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FFS 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brantt Myhres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yagan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thunderstruck. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Brantt Myhres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Roman Yagan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myhres connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Yagan tumbling to the canvas! Myhres pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Yagan was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brantt Myhres!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Delany (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Palmer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Delany!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palmer tries to clinch up but Delany circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delany swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palmer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delany paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delany paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delany paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palmer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palmer tries to clinch there but Delany circles away.
Palmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmer moves in looking to clinch but Delany pushes him off.
Palmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palmer tries to clinch but Delany is having none of it.
Palmer takes the fight into the clinch.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer lands a body punch.
Palmer lands a shot to the body.
Palmer scores with a shot to the side of Delany's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delany tries for a takedown but Palmer manages to get underhooks.
Come on Palmer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Delany gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Delany thows a big elbow that misses.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Delany from controlling successfully.
Delany trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delany has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Delany is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Delany trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delany passes Palmer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Delany slips a nice elbow through Palmer's hands, connecting with Palmer's forehead.
Delany scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer gets full guard.
Palmer has his foot on Delany's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Delany works his way back into a safe position though.
Palmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delany.
Delany showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Palmer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delany on the ground.
Delany is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmer has wrist control.
Palmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delany lands a couple of elbows.
Delany trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palmer tries to clinch but Delany is having none of it.
Delany circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palmer throws a lazy right hand but Delany sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delany keeps the fight on the outside.
Palmer tries to clinch but Delany moves out of range.
Delany closes the distance and pushes Palmer back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Delany is controlling him.
Palmer scores with a shot to the side of Delany's head.
It looks like Tommy Delany has been cut.
Delany looks gassed!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Palmer tries to break the clinch but Delany is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Palmer is leaning against Delany and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer wants to break free but Delany has control.
Palmer has Delany pressed against the cage.
Palmer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer pushes Delany back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Stalling in the clinch from Palmer.
Palmer cracks Delany with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Palmer.
A hook to the body from Palmer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delanys head.
Delany has Palmer pressed against the cage, preventing Palmer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Delany makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Palmer really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Delany's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palmer is looking to clinch but Delany is avoiding it.
Palmer moves in looking to clinch but Delany pushes him off.
Palmer tries to clinch up but Delany circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmer looks to clinch
and Delany counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delany trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delany throwing strikes but missing.
Delany trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Delany is breathing heavily.
Palmer pushes Delany off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer tries to clinch but Delany moves away
and Delany counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Delany.
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delany backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Palmer stops a takedown attempt from Delany.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Palmer slowing the pace effectively.
Palmer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delany has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Palmer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palmer works on Delany's body with a couple of short punches.
Palmer slowing the pace effectively.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delany backwards.
Palmer misses with an elbow strike.
Palmer pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmer.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
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!
Palmer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delanys head.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Delany or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palmer digs a right hand into Delany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Delany's gas tank.
A short right from Palmer.
Arnold Palmer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.
Palmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Delany has double underhooks.
Delany avoids the elbow strike from Palmer, against the cage.
Palmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Delany blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer presses Delany against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Palmer works on Delany's body with a couple of short punches.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palmer is leaning against Delany and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmer works on Delany's body with a couple of short punches.
Palmer is trying to break free.
Palmer tries to break the clinch but Delany is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Palmer.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delany avoids it.
Palmer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Delany up against the cage.
Palmer tries to circle away but Delany has him pinned against the cage.
Delany wants a takedown.
Delany has Palmer pressed against the cage, preventing Palmer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Palmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delany backwards.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer wants to get back to striking at distance but Delany won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Palmer.
Still in the clinch, Palmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delanys head.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delany avoids it.
Palmer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
Palmer is leaning against Delany and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmer digs a right hand underneath Delany's ribcage. Delany let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palmer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delany up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delany blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Palmer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Delany's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Palmer wants to clinch but Delany slips to the side
and Delany counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Palmer prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but Delany blocks it.
Palmer is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Delany or not.
Palmer blocks a body shot from Delany.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palmer digs a right hand underneath Delany's ribcage. Delany let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Palmer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Delany blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Delany leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delany backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Delany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Palmer avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Palmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Palmer pushes Delany back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Good body shot from Palmer.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Delany letting Palmer take a breather here.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Palmer tries to circle away but Delany has him pinned against the cage.
Palmer trying to land knees to the body.
Delany drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palmer prevents the takedown attempt.
Arnold Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Delany.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Palmer pushes Delany back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delany blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palmer is leaning against Delany and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Delany backwards.
Palmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delany.
A short right from Palmer.
Palmer digs a right hand underneath Delany's ribcage. Delany let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Palmer - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Palmer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer works on Delany's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer slows down the pace here.
Palmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delanys head.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer scores with a shot to the side of Delany's head.
Palmer is trying to break the clinch but Delany has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
Arnold Palmer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delany keeps control of Palmer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Palmer on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands a body punch.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer digs a right hand into Delany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Delany's gas tank.
Palmer slows down the pace here.
Palmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delany can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Tommy Delany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmer pushes Delany back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmer digs a right hand into Delany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Delany's gas tank.
Palmer stops a takedown attempt from Delany.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Delany or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Palmer clinches but Delany breaks the clinch
and Delany counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delany.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delany.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Palmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palmer, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Arnold Palmer!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Arnold Palmer!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Arnold Palmer!
Arnold Palmer wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Mallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mallon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Am Perfection - Dolph Ziggler kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kev Mallon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Long throws a shot from downtown. Mallon moves away and avoids it.
Mallon keeps the fight on the outside.
Long swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mallon ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Mallon ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Mallon with a jab.
It looks like Marcus Long has been cut.
Long jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mallon tries to move into range but Long moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Kev Mallon has been cut.
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Mallon circles away.
Long waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Mallon.
Long misses with a looping left.
Mallon moves away from the strike by Long.
Mallon lands a big head kick that sends Long tumbling to the mat! Mallon takes a step backwards and waves Long back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Long is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long switches off momentarily and Mallon cracks him with a monster right hand! Long topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mallon dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mallon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kev Mallon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Skaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jesus Walks - Kanye West. Skaar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ozzy Osbourne - I Don't Wanna Stop. Roy Skaar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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184 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
2 - 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Skaar!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Skaar.
Skaar misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock cracks Skaar with an open hand slap.
Skaar throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
Skaar fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skaar's half guard.
Skaar wants to get back to his feet.
Shamrock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shamrock seems to be looking for submissions.
Shamrock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skaar is looking for a sweep. Shamrock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shamrock seems to be looking for submissions.
Shamrock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skaar is refusing to be controlled, as Shamrock sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skaar misses with a looping right.
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.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Skaar.
Skaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Skaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Skaar moves out of range.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Skaar looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skaar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roy Skaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skaar misses with a wild combination.
Skaar looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Skaar.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Skaar avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skaar throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Skaar moves away and avoids it.
Skaar misses with a two punch combination.
Skaar misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Skaar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shamrock counters with a good low kick that Skaar was not able to check.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches up with Skaar, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes Skaar against the cage but Skaar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skaar misses with a body punch
and Shamrock counters with a big head kick but Skaar shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Shamrock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shamrock lands a head kick. Skaar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Skaar misses with a series of wild punches.
Skaar thows a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
Skaar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skaar misses with a looping right.
Skaar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shamrock counters with a head kick.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Skaar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Skaar misses with a jab to the body
and Skaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Skaar avoids it well.
Skaar throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Skaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Skaar circles away and keeps his distance.
Skaar misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skaar leaves Shamrock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skaar throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Skaar misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
Skaar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skaar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skaar is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skaar as Shamrock tries to tie him up.
Skaar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skaar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Skaar is breathing heavily.
Skaar misses with a few strikes there.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Skaar is predictable there
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skaar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrock rather than just go for the knockout.
Skaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Skaar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock.
Skaar takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Matt Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Skaar.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Shamrock dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Skaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Skaar misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skaar in his tracks.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock knocks Skaar to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Skaar is rocked!
It looks like Roy Skaar has been cut.
Shamrock advances to full mount.
Skaar is still in real trouble! Can Shamrock finish him?
Shamrock trying to control but Skaar is having none of it.
Skaar seems to have recovered his senses.
Shamrock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Skaar is now in Shamrock's guard. A big mistake from Shamrock there, giving up the dominant position!
Skaar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamrock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shamrock is proving hard to escape from.
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock is looking for a triangle but Skaar pushes his legs off easily.
Shamrock looking for a guillotine here but Skaar defends easily.
Shamrock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skaar pushes down on Shamrock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skaar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shamrock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Skaar wants to take a breather but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock trying to control here.
Skaar is controlling the pace.
Skaar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamrock slips a jab from Skaar.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Skaar saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Skaar. No joy for Shamrock on that attempt.
Skaar misses with a looping left.
Matt Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Skaar circles away.
Skaar misses with a body shot.
Skaar throws a sloppy body shot
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Skaar scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skaar missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skaar throws a combination that misses
and Shamrock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shamrock.
Roy Skaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skaar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamrock 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 James Glass scores the fight for Matt Shamrock!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Matt Shamrock!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Matt Shamrock!
Matt Shamrock wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
154 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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22
146 lbs
2 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle throws the kick towards the body but Wilkins avoids it.
Doyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilkins on the side of the head.
It looks like Paul Wilkins has been cut.
A big right from Doyle misses.
Wilkins closes the distance and clinches up with Doyle, looking for a takedown. Wilkins pushes Doyle against the cage but Doyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doyle throws a looping overhand right but Wilkins ducks down to avoid it.
Doyle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilkins clinches.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch but Wilkins keeps him there for the moment.
Wilkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Doyle avoids the damage to the body.
Doyle manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Wilkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilkins keeps control of Doyle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doyle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilkins missing with knees to the body.
Wilkins taking a breather.
A short left from Wilkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doyle.
