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Bloodsport 96: Venom PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LenDale Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LenDale Cleaver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, LenDale Cleaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver shoots in for a takedown but MacManus shows good takedown defense.
MacManus tries to clinch up but Cleaver circles away and keeps his distance.
MacManus tries to clinch there but Cleaver circles away.
MacManus closes the distance and pushes Cleaver back into the cage.
Cleaver dodges an elbow strike from MacManus.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacManus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like LenDale Cleaver has been cut.
MacManus throws an elbow that misses.
Cleaver takes an elbow to the temple.
A bit of stalling here from MacManus.
MacManus lands an elbow just above Cleaver 's eye.
Knees to the body from MacManus.
Cleaver dodges an elbow strike from MacManus.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacManus throws an elbow but misses.
MacManus lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
MacManus working the head with strikes.
MacManus landing strikes.
Cleaver sneaks back into half guard.
Cleaver regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from MacManus.
MacManus postures up in Cleaver's guard and throws a big left but Cleaver blocks it.
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cleaver is keeping the position for now.
MacManus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cleaver is keeping the position for now.
Cleaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleaver, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacManus slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
MacManus prevents Cleaver from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver is staying active underneath MacManus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cleaver is looking for a sweep. MacManus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacManus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cleaver!
Cleaver regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cleaver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacManus forces his way into half guard.
MacManus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Cleaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacManus working over Cleaver with some ground and pound. Cleaver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacManus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cleaver!
MacManus breaks from Cleaver's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus scoring with strikes but Cleaver is staying in there.
LenDale Cleaver's cut is getting worse.
Cleaver is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacManus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cleaver's face.
MacManus lands with some strikes.
MacManus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cleaver is rocked!
LenDale Cleaver's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cleaver is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Cleaver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacManus postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cleaver in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cleaver to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor MacManus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giorgos Ntertinis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Amnesia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amnesia has chosen Pump It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Giorgos Ntertinis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Giorgos Ntertinis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Amnesia!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ntertinis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ntertinis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amnesia's hands.
Amnesia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Amnesia coming out on top.
Amnesia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ntertinis.
Amnesia avoids the body shot from Ntertinis.
A swing and a miss from Amnesia.
Ntertinis swings for the body but Amnesia moves out of range.
Ntertinis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amnesia on the side of the head.
Giorgos Ntertinis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amnesia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ntertinis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amnesia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amnesia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ntertinis shoots for a double leg takedown but Amnesia sprawls well. He's pushed Ntertinis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ntertinis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amnesia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ntertinis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ntertinis misses with a straight left.
Amnesia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ntertinis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ntertinis throws a sloppy body shot
and Amnesia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ntertinis misses with a few strikes there.
Ntertinis blocks a jab.
Ntertinis throws a body punch but Amnesia moves out of range.
Ntertinis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amnesia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Ntertinis catches Amnesia right on the button with a cross.
Ntertinis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amnesia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amnesia tries to clinch up but Ntertinis circles away and keeps his distance.
Ntertinis misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amnesia slips under a jab from Ntertinis.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Amnesia. Ntertinis shrugs it off though.
Ntertinis dodges the punch combination from Amnesia.
A big left from Ntertinis misses.
Ntertinis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amnesia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ntertinis misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ntertinis misses with a takedown attempt
and Amnesia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amnesia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgos Ntertinis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ntertinis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amnesia has him pressed against the cage.
Amnesia just leaning against Ntertinis, taking a breather.
Amnesia breaks from the clinch.
Amnesia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Amnesia duly obliges.
A slow jab from Ntertinis misses its intended target.
Ntertinis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amnesia moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amnesia slips under a jab.
Ntertinis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amnesia misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giorgos Ntertinis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ntertinis shoots in looking for a takedown. Amnesia tries to sprawl out of it but Ntertinis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amnesia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amnesia tries to close the distance and clinch but Ntertinis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amnesia avoids the body shot from Ntertinis.
Ntertinis moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ntertinis looks to score with a jab to the body but Amnesia is just out of range.
Ntertinis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amnesia throws a looping overhand right but Ntertinis ducks down to avoid it.
Andreas Amnesia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ntertinis misses with a body shot.
Ntertinis misses with a shot to the body
and Amnesia counters with a left and a right that stings Ntertinis.
Amnesia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amnesia scores with a punch to the head.
Ntertinis moves out of range of the strikes.
Amnesia digs a good body shot into Ntertinis's ribs.
