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Bloody Hell IV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubal Early (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voodoo People. Thomas Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jubal Early!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Early pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Early moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Early is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Early or not.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Early's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Early misses with a knee strike.
Early lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Early is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Early wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Early up against the cage.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Early pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Early sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Early looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Early backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jubal Early has been cut.
Early wants to clinch
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Early throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Early looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson postures up in Early's guard and throws a big left but Early blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thomas Johnson.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Early.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Early did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Early is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Early is defending the position.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Early is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Early hang on?
Johnson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jubal Early's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Early scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jubal Early seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Early throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Early tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Early saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Early tries to clinch up.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Early, pushing him back against the cage.
Early breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Early shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Early throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Early works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson stands and throws Early's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Early is defending the strikes.
Early is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is staying tight to Early's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Early is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Early takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Early struggling a bit here.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Early tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Early defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Early is rocked!
Johnson landing punches.
Early is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Early takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Johnson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Durante Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. 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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165 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimo Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Durante Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durante Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leonardo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Durante Jr prevents Leonardo from improving his position.
Durante Jr wants to control but Leonardo is keeping him busy.
Leonardo has his hands clasped together around Durante Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Leonardo trying to control but Durante Jr postures up.
Durante Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leonardo is refusing to be controlled, as Durante Jr sits in half guard.
Leonardo wants to improve his position but Durante Jr is controlling well.
Leonardo trying to control but Durante Jr postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durante Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Leonardo trying to control here.
Leonardo is controlling Durante Jr's trapped leg to prevent Durante Jr from advancing to side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kimo Leonardo.
Durante Jr misses with a takedown
and Leonardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durante Jr with a poor takedown
and Durante Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durante Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leonardo counters with a straight right hand.
Kimo Leonardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Durante Jr.
Durante Jr misses with a takedown
enabling Leonardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Durante Jr looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durante Jr shoots and misses
and Leonardo counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ricardo Durante Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonardo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Durante Jr to the mat! Durante Jr manages to get full guard.
Leonardo advances position into side control!
Leonardo trying to control the position but Durante Jr is working away.
Leonardo is chipping away with strikes.
Leonardo is trying to get an arm triangle but Durante Jr is defending well.
Leonardo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durante Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leonardo controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo wants to control but Durante Jr is keeping him busy.
Leonardo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durante Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Durante Jr is trying to improve his position.
Durante Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leonardo connects with a decent elbow.
Leonardo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo looks up at the clock and then as Durante Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leonardo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Leonardo trying to control the position but Durante Jr is working away.
Leonardo controls the position.
Leonardo in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonardo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durante Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Durante Jr is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Leonardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Durante Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Durante Jr throws a head kick but Leonardo moves out of range.
Durante Jr tries for a takedown but Leonardo circles away easily
and Leonardo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Leonardo seems content to control.
Leonardo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durante Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Durante Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leonardo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leonardo prevents Durante Jr from getting the reversal.
Leonardo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leonardo looking to secure an arm triangle but Durante Jr defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leonardo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Durante Jr turns into him and now he's in Leonardo's guard.
Durante Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Durante Jr won't allow Leonardo to sweep him here.
Durante Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonardo is retaining full guard.
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.
Durante Jr is fighting to break Leonardo's control of his arms but Leonardo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kimo Leonardo.
Leonardo throws a series of punches but Durante Jr moves out of range.
Durante Jr with a poor takedown
and Leonardo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leonardo looking to pass the guard.
Leonardo trying to control but Durante Jr is working from the bottom.
Leonardo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo wants to pass the guard but Durante Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durante Jr keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
Kimo Leonardo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Leonardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durante Jr moves away.
Ricardo Durante Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durante Jr with a poor takedown
and Leonardo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leonardo.
Kimo Leonardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Durante Jr.
Durante Jr is breathing heavily.
Durante Jr looking to control.
Leonardo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leonardo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leonardo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Durante Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durante Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Leonardo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leonardo thows a huge punch but Durante Jr dodges it nicely.
Leonardo is keen to just control but Durante Jr is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leonardo connects with a nice short shot to Durante Jr's temple.
