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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bardugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilsson comes to the cage accompanied by Zukyun Love by Mini Moni. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Bardugo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bardugo misses with an uppercut.
Bardugo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bardugo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bardugo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nilsson closes the distance and clinches.
Nilsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nilsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Robert Bardugo has been cut.
Nilsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bardugo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bardugo fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardugo misses with a body shot.
Robert Bardugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bardugo misses with a two punch combination.
Bardugo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bardugo misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bardugo as he avoids it easily.
Bardugo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nilsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bardugo, pushing him back against the cage.
Nilsson tries a knee to the head but Bardugo blocks it.
Nilsson has picked Bardugo up - he's going for a ride! Nilsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nilsson is trying for a kimura here. Bardugo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nilsson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dennis Nilsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ground N Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hassan Al Aziz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ground N Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hassan Al Aziz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Aziz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on N Pound. That did some damage!
Al Aziz throws a right hand that N Pound ducks under and follows up with a left that N Pound also avoids with ease.
Al Aziz misses with a wild combination.
N Pound looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Aziz is fending him off so far but N Pound persists. Nope, Al Aziz circles away and we're back to standing.
N Pound tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Aziz swivels and escapes.
Al Aziz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Aziz scores with a nice strike.
Al Aziz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Aziz knocks N Pound to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
N Pound is rocked!
It looks like Ground N Pound has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Aziz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh N Pound is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
N Pound drops his hands momentarily and Al Aziz needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips N Pound just on the top of the head. N Pound drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in N Pound - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hassan Al Aziz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lord comes to the cage accompanied by None. Montgomery has chosen Alive and Kicking - Nonpoint as his entrance music. Prince Montgomery will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord moves out of range as Montgomery strikes.
Lord shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montgomery but Montgomery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lord shoots in but Montgomery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lord fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lord fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montgomery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Montgomery lands a jab to the nose.
Lord fails with a takedown attempt.
Lord shoots in but Montgomery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montgomery lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Montgomery.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lord off to one side.
Lord closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lord wants to pass to mount but Montgomery is defending the position.
Montgomery is pressing down on Lord's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lord is breathing heavily.
Montgomery looking for a guillotine here but Lord defends easily.
Montgomery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lord is one step ahead there.
Montgomery seems keen to control Lord's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Montgomery had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lord is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Montgomery Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lord's back instead.
Montgomery controlling well, preventing Lord from escaping the position.
Montgomery controls the position.
Montgomery has the hooks in. Lord is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lord is working hard here to advance position.
Lord defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Montgomery's arms.
I really don't envy Lord right now.
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.
Montgomery slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lord is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Montgomery is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lord is defending well though. Montgomery let's go of the attempt for now.
Lord rolls, trying to escape but Montgomery keeps control of the position.
Lord tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Montgomery is going olschool here, as he tries to force Lord to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lord shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord tries to reverse the position but Montgomery maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Montgomery.
Lord is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lord tries to improve his position but instead Montgomery has taken his back!
Montgomery trying to control momentarily.
Montgomery lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lord turns into Montgomery and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Montgomery dominated that round.
That's time! Lord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lord feints and as Montgomery raises his hands in defense, Lord changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Montgomery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lord is looking to work some ground and pound but Montgomery has wrist control.
Lord with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lord has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montgomery is on top in guard.
Lord looking for a sweep. Not yet Lord, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montgomery passes Lord's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lord is staying active underneath Montgomery, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord manages to get to full guard.
Montgomery seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery stands and throws Lord's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lord prevents Montgomery from improving position.
Lord is looking to regain half guard here but Montgomery keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Montgomery tries for a kimura but Lord is defending well.
Montgomery advances to full mount.
Lord is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lord 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.
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura but Lord is defending well.
Montgomery prevents Lord from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lord trying to get back to full guard but Montgomery takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lord is trying to escape the mount.
