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LFNC 55 - Punishment PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brick Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Stone!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone gets the takedown into side control.
Wilson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stone.
Wilson tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
Wilson tries to escape but Stone is in control.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stone decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Stone looks gassed!
Wilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stone.
Stone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
Stone prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stone lands a nice short elbow.
Stone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Stone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilson trying to control but Stone postures up.
Wilson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone content to control rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick from Wilson lands but Stone takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Stone shoots in.
Brick Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stone will feel that in the morning.
Wilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stone's head.
Wilson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Wilson is looking to stand up but Stone isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Stone pushes his legs off easily.
Stone stands and steps away. Wilson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stone.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wilson's guard now.
Stone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stone stops Wilson from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Stone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent Stone getting side control.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson pushes Stone off looking to stand but Stone dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Stone seems content to control.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilson.
Stone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilson is trying to defend but Stone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is just content to waste time from the top position. Wilson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilson wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
David Stone has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wilson pushes Stone off looking to stand but Stone dives back in and keeps control.
Stone wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Stone is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Stone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stone is working away from the top position though.
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.
Brick Wilson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense.
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilson throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Stone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
Wilson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stone.
Stone wants to stand but Wilson is controlling his arm.
Wilson tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.
Wilson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stone is holding on to half guard well.
Wilson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Stone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wilson's guard.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone stands up from Wilson's guard - Stone perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilson is looking to control Stone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Stone wants to stand but Wilson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stone decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Stone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stone controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone prevents Wilson from getting back to his feet.
David Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Stone wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilson sprawls well initially but Stone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stone throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stone winds up and cracks Wilson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brick Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
David Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Elchert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maimuta Prunea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Elchert could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maimuta Prunea's chin.
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190 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Elchert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Maimuta Prunea!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prunea looks for a takedown but Elchert sprawls well.
Prunea feints and as Elchert raises his hands in defense, Prunea changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Elchert trying to control the position here.
Prunea tries to free his leg and advance position but Elchert is retaining full guard.
Prunea with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prunea wants to control from the top but Elchert keeps moving.
Prunea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prunea wants to control from the top but Elchert keeps moving.
Elchert wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prunea trying to control but Elchert is working from the bottom.
Elchert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prunea is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maimuta Prunea was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Prunea doesn't manage to clinch there - Elchert circles away.
Prunea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Prunea wants to control the pace but Elchert is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elchert is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prunea controlling his opponent.
Prunea thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four 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.
Elchert is in a horrible position here. Prunea smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Prunea trying to control but Elchert is having none of it.
Prunea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Elchert kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maimuta Prunea dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Prunea has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prunea pulls guard.
Elchertis looking to pass into half guard but Prunea pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Prunea is in guard.
Prunea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elchert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elchert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prunea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Elchert is proving hard to escape from.
Elchert controls Prunea momentarily but Prunea frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prunea tries to stand but Elchert is controlling from the bottom.
Elchert keeping full guard, as Prunea tries to pass.
Elchert is trying to hold Prunea in close to prevent damage but Prunea has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Elchert wants to get back to full guard.
Prunea is trying to control the action in half guard but Elchert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prunea with the ground and pound but Elchert uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Elchert has control of Prunea's left arm, preventing Prunea from doing any damage.
Elchert looking for a sweep. Not yet Elchert, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prunea trying to control the position from guard on top but Elchert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Elchert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prunea decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prunea gets a takedown into half guard.
Elchert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elchert tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prunea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elchert keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prunea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Elchert is not content to let Prunea control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maimuta Prunea 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. This is the final round!
Prunea clinches up with Elchert and pushes him back against the cage.
Prunea has Elchert pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Prunea pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Elchert tumbling to the mat - Prunea dives into Elchert's guard.
Prunea trying to control the position from guard on top but Elchert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prunea throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elchert keeping moving, preventing Prunea from controlling successfully.
Prunea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prunea trying to control the position from guard on top but Elchert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Maimuta Prunea.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prunea is defended easily by Elchert.
Steven Elchert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elchert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Prunea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Elchert's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prunea stands and throws Elchert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Prunea misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Prunea taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elchert can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Prunea controls the position.
Prunea trying to control the position but Elchert is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Prunea tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maimuta Prunea wasn't active enough on the ground.
Prunea has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maimuta Prunea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prunea winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maimuta Prunea!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Eggson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Kasabian - Club Foot as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Eggson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eggson just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
Carter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Carter stuffs the takedown.
