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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Ismailove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Griffin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leandro Ismailove!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin fails to land the takedown.
Ismailove looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice takedown defense from Ismailove. No joy for Griffin on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ismailove misses with a leg kick.
Ismailove walks straight into a right hand from Griffin - that's dropped him! Griffin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ismailove from any more punishment! Ismailove complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shane Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Sean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Van Greebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomas Van Greebe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Sean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomas Van Greebe!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greebe is looking to clinch but Sean is avoiding it.
Sean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greebe.
Sean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teddy Sean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Sean misses.
Nice sprawl there from Sean as Greebe shoots in.
Greebe fails with a takedown attempt.
Greebe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sean!
Sean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greebe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sean tries to avoid it but Greebe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sean to the ground. Sean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Teddy Sean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Van Greebe.
Sean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sean misses with a few strikes there.
Greebe wants to clinch up but Sean keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greebe fails to land the takedown.
Sean throws a nice looking combination but Greebe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sean misses with a double jab.
Sean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sean scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greebe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Greebe tries for a takedown but Sean circles away easily
and Sean counters with a left and a right that stings Greebe.
Greebe looks gassed!
Greebe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sean moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sean.
Greebe tries to clinch but Sean moves out of range.
Greebe slips a jab and a cross from Sean.
Sean throws and low kick but Greebe moves out of range easily.
Sean throws a good cross that connects.
Greebe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greebe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sean as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Sean does no damage.
Greebe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sean but Sean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greebe slips a jab and a cross from Sean.
Sean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greebe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sean wants to get back to striking at distance but Greebe won't allow it.
Sean misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greebe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sean wants to break free but Greebe has control.
Greebe jumps guard and drags Sean to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sean stays in close to Greebe's body and controls the position.
Sean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greebe looking for a guillotine here but Sean defends easily.
Greebe has an active guard here but Sean has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greebe wants to control but Sean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sean controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greebe looking for submissions off his back.
Sean in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Greebe tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sean!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teddy Sean!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack sheppard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack sheppard!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sheppard swinging wilding here.
Nice sprawl there from sheppard as Griffin shoots in.
sheppard misses with a jab, cross combination.
sheppard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack sheppard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from sheppard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? sheppard is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, sheppard circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sheppard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
sheppard misses the jab.
sheppard throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from sheppard misses.
Jack sheppard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin fails with the takedown.
sheppard throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
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.
sheppard misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
sheppard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
sheppard throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
sheppard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
sheppard throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
sheppard swinging wilding here.
Griffin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. sheppard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sheppard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Griffin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. sheppard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Griffin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, sheppard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Griffin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, sheppard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Griffin tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Griffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Griffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from sheppard.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from sheppard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sheppard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sheppard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
sheppard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
sheppard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of sheppard's head but sheppard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
sheppard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin shoots in for a double leg but sheppard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
sheppard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by sheppard which made him look bad.
sheppard misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from sheppard.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Jack sheppard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sheppard misses with a looping right.
Griffin gets a takedown into half guard.
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from sheppard as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but sheppard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griffin has sheppard in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but sheppard defends easily.
sheppard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack sheppard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Griffin dodges the punch combination from sheppard.
sheppard slips a jab from Griffin.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with sheppard but sheppard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from sheppard. No joy for Griffin on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. sheppard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
sheppard misses with a leg kick.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from sheppard.
A punch combination from sheppard misses.
A big right from sheppard misses.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for sheppard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
sheppard throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
sheppard looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
sheppard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
sheppard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
sheppard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
sheppard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
sheppard throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
sheppard throws out a leg kick but Griffin moves out of range and sheppard only half commits.
Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
sheppard throws a solid leg kick but Griffin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at sheppard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
sheppard tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
sheppard stuffs the takedown.
sheppard misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin throws a hook but sheppard blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
sheppard is looking to chop away at Griffin's legs.
sheppard tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack sheppard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think sheppard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack sheppard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lennox comes to the cage accompanied by This Life. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lennox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lennox looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robertson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lennox drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Lennox off! Lennox jumps back into Robertson's guard.
Lennox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lennox is breathing heavily.
Lennox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lennox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robertson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lennox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is looking for a triangle but Lennox pushes his legs off easily.
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lennox drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Lennox off! Lennox jumps back into Robertson's guard.
