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Cage Legends 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones 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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Jones tries to stand but Bates is controlling from the bottom.
Bates controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Bates controlling Jones's posture.
Bates is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Bates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Bates is working away.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bates kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones stands up out of the half guard.
Bates tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Bates is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bates keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones scores with a takedown into Bates's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones looking to control.
Bates drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Jones stands up and beckons Bates to his feet.
Bates walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his way into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A lull in the action here.
Bates is not content to let Jones control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bates will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones connects with a right hand. Bates shakes it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bates with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jones! Bates is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gray Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villa comes to the cage accompanied by Get Sexy. Nilsson has chosen Zukyun Love by Mini Moni as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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, Gray Villa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Villa breaks from the clinch.
Villa looks for a takedown but Nilsson sprawls well.
Nilsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Villa keeping full guard, as Nilsson tries to pass.
Villa trying to control the position.
Nilsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nilsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nilsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nilsson advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nilsson.
Villa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nilsson on the ground.
Nilsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Villa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nilsson unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsson dominating with strikes here.
Nilsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Villa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nilsson landing strikes from the mount.
Nilsson breaks from Villa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nilsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Villa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nilsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nilsson looks gassed!
Nilsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nilsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsson keeping moving, preventing Villa from controlling successfully.
Villa won't allow Nilsson to sweep him here.
Villa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Villa trying to control but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
Villa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nilsson works his way into full mount!
Nilsson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Villa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Villa!
Nilsson trying to strike off his back.
Nilsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nilsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Villa looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Villa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nilsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nilsson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Villa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nilsson has tightened it up now! Villa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dennis Nilsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ciaran Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fabio jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jones has chosen yes as his entrance music. fabio jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ciaran Anderson's chin.
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156 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ciaran Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, fabio jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but jones is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from jones.
jones drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
jones goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but jones is just out of range.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and jones moves out of range easily.
jones lands a two punch combo.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
jones lands with an overhand left.
jones gets a clinch.
jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Anderson tries to escape but jones is in control.
jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
jones moves away from the strike by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones wants to clinch.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Anderson.
jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ciaran Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries to clinch up but jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson tries to clinch but jones moves away
and jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but jones ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
jones pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ciaran Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fabio jones.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from jones.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but jones is blocking nicely.
jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
jones trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
jones prevents Anderson from standing back up.
jones works his way into side control.
jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is not content to let jones control the position.
jones looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Anderson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. jones eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson kicks off jones and gets to his feet.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
jones checks a leg kick.
jones slips under a jab.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by jones.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
jones stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
jones blocks a low kick nicely.
jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
jones is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but jones is blocking nicely.
jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
jones wants a takedown.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson keeps control of jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but fabio jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - jones circles away.
jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson pushes jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but jones blocks it.
jones has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Ciaran Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fabio jones.
jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but jones is blocking nicely.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
jones is trying to trip Anderson. He has hold of a leg but Anderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Anderson wriggles free and stands up.
jones looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
jones scoring with punches from side control.
jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
jones is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
jones looking to finish Anderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anderson!
Anderson trying desperately to get to his feet.
jones is landing with some decent strikes but Anderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding jones's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
jones raining down shots from the mount!
Anderson tries to hold on but jones postures up.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones unloading with bombs!
Anderson is looking to improve his position but jones isn't that keen on the idea.
fabio jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson is trying to stand up.
jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
jones raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by jones.
jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Anderson hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones lands a big elbow.
Anderson can't escape the position.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
jones trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is trying to stand up.
jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
jones scoring with strikes but Anderson is staying in there.
jones unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jones with a couple of short strikes.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding jones's attempts to control the action.
Anderson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fabio jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
jones throws out a powerful jab.
jones tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson tries to clinch up but jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson tries to clinch
and jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - jones had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Anderson misses.
jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by jones as he checks the leg kick.
jones throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
jones prevents Anderson from standing back up.
jones trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
jones prevents Anderson from standing back up.
jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson tries to clinch
and jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but jones is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt jones.
