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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Efran Zenofeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilio Lopez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Efran Zenofeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Emilio Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zenofeli shoots in and bounces Lopez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zenofeli trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Zenofeli stands up from Lopez's guard - Zenofeli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lopez lands with a straight right. Zenofeli didn't see that one coming.
Zenofeli throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Zenofeli saw that one coming.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zenofeli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zenofeli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez looks gassed!
Zenofeli stands up from Lopez's guard - Zenofeli perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Zenofeli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenofeli staying out of range there.
Zenofeli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lopez misses with a takedown
and Zenofeli counters with a single leg into guard. Lopez didn't expect that.
Zenofeli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zenofeli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lopez tries to buck Zenofeli off but Zenofeli is having none of it.
Zenofeli is chipping away with strikes.
Lopez tries to escape but Zenofeli is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zenofeli trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
Zenofeli in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zenofeli trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zenofeli tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Zenofeli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zenofeli is rocked!
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zenofeli shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl out of it but Zenofeli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efran Zenofeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zenofeli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Lopez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zenofeli manages to mount him!
Zenofeli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lopez hang on?
Zenofeli is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lopez is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lopez flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Zenofeli anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lopez and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Zenofeli slips an arm under Lopez chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Zenofeli has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Zenofeli is squeezing on Lopez like an anaconda would it's prey. Lopez fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Efran Zenofeli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Evan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Asmund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan's entrance music is Here come the boom. A fine choice. Lee Evan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Evan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Asmund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmund scores with a takedown into Evan's guard.
Evan keeping full guard, as Asmund tries to pass.
Asmund not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
I looks like Asmund might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmund prevents Evan from getting back to his feet.
Evan wants to sweep here but Asmund controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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.
Asmund trying to control the position from guard on top but Evan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmund is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Evan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Evan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Asmund puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Asmund dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Asmund shoots in for a double leg but Evan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asmund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asmund will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee Evan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Asmund.
Asmund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asmund counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmund.
Evan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Asmund is breathing heavily.
Asmund preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmund controlling from the top position.
Asmund preventing the sweep.
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.
Asmund trying to control the position from guard on top but Evan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evan wants to get back to his feet but Asmund is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evan is pulling down on Asmund's head. It's preventing any offense from Asmund, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evan wants to stand but Asmund is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Asmund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Evan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asmund shoots and misses
and Evan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Evan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Evan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Evan is thwarting Asmund's attempts to control the position.
Evan wants to stand up but Asmund is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asmund.
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.
Evan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Asmund is proving hard to escape from.
Asmund keeping moving, preventing Evan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evan throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee Evan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick by Evan misses
and Asmund counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmund.
Evan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evan keeping moving, preventing Asmund from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Asmund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Asmund winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Asmund!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between tomte mor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack TheRipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, tomte mor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack TheRipper!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from mor.
Jack TheRipper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
TheRipper takes the fight into the clinch.
mor managing to block the knees to the body from TheRipper.
mor manages to pull guard.
TheRipper decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on mor, up you get!
mor gets a clinch.
mor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
TheRipper prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tomte mor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
TheRipper wants to break the clinch but can't.
TheRipper manages to break the clinch.
mor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
TheRipper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TheRipper trying to hold on to mor's head to control him but mor postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheRipper is staying active underneath mor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
TheRipper wants to get back to his feet.
mor is working for a submission of some sort.
TheRipper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
TheRipper is trying to get back to full guard.
TheRipper is staying active underneath mor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
mor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from TheRipper.
TheRipper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like tomte mor has been cut.
mor 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheRipper pulls mor in close to prevent any damage.
TheRipper trying to control the position.
mor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
mor is breathing heavily.
TheRipper trying to control the position.
mor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! TheRipper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of mor, into his guard.
TheRipper controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheRipper decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on mor, up you get!
mor clinches up with TheRipper and pushes him back against the cage.
mor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. TheRipper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
mor manages to break the clinch.
mor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? TheRipper is fending him off so far but mor persists. Nope, TheRipper circles away and we're back to standing.
