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Budo 2: Duel of Champions PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Kray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Nana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kray comes to the ring accompanied by The Ying Tong Song. Nana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diamonds From Sierra Leone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Ronald Kray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Nana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Prince Nana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nana circles away quickly and effectively.
Nana wants to slow Kray down by chopping away at his legs.
Nana throws a series of punches but Kray avoids them all with ease.
Nana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kray defending well as Nana loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Kray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nana doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Prince Nana has been cut.
Nana misses with a combination
and Kray counters with a series of strikes. Nana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nana misses with a few strikes there.
Nana misses with a two punch combination.
Kray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kray.
Kray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kray, as that shot connected.
Nana looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kray.
Kray lands with an uppercut that bounces Nana off the ropes and back into rage.
Kray cracks Nana with an uppercut from hell and Nana crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kray's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Nana is rocked!
Kray drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kray as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Nana screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kray! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ronald Kray!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the ring accompanied by Voodoo People. Max Bear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Bear circles away.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson working for a submission but Bear is keeping him at bay.
Bear is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson breaks from Bear's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Johnson prevents Bear from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Bear that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bear is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Bear to control.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Bear throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bear can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson trying to control but Bear is having none of it.
Bear is just holding on here. Johnson manages to take his back.
Bear tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has got his arm under Bear's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bear has spun round into Johnson's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bear clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bear will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the ropes.
Bear looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Thomas Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Bear.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bear passes into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Bear is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is staying active underneath Bear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Johnson tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Bear works his way into side control.
Bear trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bear scores with punches from side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bear tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Bear cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Bear trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson won't allow Bear to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bear is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bear.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bear's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bear's back!
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Bear manages to turn into his guard.
Bear trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Johnson is tightening it up a little... Bear has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bear reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bear taps out! nice BJJ there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thomas Johnson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrel Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ethan hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrel Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, ethan hawke!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hawke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harrison's guard.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing hawke from controlling successfully.
Harrison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. hawke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harrison striking off his back but it's not causing hawke any problems.
Harrison doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harrison lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Harrison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harrison wants to sweep here but hawke controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
hawke cracks Harrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Tyrel Harrison has been cut.
Harrison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around hawke's waist but hawke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harrison off to one side.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by hawke!
Harrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrison takes one to the side of the head.
hawke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
hawke clobbers Harrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hawke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
hawke closes the distance and pushes Harrison back into the ropes.
hawke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
hawke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harrison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harrison avoiding damage as hawke throws knees to the body.
hawke wants to break free but Harrison has control.
Harrison tries to pull guard but hawke holds him up against the ropes and eventually Harrison drops back down to his feet.
hawke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrison smiles and moves away.
Tyrel Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ethan hawke.
hawke looks to land a combination. Harrison sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyrel Harrison's cut is getting worse.
hawke tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
ethan hawke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
hawke connects with a nice looking jab.
hawke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hawke scores with a nice strike.
hawke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harrison napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
hawke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
hawke is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Harrison is trying to escape and hawke transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Harrison is forced to tap! Nice work there by hawke! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ethan hawke!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John The Don (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John The Don!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Don defends it nicely.
John The Don seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vlad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Don displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vlad.
Vlad looks for a takedown but The Don sprawls well.
John The Don has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gibki Vlad.
The Don fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Don misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Don misses with a straight left.
The Don gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vlad is pressing down on The Don's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vlad is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vlad is on top in guard.
Vlad controlling from the top position.
Vlad drops back looking for a leg! The Don is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Don manages to kick Vlad off! Vlad jumps back into The Don's guard.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but The Don is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Don tries to strike from the bottom.
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 trying to control but The Don is working from the bottom.
Vlad looking to pass the guard.
The Don is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vlad is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vlad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vlad looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from The Don misses.
The Don throws a chopping leg kick but Vlad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vlad with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Don counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Don wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Don clinches up against the ropes.
The Don is pressed up against the ropes. Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Don down to the mat. The Don avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Don bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Don scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Don wants to stand but Vlad has his arm trapped.
Vlad wants to control but The Don postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vlad can't do much from the bottom here.
Vlad is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vlad sneaks back into half guard.
The Don prevents Vlad from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Don dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Don shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vlad's guard.
The Don knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vlad on the ground.
Vlad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Don!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vlad has isolated one of The Don's arms. The Don looking to fight him off but Vlad twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gibki Vlad!
