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LFC 25: Valentine vs Cash 2! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koya Chekutimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Koya Chekutimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Chekutimi throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Chekutimi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chekutimi lands an overhand right.
Chekutimi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chekutimi, as that shot connected.
Silva slips a jab from Chekutimi.
Koya Chekutimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekutimi tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a flying knee that drops Chekutimi!
Silva stands up from Chekutimi's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chekutimi.
Chekutimi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Chekutimi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chekutimi manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Chekutimi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekutimi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva wants to stand but Chekutimi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chekutimi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chekutimi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva 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 Chekutimi.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chekutimi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekutimi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chekutimi is looking for a sweep.
Chekutimi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekutimi tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chekutimi looking for submissions off his back.
Chekutimi actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chekutimi works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva clinches.
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Chekutimi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Chekutimi is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chekutimi tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Chekutimi is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chekutimi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva has his foot on Chekutimi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chekutimi works his way back into a safe position though.
Chekutimi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chekutimi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chekutimi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left lands for Chekutimi.
Chekutimi throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chekutimi as he avoids it easily.
Chekutimi tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chekutimi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chekutimi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chekutimi's guard.
Chekutimi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva 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 Chekutimi.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chekutimi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura but Chekutimi is defending well.
Chekutimi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chekutimi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chekutimi keeps working.
Chekutimi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chekutimi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Silva. Oh but Chekutimi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Silva goes limp - he's gone! Chekutimi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Koya Chekutimi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by step up. Diego Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leee Murray!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva clinches up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Murray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva lands a takedown into guard.
Murray kicks Silva off and gets to his feet.
Murray shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Murray as Silva shoots in.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Murray avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murray's head.
Silva tries for a takedown but Murray circles away easily
and Murray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Diego Silva has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Murray as he connects with a hook.
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!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Murray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murray passes to full mount!
Murray connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Murray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Murray looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murray working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Murray scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Murray.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Murray lands a nice shot to the head.
Murray unloading with bombs!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murray is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Murray.
Murray tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Murray working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Silva wants to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray lands a nice shot to the head.
Murray avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Murray lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leee Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Silva looks for the body kick but Murray saw that one coming.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the ropes.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Murray wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Murray is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the ropes.
Silva jumps guard but Murray stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murray tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murray.
Diego Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Murray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murray is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Murray circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Murray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Murray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murray's head.
A right-left combo lands from Murray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a combination
and Murray counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand but Murray is controlling the position.
Silva is wriggling around but Murray manages to pass to half guard.
Murray stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Leee Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murray thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Murray is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murray stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murray's head.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Murray pushes Silva against the ropes but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Silva wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
Murray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murray showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva trying to hold on to Murray's head to control him but Murray postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leee Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Murray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva wants to clinch.
Murray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Murray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray prevents Silva from improving his position.
Murray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murray postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Murray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva'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.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Murray with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murray raining down shots from the mount!
You get the feeling that Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Murray fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Murray wants to finish this one by submission but Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Murray.
Murray is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Murray lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Diego Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leee Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Murray gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leee Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leee Murray!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Big Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juanzino Marquezello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juanzino Marquezello!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquezello gets a takedown into half guard.
Marquezello prevents Red from improving his position.
Red is working hard here to advance position.
Marquezello is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Red has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marquezello is working for a submission of some sort.
Marquezello wants to control but Red is keeping him busy.
Marquezello works his way into full mount!
Marquezello looking to control but Red is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marquezello is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Marquezello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juanzino Marquezello!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smyth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barbosa catches Smyth napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Smyth to the canvas!
It looks like Josh Smyth has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Smyth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Smyth is looking for a triangle but Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
Barbosa stands up from Smyth's guard - Barbosa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Smyth ducks straight into an uppercut from Barbosa and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Smyth maanges to regain guard straight away.
Smyth is rocked!
Barbosa gets to his feet. Smyth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smyth is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Smyth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smyth seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Smyth shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Smyth feints and as Barbosa raises his hands in defense, Smyth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smyth looks gassed!
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa is pulling down on Smyth's head. It's preventing any offense from Smyth, at least for the moment.
Smyth stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard.
Smyth is looking for a triangle but Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to stand up but Smyth won't let him.
Smyth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barbosa 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 Smyth.
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face as Barbosa controls the position.
Barbosa advances to mount.
Barbosa takes Smyth's back.
