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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maik Valua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dill Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maik Valua has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Maik Valua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dill Doe!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe blocks the body kick.
Valua scores with the left hand. Doe knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Dill Doe has been cut.
Doe avoids a kick to the body.
Doe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Doe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valua looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Valua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe content to stall in guard here.
Valua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Valua is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doe lands a couple of elbows.
Doe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valua wants to stand and escape but Doe is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe trying to control but Valua is working from the bottom.
Doe throws a big right hand that misses.
Doe wants to stand but Valua is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Doe won't allow Valua to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maik Valua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valua wants to clinch.
Valua swats away the attempt to clinch by Doe.
Doe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valua as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valua misses with the combination.
Valua scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maik Valua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Doe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Valua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doe counters by clinching up.
Doe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valua has him pressed against the cage.
Valua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Valua.
Valua lands a jab to the head.
Doe doesn't manage to clinch there - Valua circles away.
Valua drops Doe with a big left hand and mounts him. Doe is in big trouble!
Doe is rocked!
Doe is trying to escape the mount.
Doe is still in real trouble! Can Valua finish him?
Valua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Doe seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valua content just to control the position here.
Doe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valua avoids the attempt from Doe to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Doe is trying desperately to improve position.
Valua controlling his opponent.
Valua stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Maik Valua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valua waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Doe.
Doe just misses with a punch to the body.
Doe misses with a body shot.
Valua scores with a punch to the head.
Doe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valua swinging wilding here.
Doe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valua but Valua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valua misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valua sprawls well initially but Doe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Doe in particular looking to stall.
Doe is breathing heavily.
Valua is refusing to be controlled, as Doe sits in half guard.
Valua is trying to stand back up but Doe is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maik Valua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dill Doe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Valua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doe, pushing him back against the cage.
Valua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valua breaks from the clinch.
Doe doesn't manage to clinch there - Valua circles away.
Doe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valua.
Doe keeps the fight on the outside.
Valua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valua counters with a stiff right hand.
Valua is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut lands for Doe. That snapped Valua's head back.
It looks like Maik Valua has been cut.
Doe pushes Valua up against the cage in a clinch.
Doe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doe can't break the clinch.
Doe can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doe ducks under a wild hook from Valua.
Dill Doe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valua fails to land with a series of punches.
Valua lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Valua misses the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valua throws a head kick but Doe moves out of range.
Valua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valua closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doe tries a head kick but it misses.
Valua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valua is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe gets the takedown into side control.
Doe lands a few punches from side control.
Valua avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Doe.
Doe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Doe trying to control the position but Valua is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Doe working the head with strikes.
Valua is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valua throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maik Valua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Doe.
Valua moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doe shoots in for a takedown but Valua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maik Valua is winning the standup battle so far.
Doe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valua was covering up waiting for the punch and Doe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Doe prevents Valua from getting back to his feet.
Dill Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Valua dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dill Doe.
I think Valua has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maik Valua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trip Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arilius Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arilius Maximus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Trip Kenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arilius Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus lands with a nice combination. Kenzie backs away looking to recover.
Maximus avoids the head kick by Kenzie.
Maximus scores with a leg kick.
Kenzie throws a head kick that misses.
Trip Kenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenzie slips a jab and a cross from Maximus.
Maximus throws a series of strikes that have Kenzie backpedaling.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenzie.
Kenzie gets the takedown into side control.
Kenzie decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maximus to his feet.
Maximus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maximus moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenzie.
Maximus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenzie's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus throws a body kick that misses.
Maximus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Kenzie goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kenzie instigates a clinch.
Kenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus looks to land a combination but Kenzie avoids it well.
Kenzie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maximus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kenzie doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
Kenzie throws a head kick that misses
and Maximus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maximus throws a series of strikes that have Kenzie backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenzie.
Kenzie shoots in for a double leg but Maximus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trip Kenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenzie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maximus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenzie.
Kenzie shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenzie is breathing heavily.
