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VFC 9: Number One PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Apaga Nao Bate as his entrance music. Ricky Hatton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rob Gracie's chin.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Hatton, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Hatton against the cage but Hatton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ricky Hatton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Gracie.
Hatton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hatton is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Hatton circles away and we're back to standing.
Hatton moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Hatton throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Rob Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hatton and sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Hatton follows him down to the mat - Gracie regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Hatton is controlling him
Gracie wants to improve his position but Hatton is controlling well.
It looks like Hatton is going to stand back up.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hatton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hatton's back instead.
Gracie working for the choke.
Gracie looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hatton avoids the strikes from Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hatton wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working for a choke but Hatton is defending well.
Hatton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
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.
Hatton wants to get back to his feet.
Hatton fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hatton looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Hatton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hatton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Hatton is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hatton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Hatton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Hatton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Hatton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Hatton is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hatton instigates a clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hatton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hatton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatton darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Hatton prevents the takedown attempt.
Ricky Hatton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Gracie.
Hatton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatton wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hatton wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatton keeps working.
Hatton looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie landing punches.
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hatton has worked his arm free - good work by Hatton!
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hatton!
Gracie tries to control but Hatton wriggling away.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hatton is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hatton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricky Hatton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Hatton shows good takedown defense.
Hatton tries to clinch up.
Hatton throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton Rushes Gracie and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gracie is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Hatton Piles on the pressure and Gracie crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Hatton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alcibiade Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alcibiade Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre wants to get up but he can't break Black's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St Pierre stands up from Black's guard - St Pierre perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alcibiade Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
St Pierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
St Pierre decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Black has his takedown stuffed
and St Pierre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Black's guard now.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black is looking for a triangle here but St Pierre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Black is breathing heavily.
St Pierre decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Alcibiade Black has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Black to the mat! Black manages to get full guard.
St Pierre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and St Pierre counters with a takedown into side control.
Black is trying to improve his position.
St Pierre lands some shots froms side control.
St Pierre decides to stand back up. St Pierre steps back and let's Black get back to his feet.
Black fails with the takedown
and St Pierre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alcibiade Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black is working an open guard so St Pierre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
St Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black has his takedown stuffed
and St Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St Pierre is sitting in close to Black's body. Black has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! St Pierre is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, St Pierre is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Black.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alcibiade Black!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon OFarrell (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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170 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Nogueria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon OFarrell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OFarrell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nogueria shoots in but no luck this time.
OFarrell stuffs the takedown.
OFarrell just misses with a punch to the body.
OFarrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
OFarrell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from OFarrell finds it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from OFarrell - that will leave a mark!
Nogueria is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Nogueria 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OFarrell lands a jab to the head.
OFarrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandon OFarrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from OFarrell.
Nogueria gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nogueria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OFarrell's waist but OFarrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueria off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooh a lovely combination from OFarrell sends Nogueria down but not out. OFarrell dives into side control looking to finish.
Nogueria is rocked!
It looks like Antonio Nogueria has been cut.
OFarrell decides to stand back up.
OFarrell stuns Nogueria with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OFarrell digs a good body shot into Nogueria's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OFarrell throws a series of punches but Nogueria moves out of range.
OFarrell scores with a nice strike.
OFarrell scores with a hook to the body. Nogueria takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nogueria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OFarrell.
OFarrell lands with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OFarrell!
OFarrell lands with a straight right. Nogueria didn't see that one coming.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nogueria. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
OFarrell lands with a nice combination. Nogueria backs away looking to recover.
Brandon OFarrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OFarrell scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OFarrell lands a jab to the head.
Nogueria fails to land the takedown.
OFarrell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nogueria backs up against the cage.
Nogueria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OFarrell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFarrell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Nogueria with that takedown attempt.
Good shot there by OFarrell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueria fails to land the takedown.
OFarrell scores with a head kick.
Nogueria ducks under a wild hook from OFarrell.
Nogueria shoots in for a double leg but OFarrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OFarrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OFarrell stuffs the takedown attempt from Nogueria. Nogueria gets slowly back to his feet.
OFarrell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueria misses with a takedown attempt - OFarrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
OFarrell lands a body shot.
OFarrell looks to land a right hand but Nogueria moved out of range.
Nogueria darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nogueria is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nogueria controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueria wants to take a breather but OFarrell is having none of it.
OFarrell wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueria uses his free foot to push down on OFarrell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for OFarrell.
Nogueria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OFarrell'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon OFarrell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nogueria's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
OFarrell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OFarrell missing with a left hand there. Nogueria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nogueria takes one to the side of the head.
OFarrell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nogueria. Nogueria circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nogueria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OFarrell.
OFarrell tests Nogueria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OFarrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
OFarrell throws a hook but Nogueria blocks it.