Montgomery controlling from the full mount.
Lord knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montgomery on the ground.
Lord is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Montgomery working the ground and pound effectively.
Montgomery content just to control the position here.
Lord throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lord is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Montgomery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Lord fails to land the takedown.
Montgomery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montgomery with a hook.
Lord shoots for a takedown but Montgomery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Montgomery as Lord shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Montgomery.
A shot to de liver by Montgomery. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montgomery lands a jab to the head.
Prince Montgomery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montgomery jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lord takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montgomery misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Lord is avoiding it.
Montgomery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lord has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montgomery finds it's way round the side to connect with Lord's head.
Lord needs to keep his hands up - Montgomery had a free shot at his head there.
Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montgomery.
Mike Lord is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery lands a nice looking body shot.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lord's head backwards.
Montgomery lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Montgomery as Lord shoots in.
A jab from Montgomery finds it's way through Lord's defenses.
A nice combination there by Montgomery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery lands a with a good body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lord drops down looking for an ankle pick but Montgomery pulls his leg out and moves away.
Montgomery jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montgomery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lord on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montgomery lands with an uppercut that bounces Lord off the cage and back into rage.
A jab from Montgomery finds it's way through Lord's defenses.
Lord drops his hands momentarily and Montgomery takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lord shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montgomery as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lord walks into a stiff left hand from Montgomery.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown attempt from Lord. Lord gets slowly back to his feet.
Montgomery fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lord, pushing him back against the cage.
Montgomery manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lord stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montgomery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montgomery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lord trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Montgomery manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery connects with a couple of short punches.
Lord keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lord wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
Prince Montgomery has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Montgomery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montgomery 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 William Gold scores the fight for Prince Montgomery!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Prince Montgomery!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Prince Montgomery!
Prince Montgomery wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Bobbet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Georgesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Bobbet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Georgesson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobbet.
Bobbet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobbet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgesson.
Bobbet tries for a takedown but Georgesson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bobbet moves in looking to clinch but Georgesson pushes him off.
Bobbet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Bobbet.
Georgesson wants to clinch.
Bobbet clinches.
Georgesson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Georgesson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bobbet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Georgesson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Bobbet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Georgesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobbet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgesson.
Georgesson slips under a jab.
Bobbet throws a hook but Georgesson avoids it easily.
Bobbet tries to clinch but Georgesson moves away
and Georgesson counters with a head kick. That will keep Bobbet thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobbet clinches but Georgesson breaks the clinch
and Georgesson counters by moving into the clinch.
Georgesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobbet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Georgesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Georgesson throws a sloppy head kick
and Bobbet counters by clinching up.
Bobbet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Georgesson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bobbet is working for takedown but Georgesson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bobbet is breathing heavily.
Bobbet tries for a takedown but Georgesson manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Bobbet on the inside.
Georgesson trying to stall but Bobbet improves his position.
Bobbet goes for a takedown attempt but Georgesson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rick Bobbet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobbet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Georgesson tries to clinch there but Bobbet circles away.
Georgesson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobbet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobbet drives through and clinches with Georgesson against the cage.
Bobbet avoiding damage as Georgesson throws knees to the body.
Georgesson wants to stall.
Georgesson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson breaks the clinch.
Georgesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobbet.
Georgesson scores with a nice right hand.
Georgesson tries to clinch up.
Georgesson closes the distance and clinches.
Georgesson stalling in the clinch but Bobbet improves position.
A shot in the inside from Bobbet.
Bobbet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Georgesson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bobbet throws a head kick but Georgesson moves out of range.
Bobbet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgesson forces Bobbet back against the cage and clinches.
Georgesson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Georgesson breaks from the clinch.
Bobbet is looking to clinch.
Bobbet tries for a takedown but Georgesson circles away easily
and Georgesson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michael Georgesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobbet tries to keep at a distance but Georgesson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bobbet tries for a takedown but Georgesson manages to get underhooks.
Georgesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Georgesson lands a knee to the body.
Georgesson breaks the clinch.
Georgesson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Georgesson rushes Bobbet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bobbet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Georgesson walks away with a smile on his face. Bobbet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bobbet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Georgesson - the referee stops the clock and Bobbet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Georgesson. Bobbet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Georgesson closes the distance and clinches.
Bobbet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bobbet fails to pull guard.
Georgesson tries to land a knee to the head but Bobbet blocks with his arms.
Georgesson manages to break the clinch.
Georgesson gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobbet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Georgesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobbet tries to keep at a distance but Georgesson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Georgesson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bobbet blocks it with crossed arms.
Georgesson manages to break the clinch.
Bobbet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Georgesson counters with a big head kick but Bobbet shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgesson lands a head kick. Bobbet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Georgesson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bobbet is looking to clinch but Georgesson is avoiding it.
Bobbet lands the left hand.
Georgesson scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georgesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Georgesson has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Georgesson trying to stall but Bobbet improves his position.
Bobbet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bobbet is trying to break the clinch but Georgesson has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Georgesson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bobbet scores with a one two! Georgesson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bobbet doesn't manage to clinch there - Georgesson circles away.
Georgesson gets a clinch.
Georgesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobbet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Georgesson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bobbet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Bobbet.
Bobbet throws a body kick that misses.
Bobbet throws a lazy head kick
and Georgesson counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Bobbet misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobbet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Georgesson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georgesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Georgesson throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgesson moves into the clinch successfully.
Georgesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Georgesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bobbet circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Georgesson.
Bobbet has a takedown stuffed.
Georgesson clinches up against the cage.
Georgesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Georgesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobbet takes a kick to the side of the head.
Georgesson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Georgesson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Georgesson closes the distance and clinches.
Bobbet being controlled against the cage.
Bobbet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson stops a takedown attempt from Bobbet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Bobbet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Georgesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobbet clinches but Georgesson breaks the clinch
and Georgesson moves into the clinch.
Georgesson is pressed up against the cage. Bobbet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Georgesson down to the mat. Georgesson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Georgesson misses with a head kick.
Georgesson tries to clinch there but Bobbet circles away.
Georgesson misses with a wild combination.
Bobbet throws a sloppy head kick
and Georgesson counters with a good, hard body kick but Bobbet shrugs it off.
Georgesson digs a good body shot into Bobbet's ribs.
Georgesson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Georgesson takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Bobbet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Georgesson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Georgesson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bobbet misses.
Georgesson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bobbet on the side of the head.
Bobbet throws a head kick that misses.
Bobbet looks to throw the jab but Georgesson is out of range.
Bobbet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Georgesson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobbet, pushing him back against the cage.
Georgesson breaks the clinch.
Georgesson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobbet, pushing him back against the cage.
Georgesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobbet throws a hook but Georgesson blocks it.
Bobbet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Georgesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobbet looks for a takedown but Georgesson sprawls well.
Bobbet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Georgesson closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobbet goes for a takedown attempt but Georgesson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Georgesson rushes Bobbet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Georgesson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Georgesson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bobbet is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Georgesson as the two fighters clinch.
Georgesson stops a takedown attempt from Bobbet.
A body shot lands from Georgesson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobbet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Georgesson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Georgesson manages to break the clinch.
Bobbet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Georgesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobbet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Georgesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bobbet misses with a combination
and Georgesson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobbet throws a head kick but Georgesson moves out of range.
Georgesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Georgesson misses with a head kick.
Georgesson misses with a double jab
and Bobbet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bobbet.
Bobbet managing to block the knees to the body from Georgesson.
Bobbet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Georgesson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Georgesson breaks from the clinch.
Bobbet with a poor takedown
and Georgesson counters with a nice body shot.
Michael Georgesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobbet is looking to land body kicks.
Georgesson misses with a double jab.
