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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Griifin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stewie Griifin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mr black!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
black has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griifin finds it's way round the side to connect with black's head.
black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griifin is fending him off so far but black persists. Nope, Griifin circles away and we're back to standing.
black has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griifin finds it's way round the side to connect with black's head.
black gets caught flat footed, as Griifin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Griifin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
black controls Griifin momentarily but Griifin frees himself.
Griifin looking to pass the guard.
black is looking to stand up but Griifin isn't so interested in that idea.
Griifin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Griifin!
black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griifin is looking to escape.
Griifin wants to control but black is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin can't escape the position.
black unloads with some shots from mount but Griifin bucks and avoids them well.
Griifin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Griifin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Griifin wants to get back to full guard.
black tries to stand but can't do so whilst Griifin controls his leg.
black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griifin moves into full guard.
Griifin wants to sweep but no luck.
Griifin has his foot on black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. black works his way back into a safe position though.
Griifin keeping moving, preventing black from controlling successfully.
black lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
black wants to stand but Griifin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
black tries to free his leg and advance position but Griifin is retaining full guard.
black wants to get up but he can't break Griifin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
black trying to control but Griifin is working from the bottom.
black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
black won't allow Griifin to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Griifin to counter with a crisp jab.
Griifin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around black's waist but black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griifin off to one side.
black tries for a takedown but Griifin circles away easily
and Griifin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stewie Griifin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin thows a body shot but no joy.
Griifin scores with a jab to the body.
Griifin digs a good hook to black's body.
black looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Griifin.
Griifin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Griifin is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griifin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, black has escaped the position, nice work there.
Griifin works to advance to full mount. black defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Griifin tries to control but black wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griifin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Griifin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
black is looking to improve his position but Griifin isn't that keen on the idea.
Griifin working for a guillotine from mount but black is in no mood to give up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
black is desperately trying to improve his position but Griifin has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Griifin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
black tries to clinch there but Griifin circles away.
Griifin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
black closes the distance but Griifin moves to the side
and Griifin counters with a series of strikes. black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griifin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griifin is looking to wear down black with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griifin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griifin tries to clinch but black moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Griifin does no damage.
black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griifin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin 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.
black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griifin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
black trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
black has Griifin pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griifin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
black wants to sweep here but Griifin controlling him for the moment.
black controlling the position.
black is breathing heavily.
Griifin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Griifin stopping the sweep attempt from black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griifin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
black wants to hit a switch here but Griifin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for black there!
Griifin with the ground and pound from mount.
Griifin landing strikes from the mount and black is in trouble!
Griifin working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. black turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Griifin off and cradles black's limp body as Griifin celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Stewie Griifin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake McIntosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Nilsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blake McIntosh's chin.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake McIntosh!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntosh gets caught flat footed, as Nilsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McIntosh wants to get back to his feet but Nilsson passes into half guard.
McIntosh pushes Nilsson off looking to stand but Nilsson dives back in and keeps control.
Nilsson seems to be working for a kimura but McIntosh defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nilsson passes to full mount!
Nilsson landing shots from mount.
McIntosh is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McIntosh looks gassed!
McIntosh is trying to stand but he's just given Nilsson his back.
Nilsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsson tightening his grip on McIntosh, looking for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nilsson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nilsson is riding his opponent, not letting McIntosh buck him off.
McIntosh is keeping busy.
Nilsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McIntosh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McIntosh trying to get back to his feet but Nilsson is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nilsson punishes McIntosh with strikes from the back mount.
Nilsson misses with a punch to the head.
McIntosh looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Nilsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McIntosh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nilsson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Nilsson working for the choke.
McIntosh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McIntosh won't enjoy being in this position. Nilsson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - McIntosh is tapping - it's over boys! Nilsson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Nilsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Flynn (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. The key to victory for Matt Flynn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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169 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johan Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Larsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flynn.
Flynn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flynn is rocked!
Flynn throws an overhand right that lands on Larsson's shoulder, as Larsson tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Flynn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larsson throws an overhand right that has Flynn reeling! Larsson follows up with a more punches and Flynn is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johan Larsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Stump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brij Khali has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Stump's chin.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khali circles away.
Stump shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khali pinned against the cage. Khali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khali looks to land a right hand but Stump moved out of range.