Anderson tries to clinch
and jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
jones punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson throws a body punch but jones moves out of range.
jones fails to land the takedown.
jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but jones moves out of range.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and jones counters with a straight right hand.
jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
jones cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
jones misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones tries to clinch up.
jones lands the left hand.
jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anderson is trying to buck jones off.
jones is chipping away with strikes.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson pushes jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
jones is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
jones lands an elbow.
jones looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Ciaran Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and jones counters with a stiff right hand.
jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
fabio jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got jones 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 fabio jones!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for fabio jones!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for fabio jones!
fabio jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hernano Laios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damme has chosen Fight To Survive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hernano Laios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damme 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.
Laios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Damme postures up.
Laios on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laios tries to get out of the position.
Van Damme prevents Laios from getting back to his feet.
Van Damme is looking to stand up but Laios won't let him.
Laios keeping moving, preventing Van Damme from controlling successfully.
Laios trying to control the position here.
Laios wants to sweep here but Van Damme controlling him for the moment.
Laios looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Laios moves into the clinch successfully.
Laios breaks from the clinch.
Laios misses with a double jab.
Laios moves out of range of the body kick from Van Damme.
Van Damme throws a one two combo.
It looks like Hernano Laios has been cut.
Laios throws a nice looking combination but Van Damme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Damme misses with a few strikes there.
Van Damme misses with a head kick.
Van Damme punishes Laios's body with a nice straight punch.
Laios ducks under a wild hook from Van Damme.
Laios closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme is trying to break free.
Come on Laios - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Damme wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laios just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Damme's brow.
Laios is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Damme pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Damme avoids a wild elbow strike from Laios.
Laios stalling the fight.
Laios breaks from the clinch.
Laios wants to clinch up but Van Damme keeps it at a distance.
Laios gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Damme wants to get back to his feet.
Van Damme looks gassed!
Laios in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Van Damme is not content to let Laios control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laios has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Van Damme misses with a few strikes there.
Laios scores with a body shot.
Laios clinches with his opponent.
Van Damme tries to break the clinch but Laios is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laios using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Laios.
Laios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Laios scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jean Claude Van Damme has been cut.
Laios clinches up against the cage.
Van Damme takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Laios as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laios changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Damme fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laios rushes Van Damme and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Damme wants to get back to striking at distance but Laios won't allow it.
Laios tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Damme avoids the damage to the body.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernano Laios dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Damme tries to keep at a distance but Laios has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laios is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laios keeps control of Van Damme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laios breaks the clinch.
A big right from Van Damme misses.
Van Damme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernano Laios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laios clinches up against the cage.
Laios digs a right hand underneath Van Damme's ribcage. Van Damme let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laios prevents Van Damme from breaking the clinch.
Laios scores with a hook to the body.
Laios stalling in the clinch.
Laios breaks from the clinch.
Laios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laios throws out a leg kick but Van Damme moves out of range and Laios only half commits.
Laios throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Laios moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Laios on the inside.
Van Damme is breathing heavily.
Laios presses Van Damme against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Laios.
Come on Laios - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laios pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Damme leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Laios ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Laios no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Van Damme is fighting to break Laios's control of his arms but Laios is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Damme's guard.
Laios is in close to Van Damme's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laios sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laios slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laios controlling the position.
Laios stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Laios scores with a nice head shot.
Laios has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laios.
Van Damme takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laios lands an elbow that stopped Van Damme in his tracks for a moment.
Laios has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Damme regains guard immediately.
Laios decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Laios lands a body shot.
Laios has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laios wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laios.
Laios throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Damme takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Laios on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laios lands a right hand.
Come on Laios - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Damme backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernano Laios dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Laios moves into the clinch.
Van Damme prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laios lands an elbow that stopped Van Damme in his tracks for a moment.
Laios creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Laios fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laios is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Laios lands a nice shot to the body.
Laios scores a nice knee to the body.
Laios is working Van Damme over against the cage.
Laios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laios can't get the takedown.
Laios taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Laios drags the fight down to the ground.
Laios wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laios has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laios is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van Damme pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laios is keeping the position for now.
Laios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Laios is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Laios leaning his opponent against the cage.
Laios drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Damme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernano Laios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme wants to break free but Laios has control.
Laios wants a takedown but no success here.
Laios scores with a shot to the side of Van Damme's head.
Laios goes for a takedown attempt but Van Damme pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laios closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laios comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Damme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Damme takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laios tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Damme just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laios jumps guard.
