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DEF XXIX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith wants to clinch up but Gunn keeps it at a distance.
Gunn slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Gunn fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith gets to his feet - Gunn follows without any prompting.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.
Gunn wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Gunn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Gunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith blocks a head kick by Gunn.
Gunn throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith wants to clinch up but Gunn keeps it at a distance.
Gunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Gunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Gunn with an uppercut!
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith slips under a jab from Gunn.
Gunn fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunn clinches.
Gunn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Gunn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gunn wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gunn stands up from half guard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn'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.
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn lands a two punch combo.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunn with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gunn scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Gunn stops Smith from standing up.
Smith pushes Gunn off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch
and Gunn counters with a left to the body.
A left and a right from Gunn both land. Nice combination.
Gunn dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Gunn wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Gunn wriggles free and stands up.
Gunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gunn shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Gunn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dave Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a combination
and Gunn counters by clinching up.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunn.
Gunn pulls guard effortlessly.
Gunn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gunn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
Gunn tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Gunn biding his time, controlling Smith.
Gunn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gunn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Gunn has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Smith is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Gunn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaca Zmija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zmija has chosen ACAB as his entrance music. Roman Greco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaca Zmija!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zmija changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greco tries to avoid it but Zmija manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greco to the ground. Greco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zmija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greco pinned against the cage. Greco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zmija fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roman Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaca Zmija.
Greco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Greco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Greco lands a nice shot to the head.
Zmija is rocked!
Zmija can't escape the position.
Zmija is still in real trouble! Can Greco finish him?
Zmija manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zmija seems to have recovered his senses.
Zmija looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zmija manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zmija is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greco pushes Zmija off looking to stand but Zmija dives back in and keeps control.
Greco is looking for a sweep. Zmija is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmija passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zmija looks gassed!
Greco working to try and regain half guard.
Zmija is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Greco can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zmija blocks Greco's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Greco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zmija on the ground.
Greco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zmija working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Greco tries to reverse the position but Zmija maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmija wants to finish this one by submission but Greco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zmija.
Zmija is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Greco can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Greco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greco tries to get out of the position.
Zmija is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Zmija!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaca Zmija!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Planet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gazini Mosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazini Mosi 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Planet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gazini Mosi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Planet as he avoids it easily.
Planet lands a nice hook to Mosi's body. Mosi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mosi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mosi looks gassed!
Planet drops Mosi with a huge uppercut! Mosi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Planet is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Planet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between A Bokito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fucke Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bokito might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let the Bodies hit the floor. Keith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tool. Fucke Keith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, A Bokito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fucke Keith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bokito to the mat! Bokito manages to get full guard.
Keith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bokito gets back to half guard.
Keith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keith wants to pass the guard but Bokito is defending well.
Keith is working for a submission of some sort.
Keith wants to work for an arm triangle but Bokito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bokito is looking to improve his position.
Keith moves into full mount! Bokito won't be happy about that!
Bokito is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bokito is looking to escape.
Keith working Bokito over with strikes here.
Bokito flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Keith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bokito manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bokito has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Keith but great work by Bokito.
Keith looks gassed!
Bokito tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Keith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Keith seems to be working for a kimura but Bokito defends the submission attempt.
Bokito gets back to full guard.
Keith won't allow Bokito to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keith is trying to work for a kimura but Bokito is defending well.
Bokito wants to control but Keith is keeping busy.
Keith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keith 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! Bokito is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fucke Keith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz The Jungle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Spoons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spoons has chosen Dropkick Murphys - "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. DJ Spoons 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz The Jungle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, DJ Spoons!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Jungle tries to clinch but Spoons is having none of it.
The Jungle shoots for a double leg takedown but Spoons sprawls well. He's pushed The Jungle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Jungle tries to close the distance and clinch but Spoons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spoons looks to clinch
and The Jungle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The Jungle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spoons tests The Jungle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spoons stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz The Jungle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Spoons. No joy for The Jungle on that attempt.
Spoons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Jungle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spoons is keeping busy.
Spoons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Jungle shoots in but Spoons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Jungle misses with a takedown attempt - Spoons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoons misses with a two punch combination.
Spoons moves into range and clinches up with The Jungle.
