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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Heckingstall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Marcus Brand! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Heckingstall! The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heckingstall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heckingstall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Heckingstall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Brand throws a series of punches but Heckingstall moves out of range. Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brand darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Brand lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heckingstall backs up against the cage.
Heckingstall shoots for a takedown but Brand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Heckingstall looks for a takedown but Brand sprawls well. Heckingstall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brand is fending him off so far but Heckingstall persists. Nope, Brand circles away and we're back to standing. Marcus Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Heckingstall. Heckingstall dodges the punch combination from Brand.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Heckingstall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Brand lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heckingstall backs up against the cage.
Heckingstall drives through with a takedown into guard. Heckingstall wants to control from the top but Brand keeps moving. Brand keeping full guard, as Heckingstall tries to pass. Brand is looking to stand up but Heckingstall isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Heckingstall trying to control the position from guard on top but Brand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Brand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heckingstall is controlling him.
 The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gavin Heckingstall. Heckingstall fails with an attempt to clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A right-left combo lands from Brand. Heckingstall fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Brand. No joy for Heckingstall on that attempt. Heckingstall looks gassed! Heckingstall fails with a takedown attempt. Heckingstall throws a combination that misses and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heckingstall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heckingstall throws a push kick but Brand slaps the foot to one side. Heckingstall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Brand moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. 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! Heckingstall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brand.
Heckingstall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Brand scores with a one two! Heckingstall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Heckingstall tries to clinch up but Brand circles away and keeps his distance. Heckingstall seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Brand shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Heckingstall is backing up but Brand catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Heckingstall covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Brand Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Brand!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaev Ivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Koksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Koksu looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaev Ivan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Koksu! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Koksu tries to clinch but Ivan is having none of it. Koksu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Koksu tries to clinch but Ivan moves out of range.
Ivan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koksu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ivan is in Koksu's guard.
Ivan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koksu, up you get! Ivan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ivan scores with a leg kick.
Ivan instigates a clinch.
Ivan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ivan manages to end up in side control. Ivan is staying tight to Koksu's torso, preventing him from escaping. Koksu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivan decides to stand back up. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivan closes the distance and clinches.
Ivan manages to pull guard.
Ivan is pulling down on Koksu's head. It's preventing any offense from Koksu, at least for the moment. Ivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koksu's guard.
Koksu is working an open guard so Ivan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Koksu dodges an elbow strike from Ivan.
Ivan has Koksu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ivan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Koksu tumbling to the mat - Ivan dives into Koksu's guard. Ivan lands a couple of digs. Koksu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ivan controls the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ivan forces his way into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ivan 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. Ivan 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.
Koksu is kicking away at Ivan from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Ivan grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Koksu trying to push Ivan off... Koksu taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Isaev Ivan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and adam kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Jacobson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Dan Jacobson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, adam kidd! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! kidd is looking to clinch but Jacobson is avoiding it.
Jacobson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jacobson showed some decent athleticism there. Jacobson trying to control the action but kidd is working from the bottom. kidd is trying to control but can't.
kidd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Jacobson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Jacobson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Jacobson. kidd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jacobson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jacobson with a couple of short strikes.
 That's one minute gone in the round. kidd is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacobson has a good base and remains in mount. Jacobson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jacobson prevents kidd from getting the reversal. Jacobson looking to control and managing it successfully. kidd manages to regain half guard. Good work. Jacobson 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. Jacobson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jacobson wants to pass the guard but kidd is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacobson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. kidd trying to hold on to Jacobson's head to control him but Jacobson postures up.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jacobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Danga de danga de dang - Jacobson scores with a four punch combination! kidd tries to clinch up but Jacobson circles away and keeps his distance. kidd wants to clinch
and Jacobson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jacobson breaks the clinch.
Jacobson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
kidd tries to sprawl but Jacobson drives through with a takedown into half guard. kidd is not content to let Jacobson control the position. kidd tries to kick Jacobson off but Jacobson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. kidd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jacobson is working for a kimura but kidd is defending it quite comfortably.
Jacobson is breathing heavily. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jacobson is keen to just control but kidd is a slippery customer. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. kidd tries to roll over but Jacobson keeps him under control. Jacobson stalling.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobson is keen to just control but kidd is a slippery customer.