Maximus lands a nice hook to Kenzie's body. Kenzie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maximus throws a head kick that Kenzie semi-blocks.
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!
Kenzie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Kenzie.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Kenzie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kenzie shoots in but Maximus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Kenzie moves in looking to clinch but Maximus pushes him off.
Kenzie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maximus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
Kenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Maximus.
Maximus misses with a low kick.
Maximus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maximus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Kenzie.
Kenzie closes the distance but Maximus moves to the side
and Maximus counters with a three punch combo that has Kenzie backing up. Kenzie nods at Maximus to acknowledge the strikes.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenzie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kenzie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus misses with a two punch combination.
Maximus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arilius Maximus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kenzie tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenzie scores a takedown into full mount!
Kenzie landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenzie misses with a head shot.
Kenzie looking to ground and pound but Maximus is blocking nicely.
Kenzie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Maximus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kenzie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie goes for an armbar but Maximus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Maximus.
Kenzie managing to control the position.
Kenzie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Kenzie working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kenzie holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
Kenzie 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.
Kenzie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kenzie wants to get back to his feet but Maximus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kenzie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kenzie lands a high kick!
It looks like Arilius Maximus has been cut.
Kenzie throws a sloppy head kick
and Maximus counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kenzie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kenzie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kenzie is trying to get an arm triangle but Maximus is defending well.
Kenzie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kenzie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maximus is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Kenzie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arilius Maximus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenzie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maximus tries to avoid it but Kenzie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maximus to the ground. Maximus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maximus looks to land a combination but Kenzie avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Maximus scores with a four punch combination!
Kenzie blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Kenzie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenzie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenzie has closed the distance and engaged Maximus in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenzie controlling the action here for a moment.
Maximus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximus stops a takedown attempt from Kenzie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trip Kenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Kenzie breaks from the clinch.
Kenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenzie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maximus sprawls well initially but Kenzie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kenzie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kenzie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maximus is in trouble now - Kenzie has advanced to mount!
Maximus blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie content just to control the position here.
Maximus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kenzie with good strikes from the mount here!
Kenzie with a couple of short strikes.
Kenzie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maximus because Kenzie loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maximus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maximus defending against the ground and pound.
Maximus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kenzie.
Kenzie trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Kenzie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maximus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trip Kenzie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maximus parries the strikes from Kenzie easily there. Kenzie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maximus to escape.
Kenzie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kenzie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kenzie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Maximus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kenzie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trip Kenzie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kenzie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trip Kenzie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jos Jebb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pile driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). driver has chosen my way as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jos Jebb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, pile driver!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jebb.
driver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
driver blocks a jab.
Jebb throws a combination that misses
enabling driver to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jos Jebb has been cut.
Jebb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jebb there as he acknowledges the shot.
driver wants to clinch.
Jebb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jebb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
driver doesn't manage to clinch there - Jebb circles away.
Jebb walks into a jab.
Jebb works over driver's head and body with a nice combination.
driver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jebb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and driver counters with a series of strikes that sends Jebb to the canvas! driver follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Jebb is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
driver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh Jebb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jebb is looking to stand up but driver isn't so interested in that idea.
Jebb seems to have got his legs back now.
Jebb trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
driver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
driver passes Jebb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
driver scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jebb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
driver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jebb with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
driver is looking to advance position but Jebb won't allow it.
Jebb wants to get back to his feet.
driver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jebb is trying to stand back up but driver is controlling him
driver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
driver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
driver trying to mount his opponent but Jebb defends it.
driver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jos Jebb's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
driver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jebb's head.
driver wants to pass to mount but Jebb is defending the position.
driver wants to take a breather but Jebb is having none of it.
driver throwing shots but Jebb is blocking nicely.
driver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jebb is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
driver fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
driver breaks from Jebb's wrist control and lands an elbow.
You get the feeling that Jebb really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jebb is breathing heavily.
driver lands a big elbow.
Jos Jebb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
driver lands a big elbow.
