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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuris Lazinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hill (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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuris Lazinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Hill!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Hill with that takedown attempt.
Lazinski misses with a wild combination.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yuris Lazinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hill.
Lazinski throws a right and a left that Hill avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Lazinski both land. Nice combination.
Lazinski scores with a body shot.
Lazinski jabs at Hill's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hill is defended easily by Lazinski.
Lazinski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lazinski duly obliges.
Lazinski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lazinski.
Lazinski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lazinski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lazinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lazinski scores with a three punch combo!
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lazinski!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazinski lands a lovely overhand right.
Lazinski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lazinski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Lazinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill looks gassed!
Lazinski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hill is fending him off so far but Lazinski persists. Nope, Hill circles away and we're back to standing.
Hill has a takedown stuffed.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lazinski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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.
Lazinski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lazinski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lazinski.
Hill is rocked!
Lazinski steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hill is out on his feet! Lazinski sets himself and nearly takes Hill's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuris Lazinski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Buckern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jin Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Buckern!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckern takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kazama tries to clinch up but Buckern circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazama misses with a two punch combination.
Buckern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Kazama does no damage.
Kazama throws a leg kick which misses Buckern's front leg but catches the back leg as Buckern tries to avoid it.
Kazama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buckern dodges the punch combination from Kazama.
Kazama tries to clinch up but Buckern circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazama throws a right hand that Buckern ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckern also avoids with ease.
Kazama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazama wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazama moves in looking to clinch but Buckern pushes him off.
Buckern swinging wilding here.
Kazama wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Kazama.
Kazama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buckern counters with a one-two to the body.
Buckern looks gassed!
Kazama looks to land a combination but Buckern avoids it well.
Buckern lands a head shot.
Buckern throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kazama counters with a left and a right that stings Buckern.
Kazama tries to bum rush Buckern with a series of wild strikes but Buckern uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kazama throws a series of punches but Buckern moves out of range.
Buckern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama misses with a combination
and Buckern counters with a three punch combo that has Kazama backing up. Kazama nods at Buckern to acknowledge the strikes.
Buckern is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kazama.
Jin Kazama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazama throws a nice looking combination but Buckern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kazama.
Good standup being displayed there by Kazama as he connects with a hook.
Kazama misses with a two punch combination.
Kazama throws a leg kick which misses Buckern's front leg but catches the back leg as Buckern tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazama moves into the clinch successfully.
Kazama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kazama manages to break the clinch.
Buckern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazama misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama tries to bum rush Buckern with a series of wild strikes but Buckern uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazama tries to clinch
and Buckern counters with a one-two to the body.
Buckern swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazama.
Buckern takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buckern keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazama thumps Buckern with a low kick.
Kazama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazama scores with a one two! Buckern had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckern moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kazama tries to clinch but Buckern moves out of range.
Kazama closes the distance and clinches.
Kazama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kazama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buckern blocks it with crossed arms.
Kazama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kazama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kazama lands an elbow that stopped Buckern in his tracks for a moment.
Kazama scores with a knee to the head.
Kazama manages to break the clinch.
Kazama tries to clinch but Buckern moves out of range.
Kazama scores with a one two! Buckern had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buckern falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buckern chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kazama can pounce on him.
Kazama wants to clinch.
Kazama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kazama misses with a double jab.
Kazama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buckern throws out the jab.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazama scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buckern's calf.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazama is looking to clinch but Buckern is avoiding it.
Buckern is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckern shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazama counters with a series of strikes. Buckern will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kazama scores with a one two! Buckern had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kazama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kazama scores with a sloppy right hand. Buckern should have avoided that one.
Kazama misses with a kick to the body.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buckern slips a jab and a cross from Kazama.
Kazama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Buckern circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kazama feints and then cracks Buckern's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buckern down.
Buckern blocks a head kick by Kazama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Kazama lands.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazama lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckern manages to avoid it.
Buckern walks into a stiff left hand from Kazama.
Kazama looks to land a combination. Buckern sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Buckern throws a combination that misses
and Kazama counters with a series of strikes. Buckern will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kazama works over Buckern's head and body with a nice combination.
Kazama clinches up with Buckern and pushes him back against the cage.