 The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Jacobson wasn't doing enough on the ground. kidd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jacobson counters with a single leg into guard. kidd didn't expect that. kidd keeping moving, preventing Jacobson from controlling successfully. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Jacobson is really struggling to control kidd but he's trying to hold on to the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jacobson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Jacobson.
kidd tries to clinch up
and Jacobson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Jacobson trying to control from half guard but kidd is working away. Jacobson wants to free his trapped foot but kidd is holding on for dear life with his legs. Jacobson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but kidd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jacobson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. kidd tries to roll over but Jacobson keeps him under control.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobson is taking a breather. kidd 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 Dan Jacobson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. kidd with a poor takedown
and Jacobson counters with a takedown into side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. kidd tries to improve position but can't. kidd gets back to half guard. kidd wants to improve his position but Jacobson is controlling well.
Jacobson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Jacobson just wasn't active enough. kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands. kidd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacobson. Jacobson has his takedown stuffed
and kidd counters by moving into the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on kidd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jacobson tries to score a body lock takedown but kidd shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jacobson. That's going to take a lot out of him. kidd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacobson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. kidd lands an uppercut.
kidd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
kidd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. kidd lands strikes from half guard. Jacobson has hold of kidd's hands but kidd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Jacobson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jacobson. kidd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobson has momentary wrist control but kidd slips an elbow through the middle. kidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobson is keeping the position for now. Jacobson managing to control the position. kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jacobson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
kidd wants to clinch
and Jacobson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in kidd's guard now. Jacobson wants to control from the top but kidd keeps moving. kidd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobson. kidd keeping moving, preventing Jacobson from controlling successfully. Jacobson wants to pass the guard but kidd is keeping the position. Jacobson trying to control but kidd is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 We're going to have a standup here because Dan Jacobson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Jacobson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has kidd pinned against the cage. kidd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
kidd forces Jacobson back against the cage and clinches.
kidd drags the fight down to the ground.
Jacobson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jacobson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jacobson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed kidd's guard. Jacobson is keen to just control but kidd is a slippery customer.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. kidd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jacobson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. kidd wants to improve his position but Jacobson is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Jacobson not doing much here.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dan Jacobson. kidd tries to clinch but Jacobson moves away
and Jacobson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in kidd's guard now. kidd controls Jacobson momentarily but Jacobson frees himself. Jacobson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacobson trying to control the position from guard on top but kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jacobson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because kidd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Jacobson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacobson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jacobson controls from within his opponent's guard.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Jacobson just wasn't active enough. Jacobson shoots in but no luck this time.
 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. kidd has his takedown stuffed
and Jacobson counters with a nice double leg into side control. kidd won't be happy with that. Jacobson trying to control the action but kidd is working from the bottom.
Jacobson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. adam kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! kidd being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Jacobson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacobson, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Jacobson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Segado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Segado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Segado! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Smith! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith working the ground and pound but Segado is defending the strikes. Segado parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Segado to escape.
Smith working the strikes but Segado uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith 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! Segado is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips comes to the cage accompanied by Tarantula. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Phillips! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Reed! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed gets a takedown into half guard. Phillips looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Reed decides to stand up. Phillips slaps away a takedown attempt from Reed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phillips manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Reed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Phillips being controlled here, momentarily.
Reed gets to his feet - Phillips follows without any prompting.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Reed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phillips gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reed to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reed drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into Phillips's guard. Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Phillips, up you get!
Reed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Phillips napping and manages to drive through into side control! Reed wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Reed stands up and beckons Phillips to his feet.
Reed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phillips sprawls well initially but Reed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Reed controlling the action here. Reed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed content to control rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Reed dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Reed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Reed works to advance to full mount. Phillips defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Phillips holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reed tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reed is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Phillips to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Phillips shrugs it off. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Reed is in the full mount, landing strikes. Reed wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.
Reed has hold of Phillips's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Phillips manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reed looking to control and managing it successfully.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action. Reed working away from the top, dropping strikes. Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Reed extends the arm and Phillips is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butch Reed!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Chubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Raybould! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Chubbs! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Raybould digs a good hook to Chubbs's body.
Chubbs looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Raybould connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Jake Chubbs has been cut. Raybould scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chubbs doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slapping leg kick lands for Raybould.
Raybould ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raybould closes the distance and clinches. Raybould makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Raybould scores with a nice hook to the head. Raybould lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chubbs. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Raybould lands a hook that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards. Raybould lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chubbs being controlled against the cage. Raybould lands a body punch. Raybould'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. A left hand lands to the body for Raybould.
