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VFC 20: Vinco Viti Victum PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johann Naboo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Sankey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Naboo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johann Naboo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Sankey!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankey wants to clinch.
Naboo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Dominic Sankey has been cut.
Sankey moves away from the strike by Naboo.
Naboo blocks a head kick by Sankey.
Good exchange - Naboo coming out on top.
Sankey tries a head kick but it misses.
Naboo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sankey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sankey is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naboo cracks Sankey with a left hook right on the temple and Sankey goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Naboo lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Sankey is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johann Naboo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You're a Jerk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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267 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kirk Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifton Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Masterson is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Masterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Masterson has control of the leg.
Masterson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barnes controls his leg.
Barnes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Masterson 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.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
Barnes is pressing down on Masterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Masterson!
Masterson is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes looking to finish Masterson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Masterson!
Barnes landing strikes from the mount and Masterson is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A big strike lands for Barnes! That's really hurt Masterson and he's turned his back - Barnes keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Barnes Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifton Barnes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Kinnunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Freddy Fader - Bom Bom Suenan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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230 lbs
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250 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leif Kinnunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva feints and as Kinnunen raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kinnunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinnunen has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Kinnunen keeps moving.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Kinnunen has wrist control.
Kinnunen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Kinnunen has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kinnunen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinnunen looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kinnunen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Kinnunen keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Kinnunen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kinnunen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kinnunen's guard.
Kinnunen wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kinnunen is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinnunen is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Kinnunen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva looking to ground and pound but Kinnunen is blocking nicely.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Kinnunen regains half guard.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kinnunen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Kinnunen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kinnunen manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Kinnunen's guard.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Kinnunen is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kinnunen tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Kinnunen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kinnunen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kinnunen won't be happy with that.
Kinnunen taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kinnunen looking for a sweep but Silva has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva throws some wild stikes that Kinnunen manages to avoid easily.
Kinnunen is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Kinnunen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva wants to control the pace but Kinnunen is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kinnunen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva tries to control but Kinnunen wriggling away.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jimmy Silva just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kinnunen misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Kinnunen is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kinnunen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kinnunen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Kinnunen is retaining full guard.
Kinnunen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jimmy Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinnunen is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kinnunen is looking for a sweep.
Silva slows the pace down.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kinnunen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinnunen is working to get back to half guard.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kinnunen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kinnunen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silva.
Kinnunen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kinnunen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kinnunen's waist but Kinnunen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kinnunen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kinnunen, who protects the arm well.
Kinnunen sneaks back into half guard.
Kinnunen is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Kinnunen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinnunen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kinnunen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva looking to ground and pound but Kinnunen is blocking nicely.
Silva wants to control the pace but Kinnunen is squirming around nicely.
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.
Kinnunen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kinnunen is trying to escape the mount.
Silva wants to control the pace but Kinnunen is squirming around nicely.
Kinnunen is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinnunen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kinnunen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silva tries to control but Kinnunen wriggling away.
Kinnunen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Silva stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Leif Kinnunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kinnunen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva gets to his feet - Kinnunen follows without any prompting.
Kinnunen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Kinnunen is in no mood to give up.
Leif Kinnunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva looking to control but Kinnunen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kinnunen is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Otway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vichnou Shiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vichnou Shiva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Otway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vichnou Shiva!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shiva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Otway stuffs the takedown.
Shiva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Otway thows a body shot but no joy.
Otway wants to slow Shiva down by chopping away at his legs.
Otway digs a good hook to Shiva's body.
John Otway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otway misses with a wild body shot.
Shiva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiva checks a leg kick.
Otway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Otway swivels and escapes.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vichnou Shiva.
Shiva dodges the punch combination from Otway.
Otway connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Vichnou Shiva has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands a jab to Shiva's midsection.
Shiva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Otway throws a leg kick but Shiva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Otway throws a right and a left that Shiva avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway stuffs the takedown attempt from Shiva. Shiva gets slowly back to his feet.
