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CFL 14 Doherty vs Khali PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Powell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Fletcher's chin.
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185 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Powell lands with a big right hook that stumbles Fletcher - he's out on his feet here! Powell follows up with another monster hook that separates Fletcher from consciousness! Fletcher falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Powell stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Powell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matty Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Szyslak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Szyslak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Matty Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Szyslak!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberts is trying to break free.
Szyslak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szyslak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roberts is rocked!
It looks like Matty Roberts has been cut.
Szyslak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szyslak.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Roberts throws a push kick but Szyslak slaps the foot to one side.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Szyslak misses with a hook.
Szyslak lands with a right and another and another! Roberts is in big trouble! Szyslak lands again and this time it's lights out for Roberts! A quality knockout there for Szyslak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Szyslak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Allen !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flynn has had enough of the clinch but Allen keeps him there for the moment.
Flynn has had enough of the clinch but Allen keeps him there for the moment.
Flynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flynn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allen s head.
Allen can't get the takedown.
Flynn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flynn is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks.
Allen tries to pull guard but Flynn holds him up against the cage and eventually Allen drops back down to his feet.
Matt Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Allen .
Allen wants a takedown.
Flynn breaks from the clinch.
Flynn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allen moves away from the strike by Flynn.
Flynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Flynn.
Allen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flynn is fending him off so far but Allen persists. Nope, Flynn circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen throws a right and a left that Flynn avoids nicely.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flynn looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Flynn misses.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Flynn's shoulder, as Flynn tries to avoid the shot.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matt Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flynn misses with a combination
and Allen counters with a low kick, right behind Flynn 's knee.
Flynn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Flynn.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flynn tries to land a body kick
and Allen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Flynn has hold of Allen 's hands but Allen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Allen is tying to control. Flynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Allen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flynn defends it well.
Allen is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is in trouble now - Allen has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Allen .
Flynn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flynn tries to get out of the position.
Flynn trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flynn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Allen content just to control the position here.
Flynn wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Flynn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allen get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn scores with a nice right hand.
Flynn throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allen dodges the punch combination from Flynn.
Nice combo by Flynn! Oh, that's hurt him - Allen falls to the canvas and Flynn follows him into side control.
Allen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flynn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Allen controls his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Allen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Allen working for a triangle but Flynn defends it easily.
Flynn wanted to stand there but Allen had control of the position.
Allen is controlling Flynn's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn wants to stand but Allen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Flynn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Allen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Flynn is looking to defend but Allen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Flynn! Allen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Flynn taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl Allen !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Boyett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Boyett!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyett tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson clinches up with Boyett and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boyett digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Boyett avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boyett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyett avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wilson throws an elbow but it misses.
Boyett breaks the clinch.
Boyett clinches up against the cage.
Boyett breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Boyett as Wilson shoots in.
Boyett lands a left and a right that sends Wilson crashing to the canvas! Boyett dives into mount looking to finish!
Wilson is rocked!
It looks like Steve Wilson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Wilson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyett is landing with some decent strikes but Wilson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boyett controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boyett controlling the pace for now.
Wilson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wilson wants to control but Boyett is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyett controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boyett controlling from the full mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Trent Boyett just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyett swinging wilding here.
Boyett looks gassed!
Boyett lands a jab to the head.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boyett throws a one two combo.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Boyett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson tries to clinch up
and Boyett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyett digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Boyett misses with a wild combination.
Wilson wants to clinch
and Boyett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyett scores with a body shot.
Boyett lands a head shot.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Boyett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Boyett counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyett as he avoids it easily.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boyett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boyett stalling.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boyett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyett takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boyett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wilson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boyett is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Boyett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Boyett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyett lands a head kick!
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Boyett misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Boyett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Boyett does no damage.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Boyett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boyett lands with a right and another and another! Wilson is in big trouble! Boyett lands again and this time it's lights out for Wilson! A quality knockout there for Boyett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trent Boyett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psiho Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec has chosen Carl orff - o fortuna as his entrance music. Psiho Borec has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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228 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Psiho Borec!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borec fails to land the takedown.
Borec scores with a takedown into English's guard.
Borec 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.
Borec trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
English is looking to stand up but Borec isn't so interested in that idea.
English could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Borec content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
English keeping moving, preventing Borec from controlling successfully.
Borec distracts English with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
English wants to stand and escape but Borec is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from English.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around English's waist but English gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borec off to one side.
Borec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnny English has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psiho Borec.
English stuffs the takedown attempt from Borec. Borec gets slowly back to his feet.
English throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Borec.