The referee calls for Spoons to work.
The crowd are getting on Spoons's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Spoons continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The Jungle breaks the clinch.
The Jungle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spoons is fending him off so far but The Jungle persists. Nope, Spoons circles away and we're back to standing.
The Jungle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spoons tries to clinch there but The Jungle circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spoons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Jungle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Jungle tries for a takedown but Spoons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Jungle has a takedown stuffed.
The Jungle is breathing heavily.
The Jungle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spoons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spoons takes the fight into the clinch.
Spoons just leaning against The Jungle, taking a breather.
The Jungle jumps guard but Spoons stands there with The Jungle around his waist. The Jungle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spoons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Jungle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Jungle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Jungle trying to keep a closed guard but Spoons is proving a slippery customer.
The Jungle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Jungle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Jungle has a closed guard, preventing Spoons from standing up.
The Jungle trying to control the position.
Spoons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Jungle shoots in for a double leg but Spoons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Jungle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Jungle. Spoons shrugs it off though.
The Jungle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spoons clinches but The Jungle breaks the clinch
and The Jungle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Jungle.
The Jungle just leaning against Spoons, taking a breather.
The Jungle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Jungle fails to pull guard.
Spoons controlling the action here for a moment.
Spoons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Spoons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spoons rushes The Jungle and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Jungle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spoons uses from the top position.
Spoons gets to his feet. The Jungle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The Jungle gets a clinch.
The Jungle wants a takedown.
Spoons just leaning against The Jungle, taking a breather.
Spoons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spoons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DJ Spoons.
The Jungle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from The Jungle.
The Jungle is looking to take a break and control but Spoons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Jungle prevents Spoons from standing back up.
Spoons is breathing heavily.
Spoons taking some punishment here, with The Jungle in his half guard.
The Jungle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spoons is just riding it out for now. The Jungle eventually gives up the hold.
Spoons is trying to stand up here but The Jungle is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Jungle is just content to waste time from the top position. Spoons takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The Jungle stops Spoons from standing up.
The Jungle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spoons, up you get!
Spoons avoids the head kick by The Jungle.
The Jungle shoots in for a double leg but Spoons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Jungle swinging wilding here.
Luiz The Jungle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Jungle shoots for a double leg takedown but Spoons sprawls well. He's pushed The Jungle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz The Jungle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Jungle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spoons slows down the pace here.
The Jungle tries to pull guard but Spoons won't allow it.
Spoons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spoons tries to clinch up but The Jungle circles away and keeps his distance.
The Jungle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spoons as he jumps to the side.
The Jungle gets caught flat footed, as Spoons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Jungle has a closed guard, preventing Spoons from standing up.
The Jungle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoons stands up from The Jungle's guard - Spoons perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spoons throws a right hand that The Jungle ducks under and follows up with a left that The Jungle also avoids with ease.
Spoons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spoons stands up from The Jungle's guard - Spoons perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spoons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spoons doesn't manage to clinch there - The Jungle circles away.
Spoons clinches but The Jungle breaks the clinch
and The Jungle counters with a good low kick that Spoons was not able to check.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DJ Spoons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spoons closes the distance and clinches.
The Jungle has hold of one of Spoons's legs. Spoons is fighting the takedown attempt but The Jungle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Spoons wants to stand but The Jungle is controlling the position.
Spoons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Jungle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Jungle landing some decent shots from guard.
The Jungle won't allow Spoons to get back to his feet.
Spoons keeping moving, preventing The Jungle from controlling successfully.
The Jungle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Jungle won't allow Spoons to get back to his feet.
Spoons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Jungle trying to control the position from guard on top but Spoons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Jungle is looking to stand up but Spoons won't let him.
The Jungle is pushing down on Spoons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spoons is fighting to maintain full guard but The Jungle has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Jungle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Jungle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spoons counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spoons is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The Jungle gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Jungle working a defensive guard but Spoons manages to pass into side control anyway.
Spoons working away.
The Jungle is looking to regain half guard here but Spoons keeps moving and retains side control.
Spoons prevents The Jungle from escaping the position.
Spoons decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Jungle to his feet.