Barbosa working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Smyth is doing well to defend. Barbosa seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Smyth is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos Barbosa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jas Fro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fro comes to the ring accompanied by Vangelis - Conquest of Paradise. Liddel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chuck Liddel. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jas Fro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel clinches up with Fro and pushes him back against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liddel scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jas Fro has been cut.
Liddel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liddel throws a nice looking combination but Fro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddel swats away the attempt to clinch by Fro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fro keeps the fight on the outside.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses.
Chuck Liddel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fro shoots in and bounces Liddel off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Liddel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liddel is on top in guard.
Fro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Liddel's guard.
Liddel has control of Fro's left arm, preventing Fro from doing any damage.
Fro wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving.
Fro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fro passes Liddel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fro wants to control but Liddel is keeping him busy.
Fro is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Liddel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fro is trying to control. Liddel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Liddel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fro is working away from the top position though.
Liddel won't allow Fro to pass to mount.
Fro thows a huge punch but Liddel dodges it nicely.
Fro is looking to take a break and control but Liddel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liddel throws a series of punches but Fro avoids them all with ease.
Fro slips a jab from Liddel.
Liddel tries to clinch up but Fro circles away and keeps his distance.
Liddel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fro is breathing heavily.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
Fro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fro tries to clinch but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel clinches but Fro breaks the clinch
and Fro counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Liddel's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fro is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fro is pushing down on Liddel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liddel is fighting to maintain full guard but Fro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liddel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Liddel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Liddel keeping full guard, as Fro tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liddel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Liddel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jas Fro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Liddel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddel moves into the clinch successfully.
Fro avoids the elbow strike from Liddel, against the ropes.
Liddel trying to land knees to the body.
Liddel stalling the fight.
Fro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Liddel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Liddel is breathing heavily.
Liddel throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liddel as Fro tries to tie him up.
Liddel tries to land knees in the clinch but Fro avoids the damage to the body.
Liddel cracks Fro with a nice body shot.
Liddel manages to break the clinch.
Fro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liddel counters with a left to the body.
Liddel pushes Fro up against the ropes in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liddel.
Fro dodges an elbow strike from Liddel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jas Fro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fro with a poor takedown
and Liddel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Liddel tries to land knees in the clinch but Fro avoids the damage to the body.
Liddel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fro is keeping busy.
Liddel keeps control of Fro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liddel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liddel to the mat! Liddel manages to get full guard.
Fro preventing the sweep.
Fro looking to sit in guard and control but Liddel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel stands and throws Fro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fro is trying to work for a sweep but Liddel has mounted him!
Liddel landing strikes from the mount and Fro is in trouble!
Fro tries to lock up and control but Liddel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Liddel with good strikes from the mount here!
Fro is looking to get to half guard.
Fro is in a horrible position here. Liddel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Liddel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Liddel raining down shots from the mount!
Fro trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jas Fro'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. This is the final round!
Fro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fro wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving.
Fro looking to sit in guard and control but Liddel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Liddel stacks Fro 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 Liddel!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fro is squirming around, avoiding Liddel's attempts to control the action.
Liddel controlling from mount.
Fro is looking to improve his position but Liddel isn't that keen on the idea.
Fro wants to control but Liddel is having none of it.
Liddel content just to control the position here.
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.
Fro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Liddel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fro is looking to improve his position but Liddel isn't that keen on the idea.
Liddel controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Liddel trying to control but Fro is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Liddel lands a nice shot to the head.
Liddel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Chuck Liddel just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liddel moves in looking to clinch but Fro pushes him off.
Liddel clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Liddel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jas Fro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liddel lands a nice knee to the body.
Fro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liddel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liddel tries to clinch up.
Chuck Liddel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liddel has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liddel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Anka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the ring accompanied by Cannibal Corpse-Hammer Smashed Face. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Anka!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anka moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anka slips a jab from Evans.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anka. That's going to slow Evans down.
Chase Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Evans is breathing heavily.
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!
Anka has Evans up against the ropes in a clinch.
Anka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anka connects with a knee to the head.
Anka missing with knees to the body.
Anka scores a nice knee to the body.
Anka lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Chase Evans has been cut.
Knees to the body from Anka.
Anka jerks Evans's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Evans drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Anka goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Anka because Evans was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Kalle Anka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jerkwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Jerkwater has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jerkwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Keller!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerkwater tries to clinch up but Keller circles away and keeps his distance.
Jerkwater tries to clinch there but Keller circles away.
