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LFNC 11 - Guardian War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Hetcher (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Hetcher!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Hetcher throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big left from Hetcher misses.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Hetcher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Hetcher fails to land the takedown.
Hetcher misses with a wild body shot.
Brown scores with a hook.
Brown tries to clinch up but Hetcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Hetcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Hetcher jumps guard but Brown stands there with Hetcher around his waist. Hetcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown lands a body shot.
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!
Hetcher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Ian Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Hetcher.
Hetcher moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hetcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown lands a with a good body shot.
Hetcher looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to clinch but Hetcher slips to the side
and Hetcher moves into the clinch.
Hetcher has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Hetcher's takedown attempt.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hetcher or not.
Hetcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hetcher backwards.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hetcher backwards.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hetcher backwards.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown pushes Hetcher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hetcher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown cracks Hetcher with a nice body shot.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetcher backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Hetcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Hetcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hetcher or not.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetcher backwards.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hetcher is rocked!
Brown lands an uppercut.
Hetcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Hetcher seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown gets through Hetcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown gets through Hetcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown digs a right hand into Hetcher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hetcher's gas tank.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown is working Hetcher over against the cage.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Hetcher's ribcage. Hetcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown is working Hetcher over against the cage.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Brown.
Hetcher tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Hetcher's ribcage. Hetcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hetcher backwards.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown gets through Hetcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown pushes Hetcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
A short left from Brown.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Hetcher's head.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hetcher backwards.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hetcher.
Brown works on Hetcher's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Brown.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hetcher or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown gets through Hetcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown is leaning against Hetcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hetcher throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hetcher moves away.
Ian Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown lands with a right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown cracks Hetcher with an open hand slap.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown cracks Hetcher on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hetcher falls backwards against the cage. Brown follows up with more strikes that drop Hetcher to his knees. Brown keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hetcher! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuris Lazinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam J Smith (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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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuris Lazinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam J Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith rushes Lazinski and presses him up against the cage.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lazinski smiles and moves away.
Smith throws and low kick but Lazinski moves out of range easily.
Lazinski tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lazinski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Lazinski.
Smith tries to clinch but Lazinski moves out of range.
Lazinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Lazinski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Lazinski circles away.
Lazinski throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Lazinski fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lazinski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Lazinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Lazinski.
Lazinski misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazinski looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lazinski misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Lazinski.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lazinski.
Lazinski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lazinski.
Lazinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danga de danga de dang - Lazinski scores with a four punch combination!
Lazinski lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith misses with the combination.
Lazinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Lazinski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smith throws a jab when Lazinski was well out of range.
A jab from Lazinski does it's job there.
Smith is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski misses with a combination
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith tries to stall but Lazinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Lazinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lazinski misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Lazinski does no damage.
Lazinski lands a head shot.
Lazinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lazinski sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith tries to clinch up but Lazinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lazinski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No joy there for Lazinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith scores with a hook.
Lazinski throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Lazinski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Lazinski breaks from the clinch.
Lazinski keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch but Lazinski moves out of range.
Lazinski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lazinski.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lazinski is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lazinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lazinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazinski keeps working.
Lazinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lazinski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lazinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lazinski tries to get out of the position.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lazinski throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Lazinski throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazinski misses with a double jab.
Lazinski tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuris Lazinski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Lazinski in a clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Lazinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lazinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith dives in and grabs Lazinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lazinski pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Lazinski cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith feints and then cracks Lazinski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lazinski down.
Lazinski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lazinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Lazinski works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazinski counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lazinski misses with the combination.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Lazinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lazinski.
Lazinski misses with a few strikes there.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Danga de danga de dang - Lazinski scores with a four punch combination!
Smith tries to clinch
and Lazinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lazinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Lazinski.
Lazinski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lazinski is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Lazinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Lazinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Lazinski sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lazinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski scores with a jab to the body.
Lazinski blocks a jab.
Yuris Lazinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Lazinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lazinski.
Some wild striking there from Lazinski.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Yuris Lazinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Lazinski.
Lazinski tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Lazinski in his tracks for a moment.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith tries for a takedown but Lazinski manages to get underhooks.
Yuris Lazinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam J Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to clinch but Lazinski moves away
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lazinski throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Lazinski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Lazinski counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lazinski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lazinski lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith looks to clinch
and Lazinski counters with a two punch combo.
Lazinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Lazinski misses with the combination.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Lazinski counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Lazinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Lazinski moved away.
Lazinski looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski lands a jab.
Lazinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a leg kick but Lazinski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from Lazinski misses.
Lazinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lazinski's guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lazinski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Lazinski wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuris Lazinski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lazinski moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lazinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazinski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lazinski duly obliges.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lazinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Lazinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Lazinski shows good takedown defense.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazinski, pushing him back against the cage.
Lazinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lazinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuris Lazinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Lazinski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lazinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Lazinski looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Lazinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazinski 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.
Lazinski misses with a double jab
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lazinski manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up but Lazinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith closes the distance but Lazinski moves to the side
and Lazinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lazinski fails to land with a series of punches.
Lazinski blocks the body kick.
Lazinski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazinski wants it to stay on the feet.
Yuris Lazinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam J Smith.
Lazinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lazinski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lazinski!
Smith tries to clinch but Lazinski moves away
and Lazinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lazinski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski throws out a powerful jab.
Smith wants to clinch
and Lazinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Lazinski does no damage.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adam J Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazinski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lazinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Lazinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Lazinski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Lazinski both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Lazinski misses.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lazinski counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Lazinski tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lazinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazinski cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lazinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith looks to clinch
and Lazinski counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lazinski throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Lazinski counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yuris Lazinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lazinski throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Lazinski misses with a double jab.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lazinski counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
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.
Lazinski lands a body shot.
Lazinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith tries to clinch but Lazinski moves away
and Lazinski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lazinski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lazinski duly obliges.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazinski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lazinski throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Lazinski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Lazinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Lazinski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuris Lazinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lazinski, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuris Lazinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seb Roland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Seb Roland has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Seb Roland seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Roland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallagher as he avoids it easily.
Gallagher looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gallagher gets a takedown into half guard.
Gallagher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roland is doing well to control the position and prevent Gallagher from advancing to side control.
Roland is trying to control but can't.
Roland wants to get back to his feet.
Roland looking for submissions off his back.
Roland wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roland gets back to full guard.
Roland pulls Gallagher in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gallagher trying to control but Roland is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gallagher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roland scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallagher keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roland lands strikes from half guard.
Roland is trying to control. Gallagher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gallagher is looking to control Roland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gallagher avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roland lands a nice short elbow.
Roland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gallagher is not content to let Roland control the position.
Roland is working for a kimura but Gallagher is defending it quite comfortably.
Roland working over Gallagher with some ground and pound. Gallagher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gallagher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roland is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gallagher has hold of Roland's hands but Roland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roland is nestled in close to Gallagher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roland dominating with strikes here.
Roland looking to control but Gallagher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Roland 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.
Roland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roland tries to clinch there but Gallagher circles away.
Roland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Roland trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Seb Roland just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Roland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallagher as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gallagher to the mat! Gallagher manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roland stops Gallagher from standing up.
Roland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gallagher's guard.
Gallagher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roland passes to side control.
Roland working the body and head with strikes.
Roland controlling from side mount.
Gallagher is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roland in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roland landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gallagher tries to bench press Roland off him but Roland keeps the position.
Roland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roland throwing strikes but Gallagher manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gallagher moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gallagher trying to control the position but Roland is working away.
Seb Roland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Roland sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Roland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gallagher off and has taken his back!
Roland is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Roland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roland has the hooks in. Gallagher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Roland. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Roland looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roland is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gallagher knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gallagher for a finish.
Roland is hanging on to Gallagher's back as he tries to escape.
Roland throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gallagher!
Roland tries to get the hooks in deep but Gallagher pushed the leg off.
Roland lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Roland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Roland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roland lands in his opponent's guard.
Roland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gallagher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gallagher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roland wanted to stand there but Gallagher had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roland working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roland wants to control but Gallagher is keeping him busy.
Gallagher wants to control but Roland postures up.
Roland is putting a hurting on Gallagher here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gallagher can't do much from the bottom here.
Roland is looking to take a break and control but Gallagher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gallagher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gallagher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Roland puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Roland scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roland throwing shots but Gallagher is blocking nicely.
Gallagher wants to get back to full guard but Roland has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roland landing strikes from the mount and Gallagher is in trouble!
