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KK 8 - Remach PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafeeki Zulliko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Pounder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rafeeki Zulliko's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafeeki Zulliko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder misses with a kick to the body.
Zulliko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zulliko avoids a kick to the body.
Rock Pounder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulliko blocks the body kick.
Pounder misses with a wild body shot.
Pounder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pounder avoids a kick to the body.
Pounder is looking to land body kicks.
Zulliko moves out of range of the body kick.
Pounder misses with a body kick.
Zulliko shoots in but Pounder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pounder thuds his shin into the meat of Zulliko's side.
Pounder tries to land a front kick but Zulliko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pounder throws a body kick that misses.
Zulliko moves out of range of the body kick from Pounder.
Zulliko blocks the body kick.
Pounder tries to land a front kick but Zulliko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zulliko lands a jab to the head.
Zulliko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pounder pinned against the cage. Pounder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zulliko throws a head kick but Pounder moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder feints and then cracks Zulliko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zulliko down.
Zulliko looks gassed!
Pounder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pounder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pounder scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zulliko wants to clinch.
Pounder misses with a few strikes there.
Zulliko avoids a kick to the body.
Pounder lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pounder.
Zulliko is looking to clinch.
Pounder staying out of range there.
Pounder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pounder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zulliko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pounder is looking to score with low kicks.
Zulliko wants to slow Pounder down by chopping away at his legs.
Pounder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulliko.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zulliko!
Pounder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zulliko fails with the takedown.
Rock Pounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafeeki Zulliko.
Zulliko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zulliko avoids a kick to the body.
Zulliko blocks the body kick.
Zulliko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pounder circles away.
Zulliko shoots in and drives through. Pounder sprawls well.
Zulliko tries to clinch but Pounder moves out of range.
Pounder throws a body kick that misses.
Zulliko tries to clinch but Pounder moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder lands with a shot to the body.
Rock Pounder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zulliko misses with a takedown attempt - Pounder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zulliko slips a jab and a cross from Pounder.
Pounder misses with a kick to the body.
Zulliko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zulliko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zulliko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pounder.
Pounder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zulliko shoots for a takedown but Pounder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pounder lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pounder looks to land a body kick but Zulliko moved away.
Zulliko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pounder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zulliko blocks the body kick.
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.
Zulliko shoots for a double leg takedown but Pounder sprawls well. He's pushed Zulliko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pounder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zulliko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pounder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zulliko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pounder is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zulliko.
Pounder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zulliko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pounder misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Pounder misses.
Zulliko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pounder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zulliko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pounder.
Pounder throws a series of punches but Zulliko moves out of range.
Zulliko avoids a kick to the body.
Pounder looks for the body kick but Zulliko saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zulliko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pounder circles away.
Zulliko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pounder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pounder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zulliko takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Pounder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pounder.
Zulliko moves out of range of the body kick.
Pounder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zulliko tries to clinch up but Pounder circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pounder.
Pounder throws a wild body kick that Zulliko sees coming a mile off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zulliko.
A head kick misses from Pounder.
Zulliko moves in looking to clinch but Pounder pushes him off.
Zulliko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zulliko tries to clinch there but Pounder circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zulliko closes the distance and clinches up with Pounder, looking for a takedown. Zulliko pushes Pounder against the cage but Pounder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zulliko moves out of range of the body kick from Pounder.
Pounder wants to slow Zulliko down by chopping away at his legs.
Zulliko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pounder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock Pounder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulliko tries a head kick but it misses.
Pounder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pounder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zulliko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pounder sprawls well. Pounder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zulliko gets slowly back to his feet.
Rock Pounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafeeki Zulliko.
Zulliko avoids a kick to the body.
Zulliko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pounder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pounder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pounder is looking to slow Zulliko down with leg kicks.
Pounder misses with a wild combination.
Pounder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zulliko shoots for a takedown but Pounder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zulliko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pounder. That one must have hurt.
Zulliko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pounder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zulliko somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulliko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Zulliko or perhaps it was just good defense by Pounder which made him look bad.
