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CFL 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colly Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colly Davis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chen Khan's chin.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Colly Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chen Khan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan lands a head kick that stumbles Davis and the fighters go to the mat.
Davis is rocked!
It looks like Colly Davis has been cut.
Khan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan wants to get up but he can't break Davis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davis keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan preventing the sweep.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davis's guard.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khan is looking to escape.
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis 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.
Davis is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Khan to get to his feet.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Khan looks gassed!
Khan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colly Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Khan throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Khan lands a high kick!
Davis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davis lands some shots froms side control.
Khan is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khan trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Khan decides to stand back up.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan lands with a slapping head kick.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Khan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis throws a wild body kick that Khan sees coming a mile off.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khan pushes Davis off looking to stand but Davis dives back in and keeps control.
Davis is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
Davis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Davis prevents Khan from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents Khan from improving his position.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Khan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chen Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colly Davis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan checks a low kick from Davis.
Khan tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Khan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Davis slips nicely into half guard.
Khan pushes Davis off looking to stand but Davis dives back in and keeps control.
Khan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
Davis stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
Davis is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khan is looking to get back to full guard here but Davis has managed to pass to side control instead.
Davis dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Davis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Davis looking for a guillotine from mount but Khan is having none of it.
Davis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Khan is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
Khan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis controlling his opponent.
Khan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Khan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davis's guard.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Colly Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Davis looking to control.
Khan wanted to stand there but Davis had control of the position.
Davis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Davis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khan to the mat! Khan manages to get full guard.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis chips away with some ground and pound.
Davis pushes down on Khan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davis is working for a guillotine from mount but Khan frees his head quite easily.
Khan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Davis unloading with bombs!
Khan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Khan is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan gets full guard.
Khan is looking to stand back up but Davis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khan.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colly Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colly Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan scores with a head kick.
Davis pushes Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
Khan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Khan trying to land knees to the body.
Davis jumps guard.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Khan wants to stand and escape but instead Davis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Khan has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Khan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Davis tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Khan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davis.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Khan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davis's sensitive parts.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Khan connects with a high kick.
Davis blocks a head kick by Khan.
Davis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Davis sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
Davis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khan's head.
Khan wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Khan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Khan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis moves into full guard.
Davis pulls Khan in to control the position.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davis is proving hard to escape from.
Davis is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Khan rolls with it to try and escape but Davis cranks on the arm and Khan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colly Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raul Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willy Watson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Raul Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Watson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon cracks the inside of Watson's front leg.
The fighters circling - Pendragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pendragon.
A nice combination there by Pendragon.
Watson is rocked!
It looks like Willy Watson has been cut.
Pendragon drives through and clinches with Watson against the cage.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pendragon finish him?
Pendragon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pendragon prevents it.
Pendragon lands a damaging elbow.
Watson takes an elbow to the temple.
Pendragon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pendragon lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
Pendragon lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Watson to his knees! Pendragon keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Pendragon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Butler (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. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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191 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel ElRippo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Butler.
ElRippo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Butler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ElRippo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butler can pounce on him.
Butler lands a nice leg kick that just misses ElRippo's sensitive parts.
A jab from Butler does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Butler throws a one two combo.
ElRippo is rocked!
Butler throws a pinpoint strike between ElRippo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends ElRippo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Butler scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerry Butler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fergal Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson has chosen Foo Fighters - My Hero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fergal Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johan Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rock passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Larsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rock trying to pass the guard but Larsson defending well.
Larsson gets back to full guard.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Larsson is keeping the position.
Rock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Larsson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Larsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsson, not yet.
Larsson is striking but Rock is not phased and passes to half guard.
Larsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Larsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but Larsson shows good takedown defense.
Larsson lands a nice hook to Rock's body. Rock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rock shoots in and bounces Larsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Larsson scores with a nice shot.
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsson is retaining full guard.
Rock won't allow Larsson to sweep him here.
Larsson tries to strike from the bottom.
