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Cage Legends 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Smoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Smoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Butler!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smoot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smoot striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Smoot is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Butler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smoot keeps working.
Smoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Smoot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Butler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smoot wants to improve his position but Butler is controlling well.
Butler is trying to control the action in half guard but Smoot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Smoot is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smoot tries to clinch up but Butler circles away and keeps his distance.
Smoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Butler circles away.
Smoot wants to clinch up but Butler keeps it at a distance.
Fred Smoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler darts in and clinches Smoot up against the cage.
Butler lands an uppercut.
Butler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Butler counters with a big head kick but Smoot shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Butler as Smoot shoots in.
Butler rushes Smoot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Butler - that landed with a thud.
Smoot misses with a knee to the head.
Smoot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butler tries to break the clinch but Smoot is controlling the position.
Butler looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoot misses with a knee to the head.
Butler blocks the elbow strike.
Butler breaks the clinch.
Smoot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Butler's sensitive parts.
Smoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Butler counters by moving into the clinch.
Smoot is breathing heavily.
Butler lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Butler.
Butler avoids a wild elbow strike from Smoot.
Butler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smoot missing with knees to the body.
Smoot tries a knee to the head but Butler blocks it.
Butler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Butler cracks Smoot with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Butler.
Butler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butler tries to break the clinch but Smoot is controlling the position.
Smoot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Butler misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Butler. That's going to slow Smoot down.
Smoot takes a kick to the side of the head.
Butler's corner calls for a 1-2. Butler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Butler rushes Smoot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Butler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Butler manages to break the clinch.
Butler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Fred Smoot has been cut.
Smoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Butler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smoot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butler blocks it with crossed arms.
Butler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Butler.
Butler swinging wilding here.
Smoot dodges the punch combination from Butler.
Butler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smoot's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler lands a jab-cross combination.
Butler stuns Smoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smoot dodges the punch combination from Butler.
Smoot wants to clinch but Butler slips to the side
and Butler moves into the clinch.
Butler is pushing Smoot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smoot scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Butler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smoot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butler's brow.
Butler stalls.
Butler breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smoot tries to keep at a distance but Butler has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smoot.
Butler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Butler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Smoot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Butler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smoot tries to clinch up
and Butler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smoot's guard.
Smoot trying to strike off his back.
Butler preventing the sweep.
Butler trying to control but Smoot is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Butler trying to control but Smoot is working from the bottom.
Smoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Butler is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Butler trying to hold on to Smoot's head to control him but Smoot postures up.
Butler pushes Smoot off looking to stand but Smoot dives back in and keeps control.
Smoot working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Butler's thigh. Butler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Butler looking for a sweep. Not yet Butler, not yet.
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.
Smoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Butler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butler tries to land a front kick but Smoot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smoot darts in trying to clinch
and Butler counters with a three punch combo that has Smoot backing up. Smoot nods at Butler to acknowledge the strikes.
Butler misses with a two punch combination.
Smoot slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Butler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smoot wants to clinch
and Butler counters by clinching up.
Smoot throws an elbow that misses.
Smoot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smoot pushes off an throws an elbow but Butler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Butler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smoot has him pressed against the cage.
Butler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smoot looks to clinch
and Butler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smoot thinking.
Butler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smoot sprawls well initially but Butler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Butler is thwarting Smoot's attempts to control the position.
Butler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smoot misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smoot gets full guard.
Butler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smoot wants to sweep here but Butler controlling him for the moment.
Smoot keeping full guard, as Butler tries to pass.
Butler throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Butler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fred Smoot's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Butler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Butler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Butler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smoot wants to clinch
and Butler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Butler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoot lands a nice looking body kick.
Some wild striking there from Butler.
Smoot tries to clinch
and Butler counters with a nice body shot.
Smoot cracks the inside of Butler's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smoot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smoot tries to clinch but Butler moves away
and Butler counters with a three punch combo that has Smoot backing up. Smoot nods at Butler to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smoot throws a front kick that sends Butler stumbling back into the cage.
Smoot wants to clinch but Butler slips to the side
letting Butler counter with a right hand.
Butler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot tries to clinch up but Butler circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Butler.
Smoot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smoot throws a strike aimed at the side of Butler's head but Butler avoids it well.
Smoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Butler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smoot works to advance to full mount. Butler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smoot misses with a head shot.
Smoot looking to secure an arm triangle but Butler defends it well.
Butler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoot working the ground and pound effectively.