Gibki Vlad is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Georgesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Kilmers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Georgesson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Kilmers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgesson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kilmers defends it nicely.
Georgesson wants to clinch up but Kilmers keeps it at a distance.
Kilmers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilmers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Georgesson.
Georgesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilmers keeps the fight on the outside.
Georgesson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kilmers circles away.
Kilmers avoids the body shot from Georgesson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgesson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilmers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Georgesson counters with a one-two to the body.
Georgesson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilmers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilmers fails with the takedown
and Georgesson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgesson wants to stand but Kilmers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kilmers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Georgesson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Georgesson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kilmers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson throws a strike but Kilmers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kilmers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Georgesson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilmers trying to control but Georgesson is working from the bottom.
Georgesson wants to stand up but Kilmers is controlling him.
Georgesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilmers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilmers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kilmers slips a jab and a cross from Georgesson.
Kilmers slips a straight right by Georgesson.
Georgesson throws a right and a left that Kilmers avoids nicely.
Georgesson tries to clinch up but Kilmers circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilmers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Georgesson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilmers.
Michael Georgesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kilmers.
Kilmers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgesson.
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.
Kilmers tries for a takedown but Georgesson circles away easily
and Georgesson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kilmers!
Kilmers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Georgesson wants to control the pace but Kilmers is squirming around nicely.
Georgesson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kilmers on the ground.
Kilmers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kilmers looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilmers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Georgesson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kilmers tries for a takedown but Georgesson circles away easily
and Georgesson counters with a nice uppercut.
Georgesson misses with a two punch combination.
Georgesson misses the shot to the body.
Georgesson misses with a few strikes there.
Georgesson clobbers Kilmers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilmers swats away the attempt to clinch by Georgesson.
Georgesson tries to clinch there but Kilmers circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgesson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Georgesson leaves Kilmers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael Georgesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Georgesson!
Kilmers is breathing heavily.
Kilmers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Georgesson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Georgesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Kilmers.
Kilmers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Georgesson.
Michael Georgesson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilmers shoots in but Georgesson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Georgesson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kilmers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Georgesson won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson tries to improve position but can't.
Georgesson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kilmers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Georgesson is looking for a sweep.
Kilmers trying to control the position but Georgesson is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kilmers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Georgesson manages to get back to half guard.
Georgesson trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson is trying to stand up here but Kilmers is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kilmers dives in and grabs Georgesson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Georgesson pushes down on Kilmers's head and hops out.
Georgesson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Georgesson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Georgesson scoring with strikes but Kilmers is staying in there.
Kilmers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilmers is bucking up trying to escape but Georgesson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Georgesson wants to control the pace but Kilmers is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson working the ground and pound effectively.
Georgesson trying to control but Kilmers is having none of it.
Kilmers tries to hold on but Georgesson postures up.
Kilmers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Georgesson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Georgesson is looking to slow Kilmers down with leg kicks.
Georgesson wants to clinch
and Kilmers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Georgesson!
Georgesson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kilmers has a good base and remains in mount.
Georgesson wants to control but Kilmers is having none of it.
Georgesson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kilmers has a good base and remains in mount.
Kilmers wants to control the pace but Georgesson is squirming around nicely.
Kilmers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kilmers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgesson gets back to half guard.
Kilmers trying to mount his opponent but Georgesson defends it.
Kilmers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Georgesson is just riding it out for now. Kilmers eventually gives up the hold.
Georgesson wants to get back to full guard.
Kilmers blocks the strikes from Georgesson.
Georgesson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kilmers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Georgesson is looking to improve his position.
Georgesson punching from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Georgesson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilmers circles away.
Georgesson tries for a takedown but Kilmers circles away easily
and Kilmers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kilmers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kilmers trying to move into half guard but instead Georgesson has managed to sweep!
Kilmers controls Georgesson momentarily but Georgesson frees himself.
Georgesson wanted to stand there but Kilmers had control of the position.
Georgesson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kilmers is trying to keep Georgesson in close.
Georgesson wants to control from the top but Kilmers keeps moving.
Kilmers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Georgesson defends well.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Georgesson with a poor takedown
and Kilmers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Georgesson misses with a wild combination.
Kilmers misses with a takedown attempt
letting Georgesson counter with a right hand.
Michael Georgesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Georgesson misses with a takedown
so Kilmers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Georgesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilmers wants to control from the top but Georgesson keeps moving.