Spoons circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spoons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoons is pressed up against the cage. The Jungle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spoons down to the mat. Spoons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Jungle tries to clinch up but Spoons circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spoons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Jungle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spoons but Spoons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spoons tries to clinch there but The Jungle circles away.
The Jungle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spoons wants to clinch.
Spoons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spoons misses with a double jab.
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 Jungle throws a head kick that misses.
Spoons moves into the clinch successfully.
Spoons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spoons moves in looking to clinch but The Jungle pushes him off.
Spoons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Jungle swats away the attempt to clinch by Spoons.
A low kick from The Jungle misses
and Spoons counters with a single leg into guard. The Jungle didn't expect that.
Spoons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spoons postures up.
Luiz The Jungle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Jungle is striking but Spoons is not phased and passes to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Spoons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spoons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Spoons!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Payton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danny Green's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Payton!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Payton walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Payton has time to react.
Green lands a high kick to the side of Payton's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Green dives into guard, looking to finish.
Payton is rocked!
Green stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Payton is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Danny Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Are you kidding me?! Green ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Payton clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Green!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juho Huikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Kinnunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Huikkonen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ill nino - this is war. Leif Kinnunen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Juho Huikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leif Kinnunen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kinnunen as Huikkonen shoots in.
A combination from Kinnunen does no damage.
Huikkonen darts in and clinches Kinnunen up against the cage.
Kinnunen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Huikkonen is trying to keep an underhook but Kinnunen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kinnunen is nestled in close to Huikkonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huikkonen wants to control but Kinnunen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huikkonen is breathing heavily.
Kinnunen thows a huge punch but Huikkonen dodges it nicely.
Kinnunen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huikkonen trying to control from the bottom.
Kinnunen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kinnunen is pressing down on Huikkonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huikkonen is holding on for now.
Kinnunen is looking for a kimura here.
Huikkonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kinnunen.
Kinnunen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huikkonen defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huikkonen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kinnunen pulls his head out easily.
Kinnunen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huikkonen is looking to improve his position.
Huikkonen really is a fat lump.
Kinnunen works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huikkonen tries to bench press Kinnunen off him but Kinnunen keeps the position.
Kinnunen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Huikkonen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kinnunen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Huikkonen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kinnunen lets go of the hold and Huikkonen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leif Kinnunen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gelder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Gelder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Spackman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spackman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gelder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spackman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gelder's guard now.
Gelder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gelder pushes Spackman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gelder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spackman uses from the top position.
Gelder is looking for a triangle but Spackman pushes his legs off easily.
Spackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelder wants to stand and escape but Spackman is having none of it.
Spackman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelder is retaining full guard.
Spackman cracks Gelder with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spackman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelder is retaining full guard.
Gelder keeping moving, preventing Spackman from controlling successfully.
Gelder is looking to stand up but Spackman isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spackman has his takedown stuffed
and Gelder counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spackman!
Spackman looks gassed!
Gelder is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gelder misses with a takedown attempt
and Spackman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gelder!
Spackman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Gelder is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gelder and Spackman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelder is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gelder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spackman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spackman tries to move to mount but Gelder blocks the move with his legs.
Spackman prevents Gelder from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spackman tries to move to mount but Gelder blocks the move with his legs.
Gelder is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gelder sneaks out the side door and pushes Spackman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Spackman has his takedown stuffed
and Gelder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diego Gelder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Spackman.
Spackman tries to roll over but Gelder keeps him under control.
Gelder tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Spackman is looking to improve his position.
Gelder stands up and beckons Spackman to join him on the feet.
Gelder tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spackman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spackman is keen to just control but Gelder is a slippery customer.
Gelder wants to control but Spackman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelder has one foot on Spackman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gelder fails with the takedown
and Spackman counters with a shoot takedown. Gelder fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spackman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spackman looking to control but instead Gelder has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gelder pushes Spackman off looking to stand but Spackman dives back in and keeps control.
Spackman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gelder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gelder tries to kick Spackman off but Spackman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gelder pushes Spackman off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelder scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spackman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gelder get's back to his feet.
Gelder gets caught flat footed, as Spackman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gelder keeping moving, preventing Spackman from controlling successfully.
Gelder wriggles free and stands up.
Gelder gets caught flat footed, as Spackman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spackman is pushing down on Gelder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gelder is fighting to maintain full guard but Spackman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spackman works his way into full mount!
