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BKC 56 : Micropop Vs Cregov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Big Chips. David has chosen Eluveitie - Calling The Rain as his entrance music. Ace King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark David's chin.
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279 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ace King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark David!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
David throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
David 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.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King misses with a left hand
and David counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King misses with a left hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David scores with a decent looking hook.
David scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
King lands with a straight right. David didn't see that one coming.
David misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King defending well as David loads up on a big left hand.
King looks to clinch
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
David throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and David counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
David throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King slips a jab from David.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and David counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Ace King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David misses the body punch
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of David backwards.
David breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David lands a lovely overhand right.
David throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King moves forwards but David connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and David counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and David counters with a solid body kick.
David misses with a looping right.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
The fighters circling - David throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King scores with a hook to the body. David takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
David lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and David counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from David.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King misses with an uppercut
and David counters with a body kick that stops King in his tracks momentarily.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark David dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
King throws an off balance right hand
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from David - that will leave a mark!
King takes one on the button.
David wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King throws a combination that misses
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
David tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
David just misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a hook
and David counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and David counters with a nice body kick.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King throws a right hand that misses
and David counters with a straight right hand.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and David counters with a stiff right hand.
David misses with a double jab.
King tries to clinch up but David circles away and keeps his distance.
David closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King misses with a hook
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as David throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from King misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a jab to the body
and David counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
David is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King avoids the body shot from David.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and David counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King misses with a double jab
letting David counter with a right hand.
King throws an off balance right hand
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as David throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David throws a hook but King blocks it.
King moves to clinch but David breaks away
and David counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
David misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
David lands with a nice body punch.
David throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
David connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King misses the body punch
and David counters with a nice body kick.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as David throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
King throws an off balance right hand
and David counters with a nice body kick.
David motions for King to come forward. David throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a hook
and David counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
David thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King misses with a hook
and David counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to clinch but David moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark David 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! This is the final round!
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and David counters with a lovely shot to the body.
David misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
David throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
David is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
David throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King misses with a right hand
and David counters with a lovely shot to the body.
David throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as David throws out the jab.
King slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings widly with a right hand
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by David.
King takes one to the chin there.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
David misses with an uppercut
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
David scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King cracks a nice hook into David's ribs.
David throws a head kick that misses.
David stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David throws an off balance right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
David ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into rage.
David fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
David has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of David's head.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and David counters with a left to the body.
King misses with an uppercut
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David throws a right and a left that both miss.
King misses with a left hand
and David counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King wants to clinch but David slips to the side
and David counters with a right hand to the body.
Mark David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
David fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King moves to clinch but David breaks away
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from David.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
David feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
David connects with a nice looking jab.
David is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
David throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David misses with an uppercut
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David lands with a shot to the body.
Ace King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got David winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark David!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Oh Well. as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ricardo Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ricardo Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones avoids the head kick by Smith.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
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.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jones blocks a head kick by Smith.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nice jab there from Smith.
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.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Darren Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Smith throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Jones tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Darren Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones jabs at Smith's body.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Jones checks a leg kick.
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.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones slips a jab from Smith.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricardo Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Cornish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock the Casbah. Cornish is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ready For War - 50 Cent (Instrumental). 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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164 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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159 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Cornish!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Cornish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cornish closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cornish is trying to work for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Cornish is trying to control. Hardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cornish trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it.
Hardy trying to hold on to Cornish's head to control him but Cornish postures up.
Cornish lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cornish missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is not content to let Cornish control the position.
Hardy trying to hold on to Cornish's head to control him but Cornish postures up.
Cornish is keen to just control but Hardy is a slippery customer.
Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Cornish.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cornish on the ground.
Cornish wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
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.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cornish.
Cornish is pressing down on Hardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardy is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is staying active underneath Cornish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cornish is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hardy!
Cornish wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cornish landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cornish tries to control but Hardy wriggling away.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornish is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cornish throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cornish takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Cornish misses with an elbow to the head.
Hardy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cornish is looking to control Hardy but Hardy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornish not allowing Hardy to control his hands.
Hardy staying busy and making it hard for Cornish to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornish looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Hardy is controlling Cornish 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Cornish pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cornish dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cornish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy sizes up Cornish with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Hardy.