Khali misses with a hook. Stump ducked under it nicely.
Khali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stump momentarily.
It looks like George Stump has been cut.
Khali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stump moves away.
Khali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Stump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Khali scores with a four punch combination!
Stump is rocked!
Stump has a takedown stuffed.
Stump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khali.
Stump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khali throws the left hand but Stump avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stump shoots in and drives through. Khali sprawls well.
Stump looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Khali!
Khali is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Khali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali tries to reverse the position but Stump maintains control.
Stump goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Khali is on top in guard.
Stump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali trying to control but Stump is working from the bottom.
Khali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stump has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khali is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stump.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stump is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stump sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brij Khali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Stump's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khali scores with a hook.
Khali missing with a left hand there. Stump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stump shoots in for a takedown but Khali shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Khali does no damage.
Khali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stump closes the distance and clinches up with Khali, looking for a takedown. Stump pushes Khali against the cage but Khali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stump defending well as Khali loads up on a big left hand.
Stump shoots in looking for a takedown. Khali tries to sprawl out of it but Stump keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khali 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 George Stump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stump looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khali is fending him off so far but Stump persists. Nope, Khali circles away and we're back to standing.
Stump shoots in for a takedown but Khali shows good takedown defense.
Stump closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Khali!
Khali is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stump is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Khali can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Khali is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Khali prevents Stump from taking his back.
Khali bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stump looking for a guillotine here but Khali defends easily.
Khali trying to control but Stump is working from the bottom.
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.
Stump 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Stump dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Stump's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Stump shoots for a takedown but Khali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khali missing with a left hand there. Stump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khali just misses with a punch to the body.
Khali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stump.
Khali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stump manages to avoid it.
Khali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stump manages to avoid it.
Stump dodges the punch combination from Khali.
Stump fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stump fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khali sprawls well initially but Stump persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stump is looking for a kimura here.
Khali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali wants to improve his position but Stump is controlling well.
Khali trying to control here.
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.
Khali is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stump is staying active.
Stump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Stump has latched onto it... Big trouble! Stump pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Khali is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Stump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Stump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brewster B (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Mir is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brewster B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Mir!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
B pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
B wants to slow Mir down by chopping away at his legs.
B throws a right and a left that Mir avoids nicely.
Mir moves into the clinch successfully.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
B lands with a light punch inside.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
B breaks the clinch.
Brewster B seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
B throws a front kick aimed at Mir's knee but Mir avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
B avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
B motions for Mir to come forward. B throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
B misses with the combination.
B darts in trying to clinch
and Mir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
B manages to break the clinch.
B throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mir.
Nice body punch from B.
B is looking to break free of the clinch but Mir has double underhooks.
B can't break the clinch.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but B blocks with his arms.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
Mir letting B take a breather here.
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.
B wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
B stalling against the cage.
A short left from B.
B taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brewster B.
Mir fails with an attempt to clinch.
B keeps the fight on the outside.
Mir has closed the distance and engaged B in a clinch.
B manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
B misses with a combination
and Mir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
B breaks from the clinch.
B throws a combination that misses
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mir.
B has a couple of punches blocked by Mir.
B stalling in the clinch but Mir improves position.
B just leaning against Mir, taking a breather.
Mir prevents B from breaking the clinch.
Mir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but B has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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.
B breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mir is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
B throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mir counters by clinching up.
Mir keeps control of B as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
B stalling in the clinch.
A short right from B.
Mir content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for B.
B wants to break free but Mir has control.
Mir prevents B from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
B breaks the clinch.
B tests Mir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
B misses with a double jab
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Mir will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
B wants to clinch but Mir slips to the side
and Mir moves into the clinch.
Mir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but B has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mir trying to land knees to the body.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mir tries a knee to the head but B blocks it.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mir prevents B from breaking the clinch.
B stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
B lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mir backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
B wants to get back to striking at distance but Mir won't allow it.
Mir scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B breaks from the clinch.
B misses with a double jab
and Mir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
B wants to stall.
B wants to break free but Mir has control.
Mir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but B has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mir tries a knee to the head but B blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from B fails to land.
B content to slow the pace in the clinch.
B escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
B throws a combination that misses
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
B breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
B throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
B avoiding damage.