Raybould lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards. The referee calls for Raybould to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Raybould. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raybould.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Raybould wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Chubbs takes a shot right to the bread basket. Raybould connects with a body shot. Chubbs on the wrong end of a nice hook. Chubbs takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Chubbs 's head but he takes it in his stride. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Raybould punishes Chubbs's body with a nice straight punch. Chubbs checks a leg kick nicely. Raybould thuds a left hand into Chubbs's body. Raybould lands a body shot.
Raybould fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chubbs on the side of the head.
 That has opened up Jake Chubbs's cut even more. Raybould lands with a shot to the body. Raybould lands a body shot.
Raybould jabs Chubbs to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kevin Raybould is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Raybould lands a glancing blow to the side of Chubbs's head. Raybould scores with a jab to the body. Raybould throws a body kick that misses. Raybould with a jab. Raybould bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chubbs's head. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Raybould works Chubbs's body with a nice hook. Raybould connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chubbs's hands. Good work by Chubbs as he checks the leg kick. Raybould is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Raybould throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Raybould lands with a shot to the body.
Raybould pushes Chubbs up against the cage in a clinch. Raybould lands an uppercut. Raybould lands a body punch in the clinch. Raybould lands a nice uppercut. Raybould lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Raybould working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Raybould pushes Chubbs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Raybould lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chubbs or not. Raybould content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raybould. Raybould pressing his opponent against the cage. Raybould lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards. A short left from Raybould. Raybould digs a right hand into Chubbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chubbs's gas tank. A short right hand to the side of the head by Raybould. Raybould scores with an uppercut up the middle. Raybould throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chubbss head. Nice body punch from Raybould. Raybould manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Raybould gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Raybould is leaning against Chubbs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Raybould softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raybould escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raybould is looking to wear down Chubbs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Raybould connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Raybould slaps away a takedown attempt from Chubbs, before circling back to the center of the mat. Raybould scores with a jab. Chubbs acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Raybould throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chubbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Raybould clobbers Chubbs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Raybould lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chubbs at a distance.
Raybould lands a nice shot to the body.
Raybould uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chubbs has time to react. Raybould comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raybould darts in and clinches Chubbs up against the cage. Raybould holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Raybould seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Raybould lands a body punch in the clinch. Raybould has Chubbs pressed against the cage.
Raybould lands a shoulder strike. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A short right from Raybould. Nice body punch from Raybould. Chubbs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raybould pulls him back up using the underhooks. A hook to the body from Raybould.
Chubbs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raybould gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kevin Raybould has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Chubbs. Raybould stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Raybould lands with a short head shot on the inside. Raybould lands with a light punch inside. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Raybould digs a right hand underneath Chubbs's ribcage. Chubbs let out a lung full of air as it connected. Raybould lands a nice shot to the body. Raybould pushes Chubbs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Raybould lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards. Raybould lands a hook that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards. Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Raybould dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jake Chubbs's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chubbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raybould jabs at Chubbs's body. Raybould's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chubbs under the eye. Jake Chubbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Raybould dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Raybould lands a jab to Chubbs's midsection. Raybould tests Chubbs's chin there with a solid looking shot. Raybould lands a nice shot to the body.
Raybould lands with a cross. Kevin Raybould is winning the standup battle so far. Raybould feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chubbss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Raybould connects with a looping right hand.
Raybould scores with a shot to the body.
Raybould with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Donk. Raybould catches Chubbs right on the button with a cross. Raybould jabs Chubbs to the body, keeping him at a distance. Raybould smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Raybould lands a glancing blow to the side of Chubbs's head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Raybould cracks Chubbs with a right hand to the side of the head. Raybould lands a nice looking body shot.
Raybould lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Chubbs shoots in for a double leg but Raybould sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Raybould connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chubbs's hands. Raybould connects with a body shot. Raybould lands a nice shot to the body.
Raybould closes the distance and clinches. Raybould lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chubbs. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raybould creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Raybould. A quick uppercut on the inside from Raybould. Raybould leaning his opponent against the cage. Raybould lands a nice uppercut. Raybould lands a body punch. Raybould lands a body punch. Raybould lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Raybould throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A body shot lands from Raybould.
Raybould lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Raybould'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. A right hand to the body from Raybould.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee is keeping an eye on Raybould - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Raybould lands a body punch in the clinch. Kevin Raybould has scored more points in the clinch so far. Raybould taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good body shot from Raybould.