Durante Jr is not content to let Leonardo control the position.
Durante Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durante Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Leonardo trying to mount his opponent but Durante Jr defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Leonardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Durante Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Durante Jr misses with a takedown
and Leonardo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leonardo.
Leonardo passes Durante Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leonardo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Durante Jr tries to kick Leonardo off but Leonardo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leonardo winds up and cracks Durante Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leonardo wants to control but Durante Jr is keeping him busy.
Durante Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Leonardo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Durante Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Durante Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leonardo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durante Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Leonardo looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Durante Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Leonardo.
Kimo Leonardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Leonardo wants to control but Durante Jr is keeping busy.
Durante Jr tries to break free.
Durante Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Leonardo.
Leonardo is looking for the choke from the back position but Durante Jr is controlling his hands well.
Leonardo looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo tries to keep control of the position but Durante Jr is staying busy.
Durante Jr tries to roll but Leonardo sticks to his back.
Leonardo landing with strikes.
Will Leonardo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kimo Leonardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durante Jr looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Durante Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leonardo.
Leonardo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Leonardo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Durante Jr for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Durante Jr right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Durante Jr right now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kimo Leonardo just wasn't active enough.
Durante Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonardo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Durante Jr won't be happy with that.
Leonardo controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kimo Leonardo just wasn't active enough.
Leonardo tries to bum rush Durante Jr with a series of wild strikes but Durante Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durante Jr tries to clinch but Leonardo moves away
and Leonardo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Durante Jr's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durante Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonardo controls the pace.
Leonardo stands and throws Durante Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ricardo Durante Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Durante Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimo Leonardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leonardo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Kimo Leonardo!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Kimo Leonardo!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Kimo Leonardo!
Kimo Leonardo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - Rock the Casbah. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Jerome Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris misses with a hook.
Harris drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Harris landing some decent shots from guard.
Powers wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers looking to control.
Harris trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Powers blocks nicely.
Harris wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Powers wants to stand up but Harris is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Powers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Harris is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Powers misses with a looping left.
Harris throws a series of strikes that have Powers backpedaling.
Powers avoids the body shot from Harris.
Powers misses the shot to the body.
Powers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris stuns Powers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris gets a takedown into half guard.
Powers is trying to stand back up but Harris is controlling him
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Powers sees it coming and defends easily.
Powers is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.
Harris throwing shots but Powers is blocking nicely.
Powers is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control the pace.
Powers moves into full guard.
Powers is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Powers is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
Powers throws a shot to the body.
Harris feints and as Powers raises his hands in defense, Harris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Powers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Powers pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Powers wants to control but Harris passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Harris thows a huge punch but Powers dodges it nicely.
Powers trying to control from the bottom.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Powers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris is looking to pass Powers's guard but actually Powers recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Powers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Powers wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powers's guard.
Powers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris forces his way into half guard.
Harris trying to control the action but Powers is working from the bottom.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Powers defends it.
Harris stalling away here and it's allowed Powers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers wants to stand but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Powers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Powers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harris off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerome Harris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harris connects with a body shot.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powers counters with a head kick. That will keep Harris thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Powers counters with a low kick, right behind Harris 's knee.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Powers counters with a left to the body.
Harris avoids the body shot from Powers.
Powers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Powers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harris rather than just go for the knockout.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powers tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powers to the ground. Powers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Powers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harris's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers tries to clinch
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harris is looking to advance position but Powers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Harris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Powers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harris hang on?
Powers trying to control but Harris is having none of it.
Powers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Powers raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to hold on but Powers postures up.
Powers wants to finish this one by submission but Harris is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Powers.
Powers controlling from mount.
Powers thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harris slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harris gets back to full guard.
Harris wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
Jerome Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powers is one step ahead there.
Powers throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Powers wants to stand but Harris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin Powers.
I think Harris 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Jerome Harris!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jerome Harris!
Jerome Harris wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz has chosen Lützenkirchen - Cairo on Acid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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23
168 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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28
160 lbs
13 - 17 - 0 |
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Solid 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Bungholz circles away easily
and Bungholz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wuzz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bungholz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wuzz closes the distance but Bungholz moves to the side
and Bungholz counters with a stiff right hand.