Nogueria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OFarrell is fending him off so far but Nogueria persists. Nope, OFarrell circles away and we're back to standing.
OFarrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nogueria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nogueria tries to move into range but OFarrell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
OFarrell misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OFarrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueria.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OFarrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueria is just out of range.
Nogueria drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Nogueria stalls from top position.
OFarrell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFarrell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nogueria controlling his opponent.
Nogueria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OFarrell is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueria controlling the position easily from mount.
OFarrell is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nogueria is landing with some decent strikes but OFarrell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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.
You get the feeling that OFarrell really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nogueria trying to control but OFarrell is having none of it.
Nogueria is working for a guillotine from mount but OFarrell frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OFarrell wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon OFarrell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nogueria's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nogueria decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nogueria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OFarrell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OFarrell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nogueria wants to free his trapped foot but OFarrell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nogueria stops OFarrell from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueria controlling the pace.
OFarrell looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
OFarrell stuffs the takedown.
OFarrell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OFarrell scores with a nice head shot.
Nogueria shoots in and drives through. OFarrell sprawls well.
OFarrell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogueria misses with a takedown attempt - OFarrell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
OFarrell throws a head kick that misses.
OFarrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nogueria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nogueria fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueria looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
OFarrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OFarrell looks to land a combination but Nogueria avoids it well.
Nogueria looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OFarrell wants to stand up but Nogueria is controlling him.
Nogueria wants to control from the top but OFarrell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
OFarrell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nogueria asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nogueria works to advance to full mount. OFarrell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Antonio Nogueria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nogueria tries to control but OFarrell wriggling away.
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.
Nogueria looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
OFarrell wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueria controlling the pace for now.
Brandon OFarrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nogueria can't control as he wanted to and OFarrell manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nogueria showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OFarrell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon OFarrell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Thomson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Arshavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Thomson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson looks to land a combination but Arshavin avoids it well.
A combination from Thomson does no damage.
Thomson looks gassed!
Arshavin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thomson wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arshavin in particular looking to stall.
Arshavin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Arshavin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Arshavin is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Arshavin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedor Arshavin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Alex Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bohan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grove keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Grove misses.
Bohan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bohan tries to clinch but Grove is having none of it.
Grove cracks Bohan with an uppercut from hell and Bohan crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Grove's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like Michael Bohan has been cut.
Grove would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bohan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grove wants to get up but he can't break Bohan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bohan on the ground.
Grove postures up.
Bohan has a closed guard, preventing Grove from standing up.
Bohan controls Grove momentarily but Grove frees himself.
Bohan has a closed guard, preventing Grove from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bohan moves forwards but Grove connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grove scores with the left hand. Bohan knows he should have avoided that one.
Bohan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bohan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bohan tries to pass to full mount but Grove defends it.
Bohan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grove does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bohan tries to pass to full mount but Grove defends it.
Grove pushes Bohan off looking to stand but Bohan dives back in and keeps control.
Grove on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grove tries to get out of the position.
Grove keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohan is pressing down on Grove's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grove is holding on for now.
Bohan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grove.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bohan looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grove drops Bohan with a right and a left! Grove comes rushing in but Bohan regains his composure and manages to keep Grove in guard.
Bohan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grove has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bohan is proving hard to escape from.
Bohan is still in real trouble! Can Grove finish him?
Bohan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bohan seems to have recovered his senses.
Grove stopping the sweep attempt from Bohan.
Grove decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grove fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bohan fails with the takedown.
Grove misses with a few strikes there.
Bohan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grove pinned against the cage. Grove gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alex Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bohan.
Grove lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grove.
Bohan rushes Grove and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bohan keeps control of Grove as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bohan tries to land a knee to the head but Grove blocks with his arms.
Bohan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grove wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bohan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohan prevents Grove from breaking the clinch.
Bohan keeps control of Grove as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bohan misses with a knee strike.
Bohan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grove wants to get back to striking at distance but Bohan won't allow it.
Grove is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grove avoiding damage as Bohan throws knees to the body.
Bohan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bohan has Grove pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grove manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grove is trying to break free.
Grove wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bohan tries a knee to the head but Grove blocks it.
Grove has had enough of the clinch but Bohan keeps him there for the moment.
Grove tries to break the clinch but Bohan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Grove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bohan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grove swinging wilding here.
Grove throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grove throws a nice looking combination but Bohan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bohan pushes Grove up against the cage in a clinch.
Bohan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grove blocks it with crossed arms.
Bohan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grove avoiding damage as Bohan throws knees to the body.
Grove managing to block the knees to the body from Bohan.
Bohan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grove pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grove can't break the clinch.