B wants to stall.
B is looking to break free of the clinch but Mir has double underhooks.
B just leaning against Mir, taking a breather.
Mir prevents B from breaking the clinch.
Mir prevents B from breaking the clinch.
B has had enough of the clinch but Mir keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but B is blocking nicely.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but B is blocking nicely.
B slows down the pace here.
B breaks the clinch.
B swats away the attempt to clinch by Mir.
B throws a combination that misses
and Mir counters by clinching up.
Mir is trying to maintain a safe position but B gets an underhook and turns Mir into the cage.
B stalling in the clinch.
B is trying to maintain a safe position but Mir gets an underhook and turns B into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from B.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mir letting B take a breather here.
B lands with a right to the head.
Mir prevents B from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as B takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
B tries to break the clinch but Mir is controlling the position.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
B breaks from the clinch.
B clinches but Mir breaks the clinch
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mir tries to clinch
and B counters with a left and a right that stings Mir.
Mir is rocked!
Mir fails in his attempt to clinch.
B swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on B - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
B manages to break the clinch.
B throws a looping overhand right but Mir ducks down to avoid it.
B tries to clinch but Mir moves away
and Mir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
B gets through Mir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
B wants to break free but Mir has control.
Mir lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
B manages to break the clinch.
B throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
B wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mir has him pressed against the cage.
B is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
B wants to break free but Mir has control.
B wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
B lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mir backwards.
B escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
B throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
B scores with a shot to the side of Mir's head.
A body shot lands from B.
A right handed body shot lands from B.
B manages to break the clinch.
Mir fails with an attempt to clinch.
B feints and then cracks Mir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mir down.
B swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mir moves into the clinch.
B stalling the fight.
B tries to break the clinch but Mir is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries a knee to the head but B blocks it.
B breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mir circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
B breaks the clinch.
B falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mir moves into the clinch.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but B is blocking nicely.
Mir stalling in the clinch but B improves position.
B lands a nice uppercut.
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.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
B tries to break the clinch but Mir is controlling the position.
Mir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
B can't break the clinch.
B avoiding damage.
B is trying to break free.
Brewster B has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
B breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
B misses with a double jab
and Mir counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for B to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brewster B showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mir 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Mir!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carver McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carver McNulty!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNulty shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Reyes steps into range and cracks McNulty with a monster punch that buckles his knees! McNulty flops backwards and Reyes dives into his guard looking to finish!
McNulty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McNulty keeping full guard, as Reyes tries to pass.
Reyes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McNulty is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reyes, into his guard.
McNulty preventing the sweep.
Reyes trying to keep a closed guard but McNulty is proving a slippery customer.
McNulty pushing down on Reyes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McNulty prevents Reyes from improving his position.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet.
McNulty missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty working Reyes over with strikes.
Reyes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McNulty trying to control the action but Reyes is working from the bottom.
McNulty controlling the pace.
McNulty moves into full mount! Reyes won't be happy about that!
Reyes is working to get back to half guard.
McNulty is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reyes is surviving well by controlling McNulty's body position as best he can.
Reyes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reyes is pressing down on McNulty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McNulty wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Reyes working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNulty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing McNulty from controlling successfully.
McNulty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reyes's head.
McNulty stands and throws Reyes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet but McNulty drags him back down.
McNulty landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNulty cracks Reyes with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Reyes is trying to escape the mount.
McNulty breaks from Reyes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McNulty jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reyes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reyes and McNulty has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Reyes is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on McNulty's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reyes is looking for a sweep.
McNulty working the ground and pound from side control.
McNulty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McNulty looks gassed!
McNulty wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes can't do much from the bottom here.
Reyes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McNulty asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McNulty lands an elbow.
McNulty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McNulty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McNulty swings around for an armbar but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McNulty's guard.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McNulty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reyes throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as McNulty stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Reyes follows into mount!
McNulty is rocked!
McNulty is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Reyes has taken his back.
Reyes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McNulty breaks Reyes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McNulty tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyes is retaining full guard.
Reyes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNulty passes Reyes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McNulty prevents Reyes from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNulty wants to work for an arm triangle but Reyes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reyes wants to improve his position but McNulty is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reyes keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McNulty in particular looking to stall.