It looks like Jeremy Cornish has been cut.
Cornish lands a body shot.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Cornish counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cornish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cornish trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cornish is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is trying to keep Cornish in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornish trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Cornish tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cornish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardy misses with a left hand
and Cornish counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardy is trying to keep Cornish in close.
Cornish lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardy is pulling down on Cornish's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cornish passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardy is controlling Cornish's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but Cornish is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Cornish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornish is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cornish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cornish wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Cornish controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cornish wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Cornish trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeremy Cornish.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cornish counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Cornish trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cornish passes into half guard.
Cornish working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hardy's thigh. Hardy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cornish throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornish lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cornish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cornish's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cornish tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cornish somewhat.
Cornish closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cornish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cornish tries to score with some ground and pound. Hardy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cornish trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Cornish working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is not content to let Cornish control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Hardy is not content to let Cornish control the position.
Cornish is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hardy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Cornish wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hardy tries to clinch but Cornish moves away
enabling Cornish to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Cornish needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Cornish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Cornish counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardy won't be happy with that.
Cornish trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Cornish.
Jeremy Cornish has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cornish swings around for an armbar but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cornish's guard.
Hardy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paul Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Hardy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hardy gets caught flat footed, as Cornish shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck.
Cornish is pushing down on Hardy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardy is fighting to maintain full guard but Cornish has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cornish controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Cornish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cornish winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Cornish!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dimachaerus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elio Mohorovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dimachaerus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - The Unforgiven. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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201 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Dimachaerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Elio Mohorovic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimachaerus misses with a body kick.
Mohorovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mohorovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mohorovic.
Good leg kick by Dimachaerus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dimachaerus throws a low kick but Mohorovic moves out of range easily.
Dimachaerus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Mohorovic.
Dimachaerus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mohorovic at a distance.
Mohorovic throws a right hand that misses
and Dimachaerus counters with a good low kick that Mohorovic was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dimachaerus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mohorovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimachaerus counters with a nice leg kick.
Dimachaerus lands with an uppercut that bounces Mohorovic off the cage and back into rage.
Mohorovic looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Dimachaerus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mohorovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid body kick from Dimachaerus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimachaerus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mohorovic is out of range.
Mohorovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Dimachaerus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mohorovic's knee momentarily.
Mohorovic moves out of range as Dimachaerus strikes.
Marcus Dimachaerus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus scores with a jab.
Dimachaerus misses with a low kick.
Dimachaerus throws a solid leg kick but Mohorovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dimachaerus.
A big left from Dimachaerus misses.
Mohorovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dimachaerus misses with a leg kick
and Mohorovic counters with a three punch combo that has Dimachaerus backing up. Dimachaerus nods at Mohorovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Dimachaerus swinging wildly here.
Mohorovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dimachaerus on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Dimachaerus is predictable there
and Mohorovic counters with a nice body shot.
Dimachaerus misses with a hook to the body
and Mohorovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dimachaerus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marcus Dimachaerus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohorovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dimachaerus connects with a solid leg kick.
Dimachaerus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dimachaerus wants it to stay on the feet.
Dimachaerus scores with a leg kick.
Dimachaerus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus throws a head kick but Mohorovic moves out of range.
Mohorovic misses with a hook.
Dimachaerus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mohorovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dimachaerus counters with a low kick, right behind Mohorovic 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus misses with a leg kick.
Dimachaerus feints and then cracks Mohorovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mohorovic down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimachaerus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dimachaerus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dimachaerus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That kick from Dimachaerus tenderised Mohorovic's leg. Mohorovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Dimachaerus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dimachaerus lands a head shot.
Dimachaerus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mohorovic on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Mohorovic blocks the leg kick.
Dimachaerus throws out a leg kick but Mohorovic moves out of range and Dimachaerus only half commits.
Mohorovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dimachaerus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mohorovic is breathing heavily.
Mohorovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mohorovic thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohorovic misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dimachaerus. Mohorovic shrugs it off though.
Dimachaerus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mohorovic.
Marcus Dimachaerus is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimachaerus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dimachaerus throws a head kick but Mohorovic moves out of range.
Mohorovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dimachaerus tries a head kick but it misses.
Mohorovic moves forwards but Dimachaerus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dimachaerus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimachaerus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mohorovic can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimachaerus lands with a slapping head kick.