Robertson has his foot on Lennox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lennox works his way back into a safe position though.
Robertson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lennox should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Robertson has tightened it up now! Lennox 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rob Robertson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddell which made him look bad.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liddell digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Liddell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like James Lee has been cut.
Lee looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell drops Lee with a right and a left! Liddell comes rushing in but Lee regains his composure and manages to keep Liddell in guard.
Lee is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Liddell finish him?
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Lee.
Liddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Liddell! Lee is backing up but he can't get away as Liddell lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Lee and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck Liddell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecil Peoples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Body Head Anthem. 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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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cecil Peoples!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor tries to bum rush Peoples with a series of wild strikes but Peoples uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peoples wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Peoples gets a clinch.
Peoples scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andre Taylor has been cut.
Peoples misses with a punch on the inside.
Peoples throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Peoples stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Peoples tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Peoples throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Peoples holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Taylor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Taylor manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Peoples's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peoples is pushing Taylor's head away, looking to escape. Taylor manages to hold on to the position though.
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peoples is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peoples gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peoples holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Peoples trying to control but Taylor postures up.
Taylor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Peoples still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Peoples has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Peoples working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peoples happy to just control the position for now.
Taylor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peoples working Taylor over with strikes.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peoples lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peoples works his way into full mount!
Peoples tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working to get back to half guard.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Peoples is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taylor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Peoples pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Taylor taking shots to the head.
Peoples landing strikes, looking to finish!
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Peoples lands a heavy elbow.
Peoples landing strikes from the mount and Taylor is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peoples tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Peoples looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
Peoples is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taylor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Peoples lands a big shot there that rocks Taylor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
Peoples controlling his opponent.
Peoples postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Taylor looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cecil Peoples dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Taylor'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.
Peoples takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Peoples.
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Peoples shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peoples with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Peoples shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peoples connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
A right hand to the body from Peoples.
Peoples lands a damaging elbow.
Peoples lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peoples.
Peoples lands an elbow inside.
Peoples gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peoples creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Peoples.
Peoples lands a body punch.
Peoples trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Peoples.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor avoiding damage as Peoples throws knees to the body.
Peoples comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Peoples.
Peoples lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Peoples just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peoples digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
Peoples tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peoples gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peoples.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peoples.
Peoples lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Peoples crunches a lovely knee into Taylor's ribcage.
Peoples creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peoples lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taylor takes an elbow to the temple.
Peoples trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peoples.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peoples lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Peoples is working Taylor over against the cage.
Taylor pulls guard.
Peoples trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor has an active guard here but Peoples has managed to pass into half guard.
Taylor regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Peoples stacks Taylor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Peoples!
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peoples in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taylor regains half guard.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Peoples is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Peoples sits in half guard.
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Peoples looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peoples scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Peoples has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peoples.
Peoples avoiding damage.
Peoples lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Peoples.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peoples smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cecil Peoples showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Taylor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Peoples clinches.
Peoples lands with a short shot to the head.
Peoples creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
Peoples tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Peoples pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peoples throws an elbow but it misses.
Peoples throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peoples pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike from Peoples.
Peoples can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peoples tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peoples lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peoples pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peoples unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peoples throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peoples lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peoples with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Peoples.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peoples. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peoples tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peoples to the ground. Peoples escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peoples fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andre Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Peoples.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Peoples takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Peoples.
Peoples connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Peoples has Taylor pressed against the cage.
Peoples unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peoples walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peoples throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peoples wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Peoples.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peoples swivels and escapes.
Taylor swinging wilding here.
Peoples scores with a three punch combo!
Peoples closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peoples gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peoples unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Peoples using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Peoples.
Peoples is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taylor has Peoples pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peoples manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peoples is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peoples lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peoples throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Peoples looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peoples prevents the takedown attempt.
Peoples lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Peoples lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Peoples looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peoples.
Peoples works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor dodges an elbow strike from Peoples.
Peoples tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor avoiding damage as Peoples throws knees to the body.
Peoples can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor is working for takedown but Peoples is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peoples gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peoples leaning against his opponent.
Peoples creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peoples lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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.
Peoples prevents the takedown attempt.
Peoples with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peoples with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peoples creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
Peoples missing with knees to the body.