Laios is striking from the bottom but Van Damme uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Van Damme blocks the strikes from Laios.
Laios has his hands clasped together around Van Damme's back. He's all about the action.
Laios is staying active underneath Van Damme, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laios has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Damme is working away from the top position though.
Laios tries to get to full guard but Van Damme has control of the leg.
Hernano Laios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laios regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Damme throws and elbow that misses. Laios uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Damme's guard. Nice move by Laios!
Laios trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hernano Laios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laios has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hernano Laios!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Hernano Laios!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Hernano Laios!
Hernano Laios wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobcat Stinkfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Stafford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stafford has chosen Sherman's too sexy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sherman Stafford acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobcat Stinkfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sherman Stafford!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinkfist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bobcat Stinkfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stinkfist misses with a series of wild punches.
Stinkfist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Stinkfist. No joy for Stafford on that attempt.
Stafford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stafford avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Stinkfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stinkfist misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Stinkfist. No joy for Stafford on that attempt.
Bobcat Stinkfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherman Stafford.
Stafford dodges the punch combination from Stinkfist.
No luck for Stafford with that takedown attempt.
Stinkfist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stafford feints and as Stinkfist raises his hands in defense, Stafford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stinkfist keeping moving, preventing Stafford from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafford stopping the sweep attempt from Stinkfist.
Stafford wants to control from the top but Stinkfist keeps moving.
Stinkfist trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stinkfist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stinkfist keeping moving, preventing Stafford from controlling successfully.
Stafford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stafford prevents Stinkfist 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.
Stafford shoots in and drives through. Stinkfist sprawls well.
A jab from Stinkfist misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stinkfist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist throws a series of punches but Stafford moves out of range.
Stafford dodges the punch combination from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist misses with a looping right.
Stafford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stinkfist pinned against the cage. Stinkfist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist is breathing heavily.
Stinkfist misses with a wild combination.
Stafford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stafford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Stinkfist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist scores with a nice head shot.
Stinkfist connects with a superb combination that knocks Stafford out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Stinkfist before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Stafford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobcat Stinkfist!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Kilmers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Mosh. Maurice Kilmers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tito Coleman's chin.
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194 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Kilmers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kilmers as he jumps to the side.
Coleman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Maurice Kilmers has been cut.
Coleman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coleman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kilmers in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmers scores with a takedown into Coleman's guard.
Coleman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kilmers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Coleman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kilmers's back instead.
Coleman is looking to control Kilmers but Kilmers is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kilmers tries to escape but Coleman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Coleman working for a choke but Kilmers is defending well.
Kilmers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Coleman gets his way!
Kilmers is really stuck here.
Kilmers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Coleman working for a choke but Kilmers is defending well.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers is really stuck here.
Coleman looking for the RNC.
Kilmers is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Coleman 's hooks.
Coleman working for a submission but Kilmers is keeping him at bay.
Coleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kilmers is working to get back to half guard.
Coleman goes for an armbar but Kilmers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kilmers.
Kilmers looking to pass the guard.
Coleman looking to control.
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.
Coleman has an active guard here but Kilmers has managed to pass into half guard.
Coleman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman gets full guard.
Coleman is looking for a triangle but Kilmers pushes his legs off easily.
Kilmers tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilmers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coleman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kilmers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Coleman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kilmers's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Kilmers'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.
Coleman throws a body punch but Kilmers moves out of range.
Tito Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilmers misses with a double jab
so Coleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilmers is retaining full guard.
Kilmers wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coleman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kilmers is breathing heavily.
Coleman controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilmers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coleman stays in close to Kilmers's body and controls the position.
Kilmers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coleman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman is working for a kimura but Kilmers is defending it quite comfortably.
Coleman moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coleman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kilmers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kilmers!
Coleman controlling from mount.
Coleman is going olschool here, as he tries to force Kilmers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kilmers shrugs it off.
Coleman punching from mount but Kilmers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kilmers tries to reverse the position but Coleman maintains control.