Jeez, Jos Jebb's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jos Jebb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). pile driver!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Jeffries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock's entrance music is Jesus Walks - Kanye West. A fine choice. 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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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Jeffries!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeffries moves in looking to clinch but Shamrock pushes him off.
Jeffries tries to clinch up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shamrock.
Shamrock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jeffries is squirming around, avoiding Shamrock's attempts to control the action.
Shamrock looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jeffries is looking to improve his position but Shamrock isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeffries throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shamrock. What's that going to do exactly?
Shamrock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jeffries squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Shamrock but it's paid off an Jeffries is forced to tap! Nice work by Shamrock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Shamrock!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bighouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bighouse's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Isontalon Antti ja Rannanjärvi. Morgan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Change or Die - Papa Roach. This should be fireworks!
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292 lbs
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285 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Bighouse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bighouse.
Bighouse wants to clinch.
Bighouse tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bighouse.
Bighouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bighouse tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bighouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bighouse moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Bighouse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan has Bighouse pushed against the cage.
Morgan lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Bighouse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bighouse moves away.
Bighouse tries to clinch
and Bighouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bighouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Bighouse. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bighouse to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.
Bighouse on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bighouse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bighouse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bighouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan thows a big elbow that misses.
Morgan gets to his feet. Bighouse looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bighouse tries to clinch
and Morgan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bighouse is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
Bighouse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bighouse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morgan connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Morgan feints a jab and as Bighouse dips his head, Morgan unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Bighouse right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Bighouse falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Morgan smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Morgan!
Thomas Morgan is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen Killing in the Name of (Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Ross!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley fails with the takedown.
Wesley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ross pinned against the cage. Ross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ross shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like Ross is going to stand back up.
Wesley looking for submissions off his back.
Wesley tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
Ross seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wesley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wesley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ross has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ross looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wesley is looking to escape.
Ross scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wesley?
Wesley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wesley tries to get out of the position.
Wesley is looking to get to half guard.
Wesley is squirming around, avoiding Ross's attempts to control the action.
Wesley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ross postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wesley looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking to control but Wesley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ross fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wesley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ross in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ross trying to control but Wesley is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking to control but Wesley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wesley can't escape the position.
Ross trying to control but Wesley is having none of it.
Ross looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wesley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Ross looking to control but Wesley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross landing shots from mount.
Wesley is desperately trying to improve his position but Ross has a good base and remains in mount.
Ross trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wesley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wesley trying to get back to full guard but Ross takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ross can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wesley is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Ross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wesley smiles and moves away.
Wesley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ross checks a leg kick.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wesley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ross tries to clinch but Wesley moves out of range.
Wesley misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ross checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Wesley.
Ross avoids the head kick by Wesley.
Ross shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ross showed some decent athleticism there.
Ross is trying to control the action in half guard but Wesley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross decides to return to a standing position.
Wesley misses with a low kick as Ross jumps back.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wesley avoids it really well and circles away.
Ross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ross is looking to clinch but Wesley is avoiding it.
Wesley throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wesley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley looking for a sweep. Not yet Wesley, not yet.
Wesley working for a triangle but Ross defends it easily.
Ross decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt - Wesley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ron Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Ross.
Wesley tries to work over Ross's front leg with a kick but Ross checks it.
Wesley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross.
Wesley throws a head kick that misses.
Ron Wesley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wesley keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to clinch up but Wesley keeps it at a distance.
Ross feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ross stands up and waves to Wesley to follow him.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Wesley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wesley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ross fails with the takedown
and Wesley counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Wesley looking to finish!
Ross is breathing heavily.
Wesley working some strikes from top position.
Wesley throws a big right hand that misses.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Wesley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wesley's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross is looking to stand up but Wesley won't let him.
Wesley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ross!
The referee warns Ross that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ross is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wesley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wesley raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ross tries to roll over but Wesley keeps him under control.
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 Ron Wesley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ross checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wesley.
