot lands from Garcia as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Garcia.
Garcia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Denham misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Garcia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia avoiding damage as Denham throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.
A knee to the head by Garcia.
Garcia cracks Denham with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia digs a right hand underneath Denham's ribcage. Denham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Denham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garcia scores with a three punch combo!
Denham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garcia throws Denham to one side and escapes!
Denham just misses with a punch to the body.
Denham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Garcia.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Garcia.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Garcia.
Denham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garcia pushes Denham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Garcia.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia stalls.
Garcia throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Denham.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Denham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garcia lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garcia stalling.
Denham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Denham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia is pushing Denham up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Denham is blocking nicely.
Denham tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Denham.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Denham is blocking nicely.
Garcia is trying to maintain a safe position but Denham gets an underhook and turns Garcia into the cage.
Denham tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Denham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Denham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Denham is trying to ground and pound but Garcia uses the momentary lack of control by Denham to regain half guard.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Denham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia controlling the position.
Denham tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denham being controlled here momentarily.
Denham throws and elbow that misses. Garcia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denham's guard. Nice move by Garcia!
Garcia trying to control but Denham is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hector Garcia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Denham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Garcia really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garcia forces Denham back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Garcia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garcia scores with a knee to the head.
Garcia controlling the action here for a moment.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denham.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A frustrated look appears on Denham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denhams head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garcia digs a right hand into Denham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denham's gas tank.
Garcia lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia has Denham up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia lands a knee to the body.
Denham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Denham up against the cage.
Denham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Denham is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.
Denham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Garcia landing knees to the head.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia digs a right hand into Denham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denham's gas tank.
Garcia pushes Denham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Denham is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Denham dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Denham's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Denham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Denham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denham's sensitive parts.
Denham shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Denham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hector Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia clinches up with Denham and pushes him back against the cage.
Denham takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Garcia.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Denham.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Denham has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denham backwards.
Denham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Denham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denham backwards.
Denham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Denham tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia works over Denham's head and body with a nice combination.
Denham shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Denham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Garcia has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Garcia as the two fighters clinch.
Denham takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denham.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Denham.
Denham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Garcia dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Denham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Denham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Garcia instigates a clinch.
Garcia scores a nice knee to the body.
Denham goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Denham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Denham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denham somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Denham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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.
Denham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Garcia.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Garcia.
Garcia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Denham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denham backwards.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia thuds his right hand into Denham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Robbie Denham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Denham shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia instigates a clinch.
Garcia stalling the fight.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robbie Denham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denham shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Denham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denham takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Denham avoids nicely.
Garcia throws a one two combo.
Denham tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Denham avoids it well.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Denham circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia has Denham up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Denham keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Denham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garcia throws an elbow but misses.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denham backwards.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denhams head.
Garcia lands a good knee to the midsection. Denham won't want to take too many of those.
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denhams head.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Denham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denham backwards.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Denham's takedown attempt.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Denham's head.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garcia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garcia gets through Denham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garcia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Denham's brow.
Denham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hector Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Denham.
Garcia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Denham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Denham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Denham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Denham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Denham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Denham.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Denham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 42:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 42:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Garcia!
Hector Garcia is the new light heavyweight champion!
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