Dimachaerus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimachaerus staying out of range there.
Dimachaerus missing with a left hand there. Mohorovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimachaerus throws a head kick but Mohorovic moves out of range.
Mohorovic throws a big shot that misses.
Mohorovic misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic misses with a right hand
and Dimachaerus counters with a leg kick.
Mohorovic checks a leg kick.
Mohorovic misses with an uppercut
and Dimachaerus counters with a nice body shot.
Dimachaerus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mohorovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mohorovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mohorovic moves to clinch but Dimachaerus breaks away
and Dimachaerus counters with a good low kick that Mohorovic was not able to check.
Dimachaerus throws a sloppy head kick and Mohorovic moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mohorovic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dimachaerus has got the better of the exchanges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimachaerus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mohorovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Dimachaerus.
Mohorovic misses with a shot to the body
and Dimachaerus counters with a nice leg kick.
Dimachaerus scoring well with a low kick there.
Dimachaerus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimachaerus throws a leg kick but Mohorovic checks it.
Dimachaerus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dimachaerus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dimachaerus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dimachaerus tries to land a leg kick but Mohorovic saw it coming and moves away.
Mohorovic tries to clinch but Dimachaerus moves out of range.
Dimachaerus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mohorovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dimachaerus throws out a leg kick but Mohorovic moves out of range and Dimachaerus only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohorovic misses with a takedown attempt - Dimachaerus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dimachaerus throws a leg kick
and Mohorovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mohorovic dodges the punch combination from Dimachaerus.
Mohorovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimachaerus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mohorovic scores with a one two! Dimachaerus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mohorovic.
Dimachaerus slips under a jab from Mohorovic.
Mohorovic throws an off balance right hand
and Dimachaerus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dimachaerus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dimachaerus drops his hands momentarily and Mohorovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus with a jab.
Mohorovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mohorovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dimachaerus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dimachaerus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohorovic blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus throws a head kick but Mohorovic moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Dimachaerus.
A low kick from Dimachaerus misses
and Mohorovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Elio Mohorovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimachaerus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dimachaerus feints and then cracks Mohorovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mohorovic down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dimachaerus.
Marcus Dimachaerus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dimachaerus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mohorovic under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dimachaerus. That's going to slow Mohorovic down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic avoids the head kick by Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus lands the left hand.
Mohorovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the body from Mohorovic misses
and Dimachaerus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dimachaerus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dimachaerus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mohorovic under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimachaerus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mohorovic will feel that in the morning.
Dimachaerus cracks a nice hook into Mohorovic's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dimachaerus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dimachaerus 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dimachaerus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Saliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilder has chosen One Minute Silence - Brainspiller as his entrance music. Max Wilder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
154 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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26
157 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Saliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder shoots and misses
enabling Saliva to counter with a crisp jab.
Max Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder shoots and misses
and Saliva counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jim Saliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Wilder.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt
and Saliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Saliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder shoots and misses
and Saliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Saliva misses.
Wilder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilder shoots and misses
and Saliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder wants to clinch
and Saliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Saliva counters with a straight right hand.
Saliva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saliva throws a big shot that misses.
Saliva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saliva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Saliva counters with a three punch combo that has Wilder backing up. Wilder nods at Saliva to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilder misses with a takedown
and Saliva counters with a straight right hand.
Jim Saliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder looks gassed!
Saliva lands an overhand right.
Saliva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilder tries for a takedown but Saliva circles away easily
and Saliva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saliva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch combination from Saliva misses.
Saliva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saliva lands with an overhand left.
Saliva wants to land a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
Saliva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilder takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Wilder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saliva throws a solid leg kick but Wilder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saliva.
Wilder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Saliva.
Wilder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saliva connects with a crisp jab.
Saliva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilder misses with a combination
and Saliva counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Saliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Saliva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saliva won't be happy with that.
Saliva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wilder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saliva, who protects the arm well.
Wilder working the strikes but Saliva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wilder thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saliva to regain full guard.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saliva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Saliva has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saliva keeping full guard, as Wilder tries to pass.
Saliva wants to stand up but Wilder is controlling him.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilder has gone for a leg lock! Saliva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilder's guard.
Saliva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saliva lands a couple of digs.
Saliva wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder has momentary wrist control but Saliva slips an elbow through the middle.
