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VFC 11: Eleazar v. Champman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobey Bohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Jason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobey Bohan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bohan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bohan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bohan showed some decent athleticism there.
Jason is trying to get back to full guard.
Jason wants to control but Bohan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bohan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jason controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bohan working over Jason with some ground and pound. Jason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bohan trying to mount his opponent but Jason defends it.
Jason wants to control but Bohan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bohan is looking to take a break and control but Jason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bohan wants to pass the guard but Jason is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bohan has closed the distance and engaged Jason in a clinch.
Jason tries to break the clinch but Bohan is controlling the position.
Jason misses with some punches.
Bohan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bohan stalling the fight.
Jason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jason takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Aaron Jason has been cut.
Jason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bohan backwards.
Jason can't break the clinch.
Bohan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jason.
Jason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bohan smiles and moves away.
Bohan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jason tries to avoid it but Bohan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jason to the ground. Jason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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.
Bohan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bohan working away.
Jason tries to improve position but can't.
Jason struggling a bit here.
Bohan wants to control but Jason is keeping him busy.
Bohan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bohan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jason to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jason misses with an uppercut.
Bohan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jason is looking to control Bohan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jason avoid being mounted?
Bohan prevents Jason from improving his position.
Jason wants to control but Bohan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jason won't allow Bohan to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bohan wants to stand but Jason has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jason controlling the position for now.
Jason tries to roll over but Bohan keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bohan keeps control of Jason as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jason avoiding damage as Bohan throws knees to the body.
Bohan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bohan avoiding damage as Jason throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobey Bohan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Jason's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bohan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jason is trying to control but Bohan manages to pass to mount!
Jason tries to reverse the position but Bohan maintains control.
Jason sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bohan wants to stand up but Jason is controlling the position.
Jason manages to get to full guard.
Jason is controlling Bohan's posture.
Jason wants to get back to his feet but Bohan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohan wants to get up but he can't break Jason's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bohan content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Bohan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jason kicks Bohan off and gets to his feet.
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.
Bohan shoots in and bounces Jason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jason keeping moving, preventing Bohan from controlling successfully.
Jason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bohan wants to pass the guard but Jason is keeping the position.
Jason is trying to control the position but Bohan postures up.
Bohan controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohan passes Jason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bohan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jason is trying to maintain the position but Bohan is very close to passing his half guard.
Bohan is taking a breather. Jason says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jason is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bohan pulls his head out easily.
Bohan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bohan trying to control the pace.
Bohan tries to stand and escape but Jason is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bohan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jason to get to his feet.
Aaron Jason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jason circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobey Bohan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Jason's cut.
That's time! Jason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jason moves out of range of the body kick from Bohan.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bohan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jason effectively controlling the action here.
Jason throws an elbow that misses.
Jason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bohan prevents it.
Bohan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jason wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bohan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bohan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohan misses with an elbow strike.
Bohan is struggling to control the position.
Jason takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tobey Bohan.
Jason tries to clinch
so Bohan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bohan passes into half guard.
Bohan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jason is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bohan jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohan just content to control the position.
Bohan gets to mount! Jason was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jason can't escape the position.
Bohan controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohan trying to control but Jason is having none of it.
Bohan prevents Jason from getting the reversal.
Bohan is working for a guillotine from mount but Jason frees his head quite easily.
Jason regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jason looking for submissions off his back.
Tobey Bohan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bohan is taking a breather. Jason says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bohan moves nicely into side control.
Aaron Jason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bohan decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobey Bohan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bohan 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobey Bohan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eder De Oliveria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eder De Oliveria!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Couture tries for a takedown but De Oliveria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Couture.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from De Oliveria.
Couture looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for De Oliveria!
Couture controlling the position easily from mount.
De Oliveria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveria regains half guard.
Couture is thwarting De Oliveria's attempts to control the position.
Couture content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Oliveria moves into full 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.
De Oliveria working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couture doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couture manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Oliveria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Oliveria looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Oliveria has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Couture is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Oliveria.
Couture controls the position.