Pounder throws a wild body kick that Zulliko sees coming a mile off.
Zulliko throws a series of strikes that have Pounder backpedaling.
Zulliko misses with the combination.
Pounder misses with a body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pounder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zulliko has a takedown stuffed.
Pounder scores with a kick to the body.
Zulliko is looking to clinch but Pounder is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zulliko is defended easily by Pounder.
Pounder pushes Zulliko away with a front kick.
Rock Pounder is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder misses with a body kick.
Zulliko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pounder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulliko misses with a takedown attempt - Pounder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pounder throws the kick towards the body but Zulliko avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zulliko.
Zulliko tries to clinch but Pounder is having none of it.
Pounder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zulliko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pounder is fending him off so far but Zulliko persists. Nope, Pounder circles away and we're back to standing.
Pounder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zulliko shoots in for a double leg but Pounder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pounder throws a head kick but Zulliko moves out of range.
Pounder looks to land a body kick but Zulliko moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pounder misses with a body kick.
Pounder looks for the body kick but Zulliko saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Zulliko.
Pounder throws a sloppy head kick and Zulliko moves out of range easily.
Good work by Pounder as he checks the leg kick.
Pounder misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Pounder.
Zulliko throws a head kick but Pounder moves out of range.
Pounder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zulliko shoots in but Pounder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pounder here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zulliko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pounder tries to land a front kick but Zulliko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by Pounder.
Zulliko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pounder defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Pounder dominated that second round.
That's time! Pounder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pounder misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zulliko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zulliko throws a leg kick that misses.
Pounder is looking to land body kicks.
Zulliko moves out of range as Pounder throws a body kick.
Zulliko wants to land a leg kick but Pounder is out of range.
Zulliko dives in and grabs Pounder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pounder pushes down on Zulliko's head and hops out.
Pounder throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulliko connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zulliko tries to clinch but Pounder moves out of range.
Zulliko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pounder digs a good body shot into Zulliko's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulliko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pounder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zulliko.
Zulliko moves out of range as Pounder throws a body kick.
Zulliko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zulliko shoots in but Pounder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rock Pounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafeeki Zulliko.
Pounder tries a head kick but it misses.
Pounder throws a body kick that misses.
Pounder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pounder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zulliko counters with a nice body shot.
Pounder throws a combination. Zulliko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zulliko might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pounder has got the better of the exchanges.
Pounder stuffs the takedown.
Zulliko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zulliko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zulliko moves out of range as Pounder throws a body kick.
Zulliko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is looking to land body kicks.
Zulliko moves out of range as Pounder throws a body kick.
Zulliko fails with a takedown attempt.
Pounder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zulliko blocks the body kick.
Zulliko tries to clinch up but Pounder circles away and keeps his distance.
Pounder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pounder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Zulliko.
Pounder misses with a body kick.
Pounder throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zulliko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Zulliko or perhaps it was just good defense by Pounder which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulliko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pounder. Pounder obviously looking to wear him down.
Pounder throws a body kick that misses.
Pounder throws the kick towards the body but Zulliko avoids it.
Pounder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zulliko scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Pounder. No joy for Zulliko on that attempt.
Pounder looks to land a combination but Zulliko avoids it well.
Zulliko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pounder tries to avoid it but Zulliko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pounder to the ground. Pounder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pounder throws a sloppy head kick and Zulliko moves out of range easily.
Pounder misses with a body kick.
Zulliko shoots in looking for a takedown. Pounder tries to sprawl out of it but Zulliko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pounder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zulliko is looking to clinch.
Pounder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pounder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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.
Zulliko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pounder.
Zulliko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pounder misses with a body kick.
Zulliko moves out of range of the body kick from Pounder.
Zulliko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pounder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulliko moves out of range of the body kick.
Zulliko blocks the body kick.
Zulliko shoots for a double leg takedown but Pounder sprawls well. He's pushed Zulliko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pounder looks to score with a jab to the body but Zulliko is just out of range.