Larsson wants to stand and escape but Rock is having none of it.
Larsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Larsson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Larsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rock. Rock gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fergal Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larsson swivels and escapes.
Larsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Larsson. No joy for Rock on that attempt.
Rock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsson but Larsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rock tries for a takedown but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rock shoots in looking for a takedown. Larsson tries to sprawl out of it but Rock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock has a takedown stuffed.
Rock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larsson but Larsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsson as he avoids it easily.
Rock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsson is fending him off so far but Rock persists. Nope, Larsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Larsson lands a nice shot that snaps Rock's head back.
Rock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larsson misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock shoots in but Larsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Larsson throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock misses with a takedown attempt - Larsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larsson pinned against the cage. Larsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rock gets a takedown into half guard.
Rock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Larsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Rock takes Larsson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Larsson is in trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Larsson with him. Larsson is trying to defend but Rock has an arm under the chin now! Larsson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fergal Rock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Tip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nicolas moya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tip comes into the arena with Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Tip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, nicolas moya!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tip has closed the distance and engaged moya in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tip.
moya fails to pull guard.
Tip pulls moya into guard.
Tip throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
moya wants to pass the guard but Tip is keeping the position.
Tip is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tip trying to pass the guard but moya defending well.
Tip is looking for a kimura but moya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tip to get the leverage.
Tip is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
moya has hold of Tip's hands but Tip slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
moya gets full guard.
moya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
moya is working an open guard so Tip takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
moya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tip's corner calls for a 1-2. Tip obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tip scores with a jab. moya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
moya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tip pinned against the cage. Tip gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tip pushes moya up against the cage in a clinch.
Tip jumps guard.
Tip lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for moya!
moya defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tip.
Tip is breathing heavily.
Tip is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but moya is surviving well by controlling Tip's body position as best he can.
moya tries to hold on but Tip postures up.
moya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
moya is looking for a sweep. Tip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tip sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. moya defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tip postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for moya to stand up.
Tip misses with a two punch combination.
moya tries to clinch up.
Tip moves into the clinch.
moya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dan Tip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of nicolas moya.
Tip drags the fight down to the ground.
moya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tip is keeping the position for now.
Tip looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
moya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tip is keeping the position for now.
Tip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tip can't keep his opponent in guard - moya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
moya passes to full mount!
moya blocks Tip's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
moya looking to secure an arm triangle but Tip defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tip gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
moya is trying to work for a kimura but Tip is defending well.
Tip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tip trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tip is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
moya stopping the sweep attempt from Tip.
Tip trying to strike off his back.
Tip kicks moya off and gets to his feet.
Tip closes the distance and clinches.
Tip gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
moya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tip lands a couple of digs.
Tip would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
moya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tip drops back looking for a leg! moya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and moya manages to kick Tip off! Tip jumps back into moya's guard.
Tip lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
moya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tip.
moya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tip!
moya fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Tip dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tip pushes moya up against the cage in a clinch.
Tip pulls guard effortlessly.
moya trying to control the position from guard on top but Tip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tip is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tip breaks from the clinch.
moya shoots for a double leg takedown but Tip sprawls well. He's pushed moya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
moya wants to clinch up but Tip keeps it at a distance.
Tip lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tip lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tip shoots in and bounces moya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
moya had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tip is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. moya Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tip's back instead.
Tip turns into moya and is now in his guard.
moya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
moya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now moya is on top in guard.
moya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
moya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
moya is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tip knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tip is looking to reverse the position.
moya avoids the strikes from the bottom by Tip.
Tip tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but moya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tip is working hard here to advance position.
moya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tip has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tip wants to get back to his feet.
Tip tries to improve position but can't.
Tip sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tip actively working from the bottom here.
Tip throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tip flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tip manages to get to full guard.
moya takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Tip throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
moya slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
moya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tip is just riding it out for now. moya eventually gives up the hold.