Kilmers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Coleman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Coleman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kilmers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kilmers tries to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Kilmers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Coleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kilmers tries to control Coleman's head but Coleman pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Kilmers is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Tito Coleman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Pritchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Pritchett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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146 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Pritchett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pritchett avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Pritchett tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pritchett is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Pritchett circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson closes the distance but Pritchett moves to the side
and Pritchett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pritchett.
Pritchett stands up from Jackson's guard - Pritchett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Pritchett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pritchett.
Chris Pritchett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Jackson.
Jackson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pritchett uses it to pass to side control.
Pritchett advances to full mount.
Pritchett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pritchett is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pritchett extends the arm and Jackson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Pritchett!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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22
300 lbs
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18
300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Builder!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Builder is looking to clinch but Vlad is avoiding it.
Builder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Builder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Builder looks to land a body kick but Vlad moved away.
Builder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Builder tries for a takedown but Vlad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vlad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Builder sprawls well initially but Vlad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Builder is staying active underneath Vlad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Builder wants to control but Vlad is keeping busy.
Vlad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Builder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vlad.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlad is keen to just control but Builder is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad is controlling the pace.
Vlad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Builder!
Vlad is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Builder is surviving well by controlling Vlad's body position as best he can.
Builder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Builder wants to control but Vlad is having none of it.
Builder is squirming around, avoiding Vlad's attempts to control the action.
Builder wants to control but Vlad is having none of it.
Builder working to try and regain half guard.
Vlad looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Builder can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vlad wants to take Builder's back here but Builder is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vlad looking to control but Builder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vlad working for a submission but Builder is keeping him at bay.
Vlad content just to control the position here.
Vlad is going olschool here, as he tries to force Builder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Builder shrugs it off.
Builder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Builder looks gassed!
Vlad tries to control but Builder wriggling away.
Vlad controlling the pace for now.
Vlad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Builder is looking to escape.
Vlad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vlad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gibki Vlad just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Builder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Builder closes the distance and clinches.
Vlad wants a takedown but no success here.
Builder fails to pull guard.
Builder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Builder tries to clinch but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Builder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Builder wants to pass the guard but Vlad is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Builder manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gibki Vlad will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Builder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vlad.
Builder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vlad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vlad slows the pace down.
Vlad trying to control the action but Builder is working from the bottom.
Vlad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Builder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vlad controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder can't do much from the bottom here.
Vlad trying to control the action but Builder is working from the bottom.
Builder is breathing heavily.
Vlad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Builder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Builder is looking for a sweep.
Builder is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Builder stops Vlad from passing to mount.
Vlad trying to control the action but Builder is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gibki Vlad just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Builder 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.
Vlad trying to control the position.
Builder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad managing to control the position.
Vlad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Builder's guard.
Vlad advances to half guard.
Builder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vlad trying to control but Builder is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Builder is on top in guard.
Vlad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Builder thows a big elbow that misses.
Vlad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Builder manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builder can't keep his opponent in guard - Vlad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vlad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vlad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vlad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vlad controlling the position easily from mount.
Builder is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibki Vlad dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vlad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Builder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vlad tries to pull guard but Builder won't allow it.
Builder is trying to drag Vlad to the mat but Vlad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Builder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vlad regains guard immediately.
Builder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vlad has Builder pulled in close to control his posture.
Builder is posturing up here but Vlad has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Builder tries to roll out but it's too tight and Builder has to tap! Slick submission there by Vlad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gibki Vlad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurico Hates Decisions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hates Decisions is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Defqon Ending!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurico Hates Decisions!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln tries to move into range but Hates Decisions moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lincoln on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hates Decisions cracks Lincoln with an uppercut from hell and Lincoln crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hates Decisions's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Lincoln is rocked!
Hates Decisions stands up and waves to Lincoln to follow him.
Oh Lincoln is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lincoln shoots in for a double leg but Hates Decisions sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hates Decisions lands with a big right hook that stumbles Lincoln - he's out on his feet here! Hates Decisions follows up with another monster hook that separates Lincoln from consciousness! Lincoln falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hates Decisions stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maurico Hates Decisions!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and B J Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guerrero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Lie, I Cheat, I Steal. Sherk has chosen E Ala E as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrique Guerrero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, B J Sherk!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guerrero darts in trying to clinch
and Sherk counters with an inside leg kick.
Sherk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guerrero misses with an uppercut.