Pounder scores with a push kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounder tries to land a front kick but Zulliko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zulliko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pounder tries to avoid it but Zulliko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pounder to the ground. Pounder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zulliko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rafeeki Zulliko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zulliko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pounder. That one must have hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Pounder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pounder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Pounder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Tridant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Tridant!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tridant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chase connects with a crisp jab.
Tridant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Chase.
Tridant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chase moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chase stuffs the takedown.
Chase connects with a right hand. Tridant shakes it off.
Chase lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chase scores with a hook to the body. Tridant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tridant drops his hands momentarily and Chase takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tridant throws a combination that misses
and Chase counters with a right hand to the body.
Chase lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tridant backs up against the cage.
Tridant is rocked!
Chase closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Tridant out cold! Tridant corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Chase!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between lobo cipijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, lobo cipijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Mir!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cipijs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but cipijs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
cipijs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mir.
Mir just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Mir misses.
Mir scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
cipijs is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
cipijs 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.
cipijs has hold of Mir's hands but Mir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
cipijs pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cipijs is breathing heavily.
Mir working cipijs over with strikes.
Mir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mir working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mir connects with a nice short shot to cipijs's temple.
cipijs looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cipijs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks cipijs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mir working cipijs over with strikes.
Mir working cipijs over with strikes.
Mir drops an elbow to the side of cipijs's head.
cipijs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Mir.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mir in particular looking to stall.
Mir passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for cipijs!
cipijs is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. cipijs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mir unloading with bombs!
Mir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of cipijs's face.
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!
Mir with shots to the head and body - cipijs looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mir lands a big shot there that rocks cipijs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mir landing shots from mount.
cipijs is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mir with good strikes from the mount here!
Mir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
cipijs is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mir is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mir scores with a couple of good head shots there.
cipijs wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. cipijs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mir is landing with some decent strikes but cipijs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mir lands a nice shot to the head.
cipijs wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mir lands with some strikes.
cipijs's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mir working cipijs over with strikes here.
Mir won't let cipijs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mir landing strikes from the mount.
cipijs trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mir dominating with strikes here.
Mir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
cipijs tries to buck Mir off but he can't manage it.
Mir with good strikes from the mount here!
You get the feeling that cipijs really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mir raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
cipijs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
cipijs is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mir dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Mir connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mir landing strikes from the mount and cipijs is in trouble!
Mir scoring with strikes but cipijs is staying in there.
Mir postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. cipijs looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Mir.
Mir landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
cipijs tries to buck Mir off but he can't manage it.
Mir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
cipijs squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mir fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Mir dominated 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.
cipijs throws a head kick that Mir semi-blocks.
Mir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
cipijs is trying to buck Mir off.
cipijs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mir lands some shots froms side control.
Mir grinds an elbow into cipijs's temple.
Mir is working cipijs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mir working the ground and pound from side control.
Mir working the ground and pound.
Mir looks up at the clock and then as cipijs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mir smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mir grinds an elbow into cipijs's temple.
Mir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
cipijs is trying to get back to his feet.
Mir scoring with punches and elbows.
cipijs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mir connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mir cracks cipijs with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Darren Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir throws a looping overhand right but cipijs ducks down to avoid it.
cipijs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mir.
Mir throws a big shot that misses.
cipijs misses with a head kick.
Mir looks to land a right hand but cipijs moved out of range.
lobo cipijs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mir misses with a hook.
cipijs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mir throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Mir misses its intended target.
Darren Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
cipijs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mir.
Mir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
cipijs is trying to stand.
Mir slips a nice elbow through cipijs's hands, connecting with cipijs's forehead.
Mir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
cipijs taking some punishment here, with Mir in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Mir there.
cipijs wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mir misses with a hook.
Mir misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for cipijs.
Mir gets a takedown into half guard.
Mir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
cipijs is trying to stand.
Mir is nestled in close to cipijs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
cipijs tries to kick Mir off but Mir keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mir connects with a nice short shot to cipijs's temple.
Mir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mir stops cipijs from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
cipijs slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - cipijs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mir throws a shot from downtown. cipijs moves away and avoids it.