Raybould cracks Chubbs with a nice body shot. Raybould lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Raybould. Raybould lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Raybould is struggling to control the position. Raybould lands a body shot. A right hook to the body lands for Raybould.
Raybould lands a left hand.
Raybould taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raybould makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Raybould is pressed up against the cage. Chubbs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raybould down to the mat. Raybould avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Raybould wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jake Chubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Raybould scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raybould moves into the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Raybould stalls. Nice body punch from Raybould - that landed with a thud.
Chubbs takes a shot to the head. Raybould lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chubbs. A quick uppercut on the inside from Raybould. Chubbs is trying to drag Raybould to the mat but Raybould just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kevin Raybould has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Chubbs. Chubbs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raybould is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A short left from Raybould. Raybould controlling the action here for a moment.
Raybould scores with a shot to the side of Chubbs's head. Raybould content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Raybould lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chubbs backwards. Raybould holding his opponent close, against the cage.
 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. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Raybould. Chubbs shoots in for a takedown but Raybould shows good takedown defense.
Raybould instigates a clinch. Still in the clinch, Raybould scores with a nice short uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Raybould.
Chubbs wants a takedown but no success here.
Raybould taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raybould works on Chubbs's body with a couple of short punches.
Raybould breaks the clinch.
Chubbs has a takedown stuffed. Raybould scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chubbs shoots in and bounces Raybould off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chubbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Raybould dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jake Chubbs's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Raybould tries to clinch up. Chubbs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chubbs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Chubbs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Raybould stuns Chubbs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Raybould connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chubbs. Chubbs circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Raybould scores with a jab. Chubbs acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Raybould jabs at Chubbs's body. Raybould changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Raybould fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chubbs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Chubbs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Raybould throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chubbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Raybould clobbers Chubbs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raybould takes the fight into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Raybould lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Raybould is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Raybould - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Raybould lands on the inside with an uppercut. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Raybould works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chubbs tries to score a body lock takedown but Raybould shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Raybould stalling.
Raybould scores with an uppercut up the middle. Raybould lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Raybould digs a right hand into Chubbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chubbs's gas tank. A right hook to the body lands for Raybould.
A right hook to the body lands for Raybould.
Raybould is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Chubbs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raybould gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Raybould leaning his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Raybould. Raybould lands a jab.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Raybould throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chubbs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Raybould lands with a shot to the body. Chubbs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Raybould connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Chubbs takes a shot right to the bread basket. Raybould comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Chubbs shoots in for a double leg but Raybould sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kevin Raybould has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Chubbs. A left lands for Raybould. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Raybould scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Raybould works Chubbs's body with a nice hook. Raybould throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chubbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Raybould scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Raybould throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chubbs on the side of the head. Raybould cracks a nice hook into Chubbs's ribs. Raybould lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raybould scores with a sloppy right hand. Chubbs should have avoided that one. Raybould dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Raybould darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Chubbs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raybould. Raybould obviously looking to wear him down.
Raybould leaves Chubbs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Good shot there by Raybould. Raybould connects with a body shot that sends Chubbs's belly button to the back. Raybould with a nice cross. Raybould getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Raybould lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chubbs at a distance.
Raybould scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Raybould fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Chubbs shoots for a takedown but Raybould saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Raybould smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Raybould connects with a body shot. Raybould lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Raybould scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Raybould lands a lovely overhand right. Raybould smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Chubbs fails to land the takedown. Raybould cracks a nice hook into Chubbs's ribs. Jake Chubbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raybould rushes Chubbs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raybould escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raybould comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Raybould fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chubbs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Raybould lands a nice shot to the body.
Raybould lands with a nice body punch. Raybould cracks Chubbs with a good jab. No luck with that takedown attempt from Chubbs. Chubbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Raybould ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Raybould scores with a jab to the body. Raybould throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chubbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Chubbs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raybould to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Raybould with a hook. Raybould scores with a hook. Raybould fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kevin Raybould is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Raybould thuds a left hand into Chubbs's body. Raybould ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin Raybould showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raybould, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Raybould! Kevin Raybould is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cane nogard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). nogard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dont Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult. Ryan Edward 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Edward! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cane nogard! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Edward cracks nogard with a good jab.
 It looks like Cane nogard has been cut. nogard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Edward fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and nogard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooh!!! Edward has knocked nogard down with a huge combo! Edward steps away and waves a wobbly nogard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 nogard is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crack! Edward connects with the perfect overhand right and nogard falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Edward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Edward!
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