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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen Killing in the Name of (Remix) as his entrance music. Steve Smith had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.6lbs, 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. Stan Ross will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Ross!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Ross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Ross perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Ross from advancing to side control.
Smith tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.
Ross is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.
Ross is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.
Ross slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith wants to control but Ross passes into side.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ross's best efforts.
Ross trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Ross is tying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ross swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Ross had a free shot at his head there.
Ross stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ross.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Ross stands up.
Horrible takedown by Ross or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Ross shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steve Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Ross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Ross counters with a straight right hand.
Ross is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Ross misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Ross dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ross thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ross is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith won't allow Ross to sweep him here.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Ross moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Ross connects with a crisp jab.
Ross shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross trying to control the position.
Ross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ross pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ross tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Smith looking to finish Ross with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ross!
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Ross wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Ross in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith unloads with some shots from mount but Ross bucks and avoids them well.
Ross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Smith scoring with strikes but Ross is staying in there.
Ross really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ross is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith looking to finish Ross with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ross!
Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ross hang on?
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Ross is in trouble!
Ross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith breaks from Ross's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Ross tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ross is trying to escape the mount.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Ross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ross tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Ross lands with a nice body punch.
Ross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ross's guard.
Ross is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ross is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith trying to hold on to Ross's head to control him but Ross postures up.
Ross is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ross wants to stand but Smith has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Smith 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.
Smith tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ross tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Ross didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ross seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Ross fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Ross is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Ross is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Ross trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith prevents Ross from getting back to his feet.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith prevents Ross from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ross is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ross closes the distance and clinches.
Ross tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Ross.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ross prevents it.
Ross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Ross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ross prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ross gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geisha Garden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Night train kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Geisha Garden will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Geisha Garden!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Harris scores with a takedown into Garden's guard.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harris throws and elbow that misses. Garden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harris's guard. Nice move by Garden!
Harris trying to strike off his back.
Garden won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Garden as Harris shoots in.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Garden circles away.
A head kick misses from Garden.
Garden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calvin Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garden shoots in for a double leg but Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garden dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Garden shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garden drops Harris with a beautiful combination! Harris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garden is looking for the KO!
Harris is rocked!
It looks like Calvin Harris has been cut.
Harris drops his hands momentarily and Garden needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Harris just on the top of the head. Harris drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Harris - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Geisha Garden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Sigvardsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigvardsson comes to the cage accompanied by My Way by Frank Sinatra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Sigvardsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigvardsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCormick circles away quickly and effectively.
McCormick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sigvardsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCormick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sigvardsson but Sigvardsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCormick wants to clinch up but Sigvardsson keeps it at a distance.
Sigvardsson shoots for a takedown but McCormick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sigvardsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice shot lands for McCormick.
Sigvardsson shoots in for a takedown but McCormick shows good takedown defense.
Sigvardsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCormick tries to avoid it but Sigvardsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCormick to the ground. McCormick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Sigvardsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sigvardsson has a takedown stuffed.
McCormick ducks right into an uppercut from Sigvardsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCormick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sigvardsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCormick!
Sigvardsson looking to finish with strikes here!
McCormick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigvardsson avoids the attempt from McCormick to control.
Sigvardsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCormick is looking to escape.
McCormick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sigvardsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sigvardsson 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.
Sigvardsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCormick is looking to escape.
Sigvardsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sigvardsson wants to control the pace but McCormick is squirming around nicely.
Sigvardsson is really struggling to control McCormick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCormick is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigvardsson dominating with strikes here.
Sigvardsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sigvardsson looking to ground and pound but McCormick is blocking nicely.
McCormick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sigvardsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sigvardsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sigvardsson is landing with some decent strikes but McCormick is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigvardsson wants to control the pace but McCormick is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigvardsson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. McCormick is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. McCormick flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sigvardsson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind McCormick and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sigvardsson slips an arm under McCormick chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sigvardsson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sigvardsson is squeezing on McCormick like an anaconda would it's prey. McCormick fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benny Sigvardsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Jeter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Im a playa as his entrance music. Derek Jeter looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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267 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Jeter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeter is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Jeter circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in but Jeter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Derek Jeter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Johnson.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jeter swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Jeter tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jeter is looking to reverse the position.
Jeter is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jeter is defending well.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jeter wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Jeter tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson has hold of Jeter's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jeter seems comfortable defending it but Johnson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jeter is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jeter is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Johnson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randall Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Escobar Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let it Rock- Kevin Rudolf. The key to victory for Dave Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Escobar Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith tries to stand but Alexander is controlling from the bottom.