Bohan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grove regains guard immediately.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grove wants to stand but Bohan is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grove displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bohan throws a series of punches but Grove moves out of range.
Grove keeps the fight on the outside.
Grove fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alex Grove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bohan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bohan slips a jab and a cross from Grove.
Grove scores with the left hand. Bohan knows he should have avoided that one.
Bohan throws a series of punches but Grove moves out of range.
Bohan slips a jab and a cross from Grove.
Grove keeps the fight on the outside.
Grove goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michael Bohan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohan just misses with a punch to the body.
Grove with a jab.
Bohan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex Grove is winning the standup battle so far.
Grove lands with a hook. Bohan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bohan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bohan.
Grove throws a combination. Bohan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grove slips a jab and a cross from Bohan.
Bohan tries to clinch but Grove moves out of range.
A combination from Grove does no damage.
Bohan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bohan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grove swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bohan needs to keep his hands up - Grove had a free shot at his head there.
Bohan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grove pinned against the cage. Grove gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bohan tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grove darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bohan dodges the punch combination from Grove.
Grove tries to keep at a distance but Bohan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grove managing to block the knees to the body from Bohan.
Bohan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grove has had enough of the clinch but Bohan keeps him there for the moment.
Grove wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bohan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bohan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grove gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grove wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grove blocks the elbow strike.
Grove is trying to break the clinch but Bohan has him pressed against the cage.
Bohan trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grove blocks an elbow strike.
Bohan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grove has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grove wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bohan has him pressed against the cage.
Bohan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bohan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bohan tries to land knees in the clinch but Grove avoids the damage to the body.
Grove wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bohan throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bohan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grove blocks it with crossed arms.
Bohan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grove is trying to break free.
Grove wants to break free but Bohan has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Bohan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Bohan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grove lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bohan drops his hands momentarily and Grove takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grove.
Bohan clinches.
Grove wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bohan misses with a knee strike.
Bohan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grove blocks it with crossed arms.
Bohan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bohan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grove has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grove can't break the clinch.
Grove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bohan tries to land a knee to the head but Grove blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grove can't break the clinch.
Bohan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grove's face.
Grove avoids a wild elbow strike from Bohan.
Bohan looking to throw knees to the head but Grove is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohan prevents Grove from breaking the clinch.
Grove wants to get back to striking at distance but Bohan won't allow it.
Bohan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bohan trying to land knees to the body.
Grove wants to get back to striking at distance but Bohan won't allow it.
Bohan prevents Grove from breaking the clinch.
Bohan looking to throw knees to the head but Grove is blocking nicely.
Grove can't break the clinch.
Grove prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bohan keeps control of Grove as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grove tries to break the clinch but Bohan is controlling the position.
Grove blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grove wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bohan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grove is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grove is trying to break free.
Bohan prevents Grove from breaking the clinch.
Bohan tries a knee to the head but Grove blocks it.
Bohan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bohan misses with a knee strike.
Grove wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bohan has him pressed against the cage.
Grove avoiding damage as Bohan throws knees to the body.
Bohan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bohan looking to throw knees to the head but Grove is blocking nicely.
Grove is looking to break free of the clinch but Bohan has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohan tries to land a knee to the head but Grove blocks with his arms.
Grove tries to break the clinch but Bohan is controlling the position.
Grove wants to break free but Bohan has control.
Bohan misses with a knee strike.
Bohan missing with knees to the body.
Grove is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bohan looking to throw knees to the head but Grove is blocking nicely.
Bohan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grove has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bohan missing with knees to the body.
Bohan misses with a knee strike.
Bohan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grove pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grove lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grove scores with a one two! Bohan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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.
Bohan moves in looking to clinch but Grove pushes him off.
Grove connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grove throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alex Grove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grove throws out a loose jab but Bohan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grove tries to keep at a distance but Bohan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grove managing to block the knees to the body from Bohan.
Grove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bohan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bohan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grove fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alex Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bohan.
Grove misses with a double jab
and Bohan moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grove is trying to break the clinch but Bohan has him pressed against the cage.
Bohan throws an elbow but it misses.
Grove wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grove avoids a wild elbow strike from Bohan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Grove showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grove has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Grove!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Floro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidas Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floro comes to the cage accompanied by Bang - Gorky Park. Bruno Floro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leonidas Black's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Floro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonidas Black!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.
Floro misses with a two punch combination.
Bruno Floro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Floro cracks Black with a good jab.
Floro throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Floro throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Black takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Floro misses with a few strikes there.
Floro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Floro.
Floro looks to land a combination. Black sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Floro tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Floro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Floro misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floro lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Floro.
Floro misses with the combination.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Floro. Floro obviously looking to wear him down.
Floro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Floro throws a combination. Black tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Floro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Floro throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Floro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Floro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Floro dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
A left and a right from Floro both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floro throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Floro circles away.