Tip is in trouble now - moya has advanced to mount!
moya prevents Tip from getting the reversal.
moya has hold of Tip's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tip manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
moya working for a submission but Tip is keeping him at bay.
Tip is looking to get to half guard.
moya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tip is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tip is looking to improve his position but moya isn't that keen on the idea.
moya looking to control but Tip is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tip is desperately trying to improve his position but moya has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
nicolas moya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tip's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Tip as moya shoots in.
Tip pushes moya up against the cage in a clinch.
moya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Tip.
Tip lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
moya won't allow Tip to pass to mount.
moya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tip lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tip tries to pass to full mount but moya defends it.
Ground and pound from Tip.
moya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tip scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tip decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dan Tip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tip gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tip manages to break the clinch.
Tip forces moya back against the cage and clinches.
Tip pulls guard effortlessly.
Tip striking off his back but it's not causing moya any problems.
moya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
moya preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tip has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. moya doesn't defend quickly enough and Tip has managed to lock this one up! Can moya escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tip on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Tip!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Rosso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Mederios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mederios is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amazing Grace by The Dropkick Murphys. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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252 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Valentino Rosso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Mederios!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mederios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mederios lands with an overhand left.
Mederios waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Rosso. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rosso to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Rosso is rocked!
Rosso seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Oh Rosso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mederios must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rosso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rosso seems to have got his legs back now.
Rosso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mederios wants to control from the top but Rosso keeps moving.
Mederios sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosso is controlling Mederios's posture.
Mederios trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosso managing to control the position.
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.
Mederios scoring with some ground and pound.
Rosso controlling Mederios's posture.
Mederios stopping the sweep attempt from Rosso.
Rosso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rosso manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mederios tries to hold on but Rosso postures up.
Rosso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mederios is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rosso tries to control but Mederios wriggling away.
Rosso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mederios is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Mederios dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rosso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mederios pinned against the cage. Mederios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mederios lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rosso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mederios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab, jab by Mederios - just one landing.
Mederios fails with the takedown
and Rosso counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mederios won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mederios can't do much from the bottom here.
Mederios manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Rosso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rosso lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mederios!
Rosso controlling the pace for now.
Mederios tries to hold on but Rosso pushes him away.
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.
Rosso controlling from mount.
Rosso looking to control but Mederios is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rosso content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Valentino Rosso just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mederios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rosso counters with a takedown into side control.
Mederios is breathing heavily.
Rosso taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mederios is trying to get back to half guard.
Rosso happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Rosso dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rosso blocks a jab.
Mederios misses with a jab to the body
and Rosso counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mederios!
Rosso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rosso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rosso trying to control but Mederios is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Valentino Rosso just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mederios tries a head kick but it misses.
Rosso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rosso tries to close the distance and clinch but Mederios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robbie Mederios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mederios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosso scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosso controlling from the full mount.
Mederios is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosso looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rosso looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 referee stands the fighters back up. Valentino Rosso just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mederios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rosso slips a straight right by Mederios.
Mederios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Rosso.
Mederios swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rosso counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mederios misses with a hook. Rosso ducked under it nicely.
Rosso defending well as Mederios loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentino Rosso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rosso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentino Rosso!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Morientes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Venable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morientes comes to the cage accompanied by Rap Das Armas. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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182 lbs
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194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Morientes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Venable!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venable misses with a head kick.
Venable misses with a body kick.
Venable keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morientes fails with a takedown attempt.
Morientes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Venable trying to control but Morientes postures up.
Morientes is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venable is trying to control but can't.
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.
Morientes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Morientes fails to take his opponent's back.
Morientes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Venable can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Venable tries to lock up and control but Morientes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Venable keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morientes avoids the attempt from Venable to control.
Venable slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Venable missing with punches from the bottom.
Venable is trying to get back to full 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.
Venable is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Venable is holding on to half guard well.
Venable tries to roll over but Morientes keeps him under control.