Jerkwater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jerkwater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keller as he jumps to the side.
Keller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jerkwater throws a hook but Keller avoids it easily.
Keller fails with the takedown.
Jerkwater misses the shot to the body.
Keller ducks under a wild hook from Jerkwater.
Keller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jerkwater stays in close to Keller's body and controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jerkwater looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerkwater slips nicely into half guard.
Jerkwater tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jerkwater moves into full mount! Keller won't be happy about that!
Keller tries to reverse the position but Jerkwater maintains control.
Jerkwater wants to finish this one by submission but Keller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jerkwater.
Keller gets back to half guard.
Jerkwater wants to take a breather but Keller is having none of it.
Jerkwater is thwarting Keller's attempts to control the position.
Keller wants to improve his position but Jerkwater is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerkwater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jerkwater is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Keller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jerkwater is breathing heavily.
Keller wants to improve his position but Jerkwater is controlling well.
Jerkwater works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keller is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerkwater tries to control but Keller wriggling away.
Keller is trying to escape the mount.
Keller is squirming around, avoiding Jerkwater's attempts to control the action.
Jerkwater is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Keller is surviving well by controlling Jerkwater's body position as best he can.
Jerkwater 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.
Keller is looking to improve his position but Jerkwater isn't that keen on the idea.
Jerkwater tries to control but Keller wriggling away.
Jerkwater is standing up, even though he is in mount.
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.
Jerkwater stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keller shoots in for a takedown but Jerkwater shows good takedown defense.
Keller with a poor takedown
and Jerkwater counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnny Jerkwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Keller.
Jerkwater gets caught flat footed, as Keller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jerkwater is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Keller has his hands clasped together but Jerkwater extends an breaks Keller's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jerkwater.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Jerkwater!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Stenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez comes to the ring accompanied by The Brazilian National Anthem. Stenhard has chosen Blur - Song 2 as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Helio Chavez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosse Stenhard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez throws a nice looking combination but Stenhard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Stenhard.
A punch combination from Stenhard misses.
Helio Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenhard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Stenhard throws a head kick that misses.
Stenhard looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Stenhard misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Chavez walks into a left hand.
Chavez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chavez scores with a body shot.
Stenhard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez swings for the body but Stenhard moves out of range.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Stenhard moved away.
Stenhard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenhard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Stenhard.
Chavez connects with the punch.
Stenhard lands with a nice combination. Chavez backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Stenhard scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Helio Chavez has been cut.
Stenhard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stenhard throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosse Stenhard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Stenhard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stenhard is fending him off so far but Chavez persists. Nope, Stenhard circles away and we're back to standing.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Chavez.
Stenhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stenhard lands a front kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chavez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Stenhard.
A bone on bone clash there as Stenhard blocks the leg kick.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Stenhard's shoulder, as Stenhard tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez tries to bum rush Stenhard with a series of wild strikes but Stenhard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenhard.
Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenhard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Stenhard.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Stenhard.
Chavez is looking to clinch but Stenhard is avoiding it.
Stenhard misses with a kick to the body.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez checks the leg kick.
Stenhard throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Stenhard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stenhard works over Chavez's head and body with a nice combination.
Chavez closes the distance and pushes Stenhard back into the ropes.
Chavez tries to break the clinch but Stenhard is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stenhard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavez's brow.
Chavez is trying to break the clinch but Stenhard has him pressed against the ropes.
Stenhard looking to slow down the pace here.
Chavez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stenhard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chavez is looking to break free of the clinch but Stenhard has double underhooks.
Stenhard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chavez wants to break free but Stenhard has control.
Chavez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stenhard prevents Chavez from breaking the clinch.
Stenhard trying to control the position but instead, Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stenhard into the ropes.
Chavez tries to break the clinch but Stenhard is controlling the position.
Chavez wants to break free but Stenhard has control.
Stenhard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez connects with a looping right hand.
Chavez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stenhard swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard misses with a wild combination.
Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Stenhard's head.
Chavez lands a head shot.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Stenhard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stenhard slips a straight right by Chavez.
Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from Stenhard as Chavez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenhard moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Stenhard tries a head kick but it misses.
Stenhard takes one to the chin there.
Stenhard scores with a jab to the head.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stenhard as he avoids it easily.
Stenhard swinging wilding here.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Stenhard throws a series of strikes that have Chavez backpedaling.
Stenhard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavez takes one to the side of the head.
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Stenhard's head back.
Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stenhard as he avoids it easily.
Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stenhard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stenhard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
Stenhard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stenhard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stenhard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stenhard misses with a few strikes there.
Stenhard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stenhard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Stenhard. No joy for Chavez on that attempt.
Stenhard fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Stenhard.
Stenhard throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bosse Stenhard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Helio Chavez'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.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenhard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez shoots in for a double leg but Stenhard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stenhard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Bosse Stenhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stenhard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenhard throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt - Stenhard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stenhard lands a jab.
Stenhard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Chavez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenhard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Stenhard.
Stenhard stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavez. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Stenhard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chavez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenhard to score with a decent uppercut.
Bosse Stenhard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenhard throws a combination. Chavez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chavez cracks Stenhard with an open hand slap.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenhard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Stenhard.
Stenhard swinging wilding here.
Stenhard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stenhard dodges the punch combination from Chavez.
Chavez throws a hook but Stenhard blocks it.
Stenhard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stenhard misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Chavez or perhaps it was just good defense by Stenhard which made him look bad.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Stenhard's shoulder, as Stenhard tries to avoid the shot.
Stenhard throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from Stenhard both land. Nice combination.
Stenhard fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice cross by Chavez.
Stenhard throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Stenhard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenhard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stenhard misses with a double jab.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenhard.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenhard manages to avoid it.
Stenhard lands a head kick. Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chavez scores with the left hand. Stenhard knows he should have avoided that one.
Stenhard walks into a left hand.
Stenhard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenhard on the side of the head.
Chavez lands a jab to Stenhard's midsection.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenhard.
Stenhard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenhard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stenhard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenhard's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chavez swings for the body but Stenhard moves out of range.
Stenhard cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenhard.
Chavez avoids the head kick by Stenhard.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenhard doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenhard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenhard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chavez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stenhard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt - Stenhard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stenhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stenhard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavez.
Stenhard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stenhard stuffs the takedown.
Stenhard misses with a hook.
Stenhard misses with a double jab.
Stenhard throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chavez tries to clinch but Stenhard moves out of range.
Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stenhard checks a leg kick.
Chavez cracks Stenhard with an open hand slap.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Stenhard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stenhard tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stenhard gets caught flat footed, as Chavez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenhard is retaining full guard.
Chavez trying to move into half guard but instead Stenhard has managed to sweep!
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenhard stands and steps away. Chavez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chavez clinches.
Stenhard breaks the clinch.
Stenhard drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Stenhard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosse Stenhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helio Chavez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chavez lands a head shot.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenhard moves away.
Stenhard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stenhard throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Stenhard throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Chavez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stenhard looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Chavez slips a straight right by Stenhard.
Chavez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenhard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Stenhard circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavez looks for a takedown but Stenhard sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Stenhard slams his shin into Chavez's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenhard misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt - Stenhard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Stenhard.
Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenhard throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Chavez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stenhard's guard.
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenhard is keeping the position for now.
Chavez advances position into side control!
Stenhard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stenhard parries the strikes from Chavez easily there. Chavez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stenhard to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard stops Chavez from passing to mount.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
Chavez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stenhard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chavez's guard! Nice work there by Stenhard!
Chavez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chavez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard passes Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
It looks like Stenhard is going to stand back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chavez is trying to get back to full guard.
Chavez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenhard stopping the sweep attempt from Chavez.
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.
Chavez striking off his back but it's not causing Stenhard any problems.
Stenhard tries to stand but Chavez is controlling from the bottom.
Stenhard won't allow Chavez to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A lazy left from Chavez finds it's target.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chavez fails with the takedown.
Stenhard lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Stenhard slips the punch.
Stenhard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
No luck for Chavez with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Helio Chavez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Helio Chavez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stenhard connects with a high kick.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Stenhard slips the punch.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenhard.
Stenhard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chavez postures up.
Chavez wants to pass the guard but Stenhard is keeping the position.
Chavez passes into half guard.
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.
Stenhard won't allow Chavez to pass to mount.
Chavez uses his free foot to push down on Stenhard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stenhard.
Chavez working the ground and pound effectively.
Chavez punching from mount but Stenhard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chavez avoids the attempt from Stenhard to control.
Chavez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stenhard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two 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.
Chavez unloads with some shots from mount but Stenhard bucks and avoids them well.
Stenhard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chavez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chavez 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.
Chavez working Stenhard over with strikes here.