TheRipper shoots for a double leg takedown but mor sprawls well. He's pushed TheRipper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheRipper avoids a kick to the body.
TheRipper tries for a takedown but mor circles away easily
and mor counters with a takedown into side control.
TheRipper can't do much from the bottom here.
mor in side control lands a decent elbow.
TheRipper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
TheRipper on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on TheRipper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
TheRipper parries the strikes from mor easily there. mor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable TheRipper to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
mor decides to stand up, so the ref orders TheRipper to his feet.
mor tries to clinch but TheRipper is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tomte mor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on tomte mor'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.
TheRipper throws a body punch but mor moves out of range.
TheRipper lands with a right and another and another! mor is in big trouble! TheRipper lands again and this time it's lights out for mor! A quality knockout there for TheRipper.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack TheRipper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barba Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba has chosen Barbapapa intro as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Luger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Barba Baba!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luger moves into the clinch.
Luger misses with an elbow strike.
Luger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baba goes for a takedown attempt but Luger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luger is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Baba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Luger is looking to reverse the position.
Luger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Luger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baba on the ground.
Luger is not content to let Baba control the position.
Luger tries to bench press Baba off him but Baba keeps the position.
Baba working away.
Baba in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Luger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baba checks it well.
Baba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anthony Luger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barba Baba.
Baba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luger is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luger flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Luger is looking to control Baba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luger avoid being mounted?
Luger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Luger is staying active underneath Baba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luger stuffs the takedown attempt from Baba. Baba gets slowly back to his feet.
Luger misses with a low kick.
Baba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luger pinned against the cage. Luger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baba. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baba looks gassed!
Luger throws a chopping leg kick but Baba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baba checks a leg kick.
Luger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baba is out of range and Luger settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luger gets a clinch.
Luger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baba.
Baba looking to throw knees to the head but Luger is blocking nicely.
Baba blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Luger throws an elbow but misses.
Luger gets underhooks to prevent Baba's takedown attempt.
Luger misses with an elbow over the top.
Luger lands an elbow inside.
Baba tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Luger throws an elbow but misses.
Luger lands a nice elbow.
Baba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luger scores with a shoulder strike.
Baba looking to throw knees to the head but Luger is blocking nicely.
Luger lands a damaging elbow.
Luger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baba blocks an elbow strike.
Luger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Luger throws an elbow but misses.
Baba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Luger.
Baba tries to pull guard but Luger holds him up against the cage and eventually Baba drops back down to his feet.
Baba trying to stall but Luger improves his position.
Luger gets underhooks to prevent Baba's takedown attempt.
Baba blocks the elbow strike.
Luger throws an elbow that misses.
Luger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luger prevents it.
Baba avoids the elbow strike from Luger, against the cage.
Baba pulls guard effortlessly.
Baba wants to sweep but no luck.
Baba throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Luger wants to control from the top but Baba keeps moving.
Baba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Luger!
Luger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Baba punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baba with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Luger wants to hold on but Baba pushes him away.
The referee warns Luger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luger is desperately trying to improve his position but Baba has a good base and remains in mount.
Luger is bucking up trying to escape but Baba cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Luger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baba thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Luger to regain full guard.
Luger trying to keep a closed guard but Baba is proving a slippery customer.
Luger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baba cracks Luger with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barba Baba will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baba checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Luger.
Baba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luger throws out the jab.
Luger scores with a spinning back kick!
Luger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baba.
Anthony Luger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baba moves out of range of the body kick.
Baba gets the takedown into side control.
Baba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baba in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Luger taking a bit of punishment here - Baba scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luger is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Baba's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baba lands a nice forearm strike.
Baba has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Baba fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baba lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baba is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Luger looks a forlorn figure.
Luger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baba landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Baba.
Baba has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Luger's face.
Barba Baba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luger tries to hold on but Baba postures up.
Baba dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baba cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baba scoring with strikes but Luger is staying in there.
Luger is looking to get to half guard.
Baba lands with some strikes.
Baba cracks Luger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Luger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baba with good strikes from the mount here!
Luger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luger tries to hold on but Baba postures up.
Baba unloading with bombs!
Luger tries to lock up and control but Baba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baba cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Luger is trying to escape the mount.