Shiva shoots in for a double leg but Otway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shiva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shiva tries for a takedown but Otway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Otway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Otway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Otway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Otway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiva circles away quickly and effectively.
Otway takes a swing at Shiva's ribcage but misses.
Otway tries to bum rush Shiva with a series of wild strikes but Shiva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Otway throws a front kick aimed at Shiva's knee but Shiva avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Otway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vichnou Shiva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Otway cracks Shiva with an open hand slap.
Otway misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Otway.
Shiva tries to move into range but Otway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shiva shoots for a takedown but Otway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shiva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Otway as Shiva shoots in.
Otway is looking to clinch.
Shiva shoots in and drives through. Otway sprawls well.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vichnou Shiva.
Otway lands a jab-cross combination.
Shiva blocks a jab.
Otway looks to land a left hand but Shiva moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shiva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shiva passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Otway!
Shiva throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Otway has his hands clasped together but Shiva breaks the hold and Otway is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shiva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vichnou Shiva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pooby Phants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Phants might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Voodoo Chile. Diamond has chosen Big Gun - AC/DC as his entrance music. Jack Diamond has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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213 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pooby Phants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Phants.
Phants looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phants tries to clinch there but Diamond circles away.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Phants moves into the clinch.
Diamond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phants has him pressed against the cage.
Phants working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phants lands with a right to the head.
Phants lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diamond tries to break the clinch but Phants is controlling the position.
Phants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phants is working Diamond over against the cage.
Phants misses with the head strike.
Phants controlling the action here for a moment.
Phants lands a body shot.
Diamond looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phants takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Phants.
Phants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phants wants to clinch up but Diamond keeps it at a distance.
Phants tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phants doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamond circles away.
Diamond slips a jab and a cross from Phants.
Phants is looking to clinch but Diamond is avoiding it.
Phants fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phants looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phants tries to clinch but Diamond is having none of it.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phants looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phants fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diamond, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phants presses Diamond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phants just leaning against Diamond, taking a breather.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Phants has him pressed against the cage.
Phants throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phants lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phants stalls.
Phants digs a right hand into Diamond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diamond's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phants digs a right hand underneath Diamond's ribcage. Diamond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phants lands with a right to the head.
Phants lands a hook that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
A short right from Phants.
Phants lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Phants.
Diamond takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phants lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phants lands an uppercut.
Diamond wants to break free but Phants has control.
A hook to the body from Phants.
Phants gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diamond.
Phants lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diamond or not.
Phants cracks Diamond with a nice body shot.
Phants lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phants stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Phants.
Phants lands a body shot.
Phants manages to break the clinch.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Phants.
Phants tries to clinch up but Diamond circles away and keeps his distance.
Phants fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phants is looking to clinch but Diamond is avoiding it.
Phants wants to clinch.
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diamond lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diamond.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diamond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diamond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pooby Phants dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phants gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pooby Phants is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phants wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phants looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phants wants to clinch up but Diamond keeps it at a distance.
Diamond scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Pooby Phants has been cut.
Phants is looking to clinch.
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phants tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phants throws a head kick that misses.
Diamond swats away the attempt to clinch by Phants.
Diamond swats away the attempt to clinch by Phants.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phants circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decent striking displayed by Phants there.
No joy there for Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diamond throws a combination that misses
and Phants counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phants.
Diamond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diamond wants to break free but Phants has control.
Diamond is looking to break free of the clinch but Phants has double underhooks.
Phants misses with some punches.
Phants lands a hook that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Pooby Phants has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phants lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Diamond is looking to break free of the clinch but Phants has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Phants - that landed with a thud.
Phants lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phants lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Phants.
Phants leaning against his opponent.
Phants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phants fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phants tries to clinch there but Diamond circles away.
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phants throws a combination that misses
and Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
Diamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diamond misses with a hook. Phants ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Diamond misses.
Phants wants to clinch
and Diamond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phants tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diamond counters with a stiff right hand.