Eggson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter forces Eggson back against the cage and clinches.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eggson's defenses.
It looks like Carl Eggson has been cut.
Carter lands an elbow just above Eggson 's eye.
Eggson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eggson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carter has Eggson pushed against the cage.
Carter lands an elbow inside that Eggson shrugs off.
Carl Eggson's cut is getting worse.
Carter is pushing Eggson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter lands an elbow inside.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Carter.
Eggson shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carter.
Eggson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carter connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter connects with a solid leg kick.
Carter lands a brutal head kick. Eggson looks out on his feet and Carter throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kevin Carter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Miroshnichenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Evgeniy Miroshnichenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, TJ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Miroshnichenko. Miroshnichenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Miroshnichenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miroshnichenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Miroshnichenko in his guard.
Miroshnichenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miroshnichenko has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miroshnichenko is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has his feet on Miroshnichenko's thighs here. He's pushed Miroshnichenko off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Miroshnichenko screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). TJ Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Steinburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steinburger's choice of entrance music: Throw the Jew down the well. Charles Steinburger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Miller's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, James Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Steinburger!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Steinburger, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Steinburger against the cage but Steinburger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steinburger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steinburger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steinburger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steinburger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Miller is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Steinburger! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Steinburger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock the Casbah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Peter Anton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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23
170 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Anton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hardy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy throws a head kick but Anton moves out of range.
Hardy with a nice cross.
Hardy clobbers Anton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardy lands in his opponent's guard.
Anton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anton wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy stays in close to Anton's body and controls the position.
Anton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anton. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Anton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Anton.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Anton avoids nicely.
Anton throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Anton.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy lands a brutal head kick. Anton looks out on his feet and Hardy throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Paul Hardy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Arnold Robinson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arnold Robinson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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276 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russel Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacksson.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacksson throws out the jab.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacksson.
Robinson cracks Jacksson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Russel Jacksson has been cut.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Jacksson's ribs.
Robinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson rushes Jacksson with punches - Jacksson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jacksson goes down! Robinson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Robinson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Silvers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvers comes to the cage accompanied by Con te Partiro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Silvers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Raymond Chow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chow.
Chow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvers moves away.
Chow looks to land a right hand but Silvers moved out of range.
Chow misses the shot to the body.
Chow misses the shot to the body.
Chow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silvers blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvers was well out of range. Poor timing from Chow.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow throws a body punch but Silvers moves out of range.
Raymond Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chow fails with a takedown attempt.
Chow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvers was well out of range. Poor timing from Chow.
Chow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvers was well out of range. Poor timing from Chow.
Silvers ducks under a wild hook from Chow.
Chow throws a body punch but Silvers moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chow. Silvers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silvers.
Chow throws a hook but Silvers blocks it.
Chow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvers was well out of range. Poor timing from Chow.
A jab from Chow misses.
Chow gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvers is pressing down on Chow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silvers holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow won't allow Silvers to sweep him here.
Silvers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silvers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silvers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chow is one step ahead there.
Chow trying to control but Silvers is working from the bottom.
Chow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silvers keeping moving, preventing Chow from controlling successfully.
Chow postures up in Silvers's guard and throws a big left but Silvers blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silvers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silvers has his foot on Chow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chow works his way back into a safe position though.
Chow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silvers is looking for a triangle but Chow pushes his legs off easily.
Chow slips nicely into half guard.
Silvers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvers is breathing heavily.
Well, if Chow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Silvers manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chow wants to pass the guard but Silvers is keeping the position.
Chow is pushing down on Silvers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silvers is fighting to maintain full guard but Chow has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Chow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silvers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chow.
Silvers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silvers tries for a kimura but Chow is defending well.
Chow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Silvers.
Silvers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silvers won't allow Chow to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow trying to keep a closed guard but Silvers is proving a slippery customer.
Chow keeping moving, preventing Silvers from controlling successfully.
Silvers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chow!
Chow working away.
Chow lands an elbow.
Chow lands a nice forearm strike.
Chow just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Silvers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chow content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow is looking to take a break and control but Silvers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chow scores with punches from side control.
Silvers trying to remain calm as Chow controls from the top position.
Silvers tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
An elbow from Chow crashes against the mat.
Silvers is looking for a sweep.
Chow trying to control the position but Silvers is working away.
Silvers stops Chow from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvers is trying to control Chow's posture but Chow avoids it.
Chow trying to control the action but Silvers is working from the bottom.