Bobbet with a poor takedown
and Georgesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Bobbet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgesson tries to clinch up but Bobbet circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobbet closes the distance looking to clinch
and Georgesson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Georgesson.
Bobbet goes for a takedown attempt but Georgesson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Georgesson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bobbet throws a hook but Georgesson blocks it.
Georgesson throws a sloppy head kick and Bobbet moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Georgesson.
Bobbet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Georgesson's head backwards.
Bobbet closes the distance looking to clinch
and Georgesson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Georgesson.
Bobbet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Georgesson manages to break the clinch.
Bobbet misses with a body punch
and Georgesson counters by moving into the clinch.
Michael Georgesson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Georgesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobbet fails with a takedown attempt.
Georgesson pushes Bobbet up against the cage in a clinch.
Bobbet being controlled against the cage.
Bobbet has Georgesson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Georgesson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Georgesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Bobbet or perhaps it was just good defense by Georgesson which made him look bad.
Georgesson wants to clinch up but Bobbet keeps it at a distance.
Georgesson pushes Bobbet up against the cage in a clinch.
Bobbet taking a breather.
Bobbet has had enough of the clinch but Georgesson keeps him there for the moment.
Georgesson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bobbet goes for a takedown attempt but Georgesson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bobbet misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bobbet. That did some damage!
Michael Georgesson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobbet tries for a takedown but Georgesson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Georgesson lands a really nice looking cross but Bobbet seems unphased.
Bobbet circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bobbet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Georgesson kicks off Bobbet and gets to his feet.
Bobbet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Georgesson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobbet tries to score a body lock takedown but Georgesson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Georgesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Georgesson lands a jab to the head.
Bobbet misses with a head kick.
Rick Bobbet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgesson is looking to land body kicks.
Georgesson ducks under a wild hook from Bobbet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobbet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobbet loads up on a big right hand but Georgesson slips the punch.
Georgesson tries to clinch but Bobbet moves out of range.
Bobbet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bobbet cracks a nice hook into Georgesson's ribs.
Bobbet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Georgesson. Georgesson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bobbet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Georgesson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobbet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobbet misses with a combination
and Georgesson counters with a three punch combo that has Bobbet backing up. Bobbet nods at Georgesson to acknowledge the strikes.
Georgesson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Georgesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobbet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Georgesson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bobbet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bobbet lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michael Georgesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Georgesson prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Georgesson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Georgesson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Michael Georgesson!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Michael Georgesson!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Michael Georgesson!
Michael Georgesson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Osowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Osowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Osowski!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osowski shoots in for a takedown but Vlad shows good takedown defense.
Osowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Osowski fails with the takedown.
Gibki Vlad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Osowski.
Osowski is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vlad circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osowski shoots in but Vlad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Osowski tries for a takedown but Vlad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Osowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vlad as he jumps to the side.
Osowski looks gassed!
Vlad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
Vlad content to stall in guard here.
Osowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Vlad is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vlad pushing down on Osowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vlad controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad moves into full mount! Osowski won't be happy about that!
Vlad working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Osowski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Vlad! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gibki Vlad!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between nic ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross Pearson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.4lbs 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. 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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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, nic ram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Pearson !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
ram clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage.
ram jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearson walks away with a smile on his face. ram gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
ram closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ram jumps guard and drags Pearson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
ram has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pearson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ram has his feet on Pearson 's thighs here. He's pushed Pearson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pearson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). nic ram!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Den Amsinghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Den Amsinghe!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amsinghe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amsinghe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nilsson shoots for a takedown but Amsinghe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amsinghe is looking to clinch but Nilsson is avoiding it.
Nilsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Amsinghe tries to sprawl out of it but Nilsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amsinghe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amsinghe forces Nilsson back against the cage and clinches.
Nilsson prevents Amsinghe from breaking the clinch.
Amsinghe has had enough of the clinch but Nilsson keeps him there for the moment.