Ntertinis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amnesia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ntertinis throws the left hand but Amnesia avoids the punch easily.
Ntertinis throws a hook but Amnesia avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amnesia throws the left hand but Ntertinis avoids the punch easily.
Ntertinis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amnesia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ntertinis scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ntertinis lands a glancing blow to the side of Amnesia's head.
Amnesia slips under a jab from Ntertinis.
Amnesia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ntertinis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amnesia just misses with a punch to the body.
Ntertinis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ntertinis stuns Amnesia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ntertinis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ntertinis misses with a takedown attempt - Amnesia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgos Ntertinis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ntertinis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amnesia manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amnesia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andreas Amnesia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ntertinis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ntertinis misses with a left hand
and Amnesia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ntertinis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amnesia counters with a straight right hand.
Amnesia swinging wildly here.
Amnesia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amnesia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Ntertinis misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andreas Amnesia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ntertinis slips a jab from Amnesia.
Amnesia throws a right and a left that Ntertinis avoids nicely.
Ntertinis tests Amnesia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amnesia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ntertinis misses the body punch
enabling Amnesia to counter with a crisp jab.
Ntertinis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amnesia as he avoids it easily.
Ntertinis misses with a shot to the body
and Amnesia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ntertinis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ntertinis misses the shot to the body.
Ntertinis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Amnesia as Ntertinis shoots in.
Ntertinis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amnesia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgos Ntertinis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ntertinis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amnesia throws out the jab.
Ntertinis slips a straight right by Amnesia.
Amnesia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amnesia looks to land a combination but Ntertinis avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ntertinis.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ntertinis blocks an elbow strike from Amnesia.
Amnesia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ntertinis throws a hook but Amnesia blocks it.
Amnesia pushes Ntertinis up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Amnesia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Amnesia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ntertinis misses with a looping right.
Ntertinis misses with a straight left.
Amnesia staying out of range there.
Ntertinis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amnesia was well out of range. Poor timing from Ntertinis.
Ntertinis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amnesia misses with a wild combination.
Amnesia misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amnesia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ntertinis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amnesia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amnesia connects with a nice looking jab.
Amnesia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ntertinis jabs Amnesia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amnesia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ntertinis scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Ntertinis.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giorgos Ntertinis.
I think Ntertinis 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Andreas Amnesia!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Andreas Amnesia!
Judge James Glass scores the fight as a draw!
Andreas Amnesia wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jally Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph's entrance music is SEX U UP. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying O Brien 's choice of entrance music: Rocky Road to Dublin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jally Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie O Brien !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joseph circles away.
No luck for O Brien with that takedown attempt.
O Brien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Brien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but O Brien persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing.
Jally Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
Joseph looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
Joseph gets the takedown into side control.
Joseph wants to control but O Brien is keeping him busy.
O Brien being controlled for a moment.
O Brien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph tries to get to his feet but O Brien is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Joseph in his guard.
O Brien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Joseph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jally Joseph just wasn't active enough.
Joseph throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
Joseph leaves O Brien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Brien drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joseph slaps away a takedown attempt from O Brien , before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Brien shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Joseph tries to get to full guard but O Brien has control of the leg.
Joseph has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Brien is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Brien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joseph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
O Brien thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Joseph to regain full guard.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing O Brien from controlling successfully.
Joseph is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Brien is controlling him.
Joseph being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
O Brien scoring with some ground and pound.
O Brien trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joseph controls O Brien momentarily but O Brien frees himself.
We're going to have a standup here because Jally Joseph wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
O Brien slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
O Brien has his takedown stuffed
and Joseph counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Brien fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joseph avoids it really well and circles away.
Joseph scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jally Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Brien is defended easily by Joseph.
O Brien dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
O Brien with a poor takedown
and Joseph counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien shoots for a double leg takedown but Joseph sprawls well. He's pushed O Brien 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jally Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
O Brien scores a takedown into full mount!
O Brien sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
O Brien scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joseph is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joseph really wants to buck O Brien off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joseph looks a forlorn figure.
O Brien is landing with some decent strikes but Joseph is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
O Brien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joseph squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
O Brien lands a nice shot to the head.
O Brien looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Brien is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Joseph has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Joseph wants to control but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joseph's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien tries to control but Joseph wriggling away.
O Brien content just to control the position here.
Joseph is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Joseph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poor strikes thrown by O Brien there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Joseph tries to lock up and control but O Brien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joseph is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joseph taking shots to the head.