Peoples throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Taylor being controlled against the cage.
Taylor avoiding damage as Peoples throws knees to the body.
Peoples prevents the takedown attempt.
Peoples has Taylor pushed against the cage.
Peoples lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peoples pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peoples throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andre Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cecil Peoples is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peoples lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cecil Peoples comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peoples has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cecil Peoples!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robin Van Laere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Van Laere!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Drake!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Laere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Van Laere avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Van Laere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Laere shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Van Laere was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Laere wants to control the pace but Drake is squirming around nicely.
Drake is looking to get to half guard.
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Laere is trying to take his opponent's back.
Drake is trying to escape the mount.
Drake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Van Laere stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake scores with a jab to the body.
Van Laere blocks a head kick by Drake.
Van Laere changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drake tries to escape but Van Laere is in control.
Van Laere tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Laere has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Laere trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Drake trying to control from the bottom.
Van Laere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drake throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Drake moves out of range as Van Laere throws a body kick.
Van Laere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Drake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Drake.
Van Laere fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Laere looks for a takedown but Drake sprawls well.
Drake swinging wilding here.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Van Laere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Van Laere counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Laere backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Laere fails to pull guard.
Drake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Laere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Laere.
Van Laere walks into a left hand.
Van Laere instigates a clinch.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Van Laere keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Laere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Laere throws a head punch that misses.
Van Laere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Van Laere as the two fighters clinch.
Van Laere has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drake uses from the top position.
Van Laere working for a triangle but Drake defends it easily.
Van Laere is breathing heavily.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Van Laere dominated that round.
That's time! Van Laere's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Laere circles away.
Van Laere misses with a double jab
and Drake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drake.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake stops a takedown attempt from Van Laere.
A short right from Drake on the inside.
Van Laere wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Laere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Laere fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drake, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Laere wants to break free but Drake has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Laere manages to break the clinch.
Van Laere gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Laere checks a leg kick nicely.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Van Laere shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robin Van Laere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Laere 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.
Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Laere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Laere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drake has his foot on Van Laere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Laere works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Laere knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Van Laere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Laere won't allow Drake to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Laere gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Laere throws a head kick that Drake semi-blocks.
Van Laere misses with a head kick.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake clinches up against the cage.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Van Laere is controlling the position.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Van Laere is controlling the position.
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Laere manages to break the clinch.
Drake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Laere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake moves out of range as Van Laere throws a body kick.
Drake connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Laere lands a head kick!
Drake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Laere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Laere closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard.
Drake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Laere with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Laere wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake has a closed guard, preventing Van Laere from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Drake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Laere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Laere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robin Van Laere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake closes the distance and clinches.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake jumps guard.
Robin Van Laere overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Laere trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Laere is one step ahead there.
Drake has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Van Laere doesn't defend quickly enough and Drake has managed to lock this one up! Can Van Laere escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Drake on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rico Drake!
Rico Drake is the new bantamweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Mustapha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lennox's choice of entrance music: Country boy can survive. On his way into the cage it seems that Kiko Mustapha has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kiko Mustapha seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiko Mustapha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Lennox!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustapha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lennox pinned against the cage. Lennox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot lands for Mustapha.
Mustapha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lennox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lennox misses with a takedown attempt - Mustapha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lennox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mustapha.
Lennox blocks a head kick by Mustapha.
Mustapha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mustapha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lennox on the side of the head.
Lennox shoots in and drives through. Mustapha sprawls well.
A combination from Mustapha does no damage.
Nice combo by Mustapha! Oh, that's hurt him - Lennox falls to the canvas and Mustapha follows him into side control.
Lennox is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lennox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lennox is still in real trouble! Can Mustapha finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustapha stands up.
Mustapha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lennox seems to have recovered his senses.
Lennox looks gassed!
Mustapha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lennox's sensitive parts.
Mustapha drops Lennox with a right and a left! Mustapha comes rushing in but Lennox regains his composure and manages to keep Mustapha in guard.
It looks like Cameron Lennox has been cut.
Mustapha wants to get up but he can't break Lennox's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lennox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mustapha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lennox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lennox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox working for a triangle but Mustapha defends it easily.
Mustapha has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lennox is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennox looking for a guillotine here but Mustapha defends easily.