Mir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. cipijs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mir misses with a body shot.
cipijs throws a sloppy head kick and Mir moves out of range easily.
lobo cipijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
cipijs slips under a jab from Mir.
Mir swings for the body but cipijs moves out of range.
Mir blocks a head kick by cipijs.
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.
Mir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. cipijs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mir works over cipijs with some ground and pound from guard.
Mir trying to control but cipijs is working from the bottom.
cipijs wants to stand but Mir is controlling the position.
Mir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of cipijs's head.
cipijs wants to stand up but Mir is controlling him.
Mir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mir works over cipijs with some ground and pound from guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
cipijs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
cipijs throws a head kick that misses.
cipijs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mir blocks a head kick by cipijs.
Mir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by cipijs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mir closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming cipijs to the mat! cipijs manages to get full guard.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but cipijs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
cipijs wants to stand up but Mir is controlling him.
Mir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mir won't allow cipijs to get back to his feet.
Mir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but cipijs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
cipijs slaps away a takedown attempt from Mir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches cipijs on the side of the head.
cipijs slips a jab from Mir.
cipijs tries to clinch up.
Mir looks to land a right hand but cipijs moved out of range.
Mir misses with a straight right.
Mir misses with a looping right.
cipijs throws a head kick that half lands.
cipijs throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Mir.
Mir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mir thows a body shot but no joy.
Mir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from cipijs.
cipijs tries a head kick but it misses.
Mir throws the left hand but cipijs avoids the punch easily.
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.
Mir throws an overhand right that lands on cipijs's shoulder, as cipijs tries to avoid the shot.
Mir misses with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mir.
cipijs is not content to let Mir control the position.
cipijs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
cipijs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mir connects with a decent elbow.
Mir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at cipijs to see if he's OK.
cipijs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mir prevents cipijs from escaping the position.
Mir working the ground and pound.
Mir working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
cipijs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
cipijs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mir looks to score with a jab to the body but cipijs is just out of range.
Mir avoids the head kick by cipijs.
cipijs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mir.
cipijs slips a straight right by Mir.
cipijs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
cipijs throws a sloppy head kick and Mir moves out of range easily.
cipijs tries to clinch there but Mir circles away.
Mir looks to land a left hand but cipijs moved out of range nicely.
cipijs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mir throws the left hand but cipijs avoids the punch easily.
cipijs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
cipijs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mir connects with a couple of short punches.
Mir distracts cipijs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mir works over cipijs with some ground and pound from guard.
Mir content to stall in guard here.
Mir scoring with some ground and pound.
cipijs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mir looks to land a right hand but cipijs moved out of range.
cipijs throws a sloppy head kick and Mir moves out of range easily.
cipijs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mir misses with an uppercut.
lobo cipijs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
cipijs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Mir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mir winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Mir!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morote Gari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Simton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simton has chosen Big Black Bush as his entrance music. Morote Gari has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Morote Gari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thaddeus Simton!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gari.
Simton has a takedown stuffed.
Gari misses the shot to the body.
Gari moves into the clinch.
Gari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gari throws a head kick that half lands.
Simton shoots in and drives through. Gari sprawls well.
Simton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gari counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simton's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simton 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.
Gari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gari tries to stand but Simton is controlling from the bottom.
Gari trying to control but Simton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simton keeping full guard, as Gari tries to pass.
Simton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Simton has eaten all the pies!
Simton is trying to keep Gari in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gari throws a series of punches but Simton avoids them all with ease.
Gari clinches up against the cage.
Simton jumps guard but Gari stands there with Simton around his waist. Simton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morote Gari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaddeus Simton.
Gari lands a takedown into guard.
Gari wants to control from the top but Simton keeps moving.
Simton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simton had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gari is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simton Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gari's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gari trying to control the action but Simton just sinks the hooks in.
Simton trying to control momentarily.
Simton throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Simton is hanging on to Gari's back as he tries to escape.
Simton lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gari just trying to survive but Simton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simton's guard. Nice work there by Gari.
Simton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gari is pushing down on Simton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simton is fighting to maintain full guard but Gari has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gari is breathing heavily.