Chavez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stenhard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chavez throwing strikes but Stenhard recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Chavez misses with a head shot. Stenhard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenhard is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez thows a big elbow that misses.
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenhard is keeping the position for now.
Stenhard looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stenhard checks a low kick from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a double jab
and Stenhard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stenhard misses with a head kick.
Stenhard misses with the combination.
Stenhard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stenhard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez lands the left hand.
Chavez shoots for a double leg takedown but Stenhard sprawls well. He's pushed Chavez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Chavez fails with the takedown.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavez lands a jab.
Chavez shoots for a double leg takedown but Stenhard sprawls well. He's pushed Chavez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez lands a jab to Stenhard's midsection.
Stenhard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenhard throws a head kick that misses.
Chavez tests Stenhard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stenhard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stenhard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenhard moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Chavez tests Stenhard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stenhard throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Chavez had his way with Bosse Stenhard in that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Chavez's cut.
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!
Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenhard throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt
and Stenhard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chavez really felt that one!
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Stenhard.
Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stenhard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stenhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Stenhard.
Stenhard tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stenhard on the side of the head.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Stenhard.
Chavez fails with the takedown
and Stenhard counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenhard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stenhard throws a body kick 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.
Jab, jab by Chavez - just one landing.
Chavez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stenhard swivels and escapes.
Stenhard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez cracks a nice hook into Stenhard's ribs.
Stenhard avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Stenhard throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Stenhard scores with a four punch combination!
Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Stenhard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chavez throws a hook but Stenhard avoids it easily.
Chavez fails with the takedown.
Stenhard throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez slips a jab from Stenhard.
Chavez shoots in but Stenhard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stenhard misses with the combination.
Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stenhard looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
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.
Stenhard misses with a double jab.
Stenhard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chavez digs a good hook to Stenhard's body.
Stenhard tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Stenhard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stenhard throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Chavez.
Stenhard moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenhard fails to land with a series of punches.
Stenhard drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chavez throws the left hand but Stenhard avoids the punch easily.
Chavez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stenhard counters with a nice kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Chavez.
Horrible takedown by Chavez or perhaps it was just good defense by Stenhard which made him look bad.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stenhard.
Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenhard.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Stenhard circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Stenhard moves out of range of the leg kick from Chavez.
A head kick misses from Stenhard.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenhard.
Nice uppercut there from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Stenhard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
Stenhard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
Stenhard connects with a high kick.
Chavez clinches up with Stenhard and pushes him back against the ropes.
Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stenhard keeps control of Chavez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stenhard manages to break the clinch.
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown. Stenhard tries to sprawl out of it but Chavez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stenhard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stenhard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stenhard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
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.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenhard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenhard misses with a wild combination.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Chavez wants to break free but Stenhard has control.
Chavez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Stenhard prevents Chavez from breaking the clinch.
Chavez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chavez can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stenhard.
Chavez avoids the elbow strike from Stenhard, against the ropes.
Chavez wants to break free but Stenhard has control.
Stenhard keeps control of Chavez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stenhard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stenhard misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Stenhard circles away easily
and Stenhard counters with a body kick.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stenhard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chavez.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bosse Stenhard.
I think Stenhard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosse Stenhard! Bosse Stenhard retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chwytny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Suon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suon has chosen DMX as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Suon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chwytny Vlad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Suon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suon throws out the jab.
Suon throws a big shot that misses.
Suon throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Suon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suon as he jumps to the side.
Suon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vlad circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Vlad.
Suon fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlad avoids the body shot from Suon.
Vlad ducks under a wild hook from Suon.
Jack Suon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Suon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
Suon throws a hook but Vlad avoids it easily.
A jab from Suon misses.
Vlad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suon.
Suon misses with a body shot.
Suon throws the left hand but Vlad avoids the punch easily.
Suon throws a series of punches but Vlad moves out of range.
Suon looks gassed!
Vlad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vlad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suon throws a lazy right hand but Vlad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vlad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suon tries to avoid it but Vlad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suon to the ground. Suon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chwytny Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vlad circles away quickly and effectively.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Suon.
Vlad slips under a jab from Suon.
Vlad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vlad 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.
Vlad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suon is trying to stand up here but Vlad is controlling him well.
Vlad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vlad is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Suon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vlad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vlad is working away from the top position though.
Suon wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vlad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suon tries to get to full guard but Vlad has control of the leg.
Vlad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suon is just riding it out for now. Vlad eventually gives up the hold.