Wesley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross closes the distance but Wesley moves to the side
and Wesley counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesley misses with a low kick.
Wesley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ron Wesley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wesley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wesley.
Wesley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Wesley.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wesley tries to score with a low kick but Ross moves his leg out of the way.
Wesley misses with a body shot.
Wesley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ross's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ross's sensitive parts.
Wesley connects with a solid leg kick.
Wesley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Wesley.
Wesley pushes Ross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ron Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Ross.
Wesley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross tries to keep at a distance but Wesley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wesley tries for a takedown but Ross manages to get underhooks.
Ross tries to score a body lock takedown but Wesley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wesley.
Wesley lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wesley.
Ross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ross goes for a takedown attempt but Wesley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wesley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley scores with a leg kick.
Ross tries to clinch
and Wesley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ross's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ross walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wesley.
Ross wants to clinch but Wesley slips to the side
and Wesley counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wesley.
Wesley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wesley counters with a nice leg kick.
Ross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wesley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a head kick but Wesley moves out of range.
Wesley doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ross counter with a right hand.
Wesley circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wesley misses with a leg kick
and Ross counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wesley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ross is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wesley.
Wesley tries to buck Ross off but Ross is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wesley regains half guard.
Ross stands up out of the half guard.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ross gets the takedown into side control.
Wesley is not content to let Ross control the position.
Wesley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wesley is desperately trying to improve his position but Ross has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Wesley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wesley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Wesley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ready For The Fight. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that RJ McLovin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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19
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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24
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Sun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, RJ McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin misses with a wild combination.
Sun throws a head kick that misses.
McLovin lands a jab-cross combination.
McLovin tries to clinch up.
McLovin has a takedown stuffed.
Sun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLovin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sun!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McLovin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sun tries to lock up and control but McLovin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sun is desperately trying to improve his position but McLovin has a good base and remains in mount.
McLovin controlling his opponent.
Sun in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun working to try and regain half guard.
McLovin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sun because McLovin loaded up on that one.
McLovin controlling from the full mount.
McLovin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLovin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin throws a body kick the misses
and Sun counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McLovin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
RJ McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLovin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sun counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McLovin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Daniel Sun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for McLovin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Sun.
McLovin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLovin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sun as he jumps to the side.
Daniel Sun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ McLovin.
McLovin tests Sun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Sun.
Sun stuffs the takedown attempt from McLovin. McLovin gets slowly back to his feet.
Sun throws a sloppy head kick and McLovin moves out of range easily.
McLovin tries for a takedown but Sun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Sun. No joy for McLovin on that attempt.
Sun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sun throws a head kick but McLovin moves out of range.
Sun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLovin.
Sun misses with a head kick.
Sun misses with a head kick.
Sun slaps away a takedown attempt from McLovin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun tries a head kick but it misses.
McLovin looks to land a combination but Sun avoids it well.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Sun.
McLovin 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.
McLovin forces Sun back against the cage and clinches.
Sun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLovin wants to slow Sun down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLovin.
McLovin instigates a clinch.
McLovin tries to break the clinch but Sun is controlling the position.
McLovin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLovin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Sun.
Sun throws a sloppy head kick and McLovin moves out of range easily.
Sun throws a head kick that misses.
Sun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLovin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLovin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLovin throws a lazy head kick
and Sun counters with a big head kick but McLovin shrugs it off.
Sun moves in looking to clinch but McLovin pushes him off.
Sun misses with a head kick.
Sun throws a lazy head kick
and McLovin counters with a thumping low kick.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Sun.
McLovin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from McLovin is predictable there
and Sun counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ McLovin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLovin blocks a head kick by Sun.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLovin, as that shot connected.
McLovin dives in and grabs Sun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sun pushes down on McLovin's head and hops out.
Sun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McLovin avoids the head kick by Sun.
McLovin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McLovin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McLovin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McLovin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sun has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sun trying his best to control but McLovin has mounted him.