Georgesson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilmers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Georgesson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kilmers is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Kilmers really dominated that round.
That's time! Georgesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilmers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kilmers advances position into side control!
Kilmers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Georgesson can't do much from the bottom here.
Kilmers trying to control the position but Georgesson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Georgesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kilmers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kilmers is looking to take a break and control but Georgesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilmers working away.
Kilmers prevents Georgesson from escaping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Georgesson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kilmers's guard.
Georgesson wants to pass the guard but Kilmers is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers 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.
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.
Kilmers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kilmers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Georgesson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Georgesson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Georgesson preventing the sweep.
Georgesson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Georgesson defends well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Georgesson looks to land a combination. Kilmers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Georgesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Georgesson has his takedown stuffed
and Kilmers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kilmers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Georgesson is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgesson wants to stand up but Kilmers is controlling him.
Kilmers tries to free his leg and advance position but Georgesson is retaining full guard.
Georgesson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilmers's guard.
Georgesson stopping the sweep attempt from Kilmers.
Kilmers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Georgesson defends well.
Kilmers looking for a guillotine here but Georgesson defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Kilmers dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Georgesson fails with the takedown
so Kilmers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Georgesson wants to stand and escape but Kilmers is having none of it.
Kilmers trying to control but Georgesson is working from the bottom.
Kilmers looking to pass the guard.
Georgesson wants to sweep here but Kilmers controlling him for the moment.
Kilmers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Georgesson is keeping the position for now.
Georgesson wants to stand up but Kilmers is controlling him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmers is pushing down on Georgesson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Georgesson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilmers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kilmers seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Georgesson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maurice Kilmers!
Maurice Kilmers is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McMatthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butler comes to the ring accompanied by Head Cuttin' Duel. Jack McMatthew is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Butler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack McMatthew!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMatthew fails to land with a series of punches.
Butler tries to clinch but McMatthew moves out of range.
McMatthew works over Butler's head and body with a nice combination.
Jack McMatthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMatthew moves out of range as Butler throws a body kick.
Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMatthew throws a right hand that Butler ducks under and follows up with a left that Butler also avoids with ease.
Butler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McMatthew blocks a jab.
Butler wants to clinch up but McMatthew keeps it at a distance.
McMatthew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Butler.
Butler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butler stalks McMatthew and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McMatthew's face. McMatthew staggers backwards, shaken.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butler's corner calls for a 1-2. Butler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McMatthew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up but McMatthew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMatthew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butler was well out of range. Poor timing from McMatthew.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McMatthew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butler counters with a two punch combo.
Butler throws a left that rocks McMatthew and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Butler dives into side control, looking to finish! Can McMatthew regain composure!
McMatthew is rocked!
McMatthew bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler looks for the body kick but McMatthew saw that one coming.
McMatthew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butler.
McMatthew looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well.
Butler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMatthew circles away quickly and effectively.
Butler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMatthew avoids the head kick by Butler.
McMatthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McMatthew misses with a combination
and Butler counters with a one-two to the body.
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch but McMatthew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butler looks to land a combination but McMatthew avoids it well.
Butler looks to land a left hand but McMatthew moved out of range nicely.
Butler slips a jab and a cross from McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with a double jab.
McMatthew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Butler clinches up against the ropes.
Butler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMatthew avoids it.
Butler misses with some punches.
Butler misses with an elbow over the top.
McMatthew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew throws a combination. Butler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from McMatthew.
McMatthew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butler.
Butler throws a looping overhand right but McMatthew ducks down to avoid it.
Butler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Danga de danga de dang - McMatthew scores with a four punch combination!
McMatthew looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well.
McMatthew misses with a two punch combination.
McMatthew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Butler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMatthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMatthew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butler.
Butler misses with a two punch combination.
Butler is breathing heavily.
McMatthew misses with a double jab
and Butler counters with a slapping leg kick.
McMatthew scores with a shot to the body.
Butler tries to clinch up but McMatthew circles away and keeps his distance.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McMatthew!
McMatthew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler misses with a combination
and McMatthew counters with a series of strikes. Butler will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMatthew swinging wilding here.
McMatthew connects with a nice looking jab.
McMatthew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMatthew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Butler backs up against the ropes.
McMatthew scores with a hook.
A punch combination from McMatthew misses.
Butler moves in looking to clinch but McMatthew pushes him off.