Baba landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba lands with some strikes.
Baba punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baba lands with some strikes.
Luger is bucking up trying to escape but Baba cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Luger is bucking up trying to escape but Baba cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Luger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luger tries to get out of the position.
Luger is trying to escape the mount.
Luger is working hard here to advance position.
Luger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Baba connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Luger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baba lands a big shot there that rocks Luger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Luger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baba.
Baba is thwarting Luger's attempts to control the position.
Baba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Luger is trying to control but can't.
Luger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Luger wants to control but Baba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Luger trying to keep a closed guard but Baba is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barba Baba 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. And we move into the final round!
A good leg kick by Luger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baba.
Baba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luger as he avoids it easily.
Baba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luger can pounce on him.
Luger misses with a low kick.
Luger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luger can pounce on him.
Luger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luger as he jumps to the side.
Anthony Luger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barba Baba.
Baba fails with the takedown.
Luger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baba circles away.
Baba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Luger is looking for a sweep. Baba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luger trying to control here.
Baba trying to control from half guard but Luger is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba lands with a punch from half guard.
Luger trying to control from the bottom.
Baba is nestled in close to Luger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Luger is looking for a sweep. Baba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baba is thwarting Luger's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Luger to the mat! Luger manages to get full guard.
Luger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baba postures up in Luger's guard and throws a big left but Luger blocks it.
Luger trying to control the position.
Baba landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba stopping the sweep attempt from Luger.
Luger trying to control the position.
Luger pulls Baba in to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Luger has Baba up against the cage in a clinch.
Luger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luger's face.
Baba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Luger connects with a couple of short punches.
Baba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Luger trying to control but Baba is working from the bottom.
Baba thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Luger working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luger with a nice head shot there.
Luger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luger trying to control the position from guard on top but Baba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luger.
Luger misses with a head kick.
Luger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baba.
Baba shoots in and drives through. Luger sprawls well.
Luger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baba lands in his opponent's guard.
Luger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baba moves nicely into side control.
Baba working the ground and pound from side control.
Baba landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Luger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baba connects with a decent elbow.
Baba is chipping away with strikes.
Baba cracks Luger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baba cracks Luger with a big elbow.
Luger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anthony Luger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba working the body and head with strikes.
Baba looks up at the clock and then as Luger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barba Baba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barba Baba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ive Nackershort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nackershort comes into the arena with The Rocky Theme blaring out of the sound system. Ive Nackershort has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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189 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ive Nackershort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Lock!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nackershort misses with a wild combination.
Lock closes the distance and clinches up with Nackershort, looking for a takedown. Lock pushes Nackershort against the cage but Nackershort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nackershort has managed to clinch.
Lock is trying to stall.
Nackershort breaks the clinch.
Lock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nackershort looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lock passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nackershort is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nackershort can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
You get the feeling that Nackershort really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lock has control of Nackershort's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nackershort regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nackershort tries to buck Lock off but he can't manage it.
Nackershort is breathing heavily.
Lock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nackershort?
Lock trying to control but Nackershort is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lock locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Nackershort is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johny Lock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Knox Yodsenklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CTRL TRLC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsenklai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Traditional Wai Kru. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Knox Yodsenklai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, CTRL TRLC!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TRLC fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yodsenklai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TRLC ducks under a wild hook from Yodsenklai.
TRLC misses with a series of wild punches.
TRLC has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yodsenklai tries to clinch but TRLC moves out of range.
Yodsenklai closes the distance and clinches up with TRLC, looking for a takedown. Yodsenklai pushes TRLC against the cage but TRLC circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yodsenklai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Yodsenklai blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yodsenklai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
TRLC throws a body punch but Yodsenklai moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by TRLC.
Yodsenklai tries to buck TRLC off but TRLC is having none of it.
Yodsenklai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yodsenklai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for TRLC!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai looking to finish TRLC with some ground and pound. This is bad for TRLC!
Yodsenklai prevents TRLC from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yodsenklai looking to control but TRLC is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
TRLC manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yodsenklai is looking to advance position but TRLC won't allow it.
TRLC is refusing to be controlled, as Yodsenklai sits in half guard.