Doyle is looking to slow Wilkins down with leg kicks.
Wilkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doyle misses with a hook. Wilkins ducked under it nicely.
Doyle misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Wilkins blocks a head kick by Doyle.
A lazy left from Doyle finds it's target.
Wilkins is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Doyle ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Wilkins clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Doyle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rantan Plan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruss Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
173 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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24
171 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rantan Plan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruss Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee looks to land a combination. Plan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plan avoids the head kick by Lee.
Plan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Plan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Plan shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantan Plan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee connects with a high kick.
Bruss Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lands a high kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee scores with the left hand. Plan knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Plan shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee lands a head kick!
Plan blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Plan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Plan moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plan shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plan's hands.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plan.
Plan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Plan moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruss Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee throws a head kick but Plan moves out of range.
Bruss Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plan tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a head kick that Plan semi-blocks.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruss Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plan blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee with a nice cross.
Plan ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a series of punches but Plan moves out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Plan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lee's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plan avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Plan blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Plan blocks a head kick by Lee.
Plan avoids the head kick by Lee.
Plan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Plan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plan.
Plan is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plan stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
Plan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Plan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruss Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Plan has a takedown stuffed.
Plan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Plan persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Plan looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantan Plan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plan blocks a head kick by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Plan avoids the head kick by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee throws a head kick that Plan semi-blocks.
Bruss Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Plan moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a head kick that Plan semi-blocks.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Plan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee throws a right hand that Plan ducks under and follows up with a left that Plan also avoids with ease.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Plan.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Plan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plan.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Plan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Plan persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rantan Plan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plan fails to land the takedown.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Plan's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruss Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Bruss Lee!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Bruss Lee!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Bruss Lee!
Bruss Lee wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between amir alltime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Londre Laudinum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
178 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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22
182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, amir alltime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Londre Laudinum!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laudinum Rushes alltime and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! alltime is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Laudinum Piles on the pressure and alltime crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Londre Laudinum!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Gillingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Im a playa. Gary Gillingham will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
267 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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20
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Gillingham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillingham throws a big shot that misses.
Gillingham misses with a looping right.
Gillingham throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Gillingham throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gillingham misses the target.
Gillingham misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gillingham.
Gillingham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Gillingham misses the jab.
Gillingham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillingham misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson takes a swing at Gillingham's ribcage but misses.
Gillingham misses the jab.
Gillingham throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Gillingham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gillingham misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Gillingham scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Randall Johnson has been cut.
Gillingham misses with a wild combination.
Gillingham looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Gillingham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to pass Gillingham's guard but actually Gillingham recovers to full guard.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Gillingham keeps moving.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gillingham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Johnson trying to control but Gillingham is working from the bottom.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gillingham is trying to buck Johnson off.
Johnson taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Gillingham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randall Johnson'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.
Gillingham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gillingham misses with a wild combination.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Gillingham.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gillingham, as that shot connected.
Gillingham throws a one two combo.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gillingham keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillingham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Gillingham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Randall Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Gillingham off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gillingham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gillingham has escaped and now he's on top!
Gillingham stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is trying to hold Gillingham in close to prevent damage but Gillingham has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
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.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson is pressing down on Gillingham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gillingham being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Gillingham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Randall Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gillingham throws out a powerful jab.
Gillingham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gillingham misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson has Gillingham up against the cage in a clinch.
Gillingham misses with some punches.
Gillingham prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson has Gillingham pressed against the cage, preventing Gillingham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gillingham walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gillingham.
Gillingham misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Gillingham in a clinch.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is trying to keep Gillingham in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Gillingham is having none of it.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Gillingham tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson working for a submission but Gillingham is keeping him at bay.
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.
Gillingham is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gillingham is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gary Gillingham just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Randall Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gillingham!
Gillingham throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gillingham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gillingham stuffs the takedown.
Gillingham misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gillingham throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gillingham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Randall Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Gillingham misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gary Gillingham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gillingham.
A combination from Gillingham does no damage.
Gillingham throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Gillingham throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Gillingham tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Gillingham back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gary Gillingham has been cut.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gillingham is rocked!
Gillingham is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson controlling from side mount.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gillingham keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillingham avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillingham regains half guard, as Johnson was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Gillingham is working away.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is taking a breather. Gillingham 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.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gillingham trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Randall Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gillingham connects with the punch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Gillingham is having none of it.
Gillingham misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson defending well as Gillingham loads up on a big left hand.
Gillingham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gillingham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gillingham misses with a straight right.
Gillingham throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Gillingham waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Gillingham might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gillingham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gary Gillingham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gillingham did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Gillingham is working away.
Gillingham is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
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.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Gillingham is defending well.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Gillingham is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
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.
Gillingham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is pressing down on Gillingham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gillingham is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Gillingham.
I think Gillingham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Gary Gillingham!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Randall Johnson!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Gary Gillingham!
Gary Gillingham wins by split decision!
Gary Gillingham is the new heavyweight champion!
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