Guerrero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guerrero stands up from half guard.
Sherk scores with a nice strike.
Guerrero misses with a shot to the body
and Sherk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sherk lands a front kick.
Sherk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sherk rushes Guerrero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherk breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Guerrero misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guerrero.
Sherk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guerrero's calf.
Guerrero looks to throw the jab but Sherk is out of range.
Sherk cracks Guerrero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guerrero misses with a takedown
and Sherk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sherk clinches with his opponent.
Sherk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guerrero is breathing heavily.
Sherk connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Enrique Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Sherk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sherk lands a nice knee to the body.
Sherk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sherk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sherk lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sherk!
Sherk thows a body kick. Guerrero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sherk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sherk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guerrero, who protects the arm well.
Sherk stands up.
Sherk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sherk lands in his opponent's guard.
Sherk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guerrero had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sherk is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Guerrero Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sherk's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero misses with a punch to the head.
Sherk can't escape the position.
Sherk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guerrero thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
I would not like to be Sherk right now.
Sherk prevents Guerrero from getting a body triangle.
Sherk holding both Guerrero 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Sherk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Guerrero doesn't have the hooks in and Sherk manages to turn into his guard.
Sherk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guerrero is proving hard to escape from.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sherk misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sherk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Guerrero.
Guerrero works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B J Sherk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enrique Guerrero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guerrero misses with a takedown attempt
and Sherk counters with a single leg into guard. Guerrero didn't expect that.
Guerrero wants to sweep here but Sherk controlling him for the moment.
Guerrero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Guerrero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sherk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sherk won't allow Guerrero to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero has a closed guard, preventing Sherk from standing up.
Guerrero wants to sweep here but Sherk controlling him for the moment.
Sherk stops Guerrero from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sherk tries to stand but Guerrero is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sherk throws a head kick that Guerrero semi-blocks.
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.
Crunch! Sherk slams his shin into Guerrero's torso.
Sherk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerrero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guerrero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sherk, pushing him back against the cage.
Sherk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
B J Sherk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sherk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guerrero throws a hook to the side of Sherk's head but Sherk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sherk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Guerrero takes a step back to recover.
Guerrero loads up on a big right hand but Sherk slips the punch.
Guerrero throws a shot from downtown. Sherk moves away and avoids it.
Guerrero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sherk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sherk landing knees to the body.
Sherk looking to throw knees to the head but Guerrero is blocking nicely.
Sherk goes for a takedown attempt but Guerrero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guerrero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sherk.
Sherk defending well as Guerrero loads up on a big left hand.
Guerrero tries to clinch up
and Sherk counters with a big head kick but Guerrero shrugs it off.
Guerrero misses with a combination
and Sherk counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guerrero clinches but Sherk breaks the clinch
and Sherk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Guerrero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sherk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guerrero is working an open guard so Sherk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Guerrero throws a looping overhand right but Sherk ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Sherk with that takedown attempt.
Sherk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Guerrero. No joy for Sherk on that attempt.
Enrique Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of B J Sherk.
Sherk connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B J Sherk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enrique Guerrero's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A shot to de liver by Sherk. Beautiful body shot.
Guerrero just misses with a punch to the body.
Sherk blocks a jab.
Sherk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guerrero's head.
Guerrero shoots in but Sherk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guerrero takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sherk has his takedown stuffed
and Guerrero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sherk's guard.
Guerrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Guerrero from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerrero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Guerrero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guerrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Guerrero from controlling successfully.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A shot to de liver by Guerrero. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sherk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sherk has Guerrero up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a punch on the inside.
Sherk jumps guard and drags Guerrero to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Guerrero looking to pass the guard.
Guerrero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sherk, up you get!
Guerrero with a nice cross.
Guerrero takes one on the button.
Guerrero throws a leg kick
and Sherk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Guerrero really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a body shot.
Guerrero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sherk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sherk has Guerrero up against the cage in a clinch.
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Sherk is working for takedown but Guerrero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sherk.
Sherk manages to break the clinch.
Sherk throws a hook to the side of Guerrero's head but Guerrero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guerrero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sherk.
A cross from Guerrero lands.
Guerrero will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Guerrero clinches but Sherk breaks the clinch
and Sherk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk breaks from the clinch.