Phants darts in trying to clinch
and Diamond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch but Diamond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Phants moves out of range.
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch but Diamond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phants showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond.
Phants tries to clinch up but Diamond circles away and keeps his distance.
Phants looks to score with a jab to the body but Diamond is just out of range.
Diamond lands a right hook to the body.
Phants darts in trying to clinch
and Diamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Phants tries to clinch up but Diamond circles away and keeps his distance.
Diamond stalks Phants and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phants's face. Phants staggers backwards, shaken.
Phants tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diamond counters with a one-two to the body.
Phants closes the distance and clinches.
Diamond is trying to break free.
Diamond wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Phants.
Phants working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phants misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Diamond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pooby Phants's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Phants fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phants moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.
Diamond circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diamond counters with a left and a right that stings Phants.
Diamond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phants looks to land a combination but Diamond avoids it well.
Diamond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phants counters by clinching up.
Phants lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phants is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diamond blocking some punches.
Phants throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamond.
Phants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diamond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diamond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Phants buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phants tries to clinch up but Diamond circles away and keeps his distance.
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phants lands with a slapping head kick.
Phants thuds a left hand into Diamond's body.
Phants looks to clinch
and Diamond counters with a series of strikes. Phants will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Phants.
Phants sizes up Diamond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phants fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diamond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phants clinches but Diamond breaks the clinch
and Diamond counters with a stiff right hand.
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diamond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phants circles away quickly and effectively.
Phants is looking to clinch but Diamond is avoiding it.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phants moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.
Diamond swats away the attempt to clinch by Phants.
No joy there for Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phants is looking to clinch but Diamond is avoiding it.
Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Phants bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phants wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Phants finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
Diamond misses with a series of wild punches.
Phants fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diamond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phants takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phants moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.
Phants gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phants.
Phants trying to stall but Diamond improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phants lands an uppercut.
Phants lands a nice uppercut.
Diamond can't break the clinch.
Phants throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamonds head.
Phants lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch but Phants keeps him there for the moment.
Phants stalling the fight.
Diamond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phants has him pressed against the cage.
Phants misses with a punch to the body.
Phants scores with a hook to the body.
Phants lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
A shot in the inside from Phants.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch but Phants keeps him there for the moment.
Diamond can't break the clinch.
Diamond can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pooby Phants showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phants 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pooby Phants!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Eleazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cathal Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly has chosen Flogging Molly - Devil's Dance Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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, Yoel Eleazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cathal Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kelly showed some decent athleticism there.
Eleazar wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Eleazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eleazar tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Eleazar trying to control from the bottom.
Eleazar actively working from the bottom here.
Eleazar is controlling Kelly's trapped leg to prevent Kelly from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Eleazar.
Eleazar looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eleazar fails with the takedown.
Kelly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eleazar misses with a takedown attempt
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eleazar is breathing heavily.
Eleazar shoots and misses
and Kelly counters with a single leg into guard. Eleazar didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Eleazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly stands up and waves to Eleazar to follow him.
A nice combination there by Kelly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelly, as that shot connected.
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kelly.
Eleazar takes one to the side of the head.
Eleazar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kelly counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eleazar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelly gets a takedown into half guard.
Kelly decides to stand and escape the position.
Yoel Eleazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eleazar.
Kelly throws a right and a left that Eleazar avoids nicely.
Kelly drives through and clinches with Eleazar against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eleazar with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters with a single leg into guard. Eleazar didn't expect that.
Eleazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eleazar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kelly escapes and throws Eleazar's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Eleazar wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Eleazar is looking for a sweep.
Kelly stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Eleazar regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eleazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eleazar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kelly has picked Eleazar up and slammed him! Eleazar can't keep hold of the triangle and Kelly manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Kelly dominated 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kelly.
Eleazar shoots and misses
and Kelly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kelly.
Eleazar tries to pull guard but Kelly holds him up against the cage and eventually Eleazar drops back down to his feet.