Couture is breathing heavily.
De Oliveria manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Oliveria wants to work for an arm triangle but Couture is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture wants to sweep but De Oliveria has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveria throws an elbow but Couture slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Oliveria is working to tighten is grip on Couture's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Couture has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but De Oliveria is really squeezing tight and eventually Couture passes out! De Oliveria breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eder De Oliveria!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Pearce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Ward has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Ward seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Pearce!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearce gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pearce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward content to stall in guard here.
Pearce wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Ward passes Pearce's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Pearce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Pearce defends it.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pearce defending well though.
Pearce is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pearce punching from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward shoots in and bounces Pearce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ward really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pearce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ward content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearce working a defensive guard here.
Pearce keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pearce can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearce is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Ward stops Pearce from standing up.
Ward is pushing down on Pearce's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pearce is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ward controlling the pace.
Pearce won't allow Ward to pass to mount.
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.
Pearce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Pearce wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearce is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Pearce is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
Pearce looks gassed!
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearce keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pearce works over Ward's head and body with a nice combination.
Pearce misses with a double jab.
Ross Pearce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearce misses with a double jab.
Pearce bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ward's head.
Pearce looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pearce does no damage.
Pearce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearce tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pearce as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Pearce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ward counters by clinching up.
Ward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pearce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pearce prevents it.
Ward tries to pull guard but Pearce won't allow it.
Pearce fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearce is trying to break free.
Ward tries to pull guard but Pearce holds him up against the cage and eventually Ward drops back down to his feet.
Pearce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pearce wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearce is looking to break free of the clinch but Ward has double underhooks.
Pearce is pressed up against the cage. Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearce down to the mat. Pearce avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pearce looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pearce connects with a jab.
Pearce misses with a takedown
and Ward decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pearce's guard.
Pearce keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pearce is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearce postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ward dominated that 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.
Pearce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pearce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ward looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ward is tying to control. Pearce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ward winds up and cracks Pearce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ward prevents Pearce from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward trying to control the action but Pearce is working from the bottom.
Ward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pearce throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Pearce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pearce lands a jab-cross combination.
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pearce sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ward prevents Pearce from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward moves into full mount! Pearce won't be happy about that!
Pearce taking shots to the head.
Ward working the ground and pound effectively.
Ward wants to control the pace but Pearce is squirming around nicely.
Ward landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pearce is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pearce taking shots to the head.
Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pearce is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but Pearce is having none of it.
Pearce is trying desperately to improve position.
Ward is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pearce can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ward tries to control but Pearce wriggling away.
Pearce is looking to get to half guard.
Ward wants to control the pace but Pearce is squirming around nicely.
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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ward cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ward misses with a head shot.
Pearce really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ward has control of Pearce's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pearce regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pearce tries to buck Ward off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ward dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Pearce.
Pearce tries to clinch
and Ward counters with a single leg into guard. Pearce didn't expect that.
Ward postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pearce is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ward, into his guard.
Pearce is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ward is trying to control the position but Pearce postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Pearce from controlling successfully.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pearce is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearce wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Pearce postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
Pearce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pearce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ward stuffs the takedown.
Ward misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pearce tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Pearce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearce wants to clinch but Ward slips to the side
and Ward counters with a nice body kick.
Pearce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pearce closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pearce lands in his opponent's guard.
Pearce is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pearce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control the position but Pearce postures up.
James Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearce has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ward is proving hard to escape from.
Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pearce is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Pearce is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ward tries to control but Pearce wriggling away.
The referee warns Pearce that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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.
Pearce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward content just to control the position here.
Pearce wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward with shots to the head and body - Pearce looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pearce squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ward looking to control but Pearce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ward cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pearce is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Ross Pearce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ward!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Sankey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Diaz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Sankey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sankey throws out the jab.
Sankey throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz catches Sankey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Dominic Sankey has been cut.
Sankey tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Sankey blocks a jab.
Dominic Sankey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sankey is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Sankey circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz stuns Sankey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sankey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sankey misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Sankey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sankey gets a clinch.