Wuzz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bungholz counter with a right hand.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Bungholz circles away easily
and Bungholz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Touchin Bungholz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Wuzz.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bungholz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz throws a head punch that misses.
Wuzz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Bungholz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wuzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bungholz prevents the takedown attempt.
Bungholz swings wildly with an uppercut but Wuzz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bungholz prevents the takedown attempt.
Bungholz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bungholz manages to end up in side control.
Bungholz tries to advance to mount but Wuzz denies him.
Bungholz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wuzz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bungholz off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Bungholz right now.
Bungholz is working hard here to advance position.
Wuzz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz has the hooks in. Bungholz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wuzz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bungholz tries to escape the position.
Wuzz has managed to slip his arm under Bungholz's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bungholz is tapping out! Submission win for Wuzz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Al Wuzz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sprockit Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goode has chosen AC/DC - Hell's Bells as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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135 lbs
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141 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Goode!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprockit Jr fails with the takedown
and Goode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sprockit Jr avoids the head kick by Goode.
Sprockit Jr shoots and misses
and Goode connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sprockit Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Goode wants to control but Sprockit Jr postures up.
Goode is looking to regain half guard here but Sprockit Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Sprockit Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goode gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goode keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sprockit Jr prevents Goode from improving his position.
Goode lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Goode avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sprockit Jr.
Goode wants to improve his position but Sprockit Jr is controlling well.
Goode blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sprockit Jr.
Sprockit Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goode has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goode moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goode is on top in guard.
Goode throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goode landing some decent shots from guard.
Goode working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sprockit Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Goode works his way into full mount!
Sprockit Jr wants to control but Goode is having none of it.
Sprockit Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sprockit Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goode lands strikes from half guard.
Sprockit Jr wants to control but Goode is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goode moves into full mount! Sprockit Jr won't be happy about that!
Sprockit Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Goode working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Goode unloading with bombs!
Goode raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sprockit Jr can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Goode scoring with strikes but Sprockit Jr is staying in there.
Goode lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goode lands a big elbow.
Goode prevents Sprockit Jr from getting the reversal.
Goode dominating with strikes here.
Sprockit Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sprockit Jr is breathing heavily.
Goode lands a heavy elbow.
Sprockit Jr is in a horrible position here. Goode smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goode pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goode lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sprockit Jr hang on?
Sprockit Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sprockit Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Goode.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goode holds on and takes a little breather.
Sprockit Jr wants to control from the top but Goode keeps moving.
Goode escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sprockit Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sprockit Jr preventing the sweep.
Goode punching from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goode controls Sprockit Jr momentarily but Sprockit Jr frees himself.
Goode has his foot on Sprockit Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sprockit Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Sprockit Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goode manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sprockit Jr has Goode in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goode dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goode will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goode scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Goode lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprockit Jr blocks a head kick by Goode.
Sprockit Jr takes one on the button.
No joy there for Goode, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goode lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Goode.
Sprockit Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goode counters with a head kick.
Goode throws a right hand that Sprockit Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Sprockit Jr also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick from Goode.
Goode throws a series of punches but Sprockit Jr moves out of range.
Goode just misses with a punch to the body.
Goode fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr fails with the takedown
and Goode counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Goode listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sprockit Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goode.
Goode plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Goode.
Goode scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnny Goode is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sprockit Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goode counters with a left and a right that stings Sprockit Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goode connects with a single shot there.
Sprockit Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left and a right from Goode both land. Nice combination.
Sprockit Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goode counters with a one-two to the body.
Goode lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goode throws a series of punches but Sprockit Jr moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Goode.
Sprockit Jr moves away from the strike by Goode.
Goode throws a right and a left that Sprockit Jr avoids nicely.
Sprockit Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sprockit Jr with a poor takedown
and Goode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goode delivers a nice body kick.
Sprockit Jr shoots and misses
and Goode counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goode looks to land a combination but Sprockit Jr avoids it well.
Goode works the jab nicely.
Goode tries a head kick but it misses.