O Brien is in the full mount, landing strikes.
O Brien takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
O Brien content just to control the position here.
Joseph is squirming around, avoiding O Brien 's attempts to control the action.
O Brien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
O Brien misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Joseph holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as O Brien tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
O Brien controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joseph tries to reverse the position but O Brien maintains control.
O Brien trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joseph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joseph is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Brien thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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!
Joseph is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien .
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph gets the takedown into side control.
Joseph trying to control the action but O Brien is working from the bottom.
Joseph fails to land a wild elbow strike.
O Brien struggling a bit here.
O Brien holds on to Joseph's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph trying to control the action but O Brien is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joseph is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt O Brien will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Jally Joseph has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
O Brien fails to land the takedown.
Joseph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Brien .
O Brien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joseph sprawls well. Joseph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Brien gets slowly back to his feet.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of O Brien 's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph looking to score a takedown here. O Brien is defending well but Joseph drives through and ends up in O Brien 's guard.
Joseph is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
O Brien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien working for a triangle but Joseph defends it easily.
O Brien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Brien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Joseph trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jally Joseph wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Joseph throws a leg kick but O Brien checks it.
No luck for O Brien with that takedown attempt.
Jally Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
Joseph moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Joseph stuffs the takedown attempt from O Brien . O Brien gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Joseph does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jally Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joseph 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 Donnie O Brien !
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael McCulloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCulloch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool - Bodies. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael McCulloch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCulloch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boyka throws a leg kick but McCulloch moved away.
Boyka ducks under a wild hook from McCulloch.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and McCulloch moves out of range easily.
Boyka throws a front kick aimed at McCulloch's knee but McCulloch avoids it well.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka lands with a nice body kick.
McCulloch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boyka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyka moves away from the strike by McCulloch.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boyka throws a leg kick that misses.
McCulloch shoots for a takedown but Boyka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCulloch misses with a wild body shot.
McCulloch missing with a left hand there. Boyka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCulloch throws a body punch but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
McCulloch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyka.
Boyka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCulloch misses with a body shot.
Boyka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCulloch is able to avoid easily.
McCulloch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka is looking to chop away at McCulloch's legs.
Boyka slips a jab from McCulloch.
McCulloch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boyka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCulloch throws a big shot that misses.
Boyka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCulloch is out of range.
Boyka clobbers McCulloch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCulloch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyka circles away.
Boyka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boyka misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCulloch throws an overhand right that lands on Boyka's shoulder, as Boyka tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka scores with a leg kick.
McCulloch shoots in but Boyka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yuri Boyka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McCulloch.
McCulloch throws a looping overhand right but Boyka ducks down to avoid it.
Boyka misses with a few strikes there.
McCulloch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boyka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCulloch is in Boyka's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCulloch forces his way into half guard.
McCulloch trying to control from half guard but Boyka is working away.
Boyka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCulloch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCulloch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boyka is staying active underneath McCulloch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCulloch working over Boyka with some ground and pound. Boyka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCulloch wants to take a breather but Boyka is having none of it.
McCulloch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCulloch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCulloch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch seems to be working for a kimura but Boyka defends the submission attempt.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
McCulloch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCulloch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCulloch looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCulloch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael McCulloch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boyka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCulloch.
McCulloch fails with the takedown.
Yuri Boyka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for McCulloch with that takedown attempt.
Boyka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCulloch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCulloch with a poor takedown
and Boyka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yuri Boyka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McCulloch.
Boyka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCulloch just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka is looking to score with low kicks.
McCulloch staying out of range there.
McCulloch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCulloch blocks a head kick by Boyka.
McCulloch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boyka defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCulloch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCulloch shoots for a double leg takedown but Boyka sprawls well. He's pushed McCulloch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCulloch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuri Boyka is winning the standup battle so far.
McCulloch throws an off balance right hand
and Boyka counters with a series of strikes. McCulloch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boyka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCulloch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCulloch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boyka slips under a jab from McCulloch.
McCulloch moves out of range of the body kick.
Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCulloch misses with an uppercut. Boyka saw that one coming.
Boyka misses with a body kick.
McCulloch checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Boyka misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by McCulloch or perhaps it was just good defense by Boyka which made him look bad.
Boyka slips under a jab from McCulloch.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCulloch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyka.
Boyka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCulloch.