Eleazar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Eleazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Cathal Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eleazar fails with the takedown
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly scores with the left hand. Eleazar knows he should have avoided that one.
Eleazar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eleazar gets caught flat footed, as Kelly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kelly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Eleazar looking for subs off his back but Kelly has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleazar looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly decides to stand up.
Kelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Eleazar should have avoided that one.
Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eleazar with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters with an inside leg kick.
Kelly scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly scores with a kick to the body.
Kelly thuds his right hand into Eleazar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kelly scores with a jab. Eleazar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Eleazar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Eleazar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eleazar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kelly is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Eleazar tries to reverse the position but Kelly maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking to control but Eleazar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly prevents Eleazar from getting the reversal.
Cathal Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelly stands up from mount. Strange move.
Cathal Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eleazar has his takedown stuffed
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly lands an overhand right.
Eleazar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a nice body shot.
Kelly drives through and clinches with Eleazar against the cage.
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eleazar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eleazar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eleazar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
Kelly postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Eleazar to stand up.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Eleazar shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eleazar shoots and misses
and Kelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eleazar is trying to break the clinch but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Eleazar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Kelly.
Eleazar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eleazar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
Kelly throws a series of strikes that have Eleazar backpedaling.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Eleazar. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kelly lands with a nice body punch.
Kelly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kelly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Kelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eleazar in his tracks.
Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kelly with a nice cross.
Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eleazar's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kelly.
Kelly clinches.
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly scores with a jab.
Kelly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Eleazar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Eleazar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Eleazar looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is thwarting Eleazar's attempts to control the position.
Eleazar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eleazar has his feet on Kelly's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kelly forces Eleazar back against the cage and clinches.
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Eleazar shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Eleazar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eleazar's hands.
Eleazar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kelly gets caught flat footed, as Eleazar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelly can't keep his opponent in guard - Eleazar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleazar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Eleazar misses with a head shot.
Eleazar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kelly has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kelly!
Eleazar has a closed guard, preventing Kelly from standing up.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eleazar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eleazar has an active guard here but Kelly has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eleazar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eleazar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cathal Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kelly 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathal Kelly!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by The Who - Baba O'Riley. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chong Lee!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Davis takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Davis scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Chong Lee has been cut.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Davis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis lands a right hook to the body.
Lee looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davis moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lee goes down! Can Davis finish him!?
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davis forces his way into half guard.
Davis is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lee to get to his feet.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee takes one on the button.
Davis lands a right hook to the body.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Craig Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davis, as that shot connected.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Craig Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lee sprawling to the canvas. Davis follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lee hang on?
Lee is rocked!
Davis decides to stand up.
Davis lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davis.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That has opened up Chong Lee's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Davis.
Nice shot by Davis.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davis to score with a decent uppercut.
Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chong Lee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davis throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Davis throws a shot to the body.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Davis cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee walks into a jab.
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Lee moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Davis.
Davis throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Chong Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Lee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Davis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
Davis kicks Lee off and gets to his feet.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davis throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Davis throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Davis thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chong Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davis throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis throws a head kick that half lands.
Horrible takedown by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis which made him look bad.
Davis lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Davis.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Davis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick.
Davis throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Lee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Davis cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Craig Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Davis.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Davis throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Craig Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chong Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chong Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Davis thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Davis as he connects with a hook.
Craig Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Davis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clive Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fedor Arshavin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Simmons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Arshavin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arshavin misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arshavin shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arshavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simmons throws out the jab.
Simmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Simmons cracks Arshavin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arshavin looks for a takedown but Simmons sprawls well.
Clive Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Arshavin.
Arshavin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arshavin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arshavin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Arshavin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simmons, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
Arshavin swings around for an armbar but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arshavin's guard.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arshavin is keeping the position for now.
Arshavin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arshavin looks gassed!
Arshavin looking to control.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Arshavin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simmons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Simmons looks for a takedown but Arshavin sprawls well.
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arshavin.