Kazama prevents Buckern from breaking the clinch.
Kazama throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Kazama.
Kazama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Kazama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buckern takes an elbow to the temple.
Kazama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jin Kazama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazama lands a lovely overhand right.
Kazama throws a right and a left that Buckern avoids nicely.
Kazama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buckern's sensitive parts.
Kazama tries to land a front kick but Buckern steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kazama stalks Buckern and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buckern's face. Buckern staggers backwards, shaken.
Jin Kazama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buckern stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kazama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kazama misses with a few strikes there.
Kazama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jin Kazama is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buckern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazama. Kazama obviously looking to wear him down.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazama throws a one two combo.
Buckern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazama tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kazama.
Buckern has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kazama feints and then cracks Buckern's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buckern down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kazama tries to bum rush Buckern with a series of wild strikes but Buckern uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazama throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kazama misses with the combination.
Kazama tries to bum rush Buckern with a series of wild strikes but Buckern uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buckern misses with a double jab
and Kazama counters with a three punch combo that has Buckern backing up. Buckern nods at Kazama to acknowledge the strikes.
Kazama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Kazama.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kazama throws a head kick but Buckern moves out of range.
Buckern takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buckern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buckern counters with a takedown into side control.
Buckern goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kazama has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Buckern but great work by Kazama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckern gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazama stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kazama swinging wilding here.
Buckern misses with a wild combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kazama lands an elbow inside that Buckern shrugs off.
Kazama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckern can do to turn this around?
Buckern working hard to break the clinch.
Kazama breaks from the clinch.
Kazama feints and then cracks Buckern's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buckern down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama throws a right hand that Buckern ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckern also avoids with ease.
Kazama misses with the combination.
Kazama throws a nice looking combination but Buckern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazama misses with a series of wild punches.
Buckern takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buckern is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kazama.
Kazama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazama throws a leg kick which misses Buckern's front leg but catches the back leg as Buckern tries to avoid it.
Buckern circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buckern tries to keep at a distance but Kazama has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckern tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kazama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kazama.
Kazama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buckern's defenses.
Kazama lands a knee to the head.
Kazama lands a knee to the head.
Buckern wants to break free but Kazama has control.
Kazama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kazama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buckern in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kazama manages to break the clinch.
Kazama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazama doesn't manage to clinch there - Buckern circles away.
Kazama tries to clinch up.
Kazama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buckern, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazama connects with a knee to the head.
Kazama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazama scores with a one two! Buckern had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buckern throws an overhand right that lands on Kazama's shoulder, as Kazama tries to avoid the shot.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buckern dodges the punch combination from Kazama.
Kazama works over Buckern's head and body with a nice combination.
Kazama tries to clinch there but Buckern circles away.
Buckern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazama misses with a head kick.
Kazama looks for the body kick but Buckern saw that one coming.
Kazama throws a series of punches but Buckern moves out of range.
Bruce Buckern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Kazama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buckern takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kazama, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter English has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Page!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches English napping and manages to drive through into side control!
English can't do much from the bottom here.
English avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Page.
Page working away.
Page postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
English is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Page's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Page working over English with some ground and pound. English looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Page tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
English has hold of Page's hands but Page slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
English is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Page pulls his head out easily.
English wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page wants to control but English is keeping him busy.
English pushes Page off looking to stand but Page dives back in and keeps control.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed English's head.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. English defending well though.
English slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Page stands up over English, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but English manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Page has English in his guard.
English trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
English pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
English trying to stand up but can't free himself from Page's guard.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
English trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
English trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Page is trying to hold English in close to prevent damage but English has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
English tries to stand and escape but Page is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
English throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page throws a one two combo.
Page closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Page lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
English is trying to control the position from the bottom.
English looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
English bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Page's guard.
Page tries to land a sweep but no joy.
English trying to stand up but can't free himself from Page's guard.
English looking to pass the guard.
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.
English trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page working a defensive guard but English manages to pass into side control anyway.
Page is trying to improve his position.
Page is not content to let English control the position.
English decides to stand up, so the ref orders Page to his feet.
English tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Page paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Page dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
English misses with a low kick.
English misses with a few strikes there.
Peter English seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
English doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Page counters with a nice double leg into side control. English won't be happy with that.