Sprockit Jr tries for a takedown but Goode circles away easily
and Goode counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sprockit Jr thinking.
Goode connects with a high kick.
Johnny Goode seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goode lands a head kick. Sprockit Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sprockit Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A combination from Goode does no damage.
Goode misses with the combination.
Sprockit Jr moves out of range as Goode throws a body kick.
Goode throws a body punch but Sprockit Jr moves out of range.
Goode lands a head kick!
Goode misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Goode finds it's target.
Sprockit Jr tries for a takedown but Goode circles away easily
and Goode counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sprockit Jr thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sprockit Jr checks a leg kick.
Goode connects with an inside leg kick.
Goode thuds his shin into the meat of Sprockit Jr's side.
Nice body kick there by Goode.
Sprockit Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goode scores with a hook.
Sprockit Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goode.
Sprockit Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goode misses with a head kick.
Sprockit Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnny Goode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goode throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goode lands with a nice body kick.
Sprockit Jr walks into a left hand.
Sprockit Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Goode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goode with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goode with a jab.
Goode has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sprockit Jr dodges the punch combination from Goode.
Goode misses with a double jab.
Goode throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sprockit Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goode scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sprockit Jr in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Goode.
Sprockit Jr avoids the head kick by Goode.
Goode scores with a nice head shot.
Sprockit Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sprockit Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goode counters with a head kick. That will keep Sprockit Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johnny Goode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Goode, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr tries for a takedown but Goode circles away easily
and Goode counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sprockit Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goode throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sprockit Jr checks a low kick from Goode.
Goode throws a head kick that misses.
Sprockit Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Goode counter with a right hand.
Goode lands a nice looking body kick.
Goode jabs Sprockit Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Terry Sprockit Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goode pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sprockit Jr back to the cage. Goode follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Goode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goode 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Johnny Goode!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Johnny Goode!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Johnny Goode!
Johnny Goode wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Park Sun Gogoplata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
160 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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26
158 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Park Sun Gogoplata!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a wild combination.
Gogoplata throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Gogoplata misses with an uppercut.
Gogoplata throws a sloppy body shot
and Black counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gogoplata's knee momentarily.
Gogoplata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogoplata throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gogoplata.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gogoplata backwards.
Black tries to work over Gogoplata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gogoplata has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gogoplata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Black misses.
Gogoplata checks a low kick from Black.
Sloppy strikes from Gogoplata. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gogoplata takes one to the chin there.
Gogoplata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gogoplata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gogoplata misses with an uppercut.
Black misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Gogoplata misses with a hook to the body
and Black counters with a one-two to the body.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gogoplata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black lands a head shot.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Gogoplata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gogoplata is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Gogoplata is defending well.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Gogoplata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gogoplata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black 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.
A jab from Black does it's job there.
Black with a poor takedown
and Gogoplata counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Black!
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black tries to lock up and control but Gogoplata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gogoplata pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gogoplata is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Black can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Black is looking to improve his position but Gogoplata isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogoplata looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Black bucks Gogoplata off and manages to get back to his feet!
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Gogoplata counters with a shoot takedown. Black fights it but they end up in guard.
Gogoplata trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Gogoplata thows a big elbow that misses.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black keeping moving, preventing Gogoplata from controlling successfully.
Gogoplata thows a big elbow that misses.
Gogoplata preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gogoplata manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gogoplata is on top in guard.
Gogoplata postures up.
Gogoplata wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Gogoplata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gogoplata trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gogoplata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gogoplata has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Gogoplata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black is trying to control the position but Gogoplata postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gogoplata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Gogoplata wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Gogoplata stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gogoplata trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gogoplata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gogoplata throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Gogoplata is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Black working a defensive guard here.
Gogoplata slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gogoplata is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gogoplata.
Black wants to improve his position but Gogoplata is controlling well.
Gogoplata is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Gogoplata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Sun Gogoplata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gogoplata looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gogoplata.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Park Sun Gogoplata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gogoplata wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black thows a huge punch but Gogoplata dodges it nicely.
Gogoplata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogoplata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Gogoplata manages to get to full guard.