McMatthew lunges at Butler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butler's hand.
Butler tries to clinch but McMatthew moves out of range.
Butler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McMatthew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butler tries to clinch but McMatthew moves out of range.
Butler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch but McMatthew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMatthew.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Butler. Beautiful body shot.
Butler is looking to clinch.
McMatthew has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Butler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McMatthew looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well.
Butler wants to clinch.
McMatthew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butler misses with a double jab.
McMatthew misses with a double jab.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMatthew misses with the combination.
McMatthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from McMatthew does no damage.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMatthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butler moves in looking to clinch but McMatthew pushes him off.
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
McMatthew misses with a two punch combination.
McMatthew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butler.
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Butler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
Butler doesn't manage to clinch there - McMatthew circles away.
Butler lands with a slapping head kick.
Butler slips a jab and a cross from McMatthew.
Butler dodges the punch combination from McMatthew.
Butler closes the distance and clinches.
Butler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew wants to get back to striking at distance but Butler won't allow it.
Butler is trying to maintain a safe position but McMatthew gets an underhook and turns Butler into the ropes.
Maybe Butler would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
McMatthew tries to break the clinch but Butler is controlling the position.
McMatthew wants to break free but Butler has control.
Butler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMatthew tries to break free but Butler pushes him back against the ropes.
McMatthew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butler.
McMatthew is trying to break the clinch but Butler has him pressed against the ropes.
McMatthew tries to break free but Butler pushes him back against the ropes.
McMatthew dodges an elbow strike from Butler.
McMatthew is trying to break the clinch but Butler is controlling him.
McMatthew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMatthew wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler lands an elbow inside that McMatthew shrugs off.
McMatthew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McMatthew avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
McMatthew can't break the clinch.
Butler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMatthew.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMatthew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Butler throws a punch but it's blocked by McMatthew.
McMatthew can't break the clinch.
McMatthew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Butler tries a body shot but McMatthew blocks it.
Butler tries a knee to the head but McMatthew blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Butler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMatthew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMatthew wants to break free but Butler has control.
Butler looking to throw knees to the head but McMatthew is blocking nicely.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
McMatthew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on McMatthew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Butler tries a knee to the head but McMatthew blocks it.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butler lands an elbow just above McMatthew 's eye.
Butler tries a knee to the head but McMatthew blocks it.
Butler has a couple of punches blocked by McMatthew.
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.
A frustrated look appears on McMatthew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McMatthew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMatthew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butler tries to clinch but McMatthew is having none of it.
A punch combination from McMatthew misses.
Butler closes the distance but McMatthew moves to the side
and McMatthew counters with a series of strikes. Butler will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMatthew misses with a two punch combination.
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butler throws a combination that misses
and McMatthew counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from McMatthew.
Butler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McMatthew works over Butler's head and body with a nice combination.
Jack Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMatthew throws a nice looking combination but Butler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMatthew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McMatthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
McMatthew keeps the fight on the outside.
McMatthew bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butler's head backwards.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Butler moves out of range.
McMatthew scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Butler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McMatthew bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butler's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from McMatthew misses.
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
McMatthew tries to bum rush Butler with a series of wild strikes but Butler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMatthew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butler.
A combination from McMatthew does no damage.
Butler dodges the punch combination from McMatthew.
McMatthew tries to bum rush Butler with a series of wild strikes but Butler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butler feints and then cracks McMatthew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McMatthew down.
McMatthew ducks under a wild hook from Butler.
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch but McMatthew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McMatthew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Butler counters with a two punch combo.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from McMatthew.
McMatthew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMatthew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butler tries to clinch up.
McMatthew 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.
Butler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Butler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew misses with a series of wild punches.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
McMatthew looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well.
McMatthew works over Butler's head and body with a nice combination.
A left and a right from McMatthew both land. Nice combination.
McMatthew lands a jab-cross combination.
McMatthew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McMatthew lands with a nice combination. Butler backs away looking to recover.
McMatthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMatthew circles away quickly and effectively.
Butler swinging wilding here.
McMatthew misses with a combination
and Butler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for McMatthew.
Butler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McMatthew throws a series of strikes that have Butler backpedaling.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMatthew circles away from the clinch attempt.
McMatthew scores with a one two! Butler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McMatthew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Butler dodges the punch combination from McMatthew.
Butler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butler fails to land with a series of punches.