Venable slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Venable is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venable trying to control the position here.
Morientes looking to pass the guard.
Morientes preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Venable holds on and takes a little breather.
Morientes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venable swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morientes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Venable is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morientes, into his guard.
Morientes is breathing heavily.
Venable works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morientes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morientes is working hard here to advance position.
Venable tries to pass to full mount but Morientes defends it.
Venable is taking a breather. Morientes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Venable lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venable lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Venable sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Venable dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morientes shoots for a double leg takedown but Venable sprawls well. He's pushed Morientes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morientes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Venable as he jumps to the side.
Venable rushes Morientes and presses him up against the cage.
Venable will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morientes up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venable breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Venable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morientes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Morientes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Venable!
It looks like Ricardo Morientes has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venable closes the distance and clinches.
Venable breaks the clinch.
Venable misses with a head kick.
Ricky Venable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morientes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Venable tries to close the distance and clinch but Morientes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Venable pushes Morientes up against the cage in a clinch.
Venable holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venable lands a big head kick that sends Morientes to the canvas! Venable follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Venable!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppo Taalasmaa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taalasmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Taalasmaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reyes takes a step back to recover.
Taalasmaa lands an overhand right.
Reyes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taalasmaa.
Reyes throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taalasmaa avoids a kick to the body.
Taalasmaa blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Reyes.
Reyes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but Reyes avoids the punch easily.
Reyes throws a head kick that Taalasmaa semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Taalasmaa.
A head kick misses from Taalasmaa.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Taalasmaa blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Taalasmaa.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Reyes counters with a shoot takedown. Taalasmaa fights it but they end up in guard.
Reyes looking to pass the guard.
Reyes won't allow Taalasmaa to get back to his feet.
Reyes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reyes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reyes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taalasmaa's guard.
Taalasmaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reyes prevents Taalasmaa from standing back up.
Reyes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taalasmaa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by Reyes.
Taalasmaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by Reyes.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taalasmaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taalasmaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taalasmaa is looking to chop away at Reyes's legs.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by Reyes.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taalasmaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Taalasmaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Taalasmaa slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Taalasmaa.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reyes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taalasmaa wants to stand and escape but Reyes is having none of it.
Reyes wants to pass the guard but Taalasmaa is keeping the position.
Reyes is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reyes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taalasmaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reyes has Taalasmaa in his guard.
Taalasmaa wanted to stand there but Reyes had control of the position.
Reyes wants to sweep here but Taalasmaa controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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 Nelson Reyes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reyes tries to move into range but Taalasmaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reyes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taalasmaa swivels and escapes.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reyes.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Reyes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reyes tries to bum rush Taalasmaa with a series of wild strikes but Taalasmaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taalasmaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reyes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reyes throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Reyes fails to land with a series of punches.
Taalasmaa cracks Reyes with a good jab.
Taalasmaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Taalasmaa catches Reyes right on the button with a cross.
Taalasmaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reyes slips a jab and a cross from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reyes shoots in but Taalasmaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reyes tries for a takedown but Taalasmaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Reyes avoids it easily.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taalasmaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Reyes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reyes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes blocks a head kick by Taalasmaa.
Reyes tries to bum rush Taalasmaa with a series of wild strikes but Taalasmaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taalasmaa stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nelson Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reyes throws a head kick that Taalasmaa semi-blocks.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by Reyes.
Seppo Taalasmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa tries to land a body kick
and Reyes counters with a head kick. That will keep Taalasmaa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reyes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Taalasmaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Taalasmaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taalasmaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taalasmaa throws a chopping leg kick but Reyes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy head kick
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes shoots in but Taalasmaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Reyes throws a hook but Taalasmaa blocks it.
Reyes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that misses
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taalasmaa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reyes throws a right hand that Taalasmaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Taalasmaa also avoids with ease.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reyes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Taalasmaa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reyes.