Guerrero moves into the clinch successfully.
Guerrero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guerrero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guerrero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sherk closes the distance and clinches.
Sherk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guerrero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Enrique Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of B J Sherk.
Sherk is trying to maintain a safe position but Guerrero gets an underhook and turns Sherk into the cage.
Guerrero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sherk.
Guerrero wants to break free but Sherk has control.
Guerrero lands a hook that snaps the head of Sherk backwards.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sherk is trying to break free.
Sherk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sherk blocks a jab.
Sherk misses with a wild body shot.
Guerrero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sherk counters with a big head kick but Guerrero shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Guerrero clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Enrique Guerrero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guerrero looks to score with a jab to the body but Sherk is just out of range.
Guerrero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sherk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guerrero. That did some damage!
Guerrero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Sherk does it's job there.
A big right from Guerrero misses.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sherk but Sherk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guerrero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sherk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guerrero has his takedown stuffed
and Sherk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk rushes Guerrero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sherk prevents Guerrero from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sherk.
Sherk has Guerrero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guerrero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guerrero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk breaks from the clinch.
Sherk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guerrero throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sherk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guerrero thinking.
Sherk throws a one two combo.
Sherk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerrero swivels and escapes.
Guerrero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sherk on the side of the head.
Guerrero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guerrero throws a jab but it's blocked by Sherk.
Guerrero throws a jab when Sherk was well out of range.
Sherk is looking to clinch but Guerrero is avoiding it.
Sherk staying out of range there.
Sherk moves into the clinch.
Sherk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk fakes the leg kick and cracks Guerrero in the body.
Guerrero misses with a shot to the body
and Sherk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Guerrero's knee momentarily.
Guerrero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sherk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sherk trying to control from the bottom.
Guerrero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Guerrero is thwarting Sherk's attempts to control the position.
Guerrero is trying to control the action in half guard but Sherk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Guerrero throws an overhand right that lands on Sherk's shoulder, as Sherk tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Guerrero.
Guerrero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guerrero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sherk counters by clinching up.
Sherk jumps guard.
Sherk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sherk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guerrero slips a jab from Sherk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sherk.
Sherk thuds his shin into the meat of Guerrero's side.
Guerrero throws a hook but Sherk blocks it.
Guerrero darts in and clinches Sherk up against the cage.
Guerrero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guerrero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sherk counters with a low kick, right behind Guerrero 's knee.
Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown but Guerrero sprawls well. He's pushed Sherk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Enrique Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of B J Sherk.
Nice cross by Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a leg kick
and Sherk counters with a low kick, right behind Guerrero 's knee.
Sherk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guerrero connects with a single shot there.
Sherk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guerrero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but B J Sherk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Enrique Guerrero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Guerrero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Guerrero misses.
Sherk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guerrero throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Sherk blocks the low kick.
Sherk takes the fight into the clinch.
Guerrero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Guerrero has had enough of the clinch but Sherk keeps him there for the moment.
Sherk decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk looking for a sweep. Not yet Sherk, not yet.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Sherk keeps moving.
Guerrero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk working for a triangle but Guerrero defends it easily.
Guerrero stands and steps away. Sherk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guerrero tries to land a body kick
and Sherk counters with a slapping leg kick.
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.
The fighters circling - Guerrero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guerrero misses with a body shot.
Sherk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sherk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sherk there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Guerrero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guerrero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sherk.
Sherk has closed the distance and engaged Guerrero in a clinch.
Guerrero tries a body shot but Sherk blocks it.
Guerrero misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sherk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sherk breaks from the clinch.
Guerrero 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.
Guerrero has gone for a leg lock! Sherk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guerrero's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero looking for a sweep. Not yet Guerrero, not yet.
Sherk postures up.
Sherk stops Guerrero from standing up.
Sherk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sherk trying to control from half guard but Guerrero is working away.
Guerrero is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sherk wants to control but Guerrero is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sherk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guerrero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sherk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guerrero's calf.
Sherk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guerrero blocks a head kick by Sherk.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sherk.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to B J Sherk.
Well Sherk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for B J Sherk!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for B J Sherk!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for B J Sherk!
B J Sherk wins by unanimous decision!
B J Sherk is the new lightweight champion!
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