Roland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gallagher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gallagher is squirming around, avoiding Roland's attempts to control the action.
Roland is really struggling to control Gallagher but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gallagher wants to hold on but Roland pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gallagher working to try and regain half guard.
Roland lands a heavy elbow.
Gallagher is trying to escape the mount.
Roland controlling the position easily from mount.
Michael Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seb Roland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Roland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roland 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Roland!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Davies told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Davies!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan forces Davies back against the cage and clinches.
Davies has had enough of the clinch but Chan keeps him there for the moment.
Chan has Davies pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davies manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davies throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Chan.
Chan blocks an uppercut.
Chan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Davies up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Chan.
Chan tries to circle away but Davies has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Davies.
Davies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davies swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Davies.
John Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chan dodges the punch combination from Davies.
Davies looks gassed!
Chan rushes Davies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davies misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Davies fails to land.
Chan manages to break the clinch.
Chan lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like John Davies has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Davies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chan takes the fight into the clinch.
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Davies has him pressed against the cage.
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chan misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Chan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davies tries to keep at a distance but Chan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chan scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up John Davies's cut even more.
Chan controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Chan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chan manages to break the clinch.
Chan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Davies turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Chan off and cradles Davies's limp body as Chan celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jason Chan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Cole will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Cole!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard stuffs the takedown.
Cole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richard avoids it really well and circles away.
Richard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cole is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richard defends well.
Cole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cole looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Richard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cole is trying to stand back up but Richard is controlling him
Richard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cole looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Richard pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cole is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Richard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cole has worked his arm free - good work by Cole!
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard 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.
Cole throws a combination. Richard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole punishes Richard's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Cole.
Cole scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Cole both land. Nice combination.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richard.
Richard looking to pass the guard.
Cole working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Richard has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richard is posturing up here but Cole has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Richard tries to roll out but it's too tight and Richard has to tap! Slick submission there by Cole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Cole!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Moretti!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moretti sprawls well. Moretti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
Augusto Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Fernandes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moretti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandes looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandes, not yet.
Moretti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernandes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fernandes is looking for a triangle but Moretti pushes his legs off easily.
Fernandes looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandes, not yet.
Moretti wants to stand but Fernandes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moretti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandes is retaining full guard.
Moretti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moretti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moretti is looking to stand up but Fernandes won't let him.
Moretti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandes is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fernandes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fernandes showed some decent athleticism there.
Moretti is refusing to be controlled, as Fernandes sits in half guard.
Moretti tries to roll over but Fernandes keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti is staying active underneath Fernandes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fernandes is looking to advance position but Moretti won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fernandes is thwarting Moretti's attempts to control the position.
Moretti looks gassed!
Moretti is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moretti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fernandes wants to take a breather but Moretti is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Moretti. No joy for Fernandes on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandes misses with a few strikes there.
Moretti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is trying to control Moretti's posture but Moretti avoids it.
Fernandes is looking to reverse the position.
Fernandes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moretti punching from the bottom.
Fernandes working the head and body with strikes.
Fernandes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fernandes is working for a kimura but Moretti is defending it quite comfortably.
Fernandes prevents Moretti from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is keen to just control but Moretti is a slippery customer.
Fernandes moves into full mount! Moretti won't be happy about that!
Fernandes is landing with some decent strikes but Moretti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fernandes has isolated one of Moretti's arms. Moretti looking to fight him off but Fernandes twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Fernandes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - Painkiller. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cole Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diagana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diagana wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that Diagana avoids nicely.
Diagana throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Diagana slips under a jab from Mitchell.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cole Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diagana moves away.
Diagana is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
Diagana tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Diagana takes the fight into the clinch.
Diagana lands an elbow that stopped Mitchell in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mitchell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mitchell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diagana misses with an elbow over the top.
Mitchell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diagana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mitchell trying to land knees to the body.
Mitchell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diagana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Diagana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Alberto Diagana has been cut.
Mitchell misses with a head kick.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Diagana instigates a clinch.
Diagana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diagana.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diagana effectively controlling the action here.
Diagana is looking to control Mitchell's arms but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diagana has his back to the cage.
Come on Diagana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diagana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diagana pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alberto Diagana.
Diagana throws a nice head kick!
Mitchell lands a high kick!