It looks like Psiho Borec has been cut.
English has Borec up against the cage in a clinch.
Borec keeps control of English as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
English breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
English throws a head kick but Borec moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Borec is rocked!
English lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Borec is still on wobbly legs! Can English finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
English tries to clinch but Borec is having none of it.
Borec seems to have recovered his senses.
English scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borec doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from English lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Borec has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Borec and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Borec shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with English but English pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borec drops English with a beautiful combination! English stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Borec is looking for the KO!
English is rocked!
It looks like Johnny English has been cut.
English is breathing heavily.
English looks to throw the jab but Borec is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
English keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec looks for a takedown but English sprawls well.
English throws a sloppy head kick and Borec moves out of range easily.
English fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borec blocks a head kick by English.
English tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borec fails with the takedown.
English wants to clinch up but Borec keeps it at a distance.
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.
Nice sprawl there from English as Borec shoots in.
English is looking to clinch but Borec is avoiding it.
English throws a head kick that misses.
English misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
English lands with a kick to the ribs.
Borec closes the distance and clinches up with English, looking for a takedown. Borec pushes English against the cage but English circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - English looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
English tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny English dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
English tries a head kick but it misses.
Borec fails to land the takedown.
Johnny English is winning the standup battle so far.
Borec misses with a takedown attempt - English sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
English throws a head kick that misses.
Borec shoots for a double leg takedown but English sprawls well. He's pushed Borec's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnny English has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psiho Borec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
English misses with a head kick.
English tries to close the distance and clinch but Borec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
English keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borec is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English misses with a series of wild punches.
Borec fails with the takedown.
English tries to clinch but Borec is having none of it.
English tries to clinch but Borec is having none of it.
Borec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has English pinned against the cage. English gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Borec shoots in for a takedown but English shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A chopping leg kick lands by English.
English throws a nice looking combination but Borec bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnny English is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borec swats away the attempt to clinch by English.
English gets caught flat footed, as Borec shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed English's guard.
Borec is keen to just control but English is a slippery customer.
Borec uses his free foot to push down on English's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for English.
Borec landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Borec in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Borec punishing his opponent with strikes.
Borec cracks English with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Borec connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Borec looking to finish English with some ground and pound. This is bad for English!
Borec working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Borec working English over with strikes here.
English is squirming around, avoiding Borec's attempts to control the action.
Borec landing strikes, looking to finish!
Borec scoring with strikes but English is staying in there.
Borec is working for a guillotine from mount but English frees his head quite easily.
Borec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borec controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Borec cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English is in a horrible position here. Borec smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Borec landing strikes from the mount and English is in trouble!
Borec scoring with strikes but English is staying in there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Borec. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
English trying desperately to get to his feet.
Borec tries to control but English wriggling away.
Borec with a couple of short strikes.
Borec pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
English manages to control the position for a moment.
Borec can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as English is looking to escape.
Borec scoring with strikes but English is staying in there.
Borec scoring with strikes but English is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psiho Borec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
English throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
English misses with a head kick.
Borec avoids a kick to the body.
Borec closes this distance looking for a takedown but English circles away.
English throws a sloppy head kick and Borec moves out of range easily.
English misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Borec 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
English is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A choreographed right hand from English misses the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says English as he avoids it easily.
English goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Borec shoots in for a double leg but English sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnny English has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psiho Borec.
Borec keeps the fight on the outside.
Borec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says English as he avoids it easily.
Borec keeps the fight on the outside.
Borec avoids the head kick by English.
Borec closes this distance looking for a takedown but English circles away.
English moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec pulls guard.
English postures up.
Borec wants to sweep here but English controlling him for the moment.
Borec throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Borec throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
English is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Borec has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. English is looking to defend but Borec has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for English! Borec pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, English taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Psiho Borec!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dingadingading Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Whitewas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Whitewas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dingadingading Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Whitewas!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong misses with a takedown attempt - Whitewas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whitewas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dong sprawls well initially but Whitewas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dong wants to improve his position but Whitewas is controlling well.
Dong is controlling Whitewas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whitewas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dong's guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Whitewas from controlling successfully.
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Whitewas defends easily.
Dong had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Whitewas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dong Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Whitewas's back instead.
Dong trying to control momentarily.
Whitewas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dong doesn't have the hooks in and Whitewas manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitewas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Dong wants to stand and escape but Whitewas is having none of it.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitewas drops back looking for a leg! Dong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dong manages to kick Whitewas off! Whitewas jumps back into Dong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dong looking for a guillotine here but Whitewas defends easily.