Silvers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chow just content to control the position.
Chow looks up at the clock and then as Silvers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silvers is trying to get back to half guard.
Chow working the ground and pound.
Chow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chow working the head and body with strikes.
Silvers is looking to regain half guard here but Chow keeps moving and retains side control.
Chow staying calm.
Chow working away.
Silvers is trying to get back to half guard.
Silvers can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Silvers's face as Chow controls the position.
Chow wants to control but Silvers is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Chow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chow has his takedown stuffed
and Silvers counters with a shoot takedown. Chow fights it but they end up in guard.
Silvers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chow's head.
Silvers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silvers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silvers has Chow in his guard.
Chow trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chow looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chow wants to pass the guard but Silvers is keeping the position.
Chow wants to control from the top but Silvers keeps moving.
Silvers trying to keep a closed guard but Chow is proving a slippery customer.
Chow tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvers is retaining full guard.
Chow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silvers tries to strike from the bottom.
Silvers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chow is stalling in the full guard.
Chow is pushing down on Silvers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silvers is fighting to maintain full guard but Chow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silvers is staying active underneath Chow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silvers looking for submissions off his back.
Chow trying to pass the guard but Silvers defending well.
Chow is looking to take a break and control but Silvers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silvers is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow wants to control but Silvers is keeping him busy.
Silvers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chow controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Raymond Chow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A big left from Silvers misses.
A jab from Chow misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silvers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chow misses with a looping right.
Chow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvers was well out of range. Poor timing from Chow.
Chow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Chow really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chow lands a really nice looking cross but Silvers seems unphased.
It looks like Chris Silvers has been cut.
Silvers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chow pushing down on Silvers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chow keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silvers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chow is keen to just control but Silvers is a slippery customer.
Chow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silvers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silvers is looking to escape.
Chow working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow controlling from mount.
Chow raining down shots from the mount!
Chow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silvers is looking to get to half guard.
Chow is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silvers is surviving well by controlling Chow's body position as best he can.
Chow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chow lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow working the ground and pound effectively.
Silvers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silvers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chow content just to control the position here.
Chow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Silvers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chow is stalling here but it's allowed Silvers to get half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow is thwarting Silvers's attempts to control the position.
Chow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silvers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silvers actively working from the bottom here.
Chow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silvers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chow is controlling the pace.
Chow is trying to control. Silvers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silvers kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Raymond Chow has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silvers is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silvers looking for submissions off his back.
Silvers is looking for a sweep. Chow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silvers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chow pulls his head out easily.
Chow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silvers!
Chow has control of Silvers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silvers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silvers is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Chow dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chris Silvers'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!
Silvers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chow.
Chow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvers with a poor takedown
and Chow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chow thows a huge punch but Silvers dodges it nicely.
Silvers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chow controlling the action here.
Silvers is not content to let Chow control the position.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chow thows a huge punch but Silvers dodges it nicely.
Chow trying to control from half guard but Silvers is working away.
Silvers taking some punishment here, with Chow in his half guard.
Chow is taking a breather. Silvers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chow trying to control the action but Silvers is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silvers manages to get to full guard.
Chow is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvers has wrist control.
Chow lands a couple of digs.
Silvers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chow trying to control but Silvers is working from the bottom.
Chow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chow is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvers has wrist control.
Silvers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chow is aware though and is defending well.
Silvers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chow is aware though and is defending well.
Chow pushing down on Silvers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvers trying to control but Chow postures up.
Chow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silvers has hold of Chow's hands but Chow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chow is taking a breather. Silvers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silvers moves into full guard.
Chow trying to control but Silvers is working from the bottom.
Silvers is looking for a triangle but Chow pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow passes into half guard.
Silvers is refusing to be controlled, as Chow sits in half guard.
Chow trying to control the pace.
Silvers is looking for a sweep. Chow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silvers is working hard here to advance position.
Chow working Silvers over with strikes.
Silvers won't allow Chow to pass to mount.
Chow wants to control but Silvers is keeping him busy.
Chris Silvers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Chow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 44:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Chow!
Raymond Chow is the new bantamweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
147 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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24
162 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, King Marvin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marvin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marvin controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Robinson is trying to keep Marvin in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marvin.
Carlton Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Marvin wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Robinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Marvin should have avoided that one.
Marvin throws out a leg kick but Robinson moves out of range and Marvin only half commits.
King Marvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marvin.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Marvin moves away and avoids it.
Robinson throws a hook but Marvin blocks it.