McNulty scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reyes wants to improve his position but McNulty is controlling well.
McNulty lands with a punch from half guard.
McNulty seems to be working for a kimura but Reyes defends the submission attempt.
McNulty is looking to take a break and control but Reyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McNulty 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.
McNulty wants to take a breather but Reyes is having none of it.
McNulty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McNulty throwing shots but Reyes is blocking nicely.
Reyes moves into full guard.
McNulty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reyes is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McNulty content to stall in guard here.
McNulty postures up.
McNulty won't allow Reyes to sweep him here.
McNulty controlling from the top position.
McNulty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reyes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reyes has escaped and now he's on top!
McNulty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reyes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes drops back looking for a leg! McNulty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNulty manages to kick Reyes off! Reyes jumps back into McNulty's guard.
McNulty is looking for a triangle but Reyes pushes his legs off easily.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but McNulty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNulty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 Nelson Reyes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNulty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reyes pinned against the cage. Reyes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McNulty 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 trying to control the position.
McNulty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reyes working for a triangle but McNulty defends it easily.
McNulty looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty scoring with some ground and pound.
Reyes working a defensive guard here.
McNulty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McNulty takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reyes tries to roll over but McNulty keeps him under control.
McNulty trying to control the action but Reyes is working from the bottom.
McNulty lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McNulty lands strikes from half guard.
McNulty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McNulty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reyes!
Carver McNulty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty has control of Reyes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reyes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Carver McNulty has got the better of the ground game so far.
McNulty prevents Reyes from getting the reversal.
McNulty quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for McNulty but it's paid off an Reyes is forced to tap! Nice work by McNulty.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carver McNulty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Guily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Lavarello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Guily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Lavarello!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guily throws a head kick that misses.
Guily lands with a straight right. Lavarello didn't see that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Guily as Lavarello shoots in.
Guily throws a shot from downtown. Lavarello moves away and avoids it.
Guily fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lavarello, pushing him back against the cage.
Guily tries to break the clinch but Lavarello is controlling the position.
Guily escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guily shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guily was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lavarello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Guily raining down shots from the mount!
Guily wants to control the pace but Lavarello is squirming around nicely.
Lavarello regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavarello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavarello.
Lavarello working for a triangle but Guily defends it easily.
Guily trying to control but Lavarello is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavarello throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Guily controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavarello trying to control the position.
Lavarello trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lavarello has a closed guard, preventing Guily from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guily wants to clinch.
Guily tries to bum rush Lavarello with a series of wild strikes but Lavarello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lavarello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lavarello.
Guily breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavarello shoots in but Guily avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lavarello looks gassed!
Guily closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lavarello circles away.
Lavarello gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guily counters with a shoot takedown. Lavarello fights it but they end up in guard.
Jay Guily has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Lavarello.
Lavarello working a defensive guard but Guily manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lavarello tries to improve position but can't.
Lavarello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lavarello manages to get back to half guard.
Lavarello tries to get to full guard but Guily has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lavarello wants to control but Guily is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavarello missing with punches from the bottom.
Guily prevents Lavarello from improving his position.
Lavarello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavarello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guily trying to control but Lavarello is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavarello is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lavarello accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lavarello is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guily is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guily has escaped and now he's on top!
Guily won't allow Lavarello to sweep him here.
Lavarello keeping full guard, as Guily tries to pass.
Guily decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lavarello, up you get!
Lavarello scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavarello avoids the attempt from Guily to control.
Guily regains half guard.
Guily pushes Lavarello off looking to stand but Lavarello dives back in and keeps control.
Guily wants to control but Lavarello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guily works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guily trying to keep a closed guard but Lavarello is proving a slippery customer.
Lavarello prevents Guily from getting back to his feet.
Guily is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavarello decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guily works over Lavarello's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guily throws a sloppy head kick and Lavarello moves out of range easily.
Lavarello clinches up against the cage.
Guily is trying to break the clinch but Lavarello has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Guily dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guily stuffs the takedown.
Lavarello darts in trying to clinch
and Guily counters with a single leg into guard. Lavarello didn't expect that.
Lavarello is trying to control the position but Guily postures up.
Guily forces his way into half guard.