Boyka lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McCulloch blocks the leg kick.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCulloch was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCulloch blocks a leg kick.
McCulloch moves out of range of the strikes.
McCulloch misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCulloch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boyka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCulloch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boyka dives on top into guard.
McCulloch looking for a guillotine here but Boyka defends easily.
McCulloch wants to sweep here but Boyka controlling him for the moment.
Boyka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCulloch on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch has a closed guard, preventing Boyka from standing up.
McCulloch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boyka manages to get himself to full guard.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing McCulloch from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCulloch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael McCulloch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boyka pushes McCulloch away with a front kick.
Boyka tries to land a front kick but McCulloch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boyka avoids the body shot from McCulloch.
Boyka fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as McCulloch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boyka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCulloch misses with a hook
and Boyka counters with a big head kick but McCulloch shrugs it off.
Boyka misses with a double jab.
Boyka defending well as McCulloch loads up on a big left hand.
Boyka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCulloch is out of range.
McCulloch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boyka's half guard.
McCulloch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCulloch is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCulloch is looking to take a break and control but Boyka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyka throws a series of punches but McCulloch moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCulloch.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCulloch checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch throws a jab when Boyka was well out of range.
McCulloch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCulloch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boyka throws out a leg kick but McCulloch moves out of range and Boyka only half commits.
McCulloch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCulloch lands in his opponent's guard.
McCulloch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCulloch trying to control but Boyka is working from the bottom.
McCulloch thows a big elbow that misses.
Boyka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCulloch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCulloch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCulloch trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCulloch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCulloch drops back looking for a leg! Boyka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyka manages to kick McCulloch off! McCulloch jumps back into Boyka's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCulloch tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyka is retaining full guard.
McCulloch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing McCulloch from controlling successfully.
Boyka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyka tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCulloch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael McCulloch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCulloch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Michael McCulloch!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Michael McCulloch!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Michael McCulloch!
Michael McCulloch wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Mikhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
200 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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21
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Mikhail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ernesto Guevara!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhail dives in and grabs Guevara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guevara pushes down on Mikhail's head and hops out.
Guevara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Guevara closes the distance and clinches up with Mikhail, looking for a takedown. Guevara pushes Mikhail against the cage but Mikhail circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mikhail tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guevara swivels and escapes.
Mikhail slaps away a takedown attempt from Guevara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guevara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vladimir Mikhail has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Guevara.
Guevara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikhail sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guevara somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikhail shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guevara stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikhail. Mikhail gets slowly back to his feet.
Guevara gets a double leg takedown into Mikhail's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mikhail utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guevara throws and elbow that misses. Mikhail uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guevara's guard. Nice move by Mikhail!
Mikhail trying to control the position from guard on top but Guevara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guevara keeping full guard, as Mikhail tries to pass.
Mikhail is working hard here to advance position.
Guevara being controlled here, momentarily.
Mikhail wants to pass the guard but Guevara is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mikhail working away.
Mikhail throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Guevara is not content to let Mikhail control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail tries to move into full mount but can't pass Guevara's legs.
Mikhail looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mikhail tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mikhail dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guevara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guevara working over Mikhail with some ground and pound. Mikhail looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Guevara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guevara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mikhail pushes Guevara off looking to stand but Guevara dives back in and keeps control.
Guevara is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Guevara throwing strikes from guard but Mikhail blocks nicely.
Guevara thows a big elbow that misses.
Mikhail has his feet on Guevara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail shoots in but Guevara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Guevara as Mikhail shoots in.
Guevara shoots in and drives through. Mikhail sprawls well.
Guevara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhail circles away.
Guevara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guevara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guevara postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mikhail looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Guevara cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guevara landing strikes from the mount.
Mikhail taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Guevara there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Guevara landing strikes from the mount and Mikhail is in trouble!
Guevara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mikhail can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mikhail holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Guevara tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Guevara scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guevara wants to control the pace but Mikhail is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail is in a horrible position here. Guevara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Guevara throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mikhail because Guevara loaded up on that one.
Guevara postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mikhail looks a forlorn figure.
Guevara sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ernesto Guevara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guevara working Mikhail over with strikes here.
Mikhail is bucking up trying to escape but Guevara cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mikhail is rocked!
Guevara drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mikhail! More shots from Guevara and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Guevara!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hernan Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goode kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hell's Bells . Cortes has chosen Hard to see as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
141 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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24
146 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hernan Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes thows a body shot but no joy.
