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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Yoshiyuzida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Yoshiyuzida
vs
Arshavin

184 cm
21
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benoit Yoshiyuzida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Arshavin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yoshiyuzida moves into range and clinches up with Arshavin.
Arshavin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Arshavin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yoshiyuzida just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Yoshiyuzida breaks the clinch.
Yoshiyuzida moves in looking to clinch but Arshavin pushes him off.
Arshavin fails with the takedown.

Yoshiyuzida drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yoshiyuzida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yoshiyuzida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arshavin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arshavin keeping moving, preventing Yoshiyuzida from controlling successfully.
Yoshiyuzida tries to free his leg and advance position but Arshavin is retaining full guard.
Yoshiyuzida trying to control the position from guard on top but Arshavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshiyuzida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yoshiyuzida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yoshiyuzida shoots in looking for a takedown. Arshavin tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshiyuzida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Arshavin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshiyuzida tries to close the distance and clinch but Arshavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arshavin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshiyuzida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arshavin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiyuzida shoots in for a double leg but Arshavin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice combination there by Yoshiyuzida.
Yoshiyuzida has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benoit Yoshiyuzida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshiyuzida shoots in and drives through. Arshavin sprawls well.

Yoshiyuzida gets a takedown into half guard.
Yoshiyuzida uses his free foot to push down on Arshavin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arshavin.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yoshiyuzida looking to control but Arshavin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin trying desperately to get to his feet.

Yoshiyuzida swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Arshavin is now in Yoshiyuzida's guard. A big mistake from Yoshiyuzida there, giving up the dominant position!
Yoshiyuzida has a closed guard, preventing Arshavin from standing up.
Yoshiyuzida wants to get back to his feet but Arshavin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.

Arshavin stands up and waves to Yoshiyuzida to follow him.
Arshavin scores with the left hand. Yoshiyuzida knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshiyuzida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Arshavin throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshiyuzida with a poor takedown
and Arshavin counters with a series of strikes. Yoshiyuzida will be more careful next time no doubt.

Arshavin moves into the clinch.
Arshavin is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshiyuzida gets an underhook and turns Arshavin into the ropes.
Arshavin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benoit Yoshiyuzida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Arshavin stuffs the takedown.
Vitali Arshavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Yoshiyuzida rushes Arshavin and presses him up against the ropes.

Yoshiyuzida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arshavin stuffs the takedown attempt from Yoshiyuzida. Yoshiyuzida gets slowly back to his feet.
Arshavin misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arshavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshiyuzida.
Arshavin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benoit Yoshiyuzida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshiyuzida lands a two punch combo.
Yoshiyuzida connects with a high kick.
Arshavin misses with a hook. Yoshiyuzida ducked under it nicely.
Arshavin circles away from the clinch attempt

and Arshavin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arshavin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshiyuzida keeping full guard, as Arshavin tries to pass.
Yoshiyuzida wants to stand and escape but Arshavin is having none of it.
Arshavin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Yoshiyuzida has his feet on Arshavin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Yoshiyuzida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arshavin misses with a combination

and Yoshiyuzida counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiyuzida landing some decent shots from guard.
Yoshiyuzida trying to control the position from guard on top but Arshavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshiyuzida stopping the sweep attempt from Arshavin.

Arshavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshiyuzida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin wants to stand up but Yoshiyuzida is controlling him.
Yoshiyuzida slips nicely into half guard.
Yoshiyuzida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arshavin wants to get back to his feet.

That's four 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.
Yoshiyuzida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Yoshiyuzida closes the distance and pushes Arshavin back into the ropes.

Yoshiyuzida gets control of Arshavin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yoshiyuzida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yoshiyuzida wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshiyuzida looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Arshavin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yoshiyuzida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arshavin wants to stand but Yoshiyuzida is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benoit Yoshiyuzida dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Arshavin gets caught flat footed, as Yoshiyuzida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yoshiyuzida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yoshiyuzida trying to control but Arshavin is working from the bottom.
Yoshiyuzida is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arshavin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yoshiyuzida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arshavin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin keeping moving, preventing Yoshiyuzida from controlling successfully.
Yoshiyuzida stops Arshavin from standing up.
Arshavin keeping full guard, as Yoshiyuzida tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arshavin tries a low kick but Yoshiyuzida avoids it.

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.
Yoshiyuzida shoots in for a double leg but Arshavin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Arshavin closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshiyuzida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arshavin prevents it.
Yoshiyuzida looking to stall.
Arshavin is trying to break the clinch but Yoshiyuzida has him pressed against the ropes.

Yoshiyuzida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arshavin throws a one two combo.
Benoit Yoshiyuzida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshiyuzida tries to clinch up but Arshavin circles away and keeps his distance.

Yoshiyuzida closes the distance and clinches.
Arshavin pushes Yoshiyuzida back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Yoshiyuzida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arshavin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benoit Yoshiyuzida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arshavin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshiyuzida as he jumps to the side.
Arshavin throws a hook but Yoshiyuzida blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiyuzida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arshavin counters with a two punch combo.
Benoit Yoshiyuzida is winning the standup battle so far.
Arshavin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshiyuzida with a poor takedown
and Yoshiyuzida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoshiyuzida wants to clinch.
Arshavin misses with a low kick.
Arshavin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoshiyuzida counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yoshiyuzida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arshavin.