Smith gets to his feet. Alexander looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander fails to land the takedown.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Dave Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Escobar Alexander.
Alexander pulls guard successfully.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Alexander is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alexander wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander clinches with his opponent.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Alexander jumps guard but Smith stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Alexander - that landed with a thud.
Alexander jumps guard but Smith stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexander jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alexander to the mat! Alexander manages to get full guard.
Smith tries to stand but Alexander is controlling from the bottom.
Alexander is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexander can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Alexander shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dave Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander fails to land the takedown.
Alexander scores with a head kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
Alexander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexander no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Alexander is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard.
Alexander stops Smith from standing up.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Alexander stops Smith from standing up.
Alexander thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Alexander is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Alexander really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alexander wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alexander tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Alexander can't escape the position.
Alexander throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smith. What's that going to do exactly?
Alexander tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Alexander tries to buck Smith off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Escobar Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Alexander saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexander throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Alexander scores a takedown into full mount!
Alexander lands a big elbow.
Alexander wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alexander.
Alexander tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Alexander working Smith over with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smith wants to hold on but Alexander pushes him away.
Smith wants to try and get back to his feet.
Alexander pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith wants to hold on but Alexander pushes him away.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Alexander smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alexander looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Alexander scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Alexander looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Alexander landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexander is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Alexander with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alexander tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alexander looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Alexander cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alexander won't let Smith get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Alexander isn't that keen on the idea.
Alexander is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alexander looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alexander working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alexander tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alexander dominating with strikes here.
Alexander jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexander.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexander's defenses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Alexander blocks with his arms.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alexander manages to pull guard.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Alexander's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Escobar Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dave Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Escobar Alexander.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexander fails to pull guard.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Alexander blocks with his arms.
Alexander takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Alexander fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Alexander can't get the takedown.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Alexander blocks with his arms.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexander blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Alexander fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Alexander decides to pull guard.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alexander tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Alexander counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexander.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexander's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexander wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dave Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Alexander holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alexander has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith gets to his feet. Alexander looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alexander gets a clinch.
Alexander avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Escobar Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Escobar Alexander.
I've got Alexander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Escobar Alexander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Mondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Stenemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenemo has chosen Hand of Stone as his entrance music. Kim Stenemo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs 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. On his way into the cage it seems that Nick Mondo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nick Mondo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Mondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Stenemo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stenemo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mondo is looking to stand up but Stenemo isn't so interested in that idea.
Stenemo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mondo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stenemo's guard.
Mondo passes Stenemo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stenemo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondo's back!
Mondo trying to control the position but Stenemo manages to sink in the hooks.
Mondo rolls, trying to escape but Stenemo keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenemo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mondo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mondo pushes Stenemo off and gets back to his feet.
Stenemo has a takedown stuffed.
Stenemo looks gassed!
Mondo tries to clinch but Stenemo moves out of range.
Stenemo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mondo is looking to stand up but Stenemo isn't so interested in that idea.
Stenemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondo is keeping the position for now.
Mondo kicks Stenemo off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenemo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mondo connects with a couple of short punches.
Stenemo keeping full guard, as Mondo tries to pass.
Mondo pushes down on Stenemo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondo trying to control from Stenemo's half guard. Stenemo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mondo forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondo trying to control from half guard but Stenemo is working away.
Stenemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mondo lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Mondo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stenemo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mondo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mondo has a takedown stuffed.
Stenemo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mondo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stenemo as he avoids it easily.
Mondo moves into the clinch successfully.
Stenemo goes for a takedown attempt but Mondo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nick Mondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Stenemo.
Mondo closes the distance and pushes Stenemo back into the cage.
Mondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenemo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mondo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mondo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Mondo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Mondo as Stenemo shoots in.
Mondo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mondo lands in his opponent's guard.
Mondo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mondo wants to pass the guard but Stenemo is keeping the position.
Stenemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mondo wants to stand but Stenemo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondo stands and throws Stenemo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stenemo tries to improve position but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Mondo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stenemo circles away.
Mondo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mondo drops an elbow to the side of Stenemo's head.
Mondo wants to control but Stenemo is keeping him busy.
Mondo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stenemo to get to his feet.
Stenemo avoids the head kick by Mondo.
Kim Stenemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenemo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mondo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stenemo off and has taken his back!
Stenemo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondo's guard. Nice work there by Stenemo.
Stenemo stopping the sweep attempt from Mondo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenemo advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenemo moves nicely into side control.
Mondo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mondo working to try and regain half guard.