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses
and Diagana counters by moving into the clinch.
Mitchell looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana managing to block the knees to the body from Mitchell.
Diagana scores a nice knee to the body.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Mitchell trying to land knees to the body.
Diagana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
A hook to the body from Mitchell.
Diagana stalling in the clinch.
Diagana lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Mitchell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diagana blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diagana is keeping busy.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diagana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diagana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mitchell up against the cage.
Mitchell avoids a wild elbow strike from Diagana.
Diagana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diagana avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diagana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mitchell looking to throw knees to the head but Diagana is blocking nicely.
Diagana just leaning against Mitchell, taking a breather.
Diagana scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Diagana.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alberto Diagana.
Diagana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diagana moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Diagana instigates a clinch.
Diagana stalling against the cage.
Diagana crunches a lovely knee into Mitchell's ribcage.
Diagana working Mitchell over with knees to the body.
Diagana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cole Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alberto Diagana'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.
Diagana scores with a spinning back kick!
Diagana moves into range and clinches up with Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but Diagana blocks with his arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diagana is trying to maintain a safe position but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns Diagana into the cage.
Mitchell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diagana blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Diagana has Mitchell up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell tries to land knees in the clinch but Diagana avoids the damage to the body.
Mitchell lands a shot to the body.
Diagana lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Diagana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mitchell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diagana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but Diagana blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diagana effectively controlling the action here.
Diagana gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mitchell obliges.
Diagana lands a nice elbow.
Diagana keeps control of Mitchell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diagana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diagana lands an elbow that stopped Mitchell in his tracks for a moment.
Diagana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diagana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diagana missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitchell.
Diagana managing to block the knees to the body from Mitchell.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diagana lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Diagana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diagana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Diagana managing to block the knees to the body from Mitchell.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diagana clinches up against the cage.
Diagana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diagana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
Diagana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diagana stalling.
Diagana lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Diagana lands an elbow that stopped Mitchell in his tracks for a moment.
Diagana is trying to stall.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike from Diagana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana has Mitchell pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diagana stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alberto Diagana.
Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diagana counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mitchell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alberto Diagana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diagana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diagana throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Diagana throws a series of punches but Mitchell avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diagana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diagana counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mitchell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diagana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diagana swinging wilding here.
Mitchell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diagana counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diagana!
Diagana tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Diagana.
Diagana fails to land with a series of punches.
Diagana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mitchell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diagana moves into the clinch.
Diagana misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mitchell pushes Diagana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diagana has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Diagana is controlling him.
Diagana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diagana working Mitchell over with knees to the body.
Mitchell wants to break free but Diagana has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Diagana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Diagana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diagana avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a lazy head kick
and Diagana counters with a head kick.
Mitchell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diagana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diagana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mitchell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diagana - the referee stops the clock and Mitchell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diagana. Mitchell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Diagana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diagana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diagana manages to avoid it.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diagana is looking to clinch.
Diagana lunges at Mitchell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mitchell's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diagana rushes Mitchell and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diagana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Diagana.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diagana.
Mitchell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diagana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Diagana lands an elbow inside.
Diagana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mitchell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mitchell tries to break free but Diagana pushes him back against the cage.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diagana is defending well for now.
Diagana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diagana lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Diagana lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mitchell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diagana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diagana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell looking to throw knees to the head but Diagana is blocking nicely.
Diagana taking a breather.
Diagana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diagana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diagana scores a nice knee to the body.
Diagana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Nice elbow from Diagana.
Diagana controlling the action here for a moment.
Diagana misses with a knee strike.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diagana has Mitchell pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana missing with knees to the body.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell misses with a double jab
and Diagana counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diagana takes the fight into the clinch.
Diagana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diagana pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alberto Diagana.
Diagana throws a series of punches but Mitchell moves out of range.
Diagana looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick by Mitchell misses
and Diagana counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mitchell throws a combination that misses
and Diagana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diagana.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diagana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diagana lands a nice knee to the body.
Diagana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mitchell up against the cage.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diagana is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diagana stalling.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Diagana is controlling him.
Mitchell looking to stall.
Diagana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Diagana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diagana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Diagana!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Strelok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Strelok has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Dean's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Strelok!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Strelok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strelok wants to control but Dean postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strelok is looking to reverse the position.