Page scoring with punches from side control.
Page connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused English some visible discomfort.
Page is trying to ground and pound but English uses the momentary lack of control by Page to regain half guard.
English blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
Sean Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
English is looking to control Page's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can English avoid being mounted?
English tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page throwing shots but English is blocking nicely.
English keeping hold of Page's head, controlling as best he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
English tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
English is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Page's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Page's back!
Page breaks English's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Page wants to control from the top but English keeps moving.
English trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
English keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
English is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Page really doesn't want to stay on the ground with English. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
English throwing shots but Page is blocking nicely.
English is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Page has managed to free his arm - good work.
English is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Page defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Page is looking to control English's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Page avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Page wants to improve his position but English is controlling well.
Page manages to get to full guard.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
English tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Page counters with a nice double leg into side control. English won't be happy with that.
English bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Page scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for English!
English working to try and regain half guard.
English is working hard here to advance position.
English bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
English looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page wants to sweep here but English controlling him for the moment.
Page is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
English takes one on the chin but seems OK.
English tries for a takedown but Page circles away easily
and Page moves into the clinch.
English is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Page gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
English escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peter English is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Page raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Peter English has been cut.
Page tries to control but English wriggling away.
Page scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish English?
English tries to buck Page off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns English that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Peter English's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Page.
Jeez, Peter English's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Page pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter English's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean Page!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Richard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlan.
Richard moves out of range as Orlan throws a body kick.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick and Richard moves out of range easily.
Richard dodges the punch combination from Orlan.
Orlan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Duke Richard has been cut.
Orlan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Orlan.
Orlan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlan lands a big head kick that sends Richard tumbling to the mat! Orlan takes a step backwards and waves Richard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
A head kick misses from Orlan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick and Richard moves out of range easily.
Richard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlan.
Richard looks gassed!
Orlan throws a front kick that sends Richard stumbling back into the cage.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick and Richard moves out of range easily.
Orlan is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick and Richard moves out of range easily.
Richard blocks the body kick.
Orlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orlan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Richard's head.
That has opened up Duke Richard's cut even more.
Orlan scores with a one two! Richard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Timur Orlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlan throws a head kick that misses.
Orlan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richard. That did some damage!
Orlan lands a big head kick that sends Richard tumbling to the mat! Orlan takes a step backwards and waves Richard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Richard is rocked!
Orlan lands a big head kick that sends Richard to the canvas! Orlan follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Orlan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ward's choice of entrance music: The Champ, Ghostface Killah. Chris Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, DeShawn Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Ward!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harrington connects with a jab.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harrington circles away.
Harrington stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrington moves away from the strike by Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harrington swivels and escapes.
DeShawn Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Ward.
Ward tries for a takedown but Harrington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Harrington shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrington circles away.
Harrington lands a jab to the nose.
Harrington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ward is trying to defend but Harrington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward wants to improve his position but Harrington is controlling well.
Harrington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Harrington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harrington is breathing heavily.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrington is working away from the top position though.
Harrington trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington content to control rather than advance.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ward punching from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Harrington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harrington.
Harrington looking to pass the guard.
Harrington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward is pulling down on Harrington's head. It's preventing any offense from Harrington, at least for the moment.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harrington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward keeping full guard, as Harrington tries to pass.
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harrington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ward's guard.
Harrington trying to work for an americana but Ward has managed to regain full guard.
Ward looking for a guillotine here but Harrington defends easily.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Harrington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn Harrington 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.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward clinches but Harrington breaks the clinch
and Harrington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ward controls Harrington momentarily but Harrington frees himself.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harrington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward pulls Harrington in close to his closed guard and prevents Harrington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harrington 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.
Ward has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Harrington should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ward has tightened it up now! Harrington should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Ward!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Phillips will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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20
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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19
174 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brophy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Brophy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Phillips is trying to stand back up but Brophy is controlling him
Brophy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Phillips is trying to stand up here but Brophy is controlling him well.
Brophy controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips is looking to escape.
Brophy trying to control from half guard but Phillips is working away.
Phillips is trying to stand up here but Brophy is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phillips throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phillips misses with a looping left.
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Phillips misses.