Lavarello is pressing down on Guily's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lavarello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavarello throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Guily escapes and throws Lavarello's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Guily decides to stand back up. Guily steps back and let's Lavarello get back to his feet.
Guily lands a really nice looking cross but Lavarello seems unphased.
Guily circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lavarello drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Guily follows Lavarello to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Guily!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Jones (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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190 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Sagat lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Sagat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sagat steps into range and cracks Jones with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jones flops backwards and Sagat dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jones is rocked!
Sagat passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Sagat finish him?
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sagat pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Sagat is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sagat is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jones wants to improve his position but Sagat is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat wants to stand but Jones has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sagat misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Sagat.
Sagat lands with a right and another and another! Jones is in big trouble! Sagat lands again and this time it's lights out for Jones! A quality knockout there for Sagat.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Sagat!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenhud comes to the cage accompanied by Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groenhud misses with a low kick.
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kahn tries to clinch up.
Kahn gets a clinch.
Groenhud tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kahn pushes Groenhud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Groenhud managing to block the knees to the body from Kahn.
Groenhud wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Groenhud throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease.
Kahn is looking to clinch but Groenhud is avoiding it.
Groenhud fails to land with a series of punches.
Groenhud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samir Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn has closed the distance and engaged Groenhud in a clinch.
Kahn controlling the action here for a moment.
Kahn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Groenhud manages to break the clinch.
Groenhud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn forces Groenhud back against the cage and clinches.
Groenhud manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Groenhud misses.
Groenhud looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well.
A left and a right from Groenhud both land. Nice combination.
Groenhud lands a head kick. Kahn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Groenhud misses with a wild combination.
Groenhud throws a series of punches but Kahn avoids them all with ease.
Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Groenhud throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Groenhud lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Groenhud.
Groenhud scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kahn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn takes the fight into the clinch.
Groenhud can't break the clinch.
Kahn avoiding damage.
Groenhud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Groenhud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Groenhud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn.
Groenhud is breathing heavily.
Kahn is looking to clinch but Groenhud is avoiding it.
Kahn wants to clinch.
Kahn throws a hook but Groenhud blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn clinches with his opponent.
Groenhud tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Groenhud lands with a nice combination. Kahn backs away looking to recover.
Kahn clinches with his opponent.
Groenhud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Groenhud manages to break the clinch.
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Groenhud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
Kahn is looking to clinch but Groenhud is avoiding it.
Kahn misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn.
Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kahn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Groenhud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Groenhud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
Kahn just leaning against Groenhud, taking a breather.
Kahn prevents Groenhud from breaking the clinch.
Kahn'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.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Groenhud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Groenhud tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahn rushes Groenhud and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gronk Groenhud dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Groenhud swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn.
Kahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Groenhud wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kahn has had enough of the clinch but Groenhud keeps him there for the moment.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn clinches.
Kahn is leaning against Groenhud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Groenhud is trying to break the clinch but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
Groenhud tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Kahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groenhud misses with the combination.
Groenhud tries to bum rush Kahn with a series of wild strikes but Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Groenhud takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Kahn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kahn throws a combination that misses
and Groenhud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kahn clinches with his opponent.
Kahn looking to slow down the pace here.
Kahn prevents Groenhud from breaking the clinch.
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Groenhud.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. Groenhud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kahn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kahn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is looking to clinch.
Groenhud throws a right hand that Kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahn also avoids with ease.
Groenhud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Groenhud throws a right hand that Kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahn also avoids with ease.
Kahn doesn't manage to clinch there - Groenhud circles away.
Gronk Groenhud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahn wants to clinch
and Groenhud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kahn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Groenhud slips a jab and a cross from Kahn.
Groenhud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kahn misses with a combination
and Groenhud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kahn tries to clinch up
and Groenhud counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Groenhud.
Kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Groenhud.
Groenhud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Groenhud keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Groenhud.
Groenhud keeps the fight on the outside.
Groenhud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Groenhud tries to keep at a distance but Kahn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kahn manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Groenhud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kahn prevents Groenhud from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kahn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Groenhud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Groenhud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn leaning against his opponent.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Groenhud breaks from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Groenhud tries to keep at a distance but Kahn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kahn stalling in the clinch.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Groenhud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahn moves in looking to clinch but Groenhud pushes him off.