McMatthew checks a leg kick.
McMatthew throws a combination. Butler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McMatthew misses with a two punch combination.
McMatthew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butler counters with a stiff right hand.
McMatthew swats away the attempt to clinch by Butler.
McMatthew throws a one two combo.
McMatthew looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well.
Butler throws a right hand that McMatthew ducks under and follows up with a left that McMatthew also avoids with ease.
Butler clinches but McMatthew breaks the clinch
and McMatthew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McMatthew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMatthew misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMatthew misses with the combination.
McMatthew moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
McMatthew cracks Butler with an open hand slap.
Butler tries to clinch but McMatthew moves out of range.
Butler slips a jab and a cross from McMatthew.
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McMatthew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Butler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McMatthew cracks Butler with an open hand slap.
Jack Butler is winning the standup battle so far.
McMatthew throws a right hand that Butler ducks under and follows up with a left that Butler also avoids with ease.
Butler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butler slips a jab and a cross from McMatthew.
Butler throws a leg kick that misses.
McMatthew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McMatthew throws a nice looking combination but Butler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butler has managed to clinch.
McMatthew working hard to break the clinch.
McMatthew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butler keeps control of McMatthew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMatthew is trying to break free.
McMatthew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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.
McMatthew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Butler misses with an elbow over the top.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMatthew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMatthew tries to break free but Butler pushes him back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Butler throws an elbow but misses.
McMatthew lands a nice uppercut.
Butler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McMatthew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMatthew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
McMatthew wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butler misses with some punches.
McMatthew breaks the clinch.
McMatthew lands a two punch combo.
McMatthew throws a right hand that Butler ducks under and follows up with a left that Butler also avoids with ease.
McMatthew throws a combination that misses
and Butler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMatthew lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Butler is looking to clinch but McMatthew is avoiding it.
Butler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that Butler avoids nicely.
Butler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McMatthew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Butler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left and a right from McMatthew both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew lands a jab.
Butler is rocked!
McMatthew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butler counters by clinching up.
Butler has McMatthew pressed against the ropes, preventing McMatthew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Butler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMatthew's elbow.
McMatthew avoids the elbow strike from Butler, against the ropes.
Butler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but McMatthew blocks with his arms.
Butler keeps control of McMatthew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMatthew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McMatthew managing to block the knees to the body from Butler.
Butler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McMatthew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMatthew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the ropes.
McMatthew has had enough of the clinch but Butler keeps him there for the moment.
McMatthew working hard to break the clinch.
McMatthew is trying to break free.
McMatthew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but McMatthew blocks with his arms.
Butler prevents McMatthew from breaking the clinch.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
McMatthew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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.
McMatthew is trying to break the clinch but Butler is controlling him.
McMatthew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMatthew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McMatthew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butler.
Butler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Butler fails to land with a series of punches.
McMatthew throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McMatthew throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - McMatthew scores with a four punch combination!
McMatthew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Butler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMatthew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Butler seems to have got his legs back now.
McMatthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from McMatthew does no damage.
McMatthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMatthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
McMatthew lands a two punch combo.
Butler tries to clinch there but McMatthew circles away.
McMatthew misses with a wild combination.
Butler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McMatthew really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Butler doesn't manage to clinch there - McMatthew circles away.
McMatthew looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well.
McMatthew swats away the attempt to clinch by Butler.
Butler misses with a straight left.
Butler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMatthew.
Butler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Butler stalls.
Butler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butler misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McMatthew if he has to take too many more of those.
A punch combination from McMatthew misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMatthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McMatthew misses with a wild combination.
McMatthew jabs at Butler's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McMatthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler tries to clinch but McMatthew moves out of range.
McMatthew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Butler counter with a right hand.
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMatthew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Butler takes one to the chin there.
McMatthew slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Some wild striking there from McMatthew.
Butler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McMatthew throws a nice looking combination but Butler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMatthew tries to bum rush Butler with a series of wild strikes but Butler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMatthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Butler tries to clinch there but McMatthew circles away.
McMatthew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Butler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Butler throws a right and a left that McMatthew avoids nicely.
McMatthew misses with a double jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Butler.
McMatthew swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
McMatthew misses with the combination.
McMatthew misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McMatthew throws a right hand that Butler ducks under and follows up with a left that Butler also avoids with ease.
McMatthew throws a right hand that Butler ducks under and follows up with a left that Butler also avoids with ease.