Spackman tries to control but Gelder wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spackman won't let Gelder get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Gelder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gelder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gelder trying to control the position but Spackman is working away.
Spackman is looking to regain half guard here but Gelder keeps moving and retains side control.
Gelder stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Spackman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gelder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spackman is working an open guard so Gelder takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spackman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gelder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gelder decides to stand up.
Gelder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gelder with a poor takedown
and Spackman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gelder!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spackman with shots to the head and body - Gelder looks very uncomfortable down there.
Spackman prevents Gelder from getting the reversal.
Spackman has control of Gelder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gelder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
You get the feeling that Gelder really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spackman looking to secure an arm triangle but Gelder defends it well.
Gelder is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gelder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gelder is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Spackman wants to control the pace but Gelder is squirming around nicely.
Gelder is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Gelder trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gelder somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Gelder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spackman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spackman trying to control but Gelder is working from the bottom.
Gelder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spackman trying to control but Gelder is working from the bottom.
Spackman stands and throws Gelder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spackman tries for a kimura but Gelder is defending well.
Gelder wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spackman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spackman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gelder is pushing Spackman's head away, looking to escape. Spackman manages to hold on to the position though.
Spackman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spackman laying and praying for a moment but Gelder takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gelder has one foot on Spackman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gelder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spackman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gelder's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Gelder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelder wants to stand and escape but Spackman is having none of it.
Gelder has an active guard here but Spackman has managed to pass into half guard.
Spackman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gelder defends it well.
Gelder kicks off Spackman and gets to his feet.
Spackman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Spackman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelder is squirming around, avoiding Spackman's attempts to control the action.
Spackman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spackman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gelder is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Spackman has control of Gelder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gelder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Spackman 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gelder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spackman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spackman stops Gelder from getting back to his feet.
Spackman wants to pass to mount but Gelder is defending the position.
Spackman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Spackman lands a nice shot to the head.
You get the feeling that Gelder really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Spackman looking for a guillotine from mount but Gelder is having none of it.
Gelder is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gelder slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gelder pushes Spackman off looking to stand but Spackman dives back in and keeps control.
Spackman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gelder wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spackman trying to pass the guard but Gelder defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gelder moves into full guard.
Spackman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gelder's guard.
Spackman is nestled in close to Gelder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spackman moves into full mount! Gelder won't be happy about that!
Spackman is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gelder is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gelder flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Spackman anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gelder and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Spackman slips an arm under Gelder chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Spackman has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Spackman is squeezing on Gelder like an anaconda would it's prey. Gelder fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Spackman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sham Wowner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppi Tarinashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wowner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Empire. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sham Wowner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Teppi Tarinashi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarinashi stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Wowner does no damage.
A left and a right from Tarinashi both land. Nice combination.
Wowner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarinashi throws a right hand that Wowner ducks under and follows up with a left that Wowner also avoids with ease.
Teppi Tarinashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wowner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wowner misses with the combination.
Wowner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarinashi counters with a two punch combo.
Wowner is rocked!
Tarinashi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Wowner to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Wowner looks to clinch but Tarinashi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Wowner taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Teppi Tarinashi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Smack My Bitch Up - The Prodigy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Hood!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Hood catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Hood throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee misses with a right hand
enabling Hood to counter with a crisp jab.
Hood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Hood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hood has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Hood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hood is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee stays in close to Hood's body and controls the position.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Hood defends it.
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Hood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hood cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots in but Hood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hood drops Lee with a right and a left! Hood comes rushing in but Lee regains his composure and manages to keep Hood in guard.
Lee is rocked!
It looks like Jason Lee has been cut.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Hood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee wants to control but Hood passes into side.
Hood is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Hood passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hood avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood controlling from mount.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hood controlling his opponent.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Hood trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
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.
Hood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hood's back!
Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hood has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hood breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Hood postures up.
Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hood uses it to pass to side control.
Hood decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Hood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Hood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hood doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee throws a jab when Hood was well out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Hood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Hood counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Hood looks at the referee who does nothing so Hood lands a crushing right that sends Lee to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Hood!
Robin Hood is the new middleweight champion!
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