Taalasmaa lands a head kick. Reyes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Taalasmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy head kick
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Taalasmaa lands a head kick. Reyes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reyes tries to bum rush Taalasmaa with a series of wild strikes but Taalasmaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Reyes avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa scores with a head kick.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes moves in looking to clinch but Taalasmaa pushes him off.
Taalasmaa scores with a jab. Reyes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy head kick
and Reyes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taalasmaa slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Taalasmaa.
Reyes misses with a two punch combination.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy head kick
and Reyes counters with a takedown into side control.
Reyes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taalasmaa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reyes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taalasmaa, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reyes wants to clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a head shot.
Reyes throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Reyes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taalasmaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reyes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taalasmaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Reyes. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet.
Reyes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taalasmaa looks to land a combination but Reyes avoids it well.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reyes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taalasmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown by Reyes or perhaps it was just good defense by Taalasmaa which made him look bad.
A solid body kick from Taalasmaa.
Reyes tries to clinch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Reyes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa feints and then cracks Reyes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reyes down.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taalasmaa as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reyes.
Reyes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that misses.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy head kick
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Reyes closes the distance and clinches.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taalasmaa missing with knees to the body.
Reyes has Taalasmaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taalasmaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taalasmaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Reyes avoids the damage to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the head.
Reyes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taalasmaa landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reyes.
Knees to the body from Taalasmaa.
Reyes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the head.
Taalasmaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reyes avoiding damage as Taalasmaa throws knees to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taalasmaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reyes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taalasmaa has him pressed against the cage.
Reyes has Taalasmaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taalasmaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reyes wants a takedown.
Taalasmaa landing knees to the head.
Taalasmaa throws a head punch that misses.
Taalasmaa with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Taalasmaa.
Reyes tries a knee to the head but Taalasmaa blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Taalasmaa as the two fighters clinch.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee strike.
Reyes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taalasmaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reyes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taalasmaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reyes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taalasmaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reyes blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is working for takedown but Taalasmaa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reyes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taalasmaa prevents it.
Reyes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taalasmaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee to the head.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee strike.
Taalasmaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taalasmaa keeps control of Reyes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee to the head.
Reyes tries to score a body lock takedown but Taalasmaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taalasmaa tries to land a knee to the head but Reyes blocks with his arms.
Reyes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taalasmaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee strike.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee to the head.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the head.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee to the head.
Taalasmaa landing knees to the head.
Taalasmaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taalasmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reyes wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes goes for a takedown attempt but Taalasmaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes connects with a single shot there.
Taalasmaa blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes cracks Taalasmaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reyes cracks Taalasmaa with an open hand slap.
Taalasmaa is looking to chop away at Reyes's legs.
Taalasmaa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reyes throws a nice head kick!
Reyes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but Taalasmaa shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Reyes throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taalasmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Taalasmaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taalasmaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Taalasmaa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bullfrog Snakeshoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullfrog Snakeshoes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Summers !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bullfrog Snakeshoes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snakeshoes misses with a double jab.
Snakeshoes misses with a wild combination.
Summers shoots in looking for a takedown. Snakeshoes tries to sprawl out of it but Summers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snakeshoes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Snakeshoes does no damage.
Snakeshoes looks to land a combination but Summers avoids it well.
Summers dodges the punch combination from Snakeshoes.
Snakeshoes misses with a two punch combination.
Summers throws a right and a left that Snakeshoes avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Snakeshoes.
Summers slips a jab and a cross from Snakeshoes.
Summers misses with a two punch combination.
Snakeshoes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Summers . Summers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Summers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Mark Summers has been cut.
Summers shoots in and drives through. Snakeshoes sprawls well.
Snakeshoes stalks Summers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Summers 's face. Summers staggers backwards, shaken.
Summers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snakeshoes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bullfrog Snakeshoes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snakeshoes's waist but Snakeshoes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Summers off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Summers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Snakeshoes.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snakeshoes as he jumps to the side.
Snakeshoes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snakeshoes's waist but Snakeshoes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Summers off to one side.