McMatthew fails to land with a series of punches.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Butler moves out of range.
McMatthew looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well.
McMatthew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butler tries to clinch up.
Butler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Butler.
McMatthew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMatthew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Butler throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMatthew counters with a three punch combo that has Butler backing up. Butler nods at McMatthew to acknowledge the strikes.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMatthew throws a nice looking combination but Butler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McMatthew fails to land with a series of punches.
Butler moves forwards but McMatthew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McMatthew looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well.
McMatthew misses with a double jab
and Butler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Butler.
McMatthew wants to break free but Butler has control.
McMatthew tries to break free but Butler pushes him back against the ropes.
Butler lands a knee to the head.
Butler misses with a knee to the head.
McMatthew tries to circle away but Butler has him pinned against the ropes.
McMatthew is looking to break free of the clinch but Butler has double underhooks.
McMatthew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMatthew has had enough of the clinch but Butler keeps him there for the moment.
McMatthew wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McMatthew's efforts to push away.
Butler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMatthew's elbow.
Butler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butler prevents McMatthew from breaking the clinch.
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.
Butler tries to land knees in the clinch but McMatthew avoids the damage to the body.
McMatthew can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Butler fails to land.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McMatthew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMatthew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMatthew takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butler keeps control of McMatthew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMatthew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMatthew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the ropes.
Butler looking to throw knees to the head but McMatthew is blocking nicely.
McMatthew wants to break free but Butler has control.
McMatthew is trying to force a seperation but Butler has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McMatthew as Butler tries to tie him up.
McMatthew wants to break free but Butler has control.
Butler looking to throw knees to the head but McMatthew is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMatthew is trying to force a seperation but Butler has the dominant position.
McMatthew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Butler.
A frustrated look appears on McMatthew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but McMatthew blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Butler had his way with Jack McMatthew in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Butler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Butler wants to clinch.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butler wants to clinch up but McMatthew keeps it at a distance.
Butler looks to clinch
and McMatthew counters with a stiff right hand.
Butler misses with a double jab.
McMatthew misses with a wild combination.
Butler slips a jab and a cross from McMatthew.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMatthew circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Butler tries to bum rush McMatthew with a series of wild strikes but McMatthew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMatthew scores with a three punch combo!
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butler.
Butler slips a jab and a cross from McMatthew.
McMatthew's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McMatthew duly obliges.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that Butler avoids nicely.
McMatthew misses with the combination.
McMatthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Butler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McMatthew looks to land a combination. Butler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McMatthew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butler circles away quickly and effectively.
Butler tries to clinch but McMatthew is having none of it.
Butler is looking to clinch but McMatthew is avoiding it.
Butler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
McMatthew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Butler counters with a low kick, right behind McMatthew 's knee.
McMatthew misses with a two punch combination.
Butler cracks McMatthew with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Butler misses with an attempted mid kick.
McMatthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew blocks a head kick by Butler.
Butler is looking to clinch.
McMatthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMatthew lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A leg kick checked by McMatthew.
McMatthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMatthew scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Butler throws a hook to the side of McMatthew's head but McMatthew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
Butler motions for McMatthew to come forward. Butler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McMatthew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Butler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McMatthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McMatthew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMatthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butler is looking to clinch but McMatthew is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Butler.
McMatthew misses with a wild combination.
McMatthew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Butler backs up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McMatthew misses.
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
McMatthew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McMatthew lands with a right hand.
McMatthew lands a nice shot that snaps Butler's head back.
McMatthew misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from McMatthew misses.
McMatthew moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McMatthew tries to bum rush Butler with a series of wild strikes but Butler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from McMatthew does no damage.
A combination from McMatthew does no damage.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMatthew circles away quickly and effectively.
McMatthew misses with the combination.
McMatthew swinging wilding here.
Butler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Butler misses the target.
McMatthew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McMatthew.
McMatthew darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McMatthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMatthew lands the left hand.
McMatthew tries to bum rush Butler with a series of wild strikes but Butler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMatthew fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for McMatthew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McMatthew!
McMatthew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Butler tries to clinch but McMatthew is having none of it.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Butler moves out of range.
McMatthew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McMatthew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMatthew throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
McMatthew connects with a right hand. Butler shakes it off.
McMatthew lands a jab-cross combination.
McMatthew throws a right and a left that Butler avoids nicely.