Sun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sun tries to get out of the position.
McLovin controlling the pace for now.
Sun tries to hold on but McLovin postures up.
McLovin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin avoids the attempt from Sun to control.
Sun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McLovin content just to control the position here.
Sun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McLovin on the ground.
Sun wants to hold on but McLovin pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by McLovin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLovin looking to control but Sun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McLovin has control of Sun's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sun regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McLovin is breathing heavily.
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.
Sun is squirming around, avoiding McLovin's attempts to control the action.
Sun tries to lock up and control but McLovin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLovin throwing strikes here but Sun is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McLovin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that McLovin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun is looking to get to half guard.
McLovin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McLovin avoids the attempt from Sun to control.
Sun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McLovin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sun is working to get back to half guard.
Sun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McLovin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sun working to try and regain half guard.
McLovin looking to control but Sun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLovin controlling his opponent.
McLovin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sun is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some bone on bone action there as Sun checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLovin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sun prevents McLovin from breaking the clinch.
McLovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLovin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sun wants to control but McLovin is having none of it.
Sun working to try and regain half guard.
McLovin controlling his opponent.
Sun is bucking up trying to escape but McLovin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun tries to hold on but McLovin pushes him away.
Sun is working to get back to half guard.
McLovin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McLovin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sun tries to lock up and control but McLovin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLovin has hold of Sun's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sun manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McLovin throwing strikes here but Sun is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLovin punishing his opponent with strikes.
RJ McLovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin controlling from mount.
Sun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sun tries to hold on but McLovin pushes him away.
McLovin landing strikes from the mount and Sun is in trouble!
McLovin controlling from mount.
Sun wants to hold on but McLovin pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun is looking to get to half guard.
McLovin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
RJ McLovin has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLovin lands a big elbow.
McLovin controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
McLovin looking to finish Sun with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sun!
Sun wants to hold on but McLovin pushes him away.
Daniel Sun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLovin looking to secure an arm triangle but Sun defends it well.
McLovin controlling his opponent.
McLovin tries to control but Sun wriggling away.
Despite being in the dominant position, RJ McLovin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLovin tries for a takedown but Sun circles away easily
and Sun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
RJ McLovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McLovin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RJ McLovin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shamrock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American. Ryan has chosen Freestyler as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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171 lbs
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164 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock tries for a takedown but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ryan tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Ryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ryan throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Shamrock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shamrock counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ryan's guard now.
Ryan is trying to keep Shamrock in close.
Ryan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shamrock is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ryan.
Shamrock staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
Shamrock controlling the position from side mount.
Shamrock working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Ryan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shamrock's best efforts.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Shamrock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shamrock is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Shamrock has control of the leg.
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Ryan is looking for a triangle here but Shamrock uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan looks gassed!
Ryan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shamrock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyler Shamrock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shamrock pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shamrock walks away with a smile on his face. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryan misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan pulls guard.
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Shamrock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Ryan looking to control.
Shamrock looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shamrock's guard.
Ryan is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now.
Shamrock is trying to control but can't.
Shamrock is concentrating on defense, preventing Ryan from advancing position.
Ryan wants to free his trapped foot but Shamrock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Shamrock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
Ryan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shamrock reverses the position - he's now on top in Ryan's guard.
Ryan is looking to sweep but instead, Shamrock has passed into half guard.
Ryan is not content to let Shamrock control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Shamrock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Shamrock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shamrock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shamrock fails with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a three punch combo that has Shamrock backing up. Shamrock nods at Ryan to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brad Ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Brad Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan connects with a right hand. Shamrock shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock fails with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shamrock.
Jab from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Shamrock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Shamrock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ryan is pressing down on Shamrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryan holds on and takes a little breather.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan 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.
Shamrock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Shamrock wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
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.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ryan trying to control from Shamrock's half guard. Shamrock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shamrock managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Shamrock!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Fisker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Step into a world - KRS One. The key to victory for Kimbo Nelson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimbo Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Fisker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nelson to the mat! Nelson manages to get full guard.