That's four 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.
Stenemo looking to secure an arm triangle but Mondo defends it well.
Nick Mondo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mondo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondo has given up his back. Will we see Stenemo going for some submissions?
Mondo tries to escape the position.
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 Nick Mondo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stenemo tries to clinch
and Mondo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stenemo!
Mondo with good strikes from the mount here!
Mondo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mondo breaks from Stenemo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mondo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stenemo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mondo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stenemo is on top in guard.
Stenemo drops back looking for a leg! Mondo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mondo manages to kick Stenemo off! Stenemo jumps back into Mondo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenemo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stenemo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stenemo's guard.
Stenemo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stenemo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondo is one step ahead there.
Mondo looking to sit in guard and control but Stenemo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Mondo keeping full guard, as Stenemo tries to pass.
Mondo wants to stand but Stenemo is controlling the position.
Mondo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenemo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mondo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mondo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mondo!
Mondo looks up at the clock and then as Stenemo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mondo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stenemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mondo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mondo wants to control but Stenemo is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenemo actively working from the bottom here.
Mondo thows a huge punch but Stenemo dodges it nicely.
Stenemo looking for submissions off his back.
Stenemo is pressing down on Mondo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondo throwing strikes from guard but Stenemo blocks nicely.
Mondo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenemo is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Mondo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mondo, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Mondo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benito Galea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Adams acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benito Galea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Adams!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams misses with a double jab.
Galea throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams takes a swing at Galea's ribcage but misses.
Galea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Galea.
Galea tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Adams. That snapped Galea's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams looks to land a combination. Galea sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Galea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Mark Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Galea on that attempt.
Jab from Galea.
Galea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Galea persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Galea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galea throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Galea misses.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galea has a takedown stuffed.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Galea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Galea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Galea there as he acknowledges the shot.
Galea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adams is not content to let Galea control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galea is breathing heavily.
Adams is trying to get back to his feet.
Galea is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Galea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Galea. Galea gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Galea tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams avoids the head kick by Galea.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Adams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Galea. Galea gets slowly back to his feet.
Galea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Galea clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Galea tries to pull guard but Adams won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Galea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Galea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Benito Galea has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams connects with a body shot.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams throws a right and a left that Galea avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Adams tries to bum rush Galea with a series of wild strikes but Galea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Adams throws a series of punches but Galea moves out of range.
Galea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Galea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams blocks a head kick by Galea.
Galea throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Galea throws a combination that misses
and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Adams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mark Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams throws a right and a left that Galea avoids nicely.
Adams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Galea moves out of range easily.
Benito Galea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galea fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams stuffs the takedown.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galea throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Galea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Galea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams misses with the combination.
Galea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benito Galea's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Galea shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galea shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galea shoots in looking for a takedown. Adams tries to sprawl out of it but Galea keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Galea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams throws a body punch but Galea moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick
and Galea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
Galea 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.
Galea slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Galea tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galea prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
Galea 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.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Galea is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Galea advances position into side control!
Adams is trying to buck Galea off.
Galea trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galea working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams is trying to get back to his feet.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galea throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Galea lands with a kick to the temple. Adams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Benito Galea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Mark Adams has been cut.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galea.
Adams cracks Galea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Galea looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
Adams connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Galea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Adams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rantan Plan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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174 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rantan Plan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bishop sprawls well initially but Plan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Plan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bishop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Plan goes for an armbar but Bishop turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bishop.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Bishop thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Plan keeps moving.
Bishop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Plan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bishop is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Plan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bishop's back instead.
Bishop trying to control but not successfully.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Plan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Plan is breathing heavily.
Bishop can't escape the position.
Bishop turns into Plan and is now in his guard.
Bishop sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Plan's guard.
Plan actively working from the bottom here.
Bishop wants to work for an arm triangle but Plan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Plan is in trouble now - Bishop has advanced to mount!
Plan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Plan is squirming around, avoiding Bishop's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop prevents Plan from getting the reversal.
Bishop looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Plan tries to reverse the position but Bishop maintains control.
Plan is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bishop controlling well, preventing Plan from escaping the position.
Bishop patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Plan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bishop tries to control but Plan wriggling away.
Plan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Plan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plan looking for submissions off his back.
Plan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Bishop will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Plan shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bishop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Plan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop looking to control but Plan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plan is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plan is trying to reverse the position but instead Bishop has taken his back - oops!
Bishop is hanging on to Plan's back as he tries to escape.