Dong working for a triangle but Whitewas defends it easily.
Whitewas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitewas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dong to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Whitewas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dong pulls down on the head and he's put Whitewas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dingadingading Dong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arsene Wenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Dekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekker has chosen Freak on a leash as his entrance music. Arsene Wenger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arsene Wenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Dekker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wenger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dekker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wenger is trying to keep Dekker in close.
Dekker wants to control from the top but Wenger keeps moving.
Wenger looking for a sweep. Not yet Wenger, not yet.
Dekker wants to control from the top but Wenger keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wenger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dekker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wenger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dekker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dekker works over Wenger with some ground and pound from guard.
Dekker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wenger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dekker's guard.
Dekker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wenger is looking to work some ground and pound but Dekker has wrist control.
Dekker keeping moving, preventing Wenger from controlling successfully.
Dekker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dekker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dekker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wenger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wenger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dekker is keeping the position for now.
Dekker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dekker moves nicely into side control.
Wenger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dekker off and has taken his back!
Wenger avoiding Dekker 's attempts to control his hands.
Wenger doesn't have the hooks in and Dekker manages to turn into his guard.
Wenger working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenger had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dekker is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wenger Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dekker's back instead.
Wenger is breathing heavily.
Wenger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dekker is defending well though. Wenger let's go of the attempt for now.
Wenger doesn't have the hooks in and Dekker manages to turn into his guard.
Dekker wants to control from the top but Wenger keeps moving.
Dekker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dekker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dekker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dekker won't allow Wenger to sweep him here.
Wenger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dekker manages to get himself to full guard.
Wenger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wenger advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenger has hold of Dekker's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dekker tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wenger cranks the arm and Dekker screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dekker, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arsene Wenger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prof Baltazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Prof Baltazar!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltazar keeps the fight on the outside.
Baltazar works the jab nicely.
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Baltazar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baltazar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Baltazar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins just content to control the position.
Collins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baltazar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baltazar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltazar punching from the bottom.
Baltazar punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltazar tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Baltazar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baltazar is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Collins wants to control from the top but Baltazar keeps moving.
Baltazar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Baltazar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baltazar looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Baltazar wants to sweep but no luck.
Collins wants to control from the top but Baltazar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baltazar being controlled here, momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baltazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baltazar pinned against the cage. Baltazar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baltazar throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins tries to clinch there but Baltazar circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
Baltazar stuffs the takedown.
Baltazar throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltazar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins avoids the head kick by Baltazar.
Baltazar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baltazar swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baltazar has managed to clinch.
Baltazar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Collins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Baltazar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baltazar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins takes a little break here. Baltazar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltazar is not content to let Collins control the position.
Baltazar tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
Collins trying to control the position but Baltazar is working away.
Baltazar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Collins throws a body punch but Baltazar moves out of range.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick from Baltazar.
Baltazar scores with a takedown into Collins's guard.
Baltazar landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baltazar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins is trying to keep Baltazar in close.
Baltazar is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prof Baltazar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baltazar.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Baltazar's head but Baltazar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins thows a leg kick but Baltazar checks it
and Baltazar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baltazar.
Baltazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins checks a leg kick.
Bob Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Baltazar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baltazar shoots and misses
and Collins counters with a shoot takedown. Baltazar fights it but they end up in guard.
Baltazar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baltazar.
Ground and pound from Baltazar.
Baltazar is breathing heavily.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baltazar looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins trying to control but Baltazar is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baltazar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baltazar is working an open guard so Collins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baltazar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins shoots and misses
letting Baltazar counter with a right hand.
Collins clinches with his opponent.
Baltazar goes for a takedown attempt but Collins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baltazar tries for a takedown but Collins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bob Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prof Baltazar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baltazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Baltazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Collins.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baltazar is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Baltazar circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins forces Baltazar back against the cage and clinches.
Collins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baltazar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baltazar smiles and moves away.
Baltazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baltazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Baltazar throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baltazar moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
Baltazar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collins.
Baltazar manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Baltazar.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baltazar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Collins tries to clinch up but Baltazar circles away and keeps his distance.
Baltazar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Collins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baltazar!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltazar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bob Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins is working for a guillotine from mount but Baltazar frees his head quite easily.
Collins wants to control the pace but Baltazar is squirming around nicely.
Collins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Collins takes Baltazar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Baltazar is in trouble.