Yoshiyuzida has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshiyuzida wants to stall.
Yoshiyuzida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arshavin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arshavin is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshiyuzida gets an underhook and turns Arshavin into the ropes.
Arshavin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arshavin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshiyuzida has him pressed against the ropes.
Yoshiyuzida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arshavin wants a takedown but no success here.
Arshavin tries to score a body lock takedown but Yoshiyuzida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yoshiyuzida tries for a takedown but Arshavin manages to get underhooks.
Arshavin prevents Yoshiyuzida from breaking the clinch.

Yoshiyuzida manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arshavin shoots in and drives through. Yoshiyuzida sprawls well.
Yoshiyuzida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arshavin moves away.
Vitali Arshavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit Yoshiyuzida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshiyuzida slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benoit Yoshiyuzida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yoshiyuzida 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benoit Yoshiyuzida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between iam getcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anth Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

getcha
vs
Dixon

165 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, iam getcha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anth Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
getcha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for getcha on that attempt.
Dixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by getcha.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but getcha swats him away and circles back towards the center.

getcha tries to keep at a distance but Dixon has taken the fight into the clinch.

getcha pulls guard successfully.
Dixon is looking to stand up but getcha won't let him.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
getcha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dixon misses with the combination.
getcha shoots in for a double leg but Dixon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dixon moves into the clinch successfully.

getcha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but getcha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anth Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
getcha keeps the fight on the outside.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but getcha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
getcha scores with a three punch combo!
getcha looks to clinch
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
getcha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for iam getcha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dixon moves into range and clinches up with getcha.
Dixon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon looks gassed!

getcha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

getcha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from getcha.
Dixon is trying to stand.
getcha seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
getcha is keen to just control but Dixon is a slippery customer.
Dixon is trying to stand back up but getcha is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with getcha in particular looking to stall.
getcha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dixon!
getcha lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dixon hang on?
getcha prevents Dixon from getting the reversal.
getcha content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
getcha seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dixon for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
getcha tries to control but Dixon wriggling away.
getcha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dixon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dixon tries to reverse the position but getcha maintains control.

getcha looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

getcha working for a submission but Dixon is keeping him at bay.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dixon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
getcha really is a fat lump.
getcha raining down shots from the mount!
getcha trying to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

iam getcha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

getcha tries for a takedown but Dixon circles away easily

and Dixon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dixon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of getcha's head.
Dixon thows a big elbow that misses.
Dixon connects with a couple of short punches.
Dixon wants to stand but getcha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
getcha trying to control the position here.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon tries to stand but getcha is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon preventing the sweep.

Dixon stands and steps away. getcha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dixon is looking to clinch but getcha is avoiding it.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but getcha sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
getcha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
getcha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon wants to clinch

and getcha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dixon's guard.
Dixon is looking to stand up but getcha isn't so interested in that idea.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
getcha wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
getcha prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet.
getcha trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon is looking to stand up but getcha isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but getcha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dixon instigates a clinch.
getcha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
getcha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon lands a head shot.
getcha tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
getcha tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Dixon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for getcha!
getcha is looking to get to half guard.
Dixon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
getcha is in a horrible position here. Dixon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
getcha is trying desperately to improve position.
getcha is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dixon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dixon working the ground and pound effectively.
Dixon avoids the attempt from getcha to control.
Dixon cracks getcha with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
getcha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anth Dixon 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! This is the final round!

Dixon clinches but getcha breaks the clinch

and getcha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dixon won't be happy with that.
getcha wants to take a breather but Dixon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for getcha.

getcha gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
getcha tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Dixon has getcha up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dixon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but getcha gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

getcha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dixon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
getcha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dixon smiles and moves away.
getcha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dixon looks to clinch

and getcha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
getcha wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon lands with a heel strike from the guard.
getcha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
getcha stops Dixon from standing up.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
getcha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dixon has his foot on getcha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. getcha works his way back into a safe position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Dixon has managed to clinch.
getcha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
getcha is pressed up against the ropes. Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag getcha down to the mat. getcha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
getcha misses with a series of wild punches.
Dixon looks to land a combination but getcha avoids it well.

Dixon 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
getcha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon tries to stand but getcha is controlling from the bottom.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but getcha has wrist control.
Dixon won't allow getcha to sweep him here.
Dixon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but getcha swivels and escapes.
iam getcha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anth Dixon.
Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and getcha counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
getcha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
getcha wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon striking off his back but it's not causing getcha any problems.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet but getcha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Dixon wriggles free and stands up.
getcha is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dixon forces getcha back against the ropes and clinches.
getcha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dixon just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Dixon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dixon manages to end up in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
iam getcha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think getcha 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... iam getcha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jon jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

jones
vs
Silva

184 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
202 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, jon jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with jones, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes jones against the ropes but jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
jones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like jon jones has been cut.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but jones circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

jones is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

jones is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
jones seems to have got his legs back now.

Silva moves into the clinch.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva taking a breather here.

Silva stands up and beckons jones to his feet.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of jones's head.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but jones sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as jones backs up against the ropes.
jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.

Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva controls the position.

Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's jones get back to his feet.

Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. jones sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Silva 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! Silva extends the arm and jones is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Silva! Samuel Silva retains his light heavyweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bekah Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Thomas had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Thomas
vs
Robson

175 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

168 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bekah Robson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robson clinches up against the ropes.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Robson breaks from the clinch.

Robson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Thomas to the ground! Robson dives into full mount looking to finish!

Thomas is rocked!
Robson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Thomas in real trouble here! The ref calls for Thomas to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bekah Robson!
Bekah Robson is the new bantamweight champion!