Vlad is looking for a kimura here.
Vlad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suon defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chwytny Vlad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Suon throws a series of punches but Vlad avoids them all with ease.
Suon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Suon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suon misses with a hook.
Vlad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suon is breathing heavily.
Suon throws a right and a left that Vlad avoids nicely.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vlad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vlad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vlad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vlad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vlad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vlad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vlad looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suon wants to stand and escape but Vlad is having none of it.
Suon has his foot on Vlad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vlad works his way back into a safe position though.
Suon working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suon misses the shot to the body.
Suon throws a hook but Vlad blocks it.
Suon stuffs the takedown.
Vlad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suon.
Suon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vlad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Suon as Vlad shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chwytny Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suon throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vlad showed some decent athleticism there.
Vlad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vlad is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Suon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Suon!
Vlad has his foot on Suon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad 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.
Suon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vlad's guard.
Vlad working for a triangle but Suon defends it easily.
Suon stands up and waves to Vlad to follow him.
Suon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chwytny Vlad dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vlad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vlad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suon.
Suon misses with a hook. Vlad ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlad slips a straight right by Suon.
Suon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vlad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad drops back looking for a leg! Suon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suon manages to kick Vlad off! Vlad jumps back into Suon's guard.
Vlad 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suon keeping full guard, as Vlad tries to pass.
Suon wants to stand but Vlad is controlling the position.
Vlad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vlad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suon keeping full guard, as Vlad tries to pass.
Suon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Vlad wants to pass the guard but Suon is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Suon catches Vlad right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Suon as Vlad shoots in.
Vlad slips a jab and a cross from Suon.
Suon throws a looping overhand right but Vlad ducks down to avoid it.
Vlad changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Suon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Suon wants to get back to his feet.
Suon is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad swings around for an armbar but Suon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vlad's guard.
Suon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vlad wants to improve his position but instead Suon has moved into half guard.
Vlad wants to get back to full guard.
Suon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vlad to stand up.
Vlad fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chwytny Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suon looks to land a left hand but Vlad moved out of range nicely.
Suon misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suon.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suon as he jumps to the side.
Suon misses the shot to the body.
Vlad has a takedown stuffed.
Suon lands a lovely overhand right.
Suon missing with a left hand there. Vlad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chwytny Vlad clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown but Suon shows good takedown defense.
Suon looks to throw the jab but Vlad is out of range.
Suon connects with a nice looking jab.
Vlad moves out of range of the strikes.
Suon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vlad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chwytny Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suon jabs at Vlad's body.
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.
Vlad ducks right into an uppercut from Suon.
Suon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown but Suon shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Suon misses.
Jack Suon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suon misses with a looping right.
Suon misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vlad.
Vlad slips a jab from Suon.
Suon tries to bum rush Vlad with a series of wild strikes but Vlad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vlad fails to land the takedown.
Suon scores with a punch to the head.
Suon misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suon as he jumps to the side.
Vlad ducks under a wild hook from Suon.
Suon misses with a double jab.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suon as he avoids it easily.
Vlad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Suon wants to get back to his feet.
Vlad has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Suon defend it? Vlad steps over the head and cranks it - Suon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Vlad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chwytny Vlad!
Chwytny Vlad retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera-Mouth for War. Cash has chosen Between Angels and Insects as his entrance music. Remy Valentine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Valentine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacoby Cash!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valentine sees it coming and defends easily.
Cash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cash throwing shots but Valentine is blocking nicely.
Cash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valentine sees it coming and defends easily.
Valentine won't allow Cash to pass to mount.
Valentine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cash wants to stand but Valentine has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cash throws a nice looking combination but Valentine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cash fails to land the takedown.
Cash looks gassed!
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentine cracks Cash with a big right hand and Cash goes down!
Cash is rocked!
It looks like Jacoby Cash has been cut.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valentine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cash is still in real trouble! Can Valentine finish him?
Cash has a closed guard, preventing Valentine from standing up.
Cash seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine stands up from Cash's guard - Valentine perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cash. That did some damage!
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice combo by Valentine! Oh, that's hurt him - Cash falls to the canvas and Valentine follows him into side control.
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!
Valentine takes a little break here. Cash wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cash to his feet.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentine cracks Cash with a hook to the temple - Cash is on wobbly legs here! Valentine swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cash falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Valentine wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Remy Valentine!
Remy Valentine retains his light heavyweight title!
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