Yodsenklai working over TRLC with some ground and pound. TRLC looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
TRLC tries to get to full guard but Yodsenklai has control of the leg.
Yodsenklai trying to control from half guard but TRLC is working away.
TRLC blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai is nestled in close to TRLC, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TRLC is looking to improve his position.
TRLC looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by TRLC!
TRLC circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yodsenklai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yodsenklai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from TRLC.
TRLC moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yodsenklai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yodsenklai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TRLC avoiding damage as Yodsenklai throws knees to the body.
Yodsenklai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TRLC changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodsenklai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by TRLC.
Yodsenklai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on TRLC's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
TRLC trying to pass the guard but Yodsenklai defending well.
TRLC wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yodsenklai keeps working.
TRLC is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yodsenklai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TRLC.
TRLC is nestled in close to Yodsenklai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TRLC is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yodsenklai is defending against the submission attempts here by TRLC.
Yodsenklai wants to get back to his feet.
TRLC is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
TRLC passes to side control.
Yodsenklai tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but CTRL TRLC will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yodsenklai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Yodsenklai coming out on top.
Yodsenklai scores with a jab.
It looks like CTRL TRLC has been cut.
A nice combination there by TRLC.
Yodsenklai throws a hook but TRLC blocks it.
Yodsenklai clinches up with TRLC and pushes him back against the cage.
Yodsenklai breaks the clinch.
TRLC shoots in but Yodsenklai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yodsenklai rushes TRLC and presses him up against the cage.
Yodsenklai lands an elbow inside that TRLC shrugs off.
Yodsenklai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yodsenklai breaks from the clinch.
Yodsenklai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from TRLC both land. Nice combination.
TRLC misses with a low kick as Yodsenklai jumps back.
Yodsenklai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TRLC avoids the head kick by Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai blocks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Yodsenklai.
TRLC looks to throw the jab but Yodsenklai is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai throws a combination that misses
and TRLC counters with a left and a right that stings Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
TRLC doesn't manage to clinch there - Yodsenklai circles away.
Yodsenklai pushes TRLC up against the cage in a clinch.
Yodsenklai landing knees to the body.
TRLC lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yodsenklai blocks a body shot from TRLC.
TRLC blocks an elbow strike.
TRLC takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from TRLC.
Yodsenklai crunches a lovely knee into TRLC's ribcage.
TRLC lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yodsenklai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
TRLC fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yodsenklai scores with a head kick.
Knox Yodsenklai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by TRLC.
Yodsenklai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yodsenklai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
TRLC managing to block the knees to the body from Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai lands a nice knee to the body.
Yodsenklai unloads a knee to the mid-section. TRLC lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TRLC managing to block the knees to the body from Yodsenklai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TRLC has Yodsenklai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yodsenklai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TRLC misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yodsenklai breaks from the clinch.
Yodsenklai throws a wild body kick that TRLC sees coming a mile off.
Yodsenklai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yodsenklai avoids the head kick by TRLC.
Yodsenklai rushes TRLC and presses him up against the cage.
Yodsenklai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yodsenklai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yodsenklai landing knees to the head.
TRLC works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yodsenklai misses with a knee to the head.
TRLC on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from TRLC.
TRLC takes an elbow to the temple.
TRLC letting Yodsenklai take a breather here.
Yodsenklai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Yodsenklai lands a nice elbow.
Yodsenklai avoiding damage.
Yodsenklai seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yodsenklai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but TRLC blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TRLC goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yodsenklai prevents it.
Knox Yodsenklai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CTRL TRLC.
Yodsenklai unloads a knee to the mid-section. TRLC lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yodsenklai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by TRLC.
A short body shot lands from TRLC as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from TRLC.
TRLC lands a left hand.
Yodsenklai breaks from the clinch.
TRLC closes the distance and clinches up with Yodsenklai, looking for a takedown. TRLC pushes Yodsenklai against the cage but Yodsenklai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knox Yodsenklai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yodsenklai throws a sloppy head kick and TRLC moves out of range easily.
Yodsenklai falls off balance throwing a combination
and TRLC counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yodsenklai wants to clinch up but TRLC keeps it at a distance.