Gogoplata is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gogoplata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gogoplata 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.
Gogoplata manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gogoplata postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Black looks a forlorn figure.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Black that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gogoplata cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Gogoplata has a good base and remains in mount.
Gogoplata lands a nice shot to the head.
Gogoplata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gogoplata with a couple of short strikes.
Black gets back to half guard.
Gogoplata with the ground and pound but Black uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Black is looking for a triangle but Gogoplata pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gogoplata chips away with some ground and pound.
Gogoplata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gogoplata's guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Gogoplata is keeping the position.
Gogoplata trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Gogoplata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black prevents Gogoplata from getting back to his feet.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gogoplata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gogoplata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Gogoplata is retaining full guard.
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.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Gogoplata is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gogoplata is on top in guard.
Gogoplata won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Gogoplata scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gogoplata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gogoplata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gogoplata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gogoplata postures up.
Gogoplata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Sun Gogoplata really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Black throws a right and a left that Gogoplata avoids nicely.
Gogoplata misses with a straight right.
Black tries to bum rush Gogoplata with a series of wild strikes but Gogoplata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Gogoplata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gogoplata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black connects with a looping right hand.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gogoplata counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gogoplata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gogoplata prevents Black from improving his position.
Gogoplata throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Gogoplata is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gogoplata.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gogoplata postures up.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gogoplata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gogoplata trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mr Black.
Gogoplata misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
and Gogoplata counters with a left to the body.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gogoplata scores with a sloppy right hand. Black should have avoided that one.
Gogoplata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
and Gogoplata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gogoplata. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black swinging wildly here.
Gogoplata connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gogoplata throws a poor cross that misses
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Sun Gogoplata dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Gogoplata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gogoplata manages to avoid it.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
and Gogoplata counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gogoplata gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gogoplata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gogoplata has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black jumps guard.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black keeping moving, preventing Gogoplata from controlling successfully.
Gogoplata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gogoplata has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Gogoplata trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Gogoplata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black controls Gogoplata momentarily but Gogoplata frees himself.
Gogoplata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Black 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.
Black keeping moving, preventing Gogoplata from controlling successfully.
Gogoplata is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black keeping moving, preventing Gogoplata from controlling successfully.
Gogoplata postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gogoplata defends well.
Gogoplata lands a couple of digs.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Gogoplata is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Black wants to sweep here but Gogoplata controlling him for the moment.
Black trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mr Black just wasn't active enough.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gogoplata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A swing and a miss from Gogoplata.
Black misses with an uppercut
and Gogoplata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gogoplata.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Park Sun Gogoplata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gogoplata has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Park Sun Gogoplata!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Park Sun Gogoplata!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Park Sun Gogoplata!
Park Sun Gogoplata wins by unanimous decision!
Park Sun Gogoplata is the new lightweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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28
300 lbs
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25
285 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Clark!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark misses with a hook.
Vlad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vlad throws a big right hand that misses.
Vlad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vlad misses with the ground and pound.
Vlad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clark rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vlad's guard! Nice work there by Clark!
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vlad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clark!
Vlad misses with a head shot.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vlad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like John Clark has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad cracks Clark with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vlad goes for an armbar but Clark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Clark.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vlad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clark passes into half guard.
Clark wants to control but Vlad is keeping him busy.
Clark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vlad kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vlad trying to control here.
Vlad controlling the position for now.
Vlad is refusing to be controlled, as Clark sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vlad tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Vlad trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark throws a hook but Vlad blocks it.
Clark shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clark showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vlad's head.
Vlad is trying is best to control the position here.
Clark throwing shots but Vlad is blocking nicely.
Vlad keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vlad sees it coming and defends easily.
Vlad wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
Vlad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clark.
Vlad is trying to control but can't.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vlad is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vlad tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Clark has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Clark thowing shots but they're missing.
Clark throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vlad because Clark loaded up on that one.
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.
Vlad tries to lock up and control but Clark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vlad working to try and regain half guard.
Clark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark punching from mount but Vlad doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Clark raining down hammerfists from mount.