Phillips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benny Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Brophy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brophy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phillips connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brophy. Brophy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Phillips sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Brophy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Brophy has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brophy.
Brophy jumps guard but Phillips stands there with Brophy around his waist. Brophy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phillips avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brophy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phillips pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Jab from Phillips.
Phillips throws a right hand that Brophy ducks under and follows up with a left that Brophy also avoids with ease.
Phillips sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a body shot.
Brophy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phillips lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brophy is rocked!
Phillips 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.
Phillips connects with a nice cross there... Brophy is looking wobbly and Phillips recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Brophy to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Phillips jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benny Phillips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Jenike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pain (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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23
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Jenike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Pain!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenike.
Pain lands with a hook. Jenike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenike.
Pain works over Jenike's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Eric Jenike has been cut.
Pain thuds his right hand into Jenike's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jenike ducks right into an uppercut from Pain.
Pain ducks under a wild hook from Jenike.
Pain misses with the combination.
Max Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenike shoots in for a takedown but Pain shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Jenike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenike swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenike closes the distance and clinches.
Jenike stops a takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenike has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pain clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pain is trying to stand back up.
Even with his hooks in, Jenike manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Pain covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jenike.
Pain is trying to stand back up.
Can Pain hold on?! Jenike is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenike somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jenike looking for the choke but no joy.
Pain is trying to get back to his feet but Jenike has full control of the position and if anything, Pain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jenike scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain covers up after that shot from Jenike.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jenike's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jenike is persistently looking for the submission but Pain is defending it well.
Jenike is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Pain won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jenike off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Jenike!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dave jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclean comes to the cage accompanied by Oasis - F**king in the bushes. jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: yes. 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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19
258 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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21
260 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, dave jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclean scores with a punch to the head.
Mclean throws a right hand that jones ducks under and follows up with a left that jones also avoids with ease.
jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mclean.
Mclean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
jones missing with a left hand there. Mclean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
jones tries to work over Mclean's front leg with a kick but Mclean checks it.
Mclean throws the kick towards the body but jones avoids it.
jones takes a swing at Mclean's ribcage but misses.
jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mclean.
Nice cross by Mclean.
Nice straight punches there by Mclean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mclean.
jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
jones looks to throw the jab but Mclean is out of range.
jones blocks a jab.
Mclean slips a jab from jones.
jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Mclean finds it's way through jones's defenses.
Mclean lands a slapping body shot.
jones throws a combination that misses
and Mclean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mclean throws an overhand right that lands on jones's shoulder, as jones tries to avoid the shot.
jones throws the left hand but Mclean avoids the punch easily.
jones with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mclean.
jones misses with an uppercut. Mclean saw that one coming.
jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mclean falls off balance throwing a combination
and jones counters with a left and a right that stings Mclean.
Mclean lunges at jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by jones's hand.
Mclean misses with a combination
enabling jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Mclean works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mclean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mclean.
Mclean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mclean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mclean.
Mclean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mclean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of jones's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mclean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mclean lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mclean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mclean tries to score a power double leg takedown but jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mclean somewhat.
jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lenny Mclean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Mclean.
jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mclean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Mclean finds it's way through jones's defenses.
Mclean missing with a left hand there. jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mclean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mclean!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
jones working the ground and pound effectively.
jones looks gassed!
jones is landing with some decent strikes but Mclean is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones cracks Mclean with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
jones misses with a head shot.
jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mclean is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by jones.
jones looking to ground and pound but Mclean is blocking nicely.
Mclean can't escape the position.
jones looking to ground and pound but Mclean is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean is looking to improve his position but jones isn't that keen on the idea.
jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Mclean wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lenny Mclean will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mclean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from jones.
Nice uppercut there from Mclean.
Danga de danga de dang - Mclean scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheers as Mclean lands an impressive looking overhand right. jones doesn't seem phased though.
Mclean throws an overhand right that lands on jones's shoulder, as jones tries to avoid the shot.
jones sizes up Mclean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
jones misses with a leg kick.
Mclean jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mclean just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclean throws out a powerful jab.
jones tries to clinch there but Mclean circles away.
jones throws a nice looking combination but Mclean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mclean throws a left and a right that both miss
and jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mclean looking to control.
jones looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean looking to control.