Saliva tries to stand but Wilder is controlling from the bottom.
Wilder working for a triangle but Saliva defends it easily.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Saliva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Saliva counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Saliva. That snapped Wilder's head back.
Wilder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saliva counters with a nice body shot.
Jim Saliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Wilder.
Wilder shoots and misses
and Saliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
A jab from Saliva does it's job there.
Saliva scores with a decent looking hook.
Saliva misses with a hook
and Wilder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wilder stops Saliva from getting back to his feet.
Saliva wants to stand back up but Wilder manages to pass into side control.
Wilder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saliva pushes Wilder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wilder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saliva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Max Wilder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saliva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilder.
Saliva throws a leg kick but Wilder moved away.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Saliva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saliva finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilder's head.
Wilder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilder with a poor takedown
and Saliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Saliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jim Saliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Wilder.
Wilder with a poor takedown
and Saliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saliva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saliva lands with a right hand.
Wilder scores with a takedown into Saliva's guard.
Saliva has his feet on Wilder's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Saliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saliva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saliva lands the left hand.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Saliva counters with a good low kick that Wilder was not able to check.
Saliva catches Wilder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as Saliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilder doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saliva misses with an uppercut.
Saliva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saliva's guard.
Saliva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wilder shoots and misses
and Saliva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saliva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saliva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saliva counters with a nice body shot.
Saliva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilder closes the distance but Saliva moves to the side
and Saliva counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saliva counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Saliva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saliva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Saliva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Belisle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Ebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebert is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mean Street - Van Halen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Belisle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Russel Ebert!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ebert avoids the head kick by Belisle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ebert, as that shot connected.
Ebert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belisle moves forwards but Ebert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belisle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Belisle.
Ebert fails with the takedown.
Belisle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ebert misses with a takedown
and Belisle counters with a nice body kick.
Belisle tries a head kick but it misses.
Belisle throws a sloppy head kick
and Ebert counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Belisle's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebert is looking to work some ground and pound but Belisle has wrist control.
Belisle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belisle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belisle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebert defends well.
Belisle trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belisle has his foot on Ebert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ebert works his way back into a safe position though.
Belisle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ebert puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Ebert there.
Belisle moves into full guard.
Ebert throwing strikes from guard but Belisle blocks nicely.
Belisle wants to sweep here but Ebert controlling him for the moment.
Belisle is trying to keep Ebert in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ebert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ebert won't allow Belisle to sweep him here.
Ebert postures up in Belisle's guard and throws a big left but Belisle blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ebert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belisle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belisle is breathing heavily.
Belisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ebert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belisle is trying to keep Ebert in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ebert trying to control but Belisle is working from the bottom.
Belisle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belisle trying to control the position.
Ebert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ebert passes Belisle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebert is nestled in close to Belisle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ebert slips a nice elbow through Belisle's hands, connecting with Belisle's forehead.
Ebert prevents Belisle from improving his position.
Ebert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belisle!
Ebert lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Belisle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ebert with good strikes from the mount here!
Belisle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ebert postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Belisle looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belisle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ebert working the ground and pound effectively.
Belisle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ebert lands a big elbow.
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!
Ebert with a couple of short strikes.
Ebert landing strikes from the mount.
Belisle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ebert landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ebert content just to control the position here.
Ebert avoids the attempt from Belisle to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Ebert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belisle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belisle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belisle throws the kick towards the body but Ebert avoids it.
Ebert throws a combination that misses
and Belisle counters with a leg kick.
Ebert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belisle.
Belisle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ebert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ebert avoids the head kick by Belisle.
Ebert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belisle.
Belisle misses with a head kick.
Belisle cracks Ebert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ebert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belisle momentarily.
Ebert moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belisle wants to clinch up but Ebert keeps it at a distance.
Belisle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ebert's sensitive parts.
Ebert drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ebert is breathing heavily.
Ebert wants to control from the top but Belisle keeps moving.
Belisle is looking for a triangle but Ebert pushes his legs off easily.
Belisle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ebert is one step ahead there.
Belisle can't keep his opponent in guard - Ebert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ebert stops Belisle from getting back to his feet.
Belisle is looking for a sweep. Ebert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ebert lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belisle is trying to maintain the position but Ebert is very close to passing his half guard.