Clark landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clark throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vlad tries to reverse the position but Clark maintains control.
Vlad wants to hold on but Clark pushes him away.
Clark landing strikes from the mount and Vlad is in trouble!
Vlad tries to hold on but Clark postures up.
Vlad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clark misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlad is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vlad wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Clark.
Clark misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Clark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Clark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vlad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Clark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vlad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vlad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad throws a strike but Clark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Clark wants to control from the top but Vlad keeps moving.
Vlad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clark's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vlad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark pulls Vlad in close to prevent any damage.
Vlad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vlad's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vlad is trying to control. Clark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vlad with the ground and pound but Clark uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vlad has gone for a leg lock! Clark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vlad's guard.
Vlad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Clark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Vlad is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vlad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Clark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vlad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Vlad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vlad is looking for a sweep.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Vlad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark looks up at the clock and then as Vlad takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clark smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Clark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vlad stops Clark from passing to mount.
Vlad is not content to let Clark control the position.
Vlad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Clark connects with a decent elbow.
Clark trying to control the position but Vlad is working away.
Vlad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vlad is looking to improve his position.
Vlad manages to get to full guard.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Clark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vlad.
Clark regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vlad's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vlad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vlad is trying to control the action in half guard but Clark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vlad wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy.
Vlad is just content to waste time from the top position. Clark takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
Vlad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clark!
Clark in side control, throwing shots but Vlad defends.
Vlad is trying to control Clark's posture but Clark avoids it.
Vlad manages to get back to half guard.
Vlad wants to get back to full guard.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Clark.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Vlad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark thows a huge punch but Vlad dodges it nicely.
Clark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Clark. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vlad is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark controlling the position easily from mount.
Clark misses with a head shot.
Vlad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clark wants to control the pace but Vlad is squirming around nicely.
Vlad sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vlad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clark.
Vlad is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vlad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vlad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vlad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to control but Vlad is working from the bottom.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlad is keeping the position for now.
Clark advances to half guard.
John Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vlad manages to get to full guard.
Clark stopping the sweep attempt from Vlad.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark postures up.
Vlad has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
Vlad is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark wants to control from the top but Vlad keeps moving.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vlad looking for a sweep. Not yet Vlad, not yet.
Vlad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vlad keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Vlad manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vlad trying to control but Clark is having none of it.
Clark regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Clark.
Well Clark 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for John Clark!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for John Clark!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for John Clark!
John Clark wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roope Hartikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartikainen comes into the arena with Smash Mouth - Why can't we be friends blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Biller's choice of entrance music: Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Roope Hartikainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sten Biller's chin.
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21
180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roope Hartikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartikainen swings for the body but Biller moves out of range.
Hartikainen misses with a double jab
and Hartikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartikainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Biller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartikainen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Biller to counter with a crisp jab.
Biller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hartikainen is fending him off so far but Biller persists. Nope, Hartikainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Biller moves in looking to clinch but Hartikainen pushes him off.
Hartikainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Biller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hartikainen won't be happy with that.
Biller working away.
Biller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Biller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hartikainen gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller seems to be looking for submissions.
Biller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Biller drops an elbow to the side of Hartikainen's head.
Hartikainen is looking for a sweep. Biller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biller is looking for a kimura but Hartikainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biller to get the leverage.
Biller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biller is trying to work for a kimura but Hartikainen is defending well.
Biller is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hartikainen is looking to improve his position.
Biller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biller is working for a submission of some sort.
Biller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hartikainen defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen manages to get to full guard.
Hartikainen trying to strike off his back.
Hartikainen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hartikainen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hartikainen keeping full guard, as Biller tries to pass.
Biller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hartikainen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hartikainen with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartikainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hartikainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hartikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hartikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartikainen trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Biller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sten Biller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hartikainen misses with a combination
and Biller moves into the clinch.
Hartikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hartikainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Biller has double underhooks.
Biller fails to pull guard.
Hartikainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Biller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hartikainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Biller pulls guard successfully.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Hartikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Biller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartikainen throwing strikes from guard but Biller blocks nicely.