Strelok manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Strelok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dean shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dean was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Strelok is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strelok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strelok wants to hold on but Dean pushes him away.
Strelok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strelok tries to improve his position but instead Dean has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dean controlling the positon.
Dean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strelok on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Strelok's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Strelok looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dean.
Strelok trying to control the action but Dean just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strelok tries to escape the position.
Dean is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Strelok knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Strelok for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Strelok wants to control his opponent's hands but Dean gets his hands free.
Strelok turns into Dean and is now in his guard.
Strelok trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Strelok fails with the takedown
and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Strelok didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strelok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Strelok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strelok has an active guard here but Dean has managed to pass into half guard.
Dean working Strelok over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dean dominated that round.
That's time! Dean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Strelok as Dean shoots in.
Dean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strelok counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dean keeping full guard, as Strelok tries to pass.
Strelok advances position into side control!
Dean wants to control but Strelok postures up.
Strelok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strelok has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strelok looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Strelok thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Strelok punching from mount but Dean doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dean tries to lock up and control but Strelok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dean holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Strelok tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dean defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Strelok.
Strelok working for a submission but Dean is keeping him at bay.
Dean wants to hold on but Strelok pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strelok misses with a head shot.
Strelok throwing strikes here but Dean is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Strelok scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dean?
Dean wants to hold on but Strelok pushes him away.
Strelok is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dean has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dean avoids a series of strikes thrown by Strelok.
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.
Dean tries to lock up and control but Strelok gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strelok looking to secure an arm triangle but Dean defends it well.
Dean wants to control but Strelok is having none of it.
Dean is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Strelok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dean has his takedown stuffed
so Strelok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strelok looking to pass the guard.
Dean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strelok passes into half guard.
Dean is looking to control Strelok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dean avoid being mounted?
Boris Strelok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dean is not content to let Strelok control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strelok is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dean wants to control but Strelok is keeping busy.
Strelok throwing shots but Dean is blocking nicely.
Strelok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strelok scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strelok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strelok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dean's head.
Strelok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Strelok has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strelok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strelok is trying for a kimura here. Dean looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Strelok wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Strelok!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Lindsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbie Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindsey comes into the arena with Californication - RHCP blaring out of the sound system. Hawkins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Sacrifice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lindsey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbie Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Hawkins.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Lindsey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lindsey trying to control the position but Hawkins is working away.
Hawkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hawkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindsey.
Lindsey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hawkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lindsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Lindsey throwing strikes but missing.
Lindsey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hawkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hawkins has escaped and now he's on top!
Hawkins tries to stand but Lindsey is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawkins gets to his feet. Lindsey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lindsey shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawkins waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lindsey.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a right hand that Lindsey ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindsey also avoids with ease.
Hawkins connects with a crisp jab.
Lindsey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawkins scores with a jab.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hawkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawkins.
Hawkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindsey gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hawkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey with the ground and pound but Hawkins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hawkins is looking to control Lindsey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawkins avoid being mounted?
Lindsey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Lindsey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lindsey.
Lindsey is breathing heavily.
Hawkins trying to control but Lindsey postures up.
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.
Lindsey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawkins defends it well.
Hawkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbie Hawkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hawkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hawkins misses with a wild combination.
Hawkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lindsey's head backwards.
Nice cross by Hawkins.
Hawkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lindsey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lindsey on the side of the head.
Lindsey shoots in but no luck this time.
Lindsey tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Lindsey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindsey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lindsey misses with a head shot. Hawkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawkins pushes Lindsey off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Lindsey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lindsey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hawkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindsey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkins is trying to stand up here but Lindsey is controlling him well.
Lindsey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lindsey thowing shots but they're missing.
Lindsey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hawkins is now in Lindsey's guard. A big mistake from Lindsey there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins tries to stand but Lindsey is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Lindsey. Lindsey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindsey should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lindsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Lindsey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Hawkins finds it's target.
Hawkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawkins cracks Lindsey with a good jab.
No luck for Lindsey with that takedown attempt.
Lindsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.
Lindsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniel Lindsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Lindsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins cracks Lindsey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawkins throws a shot to the body.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hawkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins cracks Lindsey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Lindsey as he checks the leg kick.
Lindsey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lindsey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lindsey somewhat.
Nice shot lands for Hawkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkins circles away.