Amsinghe is trying to maintain a safe position but Nilsson gets an underhook and turns Amsinghe into the cage.
Nilsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amsinghe lands a nice knee to the body.
Amsinghe has Nilsson pressed against the cage.
Nilsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amsinghe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilsson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amsinghe manages to break the clinch.
Amsinghe is looking to clinch.
Amsinghe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amsinghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nilsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilsson clinches but Amsinghe breaks the clinch
and Amsinghe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nilsson really felt that one!
Nilsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nilsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nilsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Amsinghe is retaining full guard.
Amsinghe pushes Nilsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nilsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amsinghe, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amsinghe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Amsinghe doesn't manage to clinch there - Nilsson circles away.
Amsinghe throws a big shot that misses.
Amsinghe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amsinghe throws a right and a left that Nilsson avoids nicely.
Amsinghe tries to bum rush Nilsson with a series of wild strikes but Nilsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amsinghe throws a leg kick that misses.
Amsinghe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nilsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amsinghe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amsinghe throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson avoids the head kick by Amsinghe.
Amsinghe lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilsson moves in looking to clinch but Amsinghe pushes him off.
Amsinghe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nilsson throws a strike but Amsinghe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nilsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Amsinghe has picked Nilsson up and slammed him! Nilsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Amsinghe manages to pass to side control!
Amsinghe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nilsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nilsson is breathing heavily.
Nilsson is looking for a sweep.
Amsinghe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nilsson moves out of range of the body kick from Amsinghe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amsinghe takes the fight into the clinch.
Nilsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Amsinghe prevents the takedown attempt.
Nilsson tries to pull guard but Amsinghe holds him up against the cage and eventually Nilsson drops back down to his feet.
Amsinghe breaks from the clinch.
Amsinghe drives through and clinches with Nilsson against the cage.
Nilsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nilsson avoiding damage as Amsinghe throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amsinghe manages to break the clinch.
Amsinghe misses with a few strikes there.
Amsinghe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilsson with a poor takedown
and Amsinghe counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Den Amsinghe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Amsinghe closes the distance and clinches.
Nilsson looking for a takedown.
Amsinghe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Amsinghe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nilsson jumps guard but Amsinghe stands there with Nilsson around his waist. Nilsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nilsson avoiding damage as Amsinghe throws knees to the body.
Nilsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amsinghe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amsinghe smiles and moves away.
Nilsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amsinghe counters with a good low kick that Nilsson was not able to check.
Daniel Nilsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amsinghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amsinghe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amsinghe throws the kick towards the body but Nilsson avoids it.
Amsinghe throws a right and a left that Nilsson avoids nicely.
Amsinghe fails to land with a series of punches.
Amsinghe tries to clinch
and Nilsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Amsinghe's guard.
Nilsson won't allow Amsinghe to get back to his feet.
Nilsson looking to sit in guard and control but Amsinghe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nilsson working for a triangle but Amsinghe defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nilsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amsinghe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amsinghe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amsinghe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amsinghe stands and steps away. Nilsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Amsinghe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amsinghe looks to clinch
and Nilsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Amsinghe's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amsinghe is looking to stand up but Nilsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Amsinghe is trying to keep Nilsson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amsinghe keeping moving, preventing Nilsson from controlling successfully.
Amsinghe wants to stand and escape but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson trying to control but Amsinghe is working from the bottom.
Amsinghe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nilsson is controlling him.
Nilsson wants to control from the top but Amsinghe keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nilsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amsinghe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amsinghe.
Nilsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Amsinghe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amsinghe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nilsson keeps control of Amsinghe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nilsson can't get the takedown.
Nilsson has Amsinghe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amsinghe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amsinghe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Amsinghe lands with a left to the head.
Amsinghe stops a takedown attempt from Nilsson.
Amsinghe is pressed up against the cage. Nilsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amsinghe down to the mat. Amsinghe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A good leg kick by Amsinghe.
Nilsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nilsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amsinghe throws a leg kick
and Nilsson counters with a shoot takedown. Amsinghe fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amsinghe keeping full guard, as Nilsson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Nilsson 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!
Amsinghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nilsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amsinghe tries to clinch up but Nilsson circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Amsinghe lands but Nilsson takes it in his stride.
Nilsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amsinghe pulls Nilsson in close to prevent any damage.
Nilsson wants to pass the guard but Amsinghe is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amsinghe keeping moving, preventing Nilsson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nilsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amsinghe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Amsinghe regains half guard.
Nilsson tries to pass to full mount but Amsinghe defends it.
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.
Nilsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Amsinghe tries to roll over but Nilsson keeps him under control.
Nilsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nilsson stops Amsinghe from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nilsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amsinghe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amsinghe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amsinghe is looking to clinch.
Nilsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amsinghe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Den Amsinghe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt - Amsinghe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amsinghe throws a head kick that misses.
Amsinghe tries to clinch but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amsinghe is keeping the position for now.
Nilsson is pushing down on Amsinghe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amsinghe is fighting to maintain full guard but Nilsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nilsson is looking to take a break and control but Amsinghe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nilsson trying to mount his opponent but Amsinghe defends it.
Amsinghe is trying to stand.
Nilsson 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amsinghe manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Nilsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nilsson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Den Amsinghe!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Den Amsinghe!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Den Amsinghe!
Den Amsinghe wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kahva Luu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers has chosen Get up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahva Luu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Rogers!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers throws a right and a left that Luu avoids nicely.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers misses with the combination.
A cross from Rogers lands.
It looks like Kahva Luu has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Luu avoids it well.
Rogers scores with a one two! Luu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kahva Luu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luu tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Luu.
Luu checks a leg kick nicely.
Luu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers counters with a left to the body.
Luu is breathing heavily.
Rogers swinging wilding here.
Rogers fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Rogers finds it's way through Luu's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Luu sprawling to the canvas. Rogers follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Luu hang on?
Rogers slows the pace down in half guard.
Rogers trying to control the action but Luu is working from the bottom.
Rogers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Luu tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Rogers there.
Rogers not doing much here.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Luu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luu tries to get out of the position.
Rogers is thwarting Luu's attempts to control the position.
Rogers is tying to control. Luu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Rogers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luu defending well though.
Luu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Luu misses with the combination.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Luu slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Rogers.
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luu slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Rogers.
Rogers cracks Luu with a big right hand and Luu goes down!
Luu is rocked!
Rogers passes into half guard.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Luu's hands, connecting with Luu's forehead.
Rogers is tying to control. Luu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Rogers.
Rogers winds up and cracks Luu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Luu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kahva Luu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Luu misses with the combination.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Luu's shoulder, as Luu tries to avoid the shot.
Luu has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers is trying to break free.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Luu is controlling the position.
Luu lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Luu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Luu throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Luu misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luu stuffs the takedown.
Cody Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers lands a glancing blow to the side of Luu's head.
Luu throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Luu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luu on the side of the head.
Luu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Luu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luu wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to bum rush Luu with a series of wild strikes but Luu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Luu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luu throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rogers scores with a hook.
Rogers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luu digs a good hook to Rogers's body.
Luu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Luu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.
Luu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rogers throws a right hand that Luu ducks under and follows up with a left that Luu also avoids with ease.
Luu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Luu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luu misses the jab.
Rogers scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luu moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Luu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Luu throws a combination that misses
and Luu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Rogers.
Luu takes one to the chin there.
Luu misses with a double jab.
Luu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Luu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luu.
Good exchange - Rogers coming out on top.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luu misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luu to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Luu.
Luu misses with a wild combination.
Kahva Luu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luu has managed to clinch.
Luu lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Luu won't allow it.
Luu taking a breather.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luu tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Luu breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kahva Luu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luu.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luu.
Rogers with a hook.