Marvin just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marvin.
Robinson clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marvin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marvin works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marvin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Marvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marvin taking a breather.
Marvin has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Marvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Marvin tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Marvin back against the cage.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marvin leaning against his opponent.
Marvin presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marvin tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Marvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Marvin has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson wants to break free but Marvin has control.
Marvin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marvin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marvin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marvin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marvin.
Robinson trying to stall but Marvin improves his position.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Marvin.
A left hand lands to the body for Marvin.
Robinson stops a takedown attempt from Marvin.
Marvin cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
Marvin lands with a light punch inside.
Robinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marvin presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robinson cracks Marvin with a nice body shot.
Marvin breaks from the clinch.
Marvin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Robinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Marvin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Marvin dominated that round.
That's time! Marvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marvin moves away.
Marvin slips a straight right by Robinson.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marvin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marvin blocks a jab.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marvin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Marvin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson takes a swing at Marvin's ribcage but misses.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Marvin misses with a straight right.
Marvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin lands a nice shot to the body.
Marvin moves into the clinch.
Marvin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Marvin scoring with some ground and pound.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Marvin from controlling successfully.
Marvin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Marvin passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marvin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marvin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has hold of Marvin's hands but Marvin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marvin is controlling the pace.
Marvin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Marvin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marvin.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marvin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin content to control rather than advance.
Marvin wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marvin.
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.
Marvin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marvin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marvin in particular looking to stall.
Marvin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Marvin winds up and cracks Robinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marvin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Marvin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Marvin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marvin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Marvin misses the jab.
Marvin fails with the takedown.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson scores with a hook.
Robinson blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marvin.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marvin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Marvin saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Marvin on that attempt.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Marvin moves away and avoids it.
Marvin lands with an overhand left.
Robinson tries to sprawl but Marvin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marvin in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marvin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marvin working the head and body with strikes.
Marvin throwing shots but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Marvin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marvin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin looking to secure an arm triangle but Robinson defends it well.
Marvin scoring with strikes but Robinson is staying in there.
Marvin unloads with some shots from mount but Robinson bucks and avoids them well.
Marvin lands a big elbow.
Marvin controlling the pace for now.
Marvin wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robinson's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marvin.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound.
Marvin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marvin content just to control the position here.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Marvin has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Marvin clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Marvin slips under a jab from Robinson.
Marvin digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Marvin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marvin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Marvin misses.
Marvin throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Marvin moves into the clinch successfully.
Marvin cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
Marvin throws a head punch that misses.
Marvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marvin lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Marvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Marvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marvin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marvin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marvin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Marvin is trying to drag Robinson to the mat but Robinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marvin'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.
Robinson is pressed up against the cage. Marvin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robinson down to the mat. Robinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Marvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Marvin misses.
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.
Marvin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marvin manages to avoid it.
Robinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marvin counters with a series of strikes. Robinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marvin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robinson at a distance.
Marvin thows a body shot but no joy.
Robinson slips under a jab from Marvin.
Marvin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson connects with a body shot.
Marvin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Marvin loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Robinson misses
and Marvin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marvin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
Marvin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson throws a body punch but Marvin moves out of range.
Marvin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
Marvin closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Marvin pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marvin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marvin rather than just go for the knockout.
Robinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marvin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marvin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marvin content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Marvin tries to pass.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Marvin from controlling successfully.
Marvinis looking to pass into half guard but Robinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Robinson is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that King Marvin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Robinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marvin loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marvin moves away.
Robinson lands the left hand.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marvin instigates a clinch.
Marvin lands a right hand.
Marvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marvin tries to score a body lock takedown but Robinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Marvin.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marvin has Robinson pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Marvin scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson stalling in the clinch but Marvin improves position.
Marvin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marvin misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Marvin fails to land.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Marvin won't allow it.
Robinson taking a breather.
Marvin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marvin is working for takedown but Robinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Marvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Marvin tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Marvin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Marvin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marvin.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marvin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marvin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marvin shoots in and gets a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Marvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson is trying to keep Marvin in close.
Carlton Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
King Marvin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marvin trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marvin tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Marvin counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four 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.
Nice body punch from Marvin - that landed with a thud.
Marvin works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Marvin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Marvin controlling the action here for a moment.
Marvin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marvin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Robinson tries to circle away but Marvin has him pinned against the cage.
Marvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marvin lands a takedown into guard.
Marvin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Marvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marvin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Marvin!
King Marvin is the new lightweight champion!
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