Ebert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ebert looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belisle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belisle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ebert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belisle wants to control but Ebert is keeping busy.
Belisle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ebert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belisle trying to control from the bottom.
Ebert tries to pass to full mount but Belisle defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebert lands strikes from half guard.
Ebert looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Belisle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ebert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belisle defending well though.
Belisle manages to get to full guard.
Ebert won't allow Belisle to sweep him here.
Belisle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ebert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ebert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ebert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ebert cracks Belisle with a solid left hand.
Belisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ebert scoring with some ground and pound.
Belisle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belisle 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.
Ebert lands a couple of elbows.
Russel Ebert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belisle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ebert looking to pass the guard.
Belisle keeping moving, preventing Ebert from controlling successfully.
Ebert stands up out of Belisle's guard for a moment - Belisle manages to land a nice upkick.
Belisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ebert wants to control from the top but Belisle keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russel Ebert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Belisle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ebert scores with a takedown into Belisle's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ebert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ebert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Belisle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ebert lands a couple of elbows.
Belisle looking to control.
Ebert landing some decent shots from guard.
Belisle controls Ebert momentarily but Ebert frees himself.
Ebert wants to control from the top but Belisle keeps moving.
Belisle controls Ebert momentarily but Ebert frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belisle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebert defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ebert working some strikes from top position.
Ebert wants to pass the guard but Belisle is keeping the position.
Belisle is looking for a triangle but Ebert pushes his legs off easily.
Ebert trying to control but Belisle is working from the bottom.
Ebert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ebert throws a big right hand that misses.
Ebert cracks Belisle with a solid left hand.
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.
Ebert trying to control but Belisle is working from the bottom.
Belisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ebert missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belisle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ebert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belisle's head.
Belisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Belisle, not yet.
Belisle looking for subs off his back but Ebert has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ebert is trying to control the action in half guard but Belisle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ebert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belisle is trying to control but can't.
Belisle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belisle wants to get back to full guard.
Belisle is refusing to be controlled, as Ebert sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Ebert.
Ebert seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belisle is trying to stand.
Ebert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belisle is trying to maintain the position but Ebert is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebert slips a nice elbow through Belisle's hands, connecting with Belisle's forehead.
Ebert prevents Belisle from improving his position.
Belisle is defending against the submission attempts here by Ebert.
Belisle is pressing down on Ebert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ebert works over Belisle with some ground and pound from guard.
Ebert with a nice head shot there.
Belisle wants to stand up but Ebert is controlling him.
Ebert preventing the sweep.
Steve Belisle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ebert trying to control the position from guard on top but Belisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russel Ebert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ebert winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Ebert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abekula Malelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malelei comes to the cage accompanied by Broken, beat & scarred - Metallica. McGuire has chosen I am a true Irishman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ralph McGuire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Abekula Malelei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malelei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malelei falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malelei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Malelei takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Malelei misses
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malelei misses with a hook
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malelei.
A combination from Malelei does no damage.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malelei is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Malelei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a crisp one two that drops Malelei! McGuire thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Malelei to his feet! Malelei is in big trouble!
Malelei is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Malelei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malelei seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malelei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malelei misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Malelei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Malelei counters with a one-two to the body.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Malelei saw that one coming.
Malelei dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
Malelei misses with a left hand
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Malelei counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Malelei connects with the punch.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Malelei's head but Malelei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Malelei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
McGuire throws a combination that misses
and Malelei counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Malelei counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGuire thumps Malelei with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire misses with a hook
letting Malelei counter with a right hand.
Malelei swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
Malelei throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
Malelei is breathing heavily.
McGuire lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Malelei to counter with a crisp jab.
Malelei lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Malelei counters with a nice uppercut.
Malelei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malelei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Malelei staying out of range there.
McGuire circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Malelei drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McGuire follows Malelei to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Shears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Green. Shears has chosen Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Billy Shears enters the cage!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Shears!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shears takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shears.
Shears scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Shears makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Shears counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Shears misses.
Shears fails to land the takedown.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Shears circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Shears sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shears shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Shears with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shears gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shears trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controlling Shears's posture.
Shears stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Shears defends easily.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shears slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shears doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shears manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie has his foot on Shears's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shears works his way back into a safe position though.
Shears wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shears looking to pass the guard.