Black avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Floro circles away.
Floro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Floro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Floro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Floro connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Floro.
Floro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Black looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Floro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Floro throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Floro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Floro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Floro.
Floro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Floro looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Floro lands a head kick!
Floro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Black takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut there from Floro.
Floro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Floro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Floro throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Black stumbling backwards into the cage! Black bounces back off the cage towards Floro, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Floro lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Floro celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruno Floro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Flobble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sapofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stuart Flobble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Sapofski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flobble throws a series of punches but Sapofski avoids them all with ease.
Sapofski misses with a combination
and Flobble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Bob Sapofski has been cut.
Sapofski throws a combination that misses
and Flobble counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Sapofski! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Flobble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuart Flobble!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Edwinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwinsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is M by Ayumi Hamasaki. Chong Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Magnus Edwinsson's chin.
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260 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Edwinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chong Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Edwinsson tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwinsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee tests Edwinsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Magnus Edwinsson has been cut.
Edwinsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwinsson's waist but Edwinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Edwinsson rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Edwinsson connects with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Lee.
Edwinsson lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Chong Lee has been cut.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwinsson has double underhooks.
Edwinsson connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Edwinsson.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee tries to pull guard but Edwinsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwinsson landing knees to the head.
Lee looks gassed!
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Edwinsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee jumps guard but Edwinsson stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Edwinsson.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Edwinsson lands a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside.
Edwinsson lands a knee to the head.
Edwinsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Edwinsson landing knees to the head.
Edwinsson lands a nice elbow.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edwinsson connects with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside.
Edwinsson lands a knee to the head.
Edwinsson landing knees to the head.
Edwinsson connects with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwinsson smiles and moves away.
Edwinsson is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwinsson tries to clinch up.
Magnus Edwinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwinsson clinches up against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwinsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edwinsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Nice elbow from Edwinsson.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Edwinsson.
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Edwinsson.
Edwinsson with a knee to the head.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Edwinsson stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee tries to break the clinch but Edwinsson is controlling the position.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside.
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Edwinsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Edwinsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edwinsson with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Lee tries for a takedown but Edwinsson manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Edwinsson.
Edwinsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwinsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edwinsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee tries to pull guard but Edwinsson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
Edwinsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Edwinsson prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Edwinsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Edwinsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Edwinsson lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside.
Edwinsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edwinsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edwinsson landing knees to the head.
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
Lee is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Edwinsson landing knees to the head.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Lee jumps guard but Edwinsson stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Edwinsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwinsson circles away.
Edwinsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Edwinsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwinsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwinsson pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwinsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edwinsson lands a knee to the head.
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edwinsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magnus Edwinsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwinsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Edwinsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Edwinsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
A knee to the head by Edwinsson.
Edwinsson connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Edwinsson.
Lee jumps guard but Edwinsson stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Lee.
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Edwinsson connects with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands a nice elbow.
Lee jumps guard but Edwinsson stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Edwinsson.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Edwinsson.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Edwinsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Edwinsson with a knee to the head.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwinsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edwinsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Lee is trying to drag Edwinsson to the mat but Edwinsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Edwinsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Edwinsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
Lee tries to pull guard but Edwinsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Edwinsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Edwinsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
A knee to the head by Edwinsson.
Edwinsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Lee jumps guard but Edwinsson stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee tries to pull guard but Edwinsson won't allow it.
Edwinsson connects with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson connects with a knee to the head.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson with a knee to the head.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edwinsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwinsson won't allow it.
Edwinsson connects with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands a damaging elbow.
Edwinsson with a knee to the head.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edwinsson lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
Edwinsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Edwinsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Edwinsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwinsson smiles and moves away.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edwinsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwinsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee lands with a hook. Edwinsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwinsson tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Edwinsson instigates a clinch.
Edwinsson connects with a knee to the head.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Edwinsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Edwinsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Edwinsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Edwinsson wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Magnus Edwinsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwinsson wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Edwinsson tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lee wants to control but Edwinsson is keeping him busy.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Edwinsson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwinsson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwinsson manages to get to full guard.
Edwinsson keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Edwinsson trying to control the position here.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edwinsson pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Edwinsson instigates a clinch.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside.
Edwinsson lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwinsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands a damaging elbow.
Edwinsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Edwinsson lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Edwinsson with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson landing knees to the head.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Edwinsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Edwinsson lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson with a knee to the head.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
Edwinsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Edwinsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee tries to pull guard but Edwinsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Lee.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Edwinsson lands an elbow inside.
Edwinsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwinsson smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwinsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwinsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chong Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Edwinsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwinsson.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Edwinsson moves into the clinch.
Edwinsson lands a knee to the head.
Edwinsson scores with a knee to the head.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Edwinsson lands a damaging elbow.
Edwinsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwinsson has him pressed against the cage.
Edwinsson landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Edwinsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwinsson, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Edwinsson!
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