Lindsey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawkins lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbie Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hawkins lands a nice shot that snaps Lindsey's head back.
Herbie Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindsey gets a takedown into half guard.
Hawkins pushes Lindsey off looking to stand but Lindsey dives back in and keeps control.
Hawkins won't allow Lindsey to pass to mount.
Hawkins has one foot on Lindsey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hawkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Lindsey moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkins.
Lindsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkins looks to land a right hand but Lindsey moved out of range.
Lindsey gets a takedown into half guard.
Lindsey seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hawkins has recovered full guard.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hawkins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to stand and escape but instead Lindsey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lindsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey has gone for a leg lock! Hawkins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lindsey's guard.
Hawkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lindsey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lindsey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lindsey!
Lindsey tries for a kimura but Hawkins is defending well.
Lindsey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hawkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lindsey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawkins, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Herbie Hawkins just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hawkins jabs at Lindsey's body.
Hawkins fails with the takedown.
A shot to de liver by Hawkins. Beautiful body shot.
Lindsey moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
Hawkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindsey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.
Hawkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lindsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a head kick but Lindsey moves out of range.
Hawkins with a jab.
Hawkins lands a jab to the head.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkins lands with an overhand left.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Lindsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hawkins stands up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lindsey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hawkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Hawkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lindsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Lindsey working away.
Hawkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lindsey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawkins struggling a bit here.
Hawkins is not content to let Lindsey control the position.
Lindsey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lindsey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hawkins sprawls well initially but Lindsey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lindsey is working for a kimura but Hawkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawkins is trying to stand.
Lindsey is working for a kimura but Hawkins is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Daniel Lindsey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lindsey seems to be looking for submissions.
Lindsey thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hawkins to regain full guard.
Lindsey wants to stand but Hawkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbie Hawkins dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hawkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindsey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindsey with a poor takedown
and Hawkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Herbie Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hawkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindsey.
Hawkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawkins lands a two punch combo.
Good exchange - Hawkins coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lindsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins connects with a body shot.
Hawkins cracks Lindsey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lindsey shoots and misses
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Lindsey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawkins jabs Lindsey right on the nose. Lindsey blinks but takes it well.
Hawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lindsey on the side of the head.
Hawkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Lindsey's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hawkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lindsey's head.
Hawkins scores with a jab.
Hawkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Lindsey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins punishes Lindsey's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindsey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hawkins stands up from half guard.
Hawkins works over Lindsey's head and body with a nice combination.
Lindsey tries for a takedown but Hawkins circles away easily
and Hawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins scores with a jab.
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lindsey closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Lindsey pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindsey dodges the punch combination from Hawkins.
Hawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindsey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lindsey with a poor takedown
and Hawkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkins works over Lindsey's head and body with a nice combination.
Lindsey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Lindsey is working an open guard so Hawkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lindsey on the side of the head.
A combination from Hawkins does no damage.
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawkins as he jumps to the side.
Hawkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawkins scores with a nice strike.
Hawkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lindsey tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Daniel Lindsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins lunges at Lindsey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lindsey's hand.
Lindsey scores a takedown into full mount!
Herbie Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lindsey throwing strikes here but Hawkins is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey goes for an armbar but Hawkins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hawkins.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Lindsey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lindsey has a closed guard, preventing Hawkins from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herbie Hawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawkins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbie Hawkins!
Herbie Hawkins is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Novagrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimdall Aegir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Novagrad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Novagrad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Heimdall Aegir!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novagrad looks to throw the jab but Aegir is out of range.
A jab from Novagrad misses.
Novagrad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aegir was well out of range. Poor timing from Novagrad.
Novagrad throws a hook but Aegir blocks it.
A punch combination from Novagrad misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novagrad.
It looks like Heimdall Aegir has been cut.
A big left from Novagrad misses.
Nice body punch from Novagrad.
Aegir ducks under a wild hook from Novagrad.
Novagrad looks to land a left hand but Aegir moved out of range nicely.
Novagrad misses with an uppercut. Aegir saw that one coming.
A jab from Novagrad misses.
Aegir walks into a left hand.
Novagrad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Novagrad wants it to stay on the feet.
Novagrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novagrad misses with a straight right.
Aegir shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novagrad throws out a loose jab but Aegir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aegir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novagrad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aegir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novagrad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aegir.
Novagrad throws a looping overhand right but Aegir ducks down to avoid it.