Summers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Summers is breathing heavily.
A combination from Snakeshoes does no damage.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Summers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snakeshoes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Summers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snakeshoes swivels and escapes.
Snakeshoes scores with a hook to the body. Summers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snakeshoes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Snakeshoes throws a nice looking combination but Summers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snakeshoes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Summers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Snakeshoes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Summers is trying desperately to improve position.
Summers gets back to half guard.
Summers is looking to improve his position.
Summers manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Summers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Summers working for a triangle but Snakeshoes defends it easily.
Summers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Summers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Summers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snakeshoes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snakeshoes tries to free his leg and advance position but Summers is retaining full guard.
Summers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snakeshoes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Summers trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snakeshoes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Summers is keeping the position for now.
Snakeshoes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Summers . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Summers trying to control the position.
Summers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Summers tries to get out of the position.
Summers working for a triangle but Snakeshoes defends it easily.
Snakeshoes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Summers has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Snakeshoes doesn't defend quickly enough and Summers has managed to lock this one up! Can Snakeshoes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Summers on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Summers !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Boyett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You can't stand me now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Boyett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyett is looking to slow Doherty down with leg kicks.
Boyett misses the shot to the body.
Boyett moves into range and clinches up with Doherty.
Boyett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doherty.
Boyett'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.
Doherty is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Boyett can't fight it off and eventually Doherty manages to take the fight to the floor. Boyett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doherty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boyett dives on top into guard.
Doherty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boyett trying to control but Doherty is working from the bottom.
Doherty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boyett tries to bum rush Doherty with a series of wild strikes but Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boyett misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Boyett misses.
Boyett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trent Boyett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyett throws a series of punches but Doherty avoids them all with ease.
Doherty fails with the takedown.
Doherty feints and then cracks Boyett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boyett down.
Boyett misses with a straight right.
Doherty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boyett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Doherty crashes against the mat.
Boyett prevents Doherty from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boyett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doherty is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Boyett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boyett is not content to let Doherty control the position.
Doherty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boyett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boyett is not content to let Doherty control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doherty darts in trying to clinch
and Boyett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boyett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doherty. Doherty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boyett throws a series of punches but Doherty avoids them all with ease.
Boyett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Doherty wants to land a leg kick but Boyett is out of range.
Doherty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boyett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyett slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Boyett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doherty scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boyett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Doherty has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boyett stops Doherty from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doherty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boyett keeps Doherty under control for a moment.
Doherty advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trent Boyett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Doherty scores a takedown into full mount!
Doherty working for a submission but Boyett is keeping him at bay.
Boyett is trying desperately to improve position.
Doherty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boyett is looking to escape.
Boyett blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doherty throwing strikes here but Boyett is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty looking to finish with strikes here!
Boyett gets back to half guard.
Boyett is looking for a sweep. Doherty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doherty is thwarting Boyett's attempts to control the position.
Boyett kicks Doherty off and gets back to his feet.
Boyett looks to land a combination but Doherty avoids it well.
Doherty clinches up with Boyett and pushes him back against the cage.
Doherty tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doherty jumps guard but Boyett stands there with Doherty around his waist. Doherty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boyett prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty keeps control of Boyett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boyett is pressed up against the cage. Doherty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boyett down to the mat. Boyett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boyett throws a shot to the body.
Boyett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doherty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boyett keeps the fight on the outside.
Boyett misses with a wild combination.
Doherty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boyett throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Doherty misses
and Boyett counters with a stiff right hand.
Doherty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Doherty lands in his opponent's guard.
Boyett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doherty.
Doherty is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyett has wrist control.
Boyett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doherty is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doherty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boyett keeping moving, preventing Doherty from controlling successfully.
Boyett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doherty is one step ahead there.
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.
Boyett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boyett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boyett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trent Boyett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Doherty scores with a takedown into Boyett's guard.
Doherty stops Boyett from standing up.