Biller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartikainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartikainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sten Biller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hartikainen is looking to improve his position.
Biller in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hartikainen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Biller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sten Biller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Duane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Ballswick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ballswick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ballswick counters by clinching up.
Ballswick tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Ballswick jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ballswick is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ballswick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballswick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballswick is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Ballswick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ballswick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Ballswick wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson trying to control but Ballswick is working from the bottom.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson won't allow Ballswick to sweep him here.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballswick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson won't allow Ballswick to sweep him here.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson stands up over Ballswick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ballswick looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Ballswick wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson works over Ballswick with some ground and pound from guard.
Ballswick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ballswick keeps moving.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballswick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ballswick keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ballswick keeps moving.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballswick is retaining full guard.
Ballswick wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ballswick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ballswick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Ballswick in his guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ballswick is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ballswick from controlling successfully.
Jackson 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.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ballswick manages to get himself to full guard.
Ballswick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Ballswick 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.
Ballswick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hellson Ballswick will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ballswick at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ballswick's head.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ballswick momentarily.
Ballswick is rocked!
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!
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ballswick is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Ballswick controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Ballswick wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Ballswick seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson trying to control but Ballswick is working from the bottom.
Ballswick is breathing heavily.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Ballswick can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ballswick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ballswick is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ballswick avoid being mounted?
Jackson thows a huge punch but Ballswick dodges it nicely.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ballswick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson working over Ballswick with some ground and pound. Ballswick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Ballswick defending well.
Ballswick is looking to improve his position.
Jackson winds up and cracks Ballswick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ballswick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ballswick has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ballswick tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jackson manages to move to mount!
Jackson looking to control but Ballswick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ballswick is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ballswick hang on?
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Ballswick is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Ballswick is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Ballswick wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jackson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não bate. Silva has chosen Thunderstruck by AC/DC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Andy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Maier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maier misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Maier shrugs it off.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Andy Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maier wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Maier 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maier is breathing heavily.
Maier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Maier's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Silva.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maier.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maier checks it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maier is defended easily by Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Maier shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maier's knee momentarily.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maier. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Maier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maier.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Maier down.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva cracks the inside of Maier's front leg.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Maier off balance momentarily.
Maier takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maier moves away.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Maier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva takes a swing at Maier's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Maier avoids the body shot from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva lands a left and a right that send Maier crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Maier is rocked!
It looks like Sepp Maier has been cut.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Maier was not able to check.
Andy Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maier will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Maier misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
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!
Silva lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Silva lands but Maier takes it in his stride.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Maier avoids it.
Maier has his takedown stuffed
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva rushes Maier and presses him up against the cage.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Maier goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Maier backpedaling.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maier.
Silva works on Maier's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Maier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maier's calf.
Maier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sepp Maier'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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Maier shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva throws a push kick but Maier slaps the foot to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maier rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maier with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maier at a distance.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maier.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maier's head.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva is looking to slow Maier down with leg kicks.
Silva cracks the inside of Maier's front leg.
Maier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Maier down.
Silva thows a body kick. Maier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with the left hand. Maier knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Silva tenderised Maier's leg. Maier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva throws a leg kick but Maier checks it.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maier tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Maier was not able to check.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maier counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Silva wants to sweep here but Maier controlling him for the moment.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silva really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sepp Maier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Maier.
Maier fails to land the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Maier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maier wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva tries to roll over but Maier keeps him under control.
Silva won't allow Maier to pass to mount.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Maier is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maier is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Maier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maier trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maier seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is looking to control Maier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Maier throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maier wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Maier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Maier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Maier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Maier working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Maier keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepp Maier had his way with Andy Silva in that round.
The cut man is working on Sepp Maier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maier.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Maier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Maier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is trying to keep Maier in close.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Maier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Maier's legs - danger averted.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Maier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maier is looking to sinch up a triangle. Silva throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maier's body to avoid the submission. Maier has instead reached around Silva's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maier arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sepp Maier!
Sepp Maier retains his middleweight title!
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