Luu is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rogers cracks a nice hook into Luu's ribs.
Luu wants to clinch.
Luu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luu.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rogers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luu lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Luu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luu tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luu throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahva Luu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Luu thuds his right hand into Rogers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rogers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luu is looking to clinch.
Rogers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luu's head backwards.
Luu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a two punch combo.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Luu lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
Luu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luu moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Rogers jabs Luu right on the nose. Luu blinks but takes it well.
Luu misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well,Luu is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Luu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luu circles away quickly and effectively.
Luu misses with a combination
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Kahva Luu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers throws a right hand that Luu ducks under and follows up with a left that Luu also avoids with ease.
Luu has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Luu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to break free.
Luu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luu misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luu wants to clinch but Rogers slips to the side
and Rogers counters with a series of strikes. Luu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Luu moves away and avoids it.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luu. Luu obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Rogers.
Luu has managed to clinch.
Rogers lands a takedown into guard.
Rogers trying to control but Luu is working from the bottom.
Cody Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luu can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luu keeps working.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rogers 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Cody Rogers!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Cody Rogers!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Cody Rogers!
Cody Rogers wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Notorious Thugz- Notorious B.I.G ft Bone Thugz N' Harmony. Eugene Burns Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Burns Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilbert Schilt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Eugene Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns Jr slips a jab and a cross from Schilt.
Burns Jr wants to clinch up but Schilt keeps it at a distance.
Schilt moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Schilt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Schilt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Burns Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Schilt which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Burns Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns Jr tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns Jr on the side of the head.
It looks like Eugene Burns Jr has been cut.
Burns Jr misses with a combination
and Burns Jr is countered with a crisp right hand from Schilt that sends him to the canvas! Schilt follows him to the mat into side control.
Burns Jr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schilt decides to stand back up. Schilt steps back and let's Burns Jr get back to his feet.
Oh Burns Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schilt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schilt sprawls well initially but Burns Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burns Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Schilt defends the submission attempt.
Schilt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schilt is trying to stand up here but Burns Jr is controlling him well.
Schilt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Schilt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burns Jr is countered with a crisp right hand from Schilt that sends him to the canvas! Schilt follows him to the mat into side control.
Burns Jr is breathing heavily.
Schilt stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Schilt throws a monster overhand right that drops Burns Jr! Schilt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbert Schilt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Lonkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coby Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lonkar comes into the arena with Blow Me Away blaring out of the sound system. George Lonkar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Coby Castro's chin.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Lonkar !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Coby Castro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Lonkar ! Oh, that's hurt him - Castro falls to the canvas and Lonkar follows him into side control.
Castro is rocked!
It looks like Coby Castro has been cut.
Castro is looking for a sweep.
Castro is still in real trouble! Can Lonkar finish him?
Castro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lonkar 's best efforts.
Castro seems to have recovered his senses.
Lonkar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lonkar tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Castro.
Lonkar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Lonkar is stalling here. Castro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lonkar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Castro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Lonkar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lonkar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lonkar can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lonkar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lonkar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lonkar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lonkar lands in his opponent's guard.
Lonkar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lonkar controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lonkar looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castro is on top in guard.
Castro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lonkar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castro has Lonkar in his guard.
Lonkar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Lonkar wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Lonkar trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Lonkar advances position into side control!
Castro struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Lonkar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coby Castro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lonkar connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lonkar .
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castro throws a right hand that Lonkar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lonkar also avoids with ease.
A head kick from Lonkar lands but Castro takes it in his stride.
Lonkar clinches.
Lonkar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lonkar gets through Castro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castro can't break the clinch.
Lonkar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Castro scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lonkar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lonkar digs a right hand underneath Castro's ribcage. Castro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castro missing with knees to the body.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lonkar as Castro tries to tie him up.
Castro breaks the clinch.
Lonkar misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lonkar counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Castro down! Lonkar is looking to finish but Castro is intelligently defending himself.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Lonkar from controlling successfully.