Simton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gari is one step ahead there.
Gari trying to control the position from guard on top but Simton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simton wants to stand and escape but Gari is having none of it.
Gari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simton is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gari's best efforts.
Gari trying to mount his opponent but Simton defends it.
Simton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gari is stalling here. Simton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gari seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Simton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gari to his feet.
Simton closes the distance and clinches up with Gari, looking for a takedown. Simton pushes Gari against the cage but Gari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Simton or perhaps it was just good defense by Gari which made him look bad.
Gari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simton's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morote Gari 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.
Gari scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gari cracks Simton with a big elbow.
Gari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simton manages to get back to half guard.
Simton is looking for a sweep. Gari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simton is trying to maintain the position but Gari is very close to passing his half guard.
Gari prevents Simton from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gari's back!
Simton is hanging on to Gari's back as he tries to escape.
Gari is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gari breaks Simton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simton's head.
Simton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gari tries to roll over but Simton keeps him under control.
Simton slips a nice elbow through Gari's hands, connecting with Gari's forehead.
Simton is looking to take a break and control but Gari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gari is looking to improve his position.
Simton is trying to work for a kimura but Gari is defending well.
Simton is keen to just control but Gari is a slippery customer.
Simton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morote Gari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gari forces Simton back against the cage and clinches.
Gari tightens his grip and picks Simton up, before dumping him to the ground. Simton manages to land in guard.
Gari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simton working for a triangle but Gari defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simton is trying to keep Gari in close.
Gari drops back looking for a leg! Simton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simton manages to kick Gari off! Gari jumps back into Simton's guard.
Gari won't allow Simton to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gari controlling from the top position.
Gari prevents Simton from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simton's guard.
Simton wants to improve his position but Gari is controlling well.
Simton is looking to control Gari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simton avoid being mounted?
Gari uses his free foot to push down on Simton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simton.
Gari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Simton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Simton is trying to improve his position.
Morote Gari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gari scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morote Gari dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gari.
Simton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gari scores with a hook to the body. Simton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simton.
Gari closes the distance and clinches.
Gari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Simton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gari - the referee stops the clock and Simton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gari. Simton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gari clobbers Simton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Gari.
Simton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gari is fending him off so far but Simton persists. Nope, Gari circles away and we're back to standing.
Simton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gari scores with a jab.
Morote Gari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Simton misses
and Gari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gari tightens his grip and picks Simton up, before dumping him to the ground. Simton manages to land in guard.
Simton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gari preventing the sweep.
Gari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gari trying to control the position from guard on top but Simton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simton is looking to stand up but Gari isn't so interested in that idea.
Simton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simton.
Simton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gari swivels and escapes.
Morote Gari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaddeus Simton.
Gari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gari is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simton!
Simton is looking to improve his position but Gari isn't that keen on the idea.
Gari has hold of Simton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simton tries to lock up and control but Gari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gari with a couple of short strikes.
Gari fails to move to back control.
Simton is looking to get to half guard.
Gari trying to control but Simton is having none of it.
Simton gets back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Gari is looking for a kimura but Simton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gari to get the leverage.
Gari trying to control the action but Simton is working from the bottom.
Simton tries to kick Gari off but Gari keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simton is staying active underneath Gari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gari's back!
Simton looking for the choke but no joy.
Gari trying to control the action but Simton just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morote Gari clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simton misses with a takedown attempt
and Gari counters with a nice body shot.
Gari lands a head kick. Simton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gari forces Simton back against the cage and clinches.
Simton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gari has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Simton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gari is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Simton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gari is trying to stick to Simton's back but Simton is turning into Gari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simton.
Simton trying to control but Gari is working from the bottom.
Simton pushing down on Gari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gari wants to control but Simton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simton's guard.
Simton looking for a sweep. Not yet Simton, not yet.
Gari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simton keeping moving, preventing Gari from controlling successfully.
Gari looking to pass the guard.
Gari has gone for a leg lock! Simton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gari's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simton pushing down on Gari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simton wants to free his trapped foot but Gari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gari kicks Simton off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simton.