Novagrad misses the jab.
Novagrad misses with a hook.
Aegir has a takedown stuffed.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Aegir.
Aegir shoots for a double leg takedown but Novagrad sprawls well. He's pushed Aegir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aegir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aegir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novagrad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Novagrad moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aegir slips a straight right by Novagrad.
Novagrad misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Novagrad. No joy for Aegir on that attempt.
Aegir fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Novagrad misses.
Novagrad throws a body punch but Aegir moves out of range.
Aegir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novagrad looks to score with a jab to the body but Aegir is just out of range.
Novagrad misses with a straight left.
Aegir closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Novagrad to the mat! Novagrad manages to get full guard.
Novagrad wants to stand up but Aegir is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aegir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aegir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Novagrad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aegir on the ground.
Aegir drops back looking for a leg! Novagrad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Novagrad manages to kick Aegir off! Aegir jumps back into Novagrad's guard.
Aegir won't allow Novagrad to get back to his feet.
Aegir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aegir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aegir looks gassed!
Aegir prevents Novagrad from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novagrad 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Novagrad throws a series of punches but Aegir moves out of range.
A big left from Novagrad misses.
Aegir misses with a takedown attempt - Novagrad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Novagrad misses with a body shot.
Novagrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Novagrad throws an overhand right that lands on Aegir's shoulder, as Aegir tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander Novagrad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novagrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander Novagrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aegir dodges the punch combination from Novagrad.
Novagrad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aegir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aegir slips under a jab from Novagrad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Novagrad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heimdall Aegir's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aegir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Novagrad is trying to defend but Aegir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Novagrad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aegir seems to be looking for submissions.
Novagrad is defending against the submission attempts here by Aegir.
Aegir is working for a kimura but Novagrad is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novagrad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aegir is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Novagrad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aegir is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novagrad looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Novagrad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aegir.
Novagrad misses with a two punch combination.
Novagrad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Novagrad throws a big shot that misses.
Novagrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aegir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novagrad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aegir.
Novagrad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novagrad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aegir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jab from Novagrad.
Aegir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novagrad.
Novagrad connects with a single shot there.
Novagrad misses with a double jab.
Alexander Novagrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aegir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novagrad.
Novagrad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novagrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novagrad loads up on a big right hand but Aegir slips the punch.
No joy there for Novagrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novagrad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novagrad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aegir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novagrad.
Novagrad misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad stuffs the takedown attempt from Aegir. Aegir gets slowly back to his feet.
Novagrad fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Novagrad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novagrad just misses with a punch to the body.
Novagrad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aegir defending well as Novagrad loads up on a big left hand.
Novagrad misses the shot to the body.
Novagrad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novagrad throws a jab but it's blocked by Aegir.
Aegir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Aegir.
Novagrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Novagrad throws a jab when Aegir was well out of range.
Aegir slips a straight right by Novagrad.
Aegir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novagrad.
Novagrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aegir.
Novagrad misses with a few strikes there.
Aegir blocks a jab.
A big left from Novagrad misses.
Aegir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Novagrad missing with a left hand there. Aegir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novagrad waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Aegir.
Aegir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aegir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Novagrad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heimdall Aegir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aegir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Novagrad defends it nicely.
Novagrad throws a lazy right hand but Aegir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novagrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aegir dodges the punch combination from Novagrad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novagrad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aegir circles away quickly and effectively.
Novagrad stuffs the takedown.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Aegir.
Novagrad lands a jab.
Novagrad misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aegir avoids the body shot from Novagrad.
Novagrad just misses with a punch to the body.
Aegir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novagrad looks to land a left hand but Aegir moved out of range nicely.
Aegir slips a jab from Novagrad.
Aegir moves out of range as Novagrad strikes.
Novagrad throws the left hand but Aegir avoids the punch easily.
Novagrad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Aegir.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aegir.
Aegir avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Novagrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Novagrad missing with a left hand there. Aegir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aegir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novagrad.
Aegir is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Novagrad's half guard.
Aegir is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Novagrad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aegir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aegir is working for a submission of some sort.
Aegir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Novagrad makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Novagrad does no damage.
Novagrad cracks Aegir with a good jab.
Novagrad lands with an uppercut that bounces Aegir off the cage and back into rage.
Novagrad misses the shot to the body.