Sankey lands a nice elbow.
Sankey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sankey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sankey.
Diaz looks gassed!
Sankey doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Sankey there.
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!
Sankey swinging wilding here.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sankey misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Sankey backing up. Sankey nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sankey lands with a slapping head kick.
Sankey throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sankey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sankey has time to react.
Sankey misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Sankey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a left right combination that sends Sankey crashing to the mat - Diaz wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Sankey out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Kinnunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Reutland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leif Kinnunen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leif Kinnunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Reutland!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinnunen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kinnunen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kinnunen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reutland has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reutland!
Kinnunen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reutland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reutland postures up and lands a big shot to Kinnunen's brow.
Reutland controlling from the top position.
Kinnunen looking for subs off his back but Reutland has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kinnunen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinnunen is looking for a triangle but Reutland pushes his legs off easily.
Kinnunen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reutland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kinnunen, up you get!
Reutland tries to clinch up but Kinnunen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kinnunen walks into a straight right hand from Reutland.
It looks like Leif Kinnunen has been cut.
Reutland swinging wilding here.
Tony Reutland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reutland throws a series of punches but Kinnunen avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reutland drops Kinnunen with a beautiful combination! Kinnunen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reutland is looking for the KO!
Kinnunen is rocked!
Kinnunen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reutland lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kinnunen - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Reutland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Reutland!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cato McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JayJay Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin has chosen "Your Not Alone" - Tinchy Stryder as his entrance music. JayJay Marvin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cato McGraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, JayJay Marvin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGraw throws a right hand that Marvin ducks under and follows up with a left that Marvin also avoids with ease.
McGraw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marvin throws out the jab.
McGraw stuffs the takedown attempt from Marvin. Marvin gets slowly back to his feet.
McGraw has a takedown stuffed.
Marvin gets caught flat footed, as McGraw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGraw trying to control but Marvin is working from the bottom.
Marvin is trying to keep McGraw in close.
Marvin wants to sweep here but McGraw controlling him for the moment.
McGraw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGraw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marvin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin looking to control.
Marvin looks gassed!
McGraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marvin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marvin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGraw feints and as Marvin raises his hands in defense, McGraw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGraw 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.
Marvin looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGraw is one step ahead there.
McGraw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marvin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGraw postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGraw working some strikes from top position.
McGraw is stalling in the full guard.
McGraw pushes down on Marvin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGraw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marvin keeps working.
Marvin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marvin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGraw is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Marvin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw lands strikes from half guard.
McGraw is taking a breather. Marvin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marvin is looking for a sweep. McGraw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGraw in particular looking to stall.
Marvin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGraw is working away from the top position though.
McGraw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGraw trying to control from half guard but Marvin is working 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.
Marvin throws a strike from the bottom but McGraw passes into side control!
Marvin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGraw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGraw is looking to take a break and control but Marvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGraw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marvin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGraw working the body and head with strikes.
McGraw tries for a kimura but Marvin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cato McGraw dominated that round.
That's time! McGraw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGraw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGraw has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Marvin doesn't defend quickly enough and McGraw has managed to lock this one up! Can Marvin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McGraw on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cato McGraw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Eleazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neville Champman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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161 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoel Eleazar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Champman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champman drives through and clinches with Eleazar against the cage.
Eleazar fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Champman.
Eleazar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Champman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Champman landing knees to the body.
Eleazar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eleazar goes for a takedown attempt but Champman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Eleazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Champman drives through and clinches with Eleazar against the cage.
Eleazar being controlled against the cage.
Champman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eleazar backwards.
Eleazar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Champman smiles and moves away.
Eleazar looks for a takedown but Champman sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleazar fails to land the takedown.
Champman rushes Eleazar and presses him up against the cage.
Champman lands an elbow that stopped Eleazar in his tracks for a moment.
Champman stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Champman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Champman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Champman stalling against the cage.
Champman is trying to trip Eleazar. He has hold of a leg but Eleazar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Champman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Champman is looking to stand up but Eleazar won't let him.