Mclean keeping full guard, as jones tries to pass.
Mclean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
jones postures up in Mclean's guard and throws a big left but Mclean blocks it.
jones wants to pass the guard but Mclean is keeping the position.
Mclean 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mclean looks to land a right hand but jones moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mclean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lenny Mclean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
jones digs a good hook to Mclean's body.
jones misses the jab.
Mclean scores with a sloppy right hand. jones should have avoided that one.
Mclean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mclean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mclean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Mclean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mclean wants it to stay on the feet.
Mclean jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
dave jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mclean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
jones is breathing heavily.
Mclean lands a nice looking body shot.
jones misses with a body shot
and Mclean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
jones walks into a straight right hand from Mclean.
Lenny Mclean is winning the standup battle so far.
jones missing with a left hand there. Mclean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mclean jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mclean throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean scores with a jab to the head.
Mclean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of jones's head.
Mclean cracks a nice hook into jones's ribs.
Mclean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and jones counters with a two punch combo.
Mclean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mclean throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Mclean catches jones right on the button with a cross.
jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mclean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Mclean finds it's target.
Mclean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclean scores with a hook to the body. jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Mclean does it's job there.
Mclean lands with an uppercut that bounces jones off the cage and back into rage.
Mclean clobbers jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mclean lands a jab to the nose.
jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean lands an overhand right.
Mclean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mclean scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice shot lands for Mclean.
jones misses with a shot to the body
and Mclean counters with a nice uppercut.
Mclean jabs at jones's body.
jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mclean to score with a decent uppercut.
jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mclean finds it's way round the side to connect with jones's head.
Mclean connects with a crisp jab.
Mclean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mclean swinging wilding here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mclean shoots and misses
and jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
jones walks into a jab.
Mclean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mclean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Mclean dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mclean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed jones momentarily.
jones walks into a stiff left hand from Mclean.
Mclean scores with a jab to the body.
Mclean lands a glancing blow to the side of jones's head.
Mclean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mclean stuns jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mclean cracks a nice hook into jones's ribs.
Mclean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mclean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mclean lands a jab to the head.
Mclean stuns jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left and a right from Mclean both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclean scores with a hook to the body. jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mclean lands a nice hook to jones's body. jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Mclean misses.
Mclean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mclean lands a body shot.
jones walks into a stiff left hand from Mclean.
Mclean scores with a nice head shot.
Mclean goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mclean scores with a hook.
Mclean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mclean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mclean scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mclean scores with a crisp jab that stopped jones in his tracks.
A jab from Mclean finds it's way through jones's defenses.
Mclean connects with a jab.
jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Mclean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mclean!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean cracks a nice hook into jones's ribs.
Mclean moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mclean catches jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mclean catches jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mclean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mclean lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mclean scores with the left hand. jones knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from jones misses the target.
jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mclean.
Mclean misses with a series of wild punches.
Mclean uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mclean lands with an uppercut that bounces jones off the cage and back into rage.
Mclean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of jones's head.
jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mclean throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Mclean lands.
Mclean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lenny Mclean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mclean with a jab.
Mclean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mclean, as that shot connected.
Jab from Mclean.
Mclean with a jab.
Mclean lands a nice shot to the body.
jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mclean lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mclean.
Mclean looks to land a body kick but jones moved away.
Mclean bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps jones's head backwards.
jones takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean clobbers jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mclean lands a right hook to the body.
dave jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mclean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mclean cracks jones with a good jab.
Mclean lands a jab to the head.
jones dodges the punch combination from Mclean.
Mclean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mclean cracks jones with a good jab.
Mclean jabs at jones's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mclean connects with a crisp jab.
Mclean scores with a nice head shot.
Mclean misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Mclean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mclean, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Mclean!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zari Yasuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Fort Minor - Petrified (Gracie Remix) blaring out of the sound system. Zari Yasuda has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Christopher Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zari Yasuda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but Yasuda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Yasuda tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Yasuda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yasuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yasuda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christopher Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasuda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yasuda scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Yasuda.
Gracie throws a body punch but Yasuda moves out of range.
Yasuda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie catches Yasuda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Yasuda is just out of range.
Yasuda blocks a low kick nicely.
Yasuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Yasuda.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Yasuda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Yasuda is out of range.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Yasuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie takes a swing at Yasuda's ribcage but misses.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yasuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
Gracie catches Yasuda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yasuda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yasuda as he jumps to the side.
Yasuda throws and low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Yasuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Yasuda counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Yasuda with an uppercut!
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yasuda. Yasuda obviously looking to wear him down.
Yasuda is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Yasuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yasuda wants to clinch.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasuda can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Yasuda misses with a leg kick.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Yasuda's shoulder, as Yasuda tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Yasuda.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Zari Yasuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yasuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Yasuda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yasuda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yasuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Yasuda misses
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie pushing down on Yasuda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yasuda is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zari Yasuda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yasuda slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Yasuda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Yasuda counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice defenses there by Yasuda.
Yasuda tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yasuda throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yasuda manages to avoid it.
Yasuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie throws a hook but Yasuda avoids it easily.
Gracie throws a push kick but Yasuda slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yasuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Yasuda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yasuda is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Yasuda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yasuda rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Yasuda gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Yasuda lands an elbow inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Gracie jumps guard but Yasuda stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yasuda or not.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Yasuda avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Yasuda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie tries to circle away but Yasuda has him pinned against the cage.
Yasuda missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yasuda.
Yasuda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Yasuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie wants to break free but Yasuda has control.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Yasuda backwards.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yasuda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yasuda avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Yasuda holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yasuda.
Yasuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Yasuda stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yasuda's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yasuda.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie is working Yasuda over against the cage.
Yasuda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Yasuda is controlling the position.
Yasuda digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Yasuda controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yasuda circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Yasuda blocks the leg kick.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yasuda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Yasuda.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with a head kick.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie misses with a body shot
and Yasuda counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yasuda, right into the meat.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Yasuda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Yasuda circles away easily
and Yasuda counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zari Yasuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zari Yasuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yasuda moves away.
Yasuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yasuda wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yasuda moves away.
Yasuda wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Yasuda counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yasuda counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Yasuda checks it
and Yasuda counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie swings for the body but Yasuda moves out of range.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yasuda lands with a slapping head kick.
Yasuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yasuda sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yasuda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Yasuda won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie prevents Yasuda from standing back up.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yasuda sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yasuda is looking to escape.
Yasuda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. 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 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.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yasuda sees it coming and defends easily.
Yasuda pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Yasuda dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yasuda to regain full guard.
Yasuda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yasuda's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zari Yasuda really 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.
Yasuda tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Yasuda avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Yasuda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Yasuda.
Yasuda throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie is looking to wear down Yasuda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yasuda scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to slow Yasuda down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie checks a low kick from Yasuda.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Yasuda circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yasuda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yasuda wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yasuda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Yasuda counters with an outside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yasuda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yasuda counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Yasuda misses with a low kick.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yasuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yasuda counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yasuda moves away.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Yasuda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Yasuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
A combination from Yasuda does no damage.
Yasuda throws and low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie misses with a hook. Yasuda ducked under it nicely.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Yasuda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie swinging wilding here.
Yasuda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Yasuda is controlling the position.
A short left from Yasuda.
Gracie stalling the fight.
Yasuda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Yasuda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Yasuda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yasuda lands an elbow inside.
Gracie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie avoiding damage as Yasuda throws knees to the body.
Yasuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yasuda working aggressively here.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Yasuda.
Yasuda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Nice body punch from Yasuda - that landed with a thud.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yasuda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gracie connects with a big shot to the side of Yasuda's head.
Gracie somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Yasuda looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gracie missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zari Yasuda dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Yasuda counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yasuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Yasuda circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Yasuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Yasuda counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Yasuda counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yasuda throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yasuda wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yasuda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Yasuda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Yasuda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yasuda.
Yasuda is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie scoring with strikes but Yasuda is staying in there.
Christopher Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yasuda looks a forlorn figure.
Yasuda avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie 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.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Yasuda is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yasuda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yasuda holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yasuda is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie punching from mount but Yasuda doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yasuda is on top in guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christopher Gracie.
I think Yasuda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zari Yasuda! Zari Yasuda retains his bantamweight title!
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