Lennox working for a triangle but Mustapha defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustapha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mustapha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mustapha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Mustapha.
Kiko Mustapha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustapha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mustapha drops Lennox with a huge uppercut! Lennox drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mustapha is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiko Mustapha!
Kiko Mustapha is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Cardinal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardinal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Mourning - In The Failing Hour. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joey Cardinal enters the cage!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Cardinal!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardinal ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Cardinal looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Cardinal tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardinal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Cardinal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cardinal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cardinal prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cardinal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardinal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cardinal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardinal has a good base and remains in mount.
Cardinal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Cardinal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cardinal is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardinal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardinal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith looking to control but Cardinal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Cardinal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal 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.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardinal manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardinal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardinal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardinal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith stays in close to Cardinal's body and controls the position.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Cardinal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cardinal.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Cardinal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control but Cardinal is keeping him busy.
Cardinal tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Cardinal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 John Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardinal is just out of range.
Cardinal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Cardinal defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Cardinal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Cardinal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardinal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardinal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardinal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith trying to control but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cardinal keeps moving.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Cardinal takes one to the side of the head.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardinal avoids the body shot from Smith.
Cardinal slips a straight right by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cardinal is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Cardinal counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardinal's guard.
Cardinal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardinal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is pushing down on Cardinal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardinal is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cardinal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joey Cardinal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith trying to control the action but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Cardinal's head.
Cardinal gets full guard.
Cardinal wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardinal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardinal has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cardinal working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Cardinal keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Cardinal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Cardinal on that attempt.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardinal doesn't seem bothered though.
Joey Cardinal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith scores with a jab. Cardinal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joey Cardinal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardinal.
A cross from Smith lands.
Cardinal closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Cardinal pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardinal doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardinal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cardinal doesn't seem phased though.
Cardinal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Cardinal's defenses.
Cardinal takes one on the button.
Cardinal tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Smith.
Cardinal wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Cardinal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardinal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardinal shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Cardinal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Cardinal with an open hand slap.
Smith throws a right hand that Cardinal ducks under and follows up with a left that Cardinal also avoids with ease.
Cardinal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cardinal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardinal fails to land the takedown.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith tests Cardinal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cardinal's guard.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cardinal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Cardinal is controlling the position.
Cardinal is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith prevents Cardinal from improving his position.
Cardinal is looking to get back to full guard here but Smith has managed to pass to side control instead.
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.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardinal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to control but Cardinal wriggling away.
Cardinal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardinal is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cardinal misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cardinal takes one to the side of the head.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cardinal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cardinal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cardinal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cardinal with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith punishes Cardinal's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith scores with a one two! Cardinal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab from Smith.
Cardinal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Cardinal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cardinal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in and bounces Cardinal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith trying to control the action but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
Cardinal manages to get back to half guard.
Cardinal actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal actively working from the bottom here.
Cardinal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith lands a body shot.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Cardinal's defenses.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cardinal misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Cardinal slips the punch.
Smith throws a combination. Cardinal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cardinal looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal is looking to improve his position.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardinal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cardinal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Cardinal.
Cardinal keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cardinal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardinal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardinal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith trying to control but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cardinal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith lands with a hook. Cardinal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith had his way with Joey Cardinal in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cardinal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardinal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cardinal.
Cardinal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cardinal fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cardinal's face as Smith controls the position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Cardinal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardinal is looking for a sweep.
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.
Cardinal takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cardinal to escape.
Cardinal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardinal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cardinal misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Cardinal takes a shot to the head.
Cardinal jumps guard but Smith stands there with Cardinal around his waist. Cardinal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cardinal jumps guard but Smith stands there with Cardinal around his waist. Cardinal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Cardinal's takedown attempt.
Smith breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Cardinal with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith lands a with a good body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardinal manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardinal.
Cardinal shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Cardinal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith trying to control the action but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
Cardinal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joey Cardinal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Cardinal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardinal looking for submissions off his back.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Cardinal's head.
Cardinal is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant 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.
Cardinal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cardinal backs up against the cage.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cardinal shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardinal can do to turn this around?
A punch lands to the side of Cardinal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cardinal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardinal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cardinal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:43
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
John Smith retains his lightweight title!
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