Collins connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Baltazar to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Baltazar! Can he survive? No! He's out! Collins gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Collins!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel ElRippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ElRippo has chosen Wait and bleed as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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197 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel ElRippo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen cracks ElRippo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ElRippo seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. McQueen shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! ElRippo is backing up but McQueen catches him with a final right hook that drops him! ElRippo covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! McQueen Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve McQueen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by You can't stand me now. Brij Khali will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khali takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khali swings widly with a right hand
and Doherty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Doherty is looking to take a break and control but Khali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khali is defending against the submission attempts here by Doherty.
Khali is trying to maintain the position but Doherty is very close to passing his half guard.
Doherty is working for a kimura but Khali is defending it quite comfortably.
Doherty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khali is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doherty gets the takedown into side control.
Khali is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khali manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Doherty throwing shots but Khali is blocking nicely.
Doherty is pressing down on Khali's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khali is holding on for now.
Doherty works his foot free and advances to mount.
Doherty wants to control the action but instead Khali gets a body lock and reverses into Doherty's guard! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khali trying to control the position from guard on top but Doherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khali stopping the sweep attempt from Doherty.
Doherty working a defensive guard here.
Doherty wants to sweep here but Khali controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali trying to control the position from guard on top but Doherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khali looks gassed!
Doherty working for a triangle but Khali defends it easily.
Khali preventing the sweep.
Khali takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Doherty manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Doherty jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Khali is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Khali and Doherty has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Khali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doherty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty tries to advance to mount but Khali denies him.
Doherty wants to control for a moment but Khali uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Doherty trying to control but Khali postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doherty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doherty working for a triangle but Khali defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khali throws a poor cross that misses
and Doherty counters with a single leg into guard. Khali didn't expect that.
Doherty working some strikes from top position.
Khali keeping full guard, as Doherty tries to pass.
Doherty trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Khali manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Doherty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doherty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Khali has picked Doherty up and slammed him! Doherty can't keep hold of the triangle and Khali manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty tries to improve position but can't.
Doherty is working hard here to advance position.
Khali trying to control the action but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Doherty is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khali is looking to take a break and control but Doherty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doherty is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Doherty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khali lands a really nice looking cross but Doherty seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doherty tries to clinch up but Khali circles away and keeps his distance.
Khali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doherty moves away.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Khali trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pete Doherty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doherty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khali wants to control but Doherty is having none of it.
Khali slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Khali wants to control but Doherty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khali manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Khali keeps moving.
Doherty wants to pass the guard but Khali is keeping the position.
Doherty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khali has escaped and now he's on top!
Doherty wants to sweep but no luck.
Doherty trying to control the position.
Doherty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doherty wants to sweep here but Khali controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty controls Khali momentarily but Khali frees himself.
Khali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khali wants to stand up but Doherty has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Doherty wants to get back to full guard but Khali has passed into side control.
Doherty looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Doherty prevents Khali from getting a body triangle.
Doherty is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doherty moves away from the strike by Khali.
Khali checks a leg kick.
Khali throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khali pinned against the cage. Khali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khali slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Doherty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khali throws out the jab.
Khali throws a hook to the side of Doherty's head but Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doherty staying out of range there.
Doherty decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Doherty looks to land a strike but Khali avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doherty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Doherty slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty wants to pass the guard but Khali is defending well.
Doherty is looking to stall here but Khali recovers full guard.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doherty throws a big right hand that misses.
Khali manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Doherty tries to lock up and control but Khali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khali trying to control but Doherty is having none of it.
Khali is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Khali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doherty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Doherty wants to pass the guard but Khali is keeping the position.
Khali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doherty manages to get himself to full guard.
Khali seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Doherty keeping full guard, as Khali tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali trying to control but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Khali controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doherty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Khali escapes and throws Doherty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Khali just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khali is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doherty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doherty tries to improve position but can't.
Khali tries to move to mount but Doherty blocks the move with his legs.
Doherty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Doherty wants to improve his position but Khali is controlling well.
Doherty is pressing down on Khali's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khali misses with a wild body shot.
Khali misses with an uppercut
and Doherty counters with a shoot takedown. Khali fights it but they end up in guard.
Khali manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Khali stands up from mount. Strange move.
Khali lands a nice looking body shot.
Doherty tries to clinch there but Khali circles away.
Nice shot by Doherty.
Khali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doherty counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doherty stands up and beckons Khali to his feet.
Doherty dodges the punch combination from Khali.
Khali is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Khali throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty dodges the punch combination from Khali.
Doherty gets the takedown into side control.
Doherty wants to control but Khali is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Khali is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pete Doherty!
Pete Doherty retains his lightweight title!
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