Smoot avoids the attempt from Butler to control.
Butler is trying to escape the mount.
Smoot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Butler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler tries to hold on but Smoot pushes him away.
Butler is looking to get to half guard.
Butler tries to lock up and control but Smoot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fred Smoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smoot lands a big shot there that rocks Butler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smoot working for a guillotine from mount but Butler is in no mood to give up.
Smoot throwing strikes here but Butler is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler is trying to stand up.
Smoot is working for a guillotine from mount but Butler frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler wants to control but Smoot is having none of it.
Butler is looking to get to half guard.
Jack Butler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smoot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Smoot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Butler 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Butler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kata Guruma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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, Anders Lundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kata Guruma!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin is looking to clinch.
Lundin has Guruma up against the cage in a clinch.
Lundin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Guruma can't break the clinch.
Lundin is trying to stall.
Lundin gets underhooks to prevent Guruma's takedown attempt.
Guruma is trying to break free.
Lundin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guruma backwards.
Lundin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lundin pushes Guruma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guruma successfully pulls guard.
Guruma looking for a guillotine here but Lundin defends easily.
Lundin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guruma is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lundin dives into side control.
The referee asks Lundin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lundin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lundin trying to control the action but Guruma is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lundin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lundin happy to just control the position for now.
Guruma is not content to let Lundin control the position.
Lundin staying calm.
Lundin wants to control but Guruma is keeping him busy.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lundin tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Guruma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lundin fails to land the takedown.
Lundin throws a nice looking combination but Guruma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lundin misses with a body kick.
Lundin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guruma. That's going to slow Lundin down.
Guruma tries a head kick but it misses.
Guruma misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guruma throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lundin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guruma's guard.
Lundin trying to control the position from guard on top but Guruma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guruma wants to sweep but no luck.
Guruma lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lundin!
Guruma goes for an armbar but Lundin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lundin.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Guruma keeps moving.
Lundin is in close to Guruma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guruma keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guruma looks gassed!
Lundin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guruma has an active guard here but Lundin has managed to pass into half guard.
Lundin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lundin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lundin looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Lundin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lundin moves in looking to clinch but Guruma pushes him off.
Guruma is looking to slow Lundin down with leg kicks.
Anders Lundin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Guruma keeps moving.
Lundin cracks Guruma with a solid left hand.
Lundin stopping the sweep attempt from Guruma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guruma is breathing heavily.
Lundin looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruma throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lundin uses it to pass to side control.
Lundin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Guruma wants to control but Lundin postures up.
Guruma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lundin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guruma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lundin slows the pace down.
Lundin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guruma keeps working.
Lundin decides to stand back up. Lundin steps back and let's Guruma get back to his feet.
Guruma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin has Guruma pulled in close to control his posture.
Lundin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guruma thows a big elbow that misses.
Lundin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guruma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guruma tries to stand but Lundin is controlling from the bottom.
Guruma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guruma throwing strikes but missing.
Guruma being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin trying to control the position.
Guruma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lundin is proving hard to escape from.
Lundin lands an upkick as Guruma stands over him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lundin gets the takedown into side control.
Lundin is chipping away with strikes.
Guruma regains half guard.
Guruma is trying to stand.
Lundin wants to control but Guruma is keeping him busy.
Lundin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guruma is looking to get back to full guard here but Lundin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lundin breaks from Guruma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Guruma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lundin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lundin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Guruma looks a forlorn figure.
Guruma is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Lundin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lundin is looking to clinch.
Lundin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guruma.
Guruma fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guruma.
Lundin wants to clinch
and Guruma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lundin landing knees to the head.
Guruma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lundin breaks the clinch.
Lundin takes the fight into the clinch.
Lundin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guruma is looking to break free of the clinch but Lundin has double underhooks.
Lundin is trying to break the clinch but Guruma has him pressed against the cage.
Guruma wants to break free but Lundin has control.
Lundin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lundin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lundin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lundin wants to control the pace but Guruma is squirming around nicely.
Guruma can't escape the position.
Anders Lundin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lundin content just to control the position here.
Guruma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lundin controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lundin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lundin working Guruma over with strikes here.
Lundin lands a heavy elbow.
Guruma working to try and regain half guard.
Lundin controlling his opponent.
Guruma's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Guruma trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lundin with the ground and pound from mount.
Lundin dominating with strikes here.
Anders Lundin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lundin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guruma can't escape the position.
Lundin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lundin content just to control the position here.