Doherty pushes down on Boyett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Doherty is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doherty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boyett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boyett scores with a punch to the head.
Boyett swings for the body but Doherty moves out of range.
Boyett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doherty.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown but Boyett shows good takedown defense.
Doherty decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Doherty is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doherty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boyett defends it well.
Doherty trying to control the action but Boyett is working from the bottom.
Boyett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty is looking to advance position but Boyett won't allow it.
Doherty prevents Boyett from standing back up.
Pete Doherty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doherty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doherty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Doherty is tying to control. Boyett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Doherty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boyett as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boyett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyett throws a sloppy head kick and Doherty moves out of range easily.
Boyett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boyett in his tracks.
Boyett throws a jab but it's blocked by Doherty.
Doherty rushes Boyett and presses him up against the cage.
Doherty is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boyett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doherty successfully pulls guard.
Boyett stands up from Doherty's guard - Boyett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boyett throws a series of punches but Doherty avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty misses with a wild combination.
Doherty is looking to land body kicks.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyett swinging wilding here.
Boyett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Doherty.
You can see the frustration on Boyett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Doherty misses the shot to the body.
Doherty blocks a jab.
Doherty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boyett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doherty is stalling in the full guard.
Boyett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doherty is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doherty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doherty tries to land a leg kick but Boyett saw it coming and moves away.
Doherty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boyett to the mat! Boyett manages to get full guard.
Doherty is looking to advance position but Boyett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Boyett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doherty throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Boyett wants to control the pace but Doherty is squirming around nicely.
Boyett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyett wants to control the action but instead Doherty gets a body lock and reverses into Boyett's guard! Nice work!
Doherty wants to control from the top but Boyett keeps moving.
Doherty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boyett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boyett looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyett, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doherty with a poor takedown
and Boyett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Doherty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyett circles away.
Doherty looks for a takedown but Boyett sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doherty dodges the punch combination from Boyett.
Boyett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doherty counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boyett has Doherty pulled in close to control his posture.
Boyett wants to sweep but no luck.
Boyett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doherty wants to pass the guard but Boyett is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty stopping the sweep attempt from Boyett.
Doherty pushes down on Boyett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boyett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boyett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doherty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boyett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doherty shoots in for a double leg but Boyett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyett tries to clinch but Doherty moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doherty wants to clinch
and Boyett counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Boyett.
Boyett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Doherty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doherty wants to clinch up but Boyett keeps it at a distance.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyett misses with a two punch combination.
Doherty doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyett circles away.
Boyett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pete Doherty will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Doherty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boyett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boyett slips under a jab.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doherty misses with a low kick as Boyett jumps back.
Boyett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doherty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doherty is looking to clinch but Boyett is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyett throws a right hand that Doherty ducks under and follows up with a left that Doherty also avoids with ease.
Boyett is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Doherty lands a right hook to the body.
Doherty tries to clinch up but Boyett circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doherty.
Doherty has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Doherty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyett has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Doherty are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Doherty trying to control the action but Boyett is working from the bottom.
Doherty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Doherty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boyett, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doherty off and has taken his back!
Doherty rolls, trying to escape but Boyett keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Doherty breaks Boyett's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boyett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doherty looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty controlling from the top position.
Doherty trying to control but Boyett is working from the bottom.
Doherty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyett is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boyett has closed the distance and engaged Doherty in a clinch.
Boyett manages to break the clinch.
Boyett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boyett misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Doherty tries to clinch but Boyett is having none of it.
Boyett tries to clinch but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty fails with the takedown.
Doherty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyett.
Boyett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doherty counters with a one-two to the body.
Boyett throws a right and a left that Doherty avoids nicely.
Doherty keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doherty moves in looking to clinch but Boyett pushes him off.
Boyett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doherty.
Trent Boyett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doherty moves into range and clinches up with Boyett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Doherty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doherty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Doherty!
Pete Doherty retains his lightweight title!
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