Shears throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shears is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shears's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shears trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Shears won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shears manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shears keeps moving.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shears works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Shears is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Shears.
Shears tries to strike from the bottom.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Shears blocks nicely.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shears lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Shears fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shears scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Shears looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Shears 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.
Shears gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shears looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shears is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shears looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shears prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Shears scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shears is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie tries to kick Shears off but Shears keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Shears keeps him under control.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shears missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shears thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shears passes to side control.
Shears working away.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Shears keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shears wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shears wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Shears is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shears looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gracie is avoiding damage well.
Gracie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shears.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Shears slows the pace down.
Shears wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shears lands a nice short elbow.
Shears not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shears working the head and body with strikes.
Shears trying to control the pace.
Shears is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Shears throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Shears has control of the leg.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie tries to roll over but Shears keeps him under control.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shears working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shears in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Shears slips an elbow through the middle.
Shears loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shears missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shears postures up.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shears manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Shears is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shears has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Shears 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shears circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shears just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shears lands with an overhand left.
Shears is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Shears misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Shears decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shears stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Shears wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shears accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shears postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shears can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shears defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Shears tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shears postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shears won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Shears working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shears with a nice head shot there.
Shears throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shears is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shears looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie won't allow Shears to sweep him here.
Shears manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Shears won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shears trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shears lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shears throwing strikes but missing.
Shears preventing the sweep.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shears from controlling successfully.
Shears got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shears has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shears stops Gracie from standing up.
Marko Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Shears pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Shears comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shears has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Shears!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Didell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Thats Entertainment - The Jam. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Didell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Didell throws a one two combo.
Didell tries to clinch up.
Some bone on bone action there as Didell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Didell tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Didell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Didell lands a body shot.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Chuck Didell has been cut.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Didell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Didell as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Didell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Didell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Didell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Didell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Didell gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didell taking a breather.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Didell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Didell is working Thompson over against the cage.
Didell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Didell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Didell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Didell works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Didell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Didell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Didell scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Didell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Didell avoiding damage.
Didell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Didell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Didell to counter with a crisp jab.
Didell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Didell throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Didell counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didell lands a left hand.
Didell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Didell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Didell lands a left hand.
Didell blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Didell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Didell lands a shoulder strike.
Didell lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Didell presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Didell throws a big uppercut that drops Thompson! More strikes from Didell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thompson lies dazed against the cage as Didell celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Didell!
Chuck Didell is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klas Micropop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirian Cregov (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klas Micropop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Mirian Cregov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cregov jabs Micropop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cregov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Micropop is able to avoid easily.
Cregov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Micropop throws a head kick that Cregov semi-blocks.
Micropop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cregov manages to avoid it.
Cregov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cregov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Cregov.
Cregov throws a poor cross that misses
and Micropop counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Micropop stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cregov.
It looks like Klas Micropop has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Cregov.
Cregov is trying to push Micropop away but Micropop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Micropop throws an elbow but it misses.
Cregov is trying to break the clinch but Micropop is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cregov.
Cregov misses with a punch to the body.
Cregov trying to control the position but instead, Micropop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cregov into the cage.
Micropop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cregov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Micropop has Cregov pressed against the cage, preventing Cregov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Micropop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cregov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cregov tries to throw a body punch but Micropop avoids it by throwing Cregov back against the cage.
Cregov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cregov cracks Micropop with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Cregov.
Micropop is breathing heavily.
Cregov scores with a shoulder strike.
Cregov avoids the elbow strike from Micropop, against the cage.
Cregov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Micropop keeps control of Cregov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cregov tries to break free but Micropop pushes him back against the cage.
Cregov is trying to break the clinch but Micropop has him pressed against the cage.
Cregov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Micropop is keeping busy.
Cregov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cregov misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Micropop throws an elbow but misses.
Cregov working aggressively here.
Micropop is looking to control Cregov's arms but Cregov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Micropop has his back to the cage.
Micropop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cregov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Micropop backwards.
Cregov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Micropop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cregov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micropop blocks a head kick by Cregov.
Cregov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Micropop counters with a straight right hand.
Cregov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Micropop misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Micropop lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cregov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cregov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Micropop moves out of range as Cregov throws a body kick.
Micropop takes one on the button.
Micropop throws a leg kick but Cregov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Micropop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cregov.