Butler throws a nice looking combination but McMatthew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McMatthew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McMatthew 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Jack McMatthew!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jack McMatthew!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jack McMatthew!
Jack McMatthew wins by unanimous decision!
Jack McMatthew is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef's entrance music is Charging the Cage Minowaman Style.. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Manhoef!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Young!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Manhoef.
Manhoef goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manhoef steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manhoef counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manhoef throws a series of strikes that have Young backpedaling.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manhoef moves out of range of the strikes.
Manhoef lands a nice shot to the body.
Manhoef moves out of range as Young strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Manhoef scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Manhoef lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manhoef works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young is rocked!
Young leaves his chin hanging out and Manhoef seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Young crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Manhoef!
Maximus Manhoef retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kukka Multa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multa's entrance music is Pain - Monkey Business. A fine choice. Hais is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time to Say Goodbye by Bocelli & Brightman. Kukka Multa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Hais's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kukka Multa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Hais!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hais will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hais misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hais!
Hais connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Multa closes the distance and clinches up with Hais, looking for a takedown. Multa pushes Hais against the ropes but Hais circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hais throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Multa ducks under a wild hook from Hais.
Multa misses with a hook.
Hais misses with the combination.
Hais fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Multa just misses with a punch to the body.
Multa throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hais to counter with a crisp jab.
Hais takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Multa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hais in his tracks.
Hais misses with a wild combination.
Hais steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Multa.
Multa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hais uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Multa.
Multa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hais counters with a three punch combo that has Multa backing up. Multa nods at Hais to acknowledge the strikes.
Hais takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Multa throws an overhand right that lands on Hais's shoulder, as Hais tries to avoid the shot.
Hais ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Multa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hais looking for a sweep. Not yet Hais, not yet.
Multa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hais utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Multa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Multa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Multa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Multa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hais wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Multa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Multa tries to clinch up.
Kukka Multa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multa wants to clinch up but Hais keeps it at a distance.
Multa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hais works over Multa's head and body with a nice combination.
Multa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Multa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hais swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hais throws a head kick that misses.
Hais misses with a double jab
and Multa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hais won't be happy with that.
Multa working the ground and pound but Hais is defending the strikes.
Hais is trying to work for a sweep but Multa has mounted him!
Multa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Multa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hais taking shots to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Multa raining down shots from the mount!
Multa looking to control but Hais is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hais sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Multa is controlling the pace.
Hais is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hais has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Multa is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukka Multa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Multa slips a straight right by Hais.
Multa misses with a shot to the body
and Hais counters with a three punch combo that has Multa backing up. Multa nods at Hais to acknowledge the strikes.
Multa fails with the takedown
and Hais connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Multa misses
and Hais counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Multa thinking.
A big right from Multa misses.
Hais throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Multa lunges at Hais with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hais's hand.
Multa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Multa wants to pass the guard but Hais is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais is refusing to be controlled, as Multa sits in half guard.
Hais is pressing down on Multa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Multais looking to pass into half guard but Hais pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hais is in guard.
Multa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hais manages to get himself to full guard.
Multa won't allow Hais to sweep him here.
Multa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Multa wants to control from the top but Hais keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hais works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Multa won't allow Hais to sweep him here.
Hais controls Multa momentarily but Multa frees himself.
Multa trying to control but Hais is working from the bottom.
Multa stops Hais from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hais swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hais throws a hook but Multa blocks it.
Multa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Multa throws a sloppy body shot
and Hais counters with a nice body shot.
Multa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hais counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vladimir Hais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Multa throws a jab when Hais was well out of range.
Vladimir Hais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Multa misses with a wild body shot.
Multa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Multa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hais counters with a stiff right hand.
Hais falls off balance throwing a combination
and Multa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hais staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Multa.
Multa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hais.
Hais misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Multa feints and as Hais raises his hands in defense, Multa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hais is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hais is breathing heavily.
Multa landing with the ground and pound.
Hais looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Multa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kukka Multa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Multa misses with the combination.
Hais slaps away a takedown attempt from Multa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Multa misses the jab.
Multa doesn't manage to clinch there - Hais circles away.
Multa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hais looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hais swats away the attempt to clinch by Multa.
Multa misses with a combination
and Hais cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Multa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais misses with a head kick.
Hais throws a right hand that Multa ducks under and follows up with a left that Multa also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Multa.