Lundin tries to control but Guruma wriggling away.
Kata Guruma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Anders Lundin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lundin shoots in for a double leg but Guruma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guruma throws a head kick that misses.
Guruma tries to score with a low kick but Lundin moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Lundin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lundin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Lundin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Osipzk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman has chosen Eminem - Mosh as his entrance music. Nikos Osipzk had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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194 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikos Osipzk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman lands a nice shot that snaps Osipzk's head back.
It looks like Nikos Osipzk has been cut.
Osipzk fails to land the takedown.
Osipzk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coleman gets a takedown into half guard.
Coleman trying to mount his opponent but Osipzk defends it.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osipzk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman 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.
Coleman seems to be working for a kimura but Osipzk defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipzk tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Osipzk is defending the position.
Coleman throwing shots but Osipzk is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coleman gets a clinch.
Coleman lands a left hand.
Coleman wants the takedown. Osipzk is fighting it off but Coleman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Osipzk's guard against the cage.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman stands and steps away. Osipzk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Osipzk is breathing heavily.
Osipzk looks to clinch
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Coleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osipzk is just riding it out for now. Coleman eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osipzk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coleman.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osipzk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coleman trying to control from half guard but Osipzk is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Osipzk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Osipzk is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman is tying to control. Osipzk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Osipzk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coleman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osipzk is just riding it out for now. Coleman eventually gives up the hold.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Osipzk is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is working for a kimura but Osipzk is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikos Osipzk'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.
Osipzk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Osipzk clinches but Coleman breaks the clinch
and Coleman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Osipzk throws an elbow but misses.
Coleman avoiding damage as Osipzk throws knees to the body.
Coleman is trying to trip Osipzk. He has hold of a leg but Osipzk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Coleman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Coleman advances position into side control!
Coleman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osipzk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coleman taking a break here but Osipzk is having none of it and regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Osipzk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman is thwarting Osipzk's attempts to control the position.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coleman is keen to just control but Osipzk is a slippery customer.
Osipzk is trying to stand up here but Coleman is controlling him well.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coleman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coleman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coleman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Osipzk takes a shot to the head.
Coleman has Osipzk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Coleman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Osipzk tumbling to the mat - Coleman dives into Osipzk's guard.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Coleman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Coleman lands a jab-cross combination.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Coleman working for a submission but Osipzk is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osipzk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Coleman.
Coleman trying to control but Osipzk is having none of it.
Coleman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Coleman thowing shots but they're missing.
Osipzk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Coleman.
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.
Osipzk wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Osipzk turns into him and now he's in Coleman's guard.
Coleman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osipzk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Osipzk wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikos Osipzk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Osipzk misses with a hook.
Osipzk misses with a takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Osipzk keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Tito Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Osipzk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Osipzk manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Osipzk's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osipzk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Osipzk keeps moving.
Coleman is pushing down on Osipzk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Osipzk is fighting to maintain full guard but Coleman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coleman seems to be looking for submissions.
Coleman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Osipzk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coleman goes for an armbar but Osipzk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Osipzk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osipzk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coleman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osipzk trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osipzk wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
Osipzk wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman working for a triangle but Osipzk defends it easily.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Tito Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coleman working a defensive guard here.
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikos Osipzk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman working for a triangle but Osipzk defends it easily.
Coleman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Osipzk passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coleman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Coleman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by "Firefly" by Breaking Benjamin. This should be a great matchup!
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151 lbs
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152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up with Couture, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes Couture against the cage but Couture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Couture's waist but Couture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couture circles away.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Couture is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Couture circles away and we're back to standing.
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricky Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture swinging wilding here.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Couture lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Couture lands the left hand.
Are you kidding me?! Couture ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rogers clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Couture!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djimebi Mbongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djimebi Mbongo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Djimebi Mbongo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mbongo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mbongo is looking to clinch.
Mbongo shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mbongo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck for Mbongo with that takedown attempt.
Kimbo Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djimebi Mbongo.
Mbongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mbongo fails to land the takedown.
Mbongo looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbongo checks a leg kick nicely.
Mbongo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Mbongo saw that one coming.
Mbongo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Mbongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mbongo off to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Djimebi Mbongo has been cut.
Mbongo looks gassed!
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mbongo.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mbongo moves away.
A low kick from Mbongo misses
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Nelson connects with a body shot.
Nelson takes a swing at Mbongo's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mbongo blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mbongo. Mbongo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Mbongo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nelson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mbongo.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Nelson scores with a nice body kick.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mbongo misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mbongo really felt that one!