Cregov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cregov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Micropop moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Micropop's sensitive parts.
Cregov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Micropop manages to avoid it.
Cregov connects with a leg kick. Micropop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cregov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cregov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Micropop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cregov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cregov looks to land a body kick but Micropop moved away.
Cregov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Micropop takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cregov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Micropop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cregov throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micropop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cregov.
Cregov throws a wild body kick that Micropop sees coming a mile off.
Cregov misses the shot to the body.
Cregov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Micropop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Micropop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cregov scores with a nice body kick.
Cregov lands with a kick to the temple. Micropop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cregov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Micropop's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cregov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Micropop.
Cregov cracks a nice hook into Micropop's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirian Cregov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klas Micropop's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cregov takes a swing at Micropop's ribcage but misses.
Cregov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Micropop rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Micropop tenderised Cregov's leg. Cregov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cregov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cregov scores with a kick to the body.
Cregov thumps Micropop with a low kick.
Cregov throws a leg kick which misses Micropop's front leg but catches the back leg as Micropop tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Micropop dodges the punch combination from Cregov.
Micropop avoids the body shot from Cregov.
Cregov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Micropop throws out the jab.
Cregov looks to score with a jab to the body but Micropop is just out of range.
Micropop misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micropop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cregov counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Micropop is predictable there
and Cregov counters with a right hand to the body.
Cregov connects with a leg kick. Micropop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cregov swings for the body but Micropop moves out of range.
Micropop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cregov counters with a nice uppercut.
Cregov punishes Micropop's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cregov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cregov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cregov swinging wildly here.
Micropop takes a kick to the side of the head.
Klas Micropop's cut is getting worse.
Cregov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Micropop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micropop missing with a left hand there. Cregov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cregov defending well as Micropop loads up on a big left hand.
Micropop misses with a low kick.
Cregov lands with a shot to the body.
Cregov motions for Micropop to come forward. Cregov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cregov throws a body punch but Micropop moves out of range.
Cregov just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Cregov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Micropop.
Cregov misses with an uppercut. Micropop saw that one coming.
A low kick from Micropop misses
and Cregov counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregov throws a body punch but Micropop moves out of range.
Micropop throws a leg kick
and Cregov counters with a series of strikes. Micropop will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Micropop.
Cregov misses with the body kick
and Micropop counters with a body kick.
Cregov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Micropop blocks a jab.
Cregov throws a wild body kick that Micropop sees coming a mile off.
Cregov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cregov misses with a double jab
and Micropop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Micropop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cregov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cregov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregov looks to land a right hand but Micropop moved out of range.
Cregov throws a head kick but Micropop moves out of range.
Cregov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Micropop moves away.
Micropop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick by Cregov misses
and Micropop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Micropop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Micropop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Micropop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Micropop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Micropop misses
and Cregov counters with a head kick. That will keep Micropop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A low kick from Cregov is predictable there
and Micropop counters with a good low kick that Cregov was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirian Cregov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klas Micropop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Micropop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cregov's head backwards.
Micropop moves out of range of the body kick.
Cregov throws an overhand right that lands on Micropop's shoulder, as Micropop tries to avoid the shot.
Micropop throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cregov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirian Cregov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Micropop is looking to slow Cregov down with leg kicks.
Cregov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Micropop counters with a thumping low kick.
Micropop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cregov lands with a nice body punch.
Micropop misses with a low kick.
Micropop feints and then cracks Cregov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cregov down.
Micropop is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Micropop is predictable there
and Cregov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cregov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Micropop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Micropop has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A left lands for Cregov.
Micropop misses with the body kick
and Cregov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cregov misses with a right hand
and Micropop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cregov misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Micropop is predictable there
and Cregov counters with a nice body shot.
Micropop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Micropop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Micropop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cregov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cregov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Micropop looks to score with a jab to the body but Cregov is just out of range.
Cregov throws a sloppy head kick and Micropop moves out of range easily.
Cregov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cregov fakes the leg kick and cracks Micropop in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Micropop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cregov throws a leg kick but Micropop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Micropop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cregov was well out of range. Poor timing from Micropop.
Cregov throws a lazy right hand but Micropop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Micropop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cregov.
Cregov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cregov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Micropop misses.
Micropop misses with a body kick.
Cregov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cregov cracks the inside of Micropop's front leg.