Multa avoids the body shot from Hais.
A head kick misses from Hais.
Hais throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Multa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hais throws a big shot that misses.
Multa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Multa throws a body punch but Hais moves out of range.
Multa lunges at Hais with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hais's hand.
Multa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hais defending well as Multa loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Multa just misses with a punch to the body.
Hais fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Multa manages to avoid it.
Hais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hais slips a jab and a cross from Multa.
Multa misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Multa.
Hais lands a jab.
Hais doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hais misses with a series of wild punches.
Vladimir Hais seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Multa misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais moves out of range of the strikes.
Multa throws an overhand right that lands on Hais's shoulder, as Hais tries to avoid the shot.
Hais uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Multa.
Hais misses with a wild combination.
Multa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Hais to counter with a crisp jab.
Multa slips a jab from Hais.
Multa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hais keeps Multa at a distance using the push kick.
Hais throws a right and a left that Multa avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big left from Multa misses.
Multa works Hais's body with a nice hook.
Multa misses with a body shot.
Multa with a nice cross.
Hais looks to land a body kick but Multa moved away.
A shot to the body from Hais misses
enabling Multa to counter with a crisp jab.
Hais takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Multa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hais counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hais throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Multa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Multa.
Hais throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukka Multa clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hais misses with a double jab.
A lazy left from Multa finds it's target.
Multa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Multa prevents Hais from getting back to his feet.
Multa pushes down on Hais's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Multa not doing much here.
Hais wants to get back to his feet.
Hais is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Multa lands with a punch from half guard.
Hais is looking to control Multa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hais avoid being mounted?
Hais works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hais working for a triangle but Multa defends it easily.
Hais looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Multa has picked Hais up and slammed him! Hais can't keep hold of the triangle and Multa manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais struggling a bit here.
Multa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hais down.
Multa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Multa cracks Hais with a big elbow.
Multa taking a breather here.
Hais is trying to control Multa's posture but Multa avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hais!
Hais tries to reverse the position but Multa maintains control.
Multa lands a heavy elbow.
Multa lands a heavy elbow.
Multa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hais is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Multa dominating with strikes here.
Multa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hais looks a forlorn figure.
Hais can't escape the position.
Hais is in a horrible position here. Multa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Multa working for a guillotine from mount but Hais is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Multa trying to control but Hais is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukka Multa had his way with Vladimir Hais in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Multa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hais counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Multa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Multa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hais throws out the jab.
Multa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hais moves away.
A punch combination from Hais misses.
Multa dips to his left and cracks Hais with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Multa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hais misses with a wild combination.
Hais ducks under a wild hook from Multa.
Hais throws a nice looking combination but Multa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hais is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hais lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Multa backs up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Multa misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Hais misses its intended target.
Multa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Multa wants to clinch but Hais slips to the side
and Hais counters with a left and a right that stings Multa.
Multa cracks Hais with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hais takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Multa lands.
Multa lands with a right hand.
Hais scores with a jab. Multa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Multa as he connects with a hook.
Hais rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Multa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multa wants to clinch but Hais slips to the side
and Hais counters with a three punch combo that has Multa backing up. Multa nods at Hais to acknowledge the strikes.
Hais avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Multa scores with a body shot.
Multa missing with a left hand there. Hais was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hais falls off balance throwing a combination
and Multa counters with a nice uppercut.
Multa misses with a straight left.
Hais misses with a jab, cross combination.
Multa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hais stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais tries to bum rush Multa with a series of wild strikes but Multa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hais ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hais keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Multa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Multa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hais scores with a three punch combo!
Hais misses with a few strikes there.
Multa misses with a two punch combination.
Hais uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Multa.
Multa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hais is just out of range.
Multa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kukka Multa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vladimir Hais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hais tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Multa throws a lazy right hand but Hais sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Multa swings for the body but Hais moves out of range.
Hais swinging wilding here.
Kukka Multa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Multa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Multa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Multa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kukka Multa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Multa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Kukka Multa!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Kukka Multa!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Kukka Multa!
Kukka Multa wins by unanimous decision!
Kukka Multa is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simba Burns has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - ONeill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeill moves away.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Burns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
ONeill squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
ONeill defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burns.
Burns with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
ONeill defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burns.
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.
Burns working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. ONeill turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Burns off and cradles ONeill's limp body as Burns celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Simba Burns!
Simba Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
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