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mbongo's sensitive parts.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nelson lands a jab to Mbongo's midsection.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mbongo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Djimebi Mbongo's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson tightens his grip and picks Mbongo up, before dumping him to the ground. Mbongo manages to land in guard.
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mbongo is retaining full guard.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mbongo is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Djimebi Mbongo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Mbongo knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Mbongo.
Mbongo avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Mbongo has his takedown stuffed
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mbongo throws a lazy body kick
and Nelson counters with a nice body shot.
Nelson scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mbongo avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mbongo.
The cut above Djimebi Mbongo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Djimebi Mbongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Mbongo misses
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mbongo can do to turn this around?
A thudding body kick lands there by Nelson!
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws a head kick but Mbongo moves out of range.
Kimbo Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mbongo has his takedown stuffed
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mbongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kimbo Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djimebi Mbongo.
Nelson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mbongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Mbongo has his takedown stuffed
and Nelson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mbongo's knee momentarily.
Kimbo Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson with a nice cross.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mbongo blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Mbongo fails with the takedown
and Mbongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Mbongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Mbongo seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mbongo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nelson. Nelson obviously looking to wear him down.
Mbongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a nice body shot.
Mbongo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mbongo.
Nelson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mbongo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson connects with a crisp jab.
Mbongo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nelson.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Djimebi Mbongo's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mbongo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nelson.
Mbongo misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mbongo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination.
Djimebi Mbongo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mbongo fails with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nelson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws a series of strikes that have Mbongo backpedaling.
Mbongo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Mbongo moves out of range easily.
Kimbo Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nelson!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Djimebi Mbongo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kimbo Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reko Mehtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehtala's entrance music is Koto - Jabdah. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reko Mehtala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Mehtala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mehtala misses with a wild combination.
Jones with a hook.
It looks like Reko Mehtala has been cut.
Mehtala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mehtala swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mehtala controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Mehtala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mehtala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehtala pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones is pushing down on Mehtala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mehtala is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is tying to control. Mehtala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mehtala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mehtala works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mehtala.
Ricardo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch but Mehtala moves out of range.
Mehtala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Mehtala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up but Mehtala circles away and keeps his distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Mehtala swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Mehtala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones wants to clinch.
Mehtala misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a straight right by Mehtala.
Mehtala staying out of range there.
Jones defending well as Mehtala loads up on a big left hand.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mehtala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mehtala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Mehtala waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Mehtala is having none of it.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mehtala's hands.
Mehtala lands with a shot to the body.
Jones looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to clinch up.
Mehtala takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mehtala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Mehtala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mehtala.
Jones slips under a jab from Mehtala.
Reko Mehtala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mehtala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Mehtala throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Mehtala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mehtala just misses with a punch to the body.
Mehtala just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Mehtala.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Mehtala.
Mehtala throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Jones colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Mehtala as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Jones is left battered and dazed whilst Mehtala and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reko Mehtala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cadoc Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Staffan Hjalmarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cadoc Calzaghe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Staffan Hjalmarson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjalmarson shoots in and drives through. Calzaghe sprawls well.
Hjalmarson shoots in and drives through. Calzaghe sprawls well.
Hjalmarson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice combination there by Calzaghe.
Hjalmarson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hjalmarson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calzaghe dips to his left and cracks Hjalmarson with an uppercut!
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!
Calzaghe cracks Hjalmarson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hjalmarson looks for a takedown but Calzaghe sprawls well.
Cadoc Calzaghe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Staffan Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson looks gassed!
Calzaghe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hjalmarson's head backwards.
Hjalmarson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calzaghe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hjalmarson is rocked!
Calzaghe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calzaghe sizes up Hjalmarson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hjalmarson is still on wobbly legs! Can Calzaghe finish him?
The crowd cheers as Calzaghe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hjalmarson doesn't seem phased though.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Calzaghe! Hjalmarson is backing up but he can't get away as Calzaghe lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Hjalmarson and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cadoc Calzaghe!
Cadoc Calzaghe is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reine Spa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying St Pierre's choice of entrance music: Big Things Poppin. Reine Spa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reine Spa !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spa .
Spa working away.
Spa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Spa in side control lands a decent elbow.
It looks like Thiago St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
St Pierre keeps Spa under control for a moment.