Micropop wants to land a leg kick but Cregov is out of range.
Cregov misses with a two punch combination.
Cregov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Micropop is out of range.
Cregov misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregov throws a head kick but Micropop moves out of range.
Micropop tries to clinch
and Cregov counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Cregov misses its intended target.
Micropop moves in looking to clinch but Cregov pushes him off.
Cregov scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Micropop is predictable there
letting Cregov counter with a right hand.
Cregov throws a leg kick but Micropop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cregov scores with a head kick. Micropop tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Micropop tries to clinch up.
Cregov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cregov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirian Cregov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klas Micropop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cregov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cregov lands a right hook to the body.
Cregov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cregov.
Cregov throws a leg kick which misses Micropop's front leg but catches the back leg as Micropop tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cregov lands with a nice body punch.
Cregov takes a swing at Micropop's ribcage but misses.
Cregov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cregov tries to work over Micropop's front leg with a kick but Micropop checks it.
Cregov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Micropop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cregov throws a body punch but Micropop moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micropop wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Cregov.
Cregov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cregov connects with a body shot that sends Micropop's belly button to the back.
Cregov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Micropop on the side of the head.
Cregov lands with an uppercut that bounces Micropop off the cage and back into rage.
Cregov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Micropop has time to react.
Micropop tries to land a leg kick but Cregov saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cregov misses with a head kick.
Cregov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Micropop if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cregov. That's going to slow Micropop down.
Cregov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Micropop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Micropop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cregov misses with a low kick.
Micropop walks into a straight right hand from Cregov.
Micropop avoids the head kick by Cregov.
Micropop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Micropop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Micropop throws a lazy uppercut
and Cregov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Micropop is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Klas Micropop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cregov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cregov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cregov lands a leg kick that knocks Micropop off balance momentarily.
Micropop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cregov.
Cregov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cregov lands a head shot.
Cregov scores with a jab. Micropop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cregov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cregov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Micropop checks a leg kick.
Micropop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cregov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Micropop tries to score with a low kick but Cregov moves his leg out of the way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cregov - that will leave a mark!
Cregov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Micropop was well out of range. Poor timing from Cregov.
Both fighters circling a little - Cregov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cregov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cregov scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cregov, right into the meat.
Micropop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cregov thuds his right hand into Micropop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirian Cregov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Klas Micropop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cregov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Micropop's sensitive parts.
Micropop blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Micropop is predictable there
and Cregov counters with a good low kick that Micropop was not able to check.
Cregov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Micropop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A right-left combo lands from Cregov.
Cregov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Micropop checks a leg kick.
Micropop ducks right into an uppercut from Cregov.
Jeez, Klas Micropop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cregov fails to land with a series of 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.
Cregov swings for the body but Micropop moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Cregov. Beautiful body shot.
Cregov tries a low kick but Micropop avoids it.
Cregov misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Cregov.
An inside leg kick lands from Cregov.
Cregov wants to land a leg kick but Micropop is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Cregov
and Micropop counters with a leg kick.
Micropop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cregov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cregov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cregov swings for the body but Micropop moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cregov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Micropop's calf.
Nice straight punches there by Cregov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cregov.
Cregov misses with a hook to the body
and Micropop counters with a thumping low kick.
Cregov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cregov looks to land a combination but Micropop avoids it well.
Cregov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cregov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cregov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cregov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Micropop thows a leg kick but Cregov checks it
and Cregov counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregov misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Cregov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Micropop doesn't seem phased though.
Micropop tries to clinch up but Cregov circles away and keeps his distance.
Cregov takes a swing at Micropop's ribcage but misses.
Micropop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cregov manages to avoid it.
Cregov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Micropop is out of range and Cregov settles back down.
Cregov tries a head kick but it misses.
Cregov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Micropop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cregov feints and then cracks Micropop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Micropop down.
Cregov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micropop misses with a low kick as Cregov jumps back.
Cregov thows a leg kick but Micropop checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Micropop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cregov tries to land a leg kick but Micropop saw it coming and moves away.
Cregov scores with a kick to the body.
Klas Micropop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Cregov.
Cregov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cregov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cregov misses with the body kick
and Micropop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cregov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirian Cregov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cregov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 44:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 43:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirian Cregov!
Mirian Cregov is the new heavyweight champion!
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