Nelson pushes Fisker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nelson is looking to slow Fisker down with leg kicks.
Emil Fisker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nelson.
Fisker dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Fisker's head and hops out.
Fisker shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fisker stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Nelson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but Fisker is having none of it.
Fisker tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Fisker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Fisker tries to pass.
Fisker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Fisker postures up.
Nelson pushes Fisker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fisker moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Fisker to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fisker avoids it.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
Fisker can't get the takedown.
Fisker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kimbo Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Fisker.
Nelson punishes Fisker's body with a nice straight punch.
Nelson connects with a looping right hand.
Fisker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Fisker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Fisker throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Fisker misses.
Fisker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Fisker moves out of range.
A low kick from Fisker misses
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nelson catches Fisker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A thudding body kick lands there by Nelson!
Crunch! Nelson slams his shin into Fisker's torso.
Nelson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson throws a head kick that half lands.
Fisker is breathing heavily.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Emil Fisker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nelson.
Fisker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fisker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson throws a head kick that Fisker semi-blocks.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fisker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nelson lands a high kick!
Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Nelson coming out on top.
Fisker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nelson.
Fisker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Nelson finds it's way through Fisker's defenses.
Nelson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Nelson.
Nelson throws a combination. Fisker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nelson catches Fisker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kimbo Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisker closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Nelson.
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Nelson lunges at Fisker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fisker's hand.
Nelson lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Fisker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nelson.
Nelson cracks Fisker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Fisker's side.
Nelson lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fisker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson dominated that second 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.
Fisker moves forwards but Nelson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fisker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fisker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fisker. Fisker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fisker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fisker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nelson.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fisker.
Fisker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nelson.
Fisker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nelson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fisker on the side of the head.
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nelson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fisker takes a step back to recover.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisker can do to turn this around?
Nelson scores with a jab.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nelson cracks Fisker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands with a right hand.
Nelson leaves Fisker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kimbo Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Fisker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
Fisker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nelson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Fisker down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fisker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Fisker stumbling back into the cage.
Fisker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fisker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nelson connects with a looping right hand.
Nelson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisker takes one to the chin there.
Fisker walks into a straight right hand from Nelson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Fisker or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fisker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nelson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fisker's head.
Nice body kick there by Nelson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Fisker's ribs.
Kimbo Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Donk. Nelson catches Fisker right on the button with a cross.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fisker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nelson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fisker fails with the takedown.
Fisker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fisker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fisker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fisker tries to clinch
and Nelson counters with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Nelson.
Fisker is rocked!
Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nelson digs a good hook to Fisker's body.
Nelson lands a head kick!
Fisker is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to land a combination. Fisker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fisker seems to have recovered his senses.
Fisker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
Fisker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nelson scores with a one two! Fisker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fisker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Fisker's front leg but catches the back leg as Fisker tries to avoid it.
Fisker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nelson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a jab. Fisker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Fisker's ribs.
Nelson scores with a hook.
Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fisker in his tracks.
Nelson feints and then cracks Fisker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fisker down.
Nelson scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fisker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nelson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nelson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson had his way with Emil Fisker in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nelson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Fisker.
Nelson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fisker takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson lands with a nice body kick.
Fisker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Fisker's front leg but catches the back leg as Fisker tries to avoid it.
Fisker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nelson drops Fisker with a right and a left! Nelson comes rushing in but Fisker regains his composure and manages to keep Nelson in guard.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Fisker.
Nelson gets to his feet. Fisker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nelson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nelson lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fisker darts in trying to clinch
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Fisker was not able to check.
Nelson keeps Fisker at a distance using the push kick.
Emil Fisker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination.
Kimbo Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a one two! Fisker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fisker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fisker walks into a jab.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Fisker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination.
Fisker shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Fisker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimbo Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Fisker.
Nelson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:41
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:41
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Nelson!
Kimbo Nelson retains his featherweight title!
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