Champman wants to control from the top but Eleazar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Champman won't allow Eleazar to sweep him here.
Eleazar is working hard here to advance position.
Champman trying to control the position from guard on top but Eleazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eleazar wants to sweep here but Champman controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eleazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Champman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eleazar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Champman, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eleazar is breathing heavily.
Champman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Champman pushes Eleazar off and gets back to his feet.
Eleazar shoots in and drives through. Champman sprawls well.
Champman shoots in and bounces Eleazar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eleazar looking for a sweep. Not yet Eleazar, not yet.
Champman wants to control from the top but Eleazar keeps moving.
Eleazar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eleazar, up you get!
Champman throws a one two combo.
Eleazar tries to clinch up.
Eleazar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champman wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eleazar is keen to just control but Champman is a slippery customer.
Champman has one foot on Eleazar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Eleazar checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Champman misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Champman both land. Nice combination.
Yoel Eleazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eleazar misses with a takedown
and Champman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eleazar won't be happy with that.
Champman decides to stand back up.
Champman tries to bum rush Eleazar with a series of wild strikes but Eleazar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eleazar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Champman.
Eleazar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Champman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Champman lands an elbow that stopped Eleazar in his tracks for a moment.
Champman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eleazar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Eleazar managing to block the knees to the body from Champman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Champman slows down the pace here.
Champman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eleazar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleazar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Champman just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Eleazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Champman lands a knee to the body.
Eleazar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Champman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Eleazar regains guard immediately.
Eleazar has a closed guard, preventing Champman from standing up.
Eleazar keeping moving, preventing Champman from controlling successfully.
Eleazar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Champman's guard.
Eleazar stands and throws Champman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Neville Champman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eleazar controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champman wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Champman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eleazar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Champman!
Eleazar wants to control the pace but Champman is squirming around nicely.
Eleazar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eleazar looking to control but Champman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar is going olschool here, as he tries to force Champman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Champman shrugs it off.
Eleazar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Champman is on top in guard.
Champman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Eleazar pulls Champman in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Champman stands and steps away. Eleazar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Eleazar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Champman swivels and escapes.
Champman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eleazar misses with a takedown attempt
and Champman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Champman.
Champman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eleazar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Champman walks away with a smile on his face. Eleazar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Champman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eleazar slips a jab and a cross from Champman.
Eleazar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Champman stops Eleazar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Eleazar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Champman is in real trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman 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.
Eleazar shoots and misses
and Champman counters with a three punch combo that has Eleazar backing up. Eleazar nods at Champman to acknowledge the strikes.
Eleazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Champman scores with a shot to the body.
Eleazar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Champman counters with a nice leg kick.
Champman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eleazar backs up against the cage.
Champman misses with a double jab.
Champman clinches up against the cage.
Champman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eleazar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Eleazar is trying to drag Champman to the mat but Champman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Eleazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Champman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eleazar tries for a takedown but Champman manages to get underhooks.
Champman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Champman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eleazar jumps guard but Champman stands there with Eleazar around his waist. Eleazar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eleazar can't break the clinch.
Eleazar goes for a takedown attempt but Champman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Champman forces Eleazar back against the cage and clinches.
Champman lands an elbow inside that Eleazar shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Champman.
Eleazar tries to pull guard but Champman holds him up against the cage and eventually Eleazar drops back down to his feet.
The is referee keeping an eye on Champman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Champman.
Eleazar wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bit of stalling here from Champman.
Nice elbow from Champman.
Champman crunches a lovely knee into Eleazar's ribcage.
Champman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Champman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Eleazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eleazar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Champman smiles and moves away.
Eleazar tries to clinch
and Champman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eleazar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eleazar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Champman!
Eleazar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Champman tries to hold on but Eleazar pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar tries to control but Champman wriggling away.
Champman is trying to stand.
Eleazar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Champman is holding on tight.
Eleazar looking to control but Champman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Champman tries to hold on but Eleazar postures up.
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.
Eleazar won't let Champman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Eleazar is going olschool here, as he tries to force Champman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Champman shrugs it off.