Spa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but St Pierre is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Pierre tries to bench press Spa off him but Spa keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Pierre is trying to control Spa 's posture but Spa avoids it.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
St Pierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Spa crashes against the mat.
Spa 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Pierre pinned against the cage. St Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reine Spa . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Pierre swivels and escapes.
Spa fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spa thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing St Pierre to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
St Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spa . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
St Pierre is trying to get back to his feet.
Spa throws a strike aimed at the side of St Pierre's head but St Pierre avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reine Spa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago St Pierre'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.
Spa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St Pierre's waist but St Pierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spa off to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Pierre, right into the meat.
Spa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Pierre swivels and escapes.
Spa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reine Spa . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Spa or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierre which made him look bad.
St Pierre thows a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre lands a head kick!
It looks like Reine Spa has been cut.
Spa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Pierre cracks Spa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Spa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can St Pierre finish him?
Spa is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from St Pierre! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thiago St Pierre!
Thiago St Pierre is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kukka Multa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Vores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multa comes to the cage accompanied by Pain - Monkey Business. Tommy Vores told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kukka Multa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Vores!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vores looks for a takedown but Multa sprawls well.
Multa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vores.
Danga de danga de dang - Vores scores with a four punch combination!
Multa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Multa showed some decent athleticism there.
Multa thows a huge punch but Vores dodges it nicely.
Multa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vores is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vores wants to control but Multa is having none of it.
Multa landing strikes from the mount and Vores is in trouble!
Vores wants to hold on but Multa pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Multa looking for a guillotine from mount but Vores is having none of it.
Vores tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vores regains half guard.
Multa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vores's head.
Multa is looking for a kimura here.
Vores kicks Multa off and gets back to his feet.
Vores defending well as Multa loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vores tries to buck Multa off but Multa is having none of it.
Vores throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Vores prevents Multa from improving position.
Multa grinds an elbow into Vores's temple.
Multa throws an elbow but Vores slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vores is looking to regain half guard here but Multa keeps moving and retains side control.
Multa tries to advance to mount but Vores denies him.
Vores manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multa works his way into side control.
Vores is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Multa off and has taken his back!
Multa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vores.
Multa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Multa rolls, trying to escape but Vores keeps control of the position.
Vores has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Vores tries to get the hooks in deep but Multa pushed the leg off.
Vores doesn't have the hooks in and Multa manages to turn into his guard.
Multa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Multa thows a big elbow that misses.
Multa pushing down on Vores's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vores is trying to control but can't.
Multa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vores manages to get to full guard.
Vores working for submissions but it's allowed Multa to get to half guard.
Vores trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukka Multa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vores doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Multa counters with a single leg into guard. Vores didn't expect that.
Multa 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.
Multa scoring with some ground and pound.
Vores looking to control.
Vores is looking to sinch up a triangle. Multa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vores's body to avoid the submission. Vores has instead reached around Multa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vores arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Vores!
Tommy Vores is the new featherweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simba Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hector Garcia has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hector Garcia seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Burns slips a jab from Garcia.
Burns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.
Burns looks gassed!
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Burns misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Simba Burns has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hector Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Burns tumbling to the canvas!
Garcia passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garcia passes to full mount!
Burns can't escape the position.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Garcia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
Garcia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Burns lands a jab-cross combination.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hector Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a hook.
That has opened up Simba Burns's cut even more.
Burns defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Burns catches Garcia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia cracks Burns with an open hand slap.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Burns.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Burns is trying desperately to land a takedown but Garcia is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Burns.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns.
A leg kick checked by Burns.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simba Burns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Burns throws a one two combo.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Hector Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns feints and as Garcia raises his hands in defense, Burns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Garcia throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burns advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Burns pulls his head out easily.
Burns uses his free foot to push down on Garcia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns wants to finish this one by submission but Garcia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burns.
Garcia regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garcia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garcia has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Burns's temple.
Burns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.
Burns gets full guard.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Garcia is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Burns Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Garcia's back instead.
Burns working for a choke but Garcia is defending well.
Burns looking to break Garcia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Garcia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Burns will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Garcia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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 Hector Garcia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simba Burns's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burns slips a straight right by Garcia.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Garcia cracks Burns with a good jab.
Burns misses with a combination
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simba Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Burns is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Garcia Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Burns's back instead.
Garcia is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Garcia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garcia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Garcia is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Burns is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two 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.
Garcia trying to control here.
Garcia is pressing down on Burns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Garcia is defending well. Burns quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Garcia has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Burns celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simba Burns!
Simba Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
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