Arshavin tries to clinch up.
Arshavin has his takedown stuffed
and Simmons counters with a series of strikes. Arshavin will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands the left hand.
Simmons thumps Arshavin with a low kick.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Arshavin ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Simmons plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arshavin fails with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simmons misses with a leg kick.
Arshavin fails with the takedown
and Simmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arshavin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simmons counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Arshavin's guard now.
Arshavin is rocked!
Arshavin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simmons has picked Arshavin up and slammed him! Arshavin can't keep hold of the triangle and Simmons manages to pass to side control!
Simmons wants to control but Arshavin is keeping him busy.
Arshavin is looking to reverse the position.
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arshavin keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arshavin is trying to escape the position but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons wants to control but Arshavin is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Simmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arshavin tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a shoot takedown. Arshavin fights it but they end up in guard.
Simmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arshavin keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Arshavin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arshavin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simmons controls the pace.
Arshavin wants to sweep but no luck.
Arshavin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simmons pushes down on Arshavin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arshavin trying to hold on to Simmons's head to control him but Simmons postures up.
Simmons stands up from half guard.
A cross from Simmons lands.
Clive Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to de liver by Simmons. Beautiful body shot.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Arshavin avoids them all with ease.
Clive Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arshavin with a poor takedown
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simmons loads up on a big right hand but Arshavin slips the punch.
Arshavin tries to clinch
and Simmons counters with an inside leg kick.
Simmons fails with the takedown.
Simmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simmons counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arshavin won't be happy with that.
Clive Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Arshavin.
Arshavin is not content to let Simmons control the position.
Simmons working away.
Simmons takes a little break here. Arshavin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Simmons presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Arshavin wants to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Simmons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Simmons dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arshavin fails with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clive Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Arshavin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
Arshavin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Simmons is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arshavin.
Simmons gets to mount! Arshavin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Arshavin tries to hold on but Simmons postures up.
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.
Arshavin is squirming around, avoiding Simmons's attempts to control the action.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Arshavin wants to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simmons tries to control but Arshavin wriggling away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Clive Simmons just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Arshavin 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.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arshavin is one step ahead there.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Arshavin stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Arshavin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simmons looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simmons looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simmons!
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arshavin keeps working.
Simmons controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Simmons clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arshavin misses with a takedown attempt
letting Simmons counter with a right hand.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arshavin can do to turn this around?
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Simmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arshavin closes the distance but Simmons moves to the side
and Simmons counters with an inside leg kick.
Simmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Arshavin's head.
Arshavin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons trying to control but Arshavin is working from the bottom.
Arshavin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin has an active guard here but Simmons has managed to pass into half guard.
Arshavin is trying to maintain the position but Simmons is very close to passing his half guard.
Arshavin actively working from the bottom here.
Arshavin actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simmons controlling the action here.
Arshavin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simmons trying to control but Arshavin is working from the bottom.
Arshavin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Arshavin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Simmons uses it to pass to side control.
Arshavin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simmons advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arshavin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simmons controlling the pace for now.
Simmons avoids the attempt from Arshavin to control.
Simmons dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Simmons had his way with Fedor Arshavin in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arshavin misses with a takedown attempt
and Simmons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Arshavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons pushes down on Arshavin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arshavin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
Arshavin actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Arshavin wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
Arshavin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simmons trying to control the action but Arshavin is working from the bottom.
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.
Arshavin is looking to control Simmons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arshavin avoid being mounted?
Simmons trying to control the action but Arshavin is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arshavin misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a shoot takedown. Arshavin fights it but they end up in guard.
Simmons postures up in Arshavin's guard and throws a big left but Arshavin blocks it.
Arshavin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arshavin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Simmons has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons controlling the action here.
Arshavin wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
Simmons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arshavin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simmons is working away from the top position though.
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.
Simmons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arshavin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simmons stalling.
Arshavin is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clive Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simmons 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 Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Simmons!
Clive Simmons retains his middleweight title!
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