Simton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gari as he avoids it easily.
Morote Gari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaddeus Simton.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simton!
Gari is working for a guillotine from mount but Simton frees his head quite easily.
Gari looking to control but Simton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simton tries to reverse the position but Gari maintains control.
Simton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gari.
Gari with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simton is controlling Gari's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Simton gets back to full guard.
Simton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simton wants to sweep but no luck.
Gari stands and throws Simton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simton tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morote Gari had his way with Thaddeus Simton in that round.
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.
Gari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gari lands in his opponent's guard.
Simton keeping full guard, as Gari tries to pass.
Simton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simton looking to control.
Simton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gari defends well.
Gari pushes down on Simton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gari.
Gari is looking to advance position but Simton won't allow it.
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.
Gari is keen to just control but Simton is a slippery customer.
Gari is looking to advance position but Simton won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simton working a defensive guard here.
Simton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simton is looking to stand up but Gari isn't so interested in that idea.
Gari is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Gari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simton won't allow Gari to pass to mount.
Simton manages to get to full guard.
Simton wants to stand up but Gari is controlling him.
Gari trying to control the position from guard on top but Simton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simton is keeping the position for now.
Simton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gari bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Simton had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gari is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simton Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gari's back instead.
Gari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simton's guard. Nice work there by Gari.
Gari trying to control but Simton is working from the bottom.
Gari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gari has managed to get both his arms back between Simton's legs - danger averted.
Gari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simton trying to keep a closed guard but Gari is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gari wants to pass the guard but Simton is keeping the position.
Simton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thaddeus Simton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gari advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simton actively working from the bottom here.
Morote Gari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gari is taking a breather. Simton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morote Gari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gari 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 Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morote Gari!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sub Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Breccov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breccov has chosen Stuntin like Mufasa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sub Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johannes Breccov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Breccov circles away.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Breccov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Breccov.
Breccov wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Breccov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones trying to control the action but Breccov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breccov tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Breccov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Breccov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Breccov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Breccov tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Breccov to the ground. Breccov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Breccov lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breccov has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Breccov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Breccov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breccov rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Breccov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breccov.
Johannes Breccov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breccov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a head kick but Breccov moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Breccov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Breccov won't be happy with that.
Breccov tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Breccov regains half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Breccov tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Breccov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breccov is adopting a defensive guard.
Breccov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Breccov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breccov has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Breccov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Breccov keeps moving.
Jones is fighting to break Breccov's control of his arms but Breccov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones stands up and waves to Breccov to follow him.
Jones slips under a jab from Breccov.
Jones tries to clinch
and Breccov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johannes Breccov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Breccov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Breccov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Breccov throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Breccov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Breccov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Jones walks into a jab.
Breccov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Breccov scores with a three punch combo!
Jones is rocked!
Breccov connects with a superb combination that knocks Jones out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Breccov before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johannes Breccov!
Johannes Breccov is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson TapOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TapOut comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bonkers- Dizzee Rascal and Amanda Van Helden kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Moore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson TapOut!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TapOut is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moore.
Moore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Danga de danga de dang - Moore scores with a four punch combination!
TapOut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moore misses with a wild combination.
Moore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moore tries to bum rush TapOut with a series of wild strikes but TapOut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mike Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TapOut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TapOut somewhat.
Moore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
TapOut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TapOut circles away quickly and effectively.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
TapOut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moore as he jumps to the side.
TapOut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TapOut shoots in looking for a takedown. Moore tries to sprawl out of it but TapOut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson TapOut.
Moore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A right-left combo lands from Moore.
Moore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moore scores with a jab to the body.
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
TapOut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
TapOut ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
TapOut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Danga de danga de dang - Moore scores with a four punch combination!
Moore goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moore's corner calls for a 1-2. Moore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore tries to bum rush TapOut with a series of wild strikes but TapOut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TapOut dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore throws a series of strikes that have TapOut backpedaling.
Moore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TapOut.
Moore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Moore throws a one two combo.
Moore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moore's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Moore duly obliges.
Moore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moore displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moore scores with a shot to the body.