Kahn has Groenhud up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gronk Groenhud dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Groenhud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Groenhud tries to land a leg kick but Kahn saw it coming and moves away.
Kahn tries to clinch but Groenhud moves out of range.
Groenhud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Groenhud connects with a nice looking jab.
Groenhud throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn has Groenhud up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groenhud wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Groenhud wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Kahn misses with a combination
and Groenhud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kahn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud lands with a straight right. Kahn didn't see that one coming.
Groenhud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Groenhud takes one to the side of the head.
Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Groenhud.
Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kahn closes the distance but Groenhud moves to the side
enabling Groenhud to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn moves in looking to clinch but Groenhud pushes him off.
Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Groenhud is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Groenhud throws a head kick that misses.
Kahn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Groenhud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahn throws out the jab.
Kahn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Groenhud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kahn tries to clinch up.
Groenhud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kahn has time to react.
Groenhud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn.
Kahn misses with a shot to the body
and Groenhud counters with a head kick.
Groenhud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahn tries to clinch but Groenhud is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn forces Groenhud back against the cage and clinches.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Groenhud backwards.
Groenhud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kahn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kahn continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Groenhud.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Groenhud backwards.
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Groenhud misses with a looping left.
Groenhud keeps the fight on the outside.
Groenhud misses with a series of wild punches.
Kahn tries to clinch there but Groenhud circles away.
Kahn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Groenhud counters with a three punch combo that has Kahn backing up. Kahn nods at Groenhud to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kahn wants to clinch up but Groenhud keeps it at a distance.
Groenhud lands a high kick!
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groenhud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Groenhud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahn wants to clinch up but Groenhud keeps it at a distance.
Groenhud swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn.
Good work by Groenhud as he checks the leg kick.
Kahn forces Groenhud back against the cage and clinches.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gronk Groenhud clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groenhud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Groenhud lands with a hook. Kahn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Groenhud's head but Groenhud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Groenhud works over Kahn's head and body with a nice combination.
Kahn is rocked!
Gronk Groenhud is winning the standup battle so far.
Groenhud connects with the punch.
Kahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Groenhud finish him?
Groenhud throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily.
Groenhud throws a nice looking combination but Kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kahn seems to have recovered his senses.
Groenhud walks into a straight right hand from Kahn.
Kahn tries to clinch up.
Kahn wants to clinch.
Groenhud fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn tries to clinch up but Groenhud circles away and keeps his distance.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Groenhud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kahn misses with the combination.
Groenhud connects with a nice looking jab.
Groenhud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Groenhud lands a high kick!
Kahn rushes Groenhud and presses him up against the cage.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
Kahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Kahn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn doesn't manage to clinch there - Groenhud circles away.
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
Kahn breaks from the clinch.
Groenhud misses with a series of wild punches.
Kahn looks to clinch
and Groenhud counters with a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Groenhud lands with a cross.
Groenhud with a nice cross.
Groenhud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Kahn wants to clinch but Groenhud slips to the side
and Groenhud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Groenhud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Groenhud.
Kahn instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn looks to clinch
and Groenhud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Kahn does no damage.
Kahn clinches.
Groenhud blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn keeps control of Groenhud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Kahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Groenhud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Groenhud misses.
Kahn has Groenhud up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Kahn.
Groenhud breaks the clinch.
Kahn wants to clinch
and Groenhud counters with a one-two to the body.
Kahn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Groenhud.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Groenhud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groenhud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groenhud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Groenhud.
Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Groenhud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gronk Groenhud had his way with Samir Kahn in that 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!
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Groenhud throws a head kick that misses.
Kahn moves in looking to clinch but Groenhud pushes him off.
Groenhud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Groenhud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kahn is out of range and Groenhud settles back down.
Kahn darts in and clinches Groenhud up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A lazy left from Groenhud finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn slips a jab and a cross from Groenhud.
Groenhud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kahn tries to land a leg kick but Groenhud saw it coming and moves away.
Kahn tries to clinch but Groenhud is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Groenhud counters with a head kick. That will keep Kahn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
Groenhud tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
Groenhud is looking to break free of the clinch but Kahn has double underhooks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Groenhud can't break the clinch.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Groenhud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn gets a clinch.