Lonkar slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Lonkar 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.
Lonkar is keen to just control but Castro is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lonkar is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Lonkar drops an elbow to the side of Castro's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lonkar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lonkar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Lonkar 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.
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.
Lonkar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Lonkar wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
Castro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Castro looking for subs off his back but Lonkar has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Lonkar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Coby Castro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Castro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lonkar throws a combination. Castro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Castro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lonkar counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Castro!
Lonkar trying to control from half guard but Castro is working away.
Lonkar tries to pass to full mount but Castro defends it.
Lonkar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castro on the ground.
Lonkar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lonkar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is not content to let Lonkar control the position.
Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Castro trying to control from the bottom.
Lonkar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lonkar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lonkar drives through and clinches with Castro against the cage.
Lonkar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Lonkar lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Lonkar .
Lonkar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lonkar gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lonkar is working Castro over against the cage.
Lonkar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lonkar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lonkar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Lonkar as the two fighters clinch.
Castro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lonkar lands a left hand.
Lonkar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Lonkar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lonkar is looking to slow Castro down with leg kicks.
Lonkar pushes Castro up against the cage in a clinch.
Lonkar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
A body shot lands from Lonkar .
Lonkar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lonkar lands a shoulder strike.
Lonkar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lonkar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lonkar lands a left hand.
Lonkar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Lonkar on the inside.
Lonkar is pressed up against the cage. Castro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lonkar down to the mat. Lonkar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Castro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lonkar . Lonkar obviously looking to wear him down.
Lonkar throws a nice looking combination but Castro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lonkar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castro's guard.
Lonkar content to stall in guard here.
Lonkar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lonkar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lonkar trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Lonkar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Coby Castro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Castro lands with a nice combination. Lonkar backs away looking to recover.
Castro misses with a combination
and Lonkar counters with a good low kick that Castro was not able to check.
George Lonkar is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lonkar moves into the clinch.
Lonkar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
Castro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lonkar walks away with a smile on his face. Castro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
George Lonkar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro misses with a straight left.
Lonkar gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lonkar .
A short right from Lonkar on the inside.
Castro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lonkar lands a nice shot to the body.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Lonkar scores with a hook to the body.
Lonkar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lonkar taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lonkar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lonkar lands a shoulder strike.
Lonkar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castro working aggressively here.
Lonkar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lonkar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lonkar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Lonkar .
Lonkar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Lonkar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lonkar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lonkar closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
A short body shot lands from Lonkar as the two fighters clinch.
Lonkar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lonkar tries a knee to the head but Castro blocks it.
Lonkar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lonkar is leaning against Castro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lonkar keeps control of Castro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lonkar lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Lonkar .
Lonkar works on Castro's body with a couple of short punches.
Castro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lonkar just stands there and leans against the cage.
George Lonkar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coby Castro.
Lonkar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lonkar counters by moving into the clinch.
Lonkar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lonkar walks away with a smile on his face. Castro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Castro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lonkar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castro. That did some damage!
Lonkar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castro. Castro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lonkar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the cage.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castro has had enough of the clinch but Lonkar keeps him there for the moment.
Castro takes a shot to the head.
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lonkar shoots in and bounces Castro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lonkar controlling from the top position.
Castro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lonkar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lonkar trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Lonkar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Lonkar had his way with Coby Castro in that round.
The cut man is working on Coby Castro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Castro throws a hook but Lonkar avoids it easily.
Lonkar gets caught flat footed, as Castro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Castro preventing the sweep.
Castro has gone for a leg lock! Lonkar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Castro's guard.
Lonkar is stalling in the full 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.
Lonkar wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lonkar postures up in Castro's guard and throws a big left but Castro blocks it.
Castro pushes a forearm under Lonkar 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lonkar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coby Castro!
Coby Castro is the new middleweight champion!
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