Mike Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moore.
Moore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Moore.
TapOut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moore stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
TapOut takes one to the chin there.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping TapOut at a distance.
Moore lands a really nice looking cross but TapOut seems unphased.
TapOut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moore finds it's way round the side to connect with TapOut's head.
TapOut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.
TapOut looks gassed!
Moore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moore stalks TapOut and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into TapOut's face. TapOut staggers backwards, shaken.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but TapOut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
TapOut shoots in looking for a takedown. Moore tries to sprawl out of it but TapOut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Moore scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TapOut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore stalks TapOut and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into TapOut's face. TapOut staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TapOut shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Moore misses with a jab, cross combination.
TapOut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moore to score with a decent uppercut.
Moore looks to land a combination but TapOut avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. TapOut doesn't seem phased though.
Moore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
TapOut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moore.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moore works over TapOut's head and body with a nice combination.
Moore lands with a nice combination. TapOut backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Moore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TapOut can do to turn this around?
Moore jabs TapOut right on the nose. TapOut blinks but takes it well.
TapOut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
TapOut is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moore is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for TapOut.
Moore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
Moore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moore throws a right and a left that TapOut avoids nicely.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Mike Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of TapOut's head.
Moore connects with a body shot.
TapOut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moore works over TapOut's head and body with a nice combination.
TapOut has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
TapOut is breathing heavily.
Moore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
TapOut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
TapOut takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TapOut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moore looks to land a combination but TapOut avoids it well.
Moore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moore throws a series of punches but TapOut avoids them all with ease.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
TapOut slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Moore scores with a four punch combination!
Moore connects with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but TapOut might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Moore has got the better of the exchanges.
Moore stuffs the takedown.
Mike Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson TapOut.
Moore looks to land a combination. TapOut sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moore swinging wilding here.
Moore lands with a hook. TapOut tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore throws out a powerful jab.
Moore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as TapOut backs up against the cage.
Moore throws a right and a left that TapOut avoids nicely.
Moore throws a right hand that TapOut ducks under and follows up with a left that TapOut also avoids with ease.
Moore scores with a body shot.
Moore is working the combinations to good effect here.
Moore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Moore tries to bum rush TapOut with a series of wild strikes but TapOut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore throws a right hand that TapOut ducks under and follows up with a left that TapOut also avoids with ease.
Moore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moore clobbers TapOut with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moore cracks TapOut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a right hand that TapOut ducks under and follows up with a left that TapOut also avoids with ease.
TapOut dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
TapOut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moore!
Moore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moore lands with a nice combination. TapOut backs away looking to recover.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
TapOut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TapOut somewhat.
Nice cross by Moore.
TapOut is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moore.
Moore lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Moore duly obliges.
Moore thuds his right hand into TapOut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moore lands a jab-cross combination.
Moore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
TapOut is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore looks to land a combination but TapOut avoids it well.
Moore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
TapOut is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
A punch combination from Moore misses.
TapOut seems to have recovered his senses.
TapOut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.
Moore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore scores with a three punch combo!
Danga de danga de dang - Moore scores with a four punch combination!
Moore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
TapOut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Moore dominated that second 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.
Moore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moore throws a series of strikes that have TapOut backpedaling.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TapOut.
TapOut dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore lands a jab to the nose.
Moore throws a right and a left that TapOut avoids nicely.
Moore lands a nice hook to TapOut's body. TapOut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as TapOut backs up against the cage.
Moore lands a two punch combo.
Moore throws a series of strikes that have TapOut backpedaling.
TapOut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Moore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
TapOut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore tries to bum rush TapOut with a series of wild strikes but TapOut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TapOut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Moore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps TapOut's head backwards.
Good exchange - Moore coming out on top.
Moore throws a combination. TapOut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for TapOut with that takedown attempt.
Moore lands a jab-cross combination.
Moore lands a jab to TapOut's midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Moore scores with a four punch combination!
Moore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore Rushes TapOut and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! TapOut is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Moore Piles on the pressure and TapOut crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Moore!
Mike Moore retains his bantamweight title!
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