Champman is looking to improve his position but Eleazar isn't that keen on the idea.
Eleazar takes Champman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Champman is in trouble.
Eleazar tries to get the hooks in deep but Champman pushed the leg off.
Eleazar is not going to allow Champman to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman really dominated that 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.
Champman throws a nice looking combination but Eleazar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Champman.
Eleazar tries to clinch up but Champman circles away and keeps his distance.
Champman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eleazar keeps the fight on the outside.
Eleazar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Champman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Champman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Eleazar tries to free his leg and advance position but Champman is retaining full guard.
Champman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eleazar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champman wants to stand but Eleazar is controlling the position.
Champman has control of Eleazar's left arm, preventing Eleazar from doing any damage.
Eleazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Champman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Champman is looking to stand up but Eleazar isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eleazar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Champman misses.
Eleazar has his takedown stuffed
and Champman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Champman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Eleazar. 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.
A hook to the body from Champman.
Champman scores a nice knee to the body.
Eleazar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Champman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eleazar jumps guard but Champman stands there with Eleazar around his waist. Eleazar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Champman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Champman stalling the fight.
Eleazar breaks the clinch.
Eleazar shoots for a takedown but Champman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Champman clinches with his opponent.
Champman is stalling here.
Eleazar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Champman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Champman lands an elbow that stopped Eleazar in his tracks for a moment.
Eleazar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Champman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Champman is pressed up against the cage. Eleazar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Champman down to the mat. Champman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Champman pushes Eleazar up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Champman.
Eleazar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Champman up against the cage.
Champman leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eleazar as Champman tries to tie him up.
Eleazar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Champman throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Champman gets underhooks to prevent Eleazar's takedown attempt.
Eleazar letting Champman take a breather here.
Champman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eleazar's defenses.
Eleazar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Champman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Champman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar wants to pass the guard but Champman is keeping the position.
Champman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eleazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Champman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eleazar 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.
Eleazar trying to control but Champman is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Champman is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Champman trying to control but Eleazar is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Eleazar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Eleazar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Champman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Champman slowing the pace effectively.
Champman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Champman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Eleazar wants a takedown but no success here.
Champman scores with a knee to the head.
Champman has Eleazar pushed against the cage.
Champman manages to break the clinch.
Neville Champman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eleazar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Champman's guard.
Champman is looking to stand up but Eleazar isn't so interested in that idea.
Eleazar looking to pass the guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Champman is looking to stand up but Eleazar isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleazar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Champman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Champman wants to stand but Eleazar is controlling the position.
Eleazar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eleazar with a poor takedown
and Champman counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Eleazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eleazar can't get the takedown.
Champman scores with a knee to the head.
Champman is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eleazar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Champman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Champman.
Eleazar managing to block the knees to the body from Champman.
Champman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eleazar can't get the takedown.
Eleazar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Champman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Champman stalling the fight.
Champman lands a hook that snaps the head of Eleazar backwards.
Champman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eleazar.
Eleazar takes an elbow to the temple.
Champman landing knees to the head.
Champman misses with some punches.
Eleazar tries to break the clinch but Champman is controlling the position.
Champman trying to land knees to the body.
Champman tries to score a body lock takedown but Eleazar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Champman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eleazar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Champman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Champman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eleazar tries for a takedown but Champman circles away easily
and Champman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Eleazar wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Champman.
Eleazar fails to pull guard.
Champman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Champman tries to land knees in the clinch but Eleazar avoids the damage to the body.
Champman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eleazar jumps guard but Champman stands there with Eleazar around his waist. Eleazar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar takes a shot to the head.
Champman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Eleazar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Champman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Champman has closed the distance and engaged Eleazar in a clinch.
Eleazar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Champman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Champman drives through and clinches with Eleazar against the cage.
Champman lands a left hand.
Eleazar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Champman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Champman crunches a lovely knee into Eleazar's ribcage.
Champman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eleazar up against the cage.
Yoel Eleazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neville Champman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eleazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Champman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Champman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Champman!
Neville Champman is the new lightweight champion!
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