Novagrad throws a jab when Aegir was well out of range.
Novagrad missing with a left hand there. Aegir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aegir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novagrad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad lands a jab to Aegir's midsection.
Novagrad throws a right and a left that Aegir avoids nicely.
Novagrad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Novagrad misses with a straight left.
Novagrad looks to score with a jab to the body but Aegir is just out of range.
Novagrad misses with a looping left.
Novagrad misses with a looping right.
Aegir blocks a jab.
Novagrad misses with a double jab.
Aegir fails with the takedown.
Aegir moves forwards but Novagrad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Novagrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Novagrad clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Heimdall Aegir's cut.
That's time! Novagrad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Novagrad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aegir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novagrad.
Novagrad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novagrad misses with a double jab.
Novagrad thows a body shot but no joy.
Novagrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aegir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Novagrad misses.
Novagrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novagrad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aegir.
A jab from Novagrad misses.
Nice defenses there by Aegir.
Novagrad throws a series of punches but Aegir moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aegir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novagrad is trying to stand.
Aegir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Novagrad sees it coming and defends easily.
Aegir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Novagrad is just riding it out for now. Aegir eventually gives up the hold.
Aegir is working for a submission of some sort.
Novagrad makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Novagrad gets caught flat footed, as Aegir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aegir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aegir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Aegir needs to keep his hands up - Novagrad had a free shot at his head there.
Novagrad waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Aegir.
Alexander Novagrad is winning the standup battle so far.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Novagrad sprawls well. Novagrad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aegir gets slowly back to his feet.
Novagrad misses with a two punch combination.
Novagrad stuffs the takedown attempt from Aegir. Aegir gets slowly back to his feet.
Aegir staying out of range there.
Novagrad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad scores with a nice strike.
Novagrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aegir.
Novagrad throws a nice looking combination but Aegir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Novagrad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aegir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Novagrad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aegir circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Novagrad misses.
Novagrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aegir shoots in looking for a takedown. Novagrad tries to sprawl out of it but Aegir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novagrad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Aegir.
Novagrad misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aegir shoots in for a double leg but Novagrad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Novagrad lands a jab-cross combination.
Aegir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novagrad throws out the jab.
Aegir fails with a takedown attempt.
Novagrad misses with an uppercut. Aegir saw that one coming.
Aegir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Novagrad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Novagrad is trying to buck Aegir off.
Aegir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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 Alexander Novagrad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heimdall Aegir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Novagrad misses the jab.
Aegir misses with a takedown attempt - Novagrad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aegir ducks under a wild hook from Novagrad.
Novagrad looks to score with a jab to the body but Aegir is just out of range.
Novagrad throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novagrad throws a hook but Aegir avoids it easily.
Novagrad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aegir moves away.
Novagrad misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Aegir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novagrad but Novagrad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aegir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novagrad circles away.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heimdall Aegir.
Some wild striking there from Novagrad.
Novagrad looks to land a combination but Aegir avoids it well.
A big right from Novagrad misses.
Aegir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aegir 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.
Aegir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad has his feet on Aegir's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Novagrad throws a hook to the side of Aegir's head but Aegir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aegir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aegir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aegir dodges the punch combination from Novagrad.
Nice defenses there by Aegir.
Aegir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novagrad.
Novagrad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aegir needs to keep his hands up - Novagrad had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Novagrad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novagrad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown by Aegir or perhaps it was just good defense by Novagrad which made him look bad.
Novagrad throws a looping overhand right but Aegir ducks down to avoid it.
Novagrad throws a shot from downtown. Aegir moves away and avoids it.
Novagrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aegir.
Novagrad misses with a wild body shot.
Novagrad thuds his right hand into Aegir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danga de danga de dang - Novagrad scores with a four punch combination!
Novagrad throws a nice looking combination but Aegir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aegir fails with the takedown.
Novagrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Novagrad slaps away a takedown attempt from Aegir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aegir dives in and grabs Novagrad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Novagrad pushes down on Aegir's head and hops out.
Aegir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aegir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novagrad throws out the jab.
Novagrad fails to land with a series of punches.
Novagrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aegir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander Novagrad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Novagrad misses with a wild combination.
Aegir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Novagrad's waist but Novagrad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aegir off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Novagrad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Novagrad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Novagrad!
Alexander Novagrad retains his lightweight title!
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