Yodsenklai closes the distance and clinches.
Yodsenklai lands a knee to the body.
Yodsenklai lands an elbow inside that TRLC shrugs off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
TRLC avoids the elbow strike from Yodsenklai, against the cage.
TRLC is working Yodsenklai over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from TRLC - that landed with a thud.
Yodsenklai tries to land knees in the clinch but TRLC avoids the damage to the body.
Yodsenklai manages to break the clinch.
TRLC moves into range and clinches up with Yodsenklai.
A right hook to the body lands for TRLC.
Yodsenklai missing with knees to the body.
TRLC working aggressively here.
TRLC misses with a punch on the inside.
Yodsenklai trying to land knees to the body.
Yodsenklai throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from TRLC as the two fighters clinch.
Yodsenklai throws an elbow but it misses.
Yodsenklai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TRLC managing to block the knees to the body from Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai missing with knees to the body.
TRLC is leaning against Yodsenklai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
TRLC changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodsenklai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
TRLC lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TRLC looks to throw the jab but Yodsenklai is out of range.
TRLC scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yodsenklai moves in looking to clinch but TRLC pushes him off.
Yodsenklai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yodsenklai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and TRLC counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Knox Yodsenklai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CTRL TRLC's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yodsenklai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yodsenklai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yodsenklai misses with a hook.
Yodsenklai throws a front kick that sends TRLC stumbling back into the cage.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Yodsenklai! TRLC is out on his feet! Yodsenklai rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - TRLC is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! TRLC is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knox Yodsenklai!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reodfsenior Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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208 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reodfsenior Castro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adebisi, as that shot connected.
Castro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adebisi is fending him off so far but Castro persists. Nope, Adebisi circles away and we're back to standing.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Adebisi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simon Adebisi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joni Johnsso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Django Flash is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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213 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joni Johnsso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Django Flash!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsso looks for a takedown but Flash sprawls well.
Johnsso gets a takedown into half guard.
Flash tries to kick Johnsso off but Johnsso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnsso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flash is just riding it out for now. Johnsso eventually gives up the hold.
Flash moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flash wants to sweep here but Johnsso controlling him for the moment.
Flash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnsso is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnsso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnsso looking to pass the guard.
Flash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flash sizes up Johnsso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnsso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flash pinned against the cage. Flash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flash just misses with a punch to the body.
Flash misses the jab.
Johnsso gets the takedown into side control.
Johnsso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flash is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flash tries to bench press Johnsso off him but Johnsso keeps the position.
Flash gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Flash trying to control but Johnsso postures up.
Flash is positioning himself well to prevent Johnsso advancing to mount.
Flash trying to control but Johnsso postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash is looking to improve his position.
Flash is controlling Johnsso's trapped leg to prevent Johnsso from advancing to side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnsso wants to pass the guard but Flash is keeping the position.
Johnsso won't allow Flash to sweep him here.
Flash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnsso looking to pass the guard.
Flash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flash throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash catches Johnsso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnsso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flash pinned against the cage. Flash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joni Johnsso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flash trying to keep a closed guard but Johnsso is proving a slippery customer.
Flash 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.
Johnsso is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flash is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flash has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnsso is breathing heavily.
Flash trying to control but Johnsso is working from the bottom.
Johnsso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flash wants to get up but he can't break Johnsso's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Flash has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Flash trying to control but Johnsso is working from the bottom.
Flash showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnsso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flash wants to control from the top but Johnsso keeps moving.
Flash sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Joni Johnsso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnsso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Django Flash just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnsso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joni Johnsso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnsso shoots for a double leg takedown but Flash sprawls well. He's pushed Johnsso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flash.
Nice uppercut there from Flash.
A jab lands there for Flash.
Flash cracks a nice hook into Johnsso's ribs.
Johnsso needs to keep his hands up - Flash had a free shot at his head there.
Johnsso is rocked!
Flash misses with a straight left.
Oh Johnsso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnsso takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flash cracks Johnsso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flash cracks Johnsso with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Johnsso falls to his knees and Flash doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Django Flash!
Django Flash is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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