Bishop doesn't have the hooks in and Plan manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop controls Plan momentarily but Plan frees himself.
Bishop lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Plan!
Plan working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Plan is surviving well by controlling Bishop's body position as best he can.
Plan is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop trying to control but Plan is having none of it.
Bishop pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Plan tries to reverse the position but Bishop maintains control.
Plan regains half guard.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but Plan is working away.
Plan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Plan looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bishop is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Plan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bishop's back instead.
Plan looking for the RNC.
Plan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bishop defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Plan's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plan is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bishop reverses the position brilliantly into Plan's guard!
Bishop passes Plan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Plan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Plan looking for submissions off his back.
Nick Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Bishop is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt
and Plan counters with a shoot takedown. Bishop fights it but they end up in guard.
Bishop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plan's guard.
Plan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plan has an active guard here but Bishop has managed to pass into half guard.
Bishop wants to control but Plan is keeping him busy.
Plan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Bishop 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.
Plan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bishop keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Plan is in trouble now - Bishop has advanced to mount!
Plan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bishop is working for a guillotine from mount but Plan frees his head quite easily.
Plan is trying to escape the mount.
Bishop manages to capitalize on a mistake by Plan to take his back!
Plan turns into Bishop and is now in his guard.
Plan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bishop dives on top into guard.
Bishop works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Plan is looking to improve his position.
Plan is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Plan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bishop escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bishop!
Plan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bishop's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Plan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Plan actively working from the bottom here.
Plan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bishop pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rantan Plan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop tries to control but Plan wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Bishop.
Well Bishop 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Bishop!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Potts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cash is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Folsom Prison Blues. 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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162 lbs
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155 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Potts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Cash!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potts gets a clinch.
Potts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Potts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Potts tries to free his leg and advance position but Cash is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cash can't keep his opponent in guard - Potts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cash actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Potts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Potts uses his free foot to push down on Cash's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cash.
Cash is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potts trying to control but Cash is having none of it.
Potts working for a submission but Cash is keeping him at bay.
Potts working for a submission but Cash is keeping him at bay.
Cash has given up his back.
Potts working for the choke.
Cash preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Potts.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Potts is looking for the choke from the back position but Cash is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cash's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cash manages to reverse the position and now he's in Potts's guard. Nice work there by Cash.
Potts has his foot on Cash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cash works his way back into a safe position though.
Cash is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cash trying to control but Potts is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash looks gassed!
Potts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cash's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Potts wants to pass the guard but Cash is defending well.
Cash tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Potts has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Potts moves to the back position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Potts go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Potts is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cash fending off the submission attempt from Potts.
Potts trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potts is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cash is covering up but some of the strikes from Potts are getting through and doing damage.
Potts has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cash is defending well but eventually Potts manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cash has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Potts!
Paul Potts is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julli Pulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulli comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Amazing. Boy has chosen Those Dancin Days - Run Run as his entrance music. Julli Pulli has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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217 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julli Pulli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Boy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pulli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boy defending well though.
Pulli is looking to stall here but Boy recovers full guard.
Pulli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulli wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Pulli tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Boy wants to sweep here but Pulli controlling him for the moment.
Pulli throws a big right hand that misses.
Boy being controlled here, momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pulli slips a jab and a cross from Boy.
Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulli misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Boy connects with a body shot.
Boy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pulli's waist but Pulli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boy off to one side.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pulli counters with a stiff right hand.
Boy moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulli.
Boy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pulli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pulli is looking to clinch but Boy is avoiding it.
Pulli stuffs the takedown.
Julli Pulli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Boy.
Pulli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Boy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pulli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boy looks gassed!
Pulli wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
Pulli throws and elbow that misses. Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pulli's guard. Nice move by Boy!
Boy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pulli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boy's guard.
Pulli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pulli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pulli wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
Boy wants to sweep here but Pulli controlling him for the moment.
Pulli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pulli throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boy lands a jab-cross combination.
Boy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulli throws out the jab.
Boy is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to de liver by Boy. Beautiful body shot.
Pulli moves out of range as Boy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Pulli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy lands a head shot.
Pulli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boy throws a hook but Pulli avoids it easily.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulli.
Pulli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boy.
The crowd cheers as Boy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pulli doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy digs a good hook to Pulli's body.
Boy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pulli in his tracks.
Boy throws a body kick that misses.
Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy throws a head kick but Pulli moves out of range.
Pulli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Boy.
Pulli is rocked!
Boy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulli if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Boy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boy feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Pulli crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sonny Boy!
Sonny Boy is the new light heavyweight champion!
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