Kahn keeps control of Groenhud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Groenhud ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Groenhud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Groenhud misses the shot to the body.
Kahn lands with a hook. Groenhud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samir Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Groenhud counters with a head kick.
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Groenhud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Groenhud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Groenhud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Groenhud keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn is looking to clinch.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Groenhud.
Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kahn wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Groenhud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn rushes Groenhud and presses him up against the cage.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kahn forces Groenhud back against the cage and clinches.
Groenhud can't break the clinch.
Groenhud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Groenhud wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Groenhud.
Groenhud throws an elbow but it misses.
Kahn tries a body shot but Groenhud blocks it.
Groenhud swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Groenhud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Groenhud misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kahn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Groenhud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Groenhud checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Groenhud.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Groenhud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kahn wants to clinch but Groenhud slips to the side
and Groenhud counters with a nice uppercut.
Groenhud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kahn tries to clinch up but Groenhud circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn trying to land knees to the body.
Groenhud tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samir Kahn.
I think Groenhud 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gronk Groenhud!
Gronk Groenhud retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregard GracieHunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kampa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GracieHunter comes into the arena with You're the best around blaring out of the sound system. Kampa has chosen End of All Hope as his entrance music. Gregard GracieHunter has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregard GracieHunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Kampa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kampa thows a body shot but no joy.
Kampa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kampa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
GracieHunter is trying to stand back up but Kampa is controlling him
Kampa tries to pass the half guard into mount. GracieHunter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kampa 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.
GracieHunter tries to roll over but Kampa keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kampa wants to take a breather but GracieHunter is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
GracieHunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kampa clobbers GracieHunter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
GracieHunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kampa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
GracieHunter has his takedown stuffed
and Kampa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kampa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregard GracieHunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kampa trying to control but GracieHunter is working from the bottom.
Kampa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kampa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kampa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. GracieHunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kampa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kampa tries for a kimura but GracieHunter is defending well.
GracieHunter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kampa's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GracieHunter moves into full guard.
Kampa passes GracieHunter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
GracieHunter wants to improve his position but Kampa is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kampa is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, GracieHunter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kampa is working for a submission of some sort.
Kampa looks gassed!
GracieHunter manages to get to full guard.
Kampa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so GracieHunter is just riding it out for now. Kampa eventually gives up the hold.
GracieHunter is looking to control Kampa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can GracieHunter avoid being mounted?
Kampa passes the guard and advances to mount!
GracieHunter is trying to escape the mount.
Kampa looking to ground and pound but GracieHunter is blocking nicely.
GracieHunter can't escape the position.
GracieHunter is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Kampa looking for a guillotine from mount but GracieHunter is having none of it.
GracieHunter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
GracieHunter wants to improve his position but Kampa is controlling well.
Kampa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kampa is working for a submission of some sort.
GracieHunter is pressing down on Kampa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kampa dominated that round.
That's time! GracieHunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
GracieHunter has his takedown stuffed
and Kampa counters with a nice double leg into side control. GracieHunter won't be happy with that.
Kampa trying to control the action but GracieHunter is working from the bottom.
GracieHunter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kampa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kampa is looking for a kimura but GracieHunter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kampa to get the leverage.
GracieHunter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
GracieHunter trying to keep a closed guard but Kampa is proving a slippery customer.
GracieHunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kampa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kampa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. GracieHunter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampa wants to control but GracieHunter is keeping him busy.
GracieHunter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kampa tries to get to full guard but GracieHunter has control of the leg.
Kampa gets full guard.
GracieHunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kampa keeping moving, preventing GracieHunter from controlling successfully.
GracieHunter throwing strikes but missing.
Kampa had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. GracieHunter is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kampa Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take GracieHunter's back instead.
Kampa lands punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampa working for a choke but GracieHunter is defending well.
GracieHunter breaks Kampa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
GracieHunter scoring with punches to the head and body.
GracieHunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
GracieHunter wants to control from the top but Kampa keeps moving.
GracieHunter wants to stand but Kampa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
GracieHunter is posturing up here but Kampa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! GracieHunter tries to roll out but it's too tight and GracieHunter has to tap! Slick submission there by Kampa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorma Kampa!
Jorma Kampa is the new light heavyweight champion!
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