Goode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses.
Goode avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortes throws a head kick but Goode moves out of range.
Cortes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cortes looks to throw the jab but Goode is out of range.
Goode throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Goode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cortes is fending him off so far but Goode persists. Nope, Cortes circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Goode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes staying out of range there.
Cortes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goode rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Cortes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Goode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cortes duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Goode.
Goode swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Goode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes misses with a wild combination.
Goode throws an overhand right that lands on Cortes's shoulder, as Cortes tries to avoid the shot.
Cortes dodges the punch combination from Goode.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Cortes.
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernan Cortes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cortes avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Goode.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cortes scores with a one two! Goode had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cortes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goode stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cortes ducks right into an uppercut from Goode.
Sloppy strikes from Goode. Those never looked like landing.
Goode scores with a decent looking hook.
Cortes misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hernan Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goode throws a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Goode. Those never looked like landing.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Goode.
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Goode. That snapped Cortes's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortes. Goode does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortes throws a sloppy head kick and Goode moves out of range easily.
Hernan Cortes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goode throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Goode.
Cortes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goode.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goode.
Cortes works Goode's body with a nice hook.
Cortes swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Goode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goode.
Goode throws a lazy head kick
and Cortes counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goode takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cortes throws a shot from downtown. Goode moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode lands a high kick!
Goode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cortes.
Goode misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Cortes finds it's target.
Goode slips a jab from Cortes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses.
Goode scores with a shot to the body.
Goode throws a lazy head kick
and Cortes counters with a solid body kick.
Goode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortes.
Cortes misses with a double jab.
Goode tries for a takedown but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goode throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goode dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Goode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortes.
Goode pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Goode.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortes misses with a kick to the body.
Goode swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes works over Goode's head and body with a nice combination.
Cortes throws a shot from downtown. Goode moves away and avoids it.
Goode tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Goode shoots in looking for a takedown but Cortes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goode's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goode shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Cortes. Those never looked like landing.
Johnny Goode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortes dodges the punch combination from Goode.
Goode misses with a looping right.
Cortes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goode misses with a head kick.
Cortes misses with a hook. Goode ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cortes. Those never looked like landing.
Cortes throws a lazy head kick
and Goode counters with a body kick.
Goode takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goode fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cortes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode tries to land a leg kick but Cortes saw it coming and moves away.
Goode misses with a body kick.
Goode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortes.
Goode looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Goode looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Cortes slips a jab and a cross from Goode.
Cortes scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Goode.
Well Goode 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 Donald Grub scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight as a draw!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Johnny Goode!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morton Marshall Matthews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Isaiah Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marshall Matthews sprawls well. Marshall Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maxwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews tries to avoid it but Maxwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marshall Matthews to the ground. Marshall Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marshall Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maxwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marshall Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.
A good leg kick by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maxwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall Matthews scores with a hook to the body. Maxwell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch
and Maxwell counters with a shoot takedown. Marshall Matthews fights it but they end up in guard.
Marshall Matthews working for a triangle but Maxwell defends it easily.
Maxwell pushes down on Marshall Matthews's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is pressing down on Marshall Matthews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marshall Matthews is holding on for now.
Marshall Matthews flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maxwell is looking to stall here but Marshall Matthews recovers full guard.
Maxwell stands and throws Marshall Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maxwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maxwell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marshall Matthews rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maxwell's guard! Nice work there by Marshall Matthews!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews stands and steps away. Maxwell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Maxwell moves away
and Maxwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marshall Matthews thinking.
Marshall Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maxwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews tries to avoid it but Maxwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marshall Matthews to the ground. Marshall Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Maxwell is having none of it.
Maxwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marshall Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maxwell somewhat.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell shoots in but Marshall Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maxwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maxwell.
Marshall Matthews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maxwell counters with a shoot takedown. Marshall Matthews fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall Matthews is on top in guard.
Maxwell is looking for a triangle but Marshall Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Marshall Matthews wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall Matthews won't allow Maxwell to sweep him here.
Marshall Matthews trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Marshall Matthews is really struggling to control Maxwell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marshall Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxwell trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall Matthews is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Morton Marshall Matthews wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isaiah Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Maxwell circles away.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marshall Matthews's waist but Marshall Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maxwell off to one side.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maxwell shoots in but Marshall Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marshall Matthews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Maxwell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Marshall Matthews is keeping the position.
Maxwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marshall Matthews's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marshall Matthews tries to kick Maxwell off but Maxwell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maxwell wants to take a breather but Marshall Matthews is having none of it.
Maxwell trying to pass the guard but Marshall Matthews defending well.
Maxwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Maxwell blocks the strikes from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews won't allow Maxwell to pass to mount.
Maxwell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marshall Matthews regains half guard.
Maxwell is looking for a kimura but Marshall Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maxwell to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
Marshall Matthews moves into full guard.
Marshall Matthews wants to stand but Maxwell is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews trying to control the position.
Maxwell drops back looking for a leg! Marshall Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marshall Matthews manages to kick Maxwell off! Maxwell jumps back into Marshall Matthews's guard.
Maxwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marshall Matthews's guard.
Maxwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marshall Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marshall Matthews wants to control but Maxwell is keeping busy.
Marshall Matthews is looking to improve his position.
Maxwell seems to be working for a kimura but Marshall Matthews defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is looking to advance position but Marshall Matthews won't allow it.
Marshall Matthews kicks off Maxwell and gets to his feet.
Maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews lands a head kick. Maxwell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isaiah Maxwell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marshall Matthews throws a series of punches but Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
Maxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marshall Matthews swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marshall Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Maxwell circles away.
Marshall Matthews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maxwell shoots in and drives through. Marshall Matthews sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maxwell.
Morton Marshall Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews defends it nicely.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Maxwell is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews motions for Maxwell to come forward. Marshall Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marshall Matthews's waist but Marshall Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maxwell off to one side.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews clinches.
Maxwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marshall Matthews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maxwell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maxwell manages to end up in side control.
Maxwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maxwell tries to advance to mount but Marshall Matthews denies him.
Maxwell advances nicely into full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Maxwell wants to control the pace but Marshall Matthews is squirming around nicely.
Marshall Matthews tries to reverse the position but Maxwell maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell goes for an armbar but Marshall Matthews turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Marshall Matthews.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Marshall Matthews from controlling successfully.
Marshall Matthews wanted to stand there but Maxwell had control of the position.
Marshall Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Marshall Matthews from controlling successfully.
Marshall Matthews engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morton Marshall Matthews has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maxwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
Marshall Matthews looks to clinch
and Maxwell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marshall Matthews won't be happy with that.
Maxwell works to advance to full mount. Marshall Matthews defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell is working for a guillotine from mount but Marshall Matthews frees his head quite easily.
Marshall Matthews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews is working hard here to advance position.
Marshall Matthews wants to control but Maxwell is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaiah Maxwell.
I've got Maxwell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Isaiah Maxwell!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Isaiah Maxwell!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Isaiah Maxwell!
Isaiah Maxwell wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clinical Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biot Savart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cpw's entrance music is Purple Rain. A fine choice. Savart is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alice in Chains - Check My Brain. Biot Savart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
190 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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28
198 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinical Cpw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Biot Savart!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savart throws a sloppy head kick and Cpw moves out of range easily.
Savart misses with a head kick.
Cpw misses with a few strikes there.
Cpw checks a low kick from Savart.
Savart throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Savart.
Cpw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cpw misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cpw.
Savart throws a leg kick but Cpw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cpw scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savart misses with a looping left.
Savart connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cpw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cpw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savart looks gassed!
Savart throws a sloppy head kick and Cpw moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Cpw.
Cpw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cpw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Cpw finds it's way through Savart's defenses.
Cpw lands a big right hand that sends Savart crashing to the mat! Cpw stays standing though and waves Savart back to his feet!
Savart is rocked!
Cpw connects with a body shot that sends Savart's belly button to the back.
Savart is still on wobbly legs! Can Cpw finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cpw connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Savart to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Cpw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clinical Cpw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible, by Disturbed. Dixon has chosen The Clash - I Fought The Law as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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181 lbs
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192 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Quick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick dives in and grabs Dixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes down on Quick's head and hops out.
Dixon takes the fight into the clinch.
Quick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Quick. Beautiful body shot.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Quick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dixon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quick counters with a stiff right hand.
Quick throws a series of punches but Dixon avoids them all with ease.
Quick avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Dixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a leg kick but Quick checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dixon at a distance.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quick as he jumps to the side.
Quick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
Dixon moves out of range as Quick strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Peter Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Dixon with that takedown attempt.
Nick Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Dixon.
Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Quick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dixon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dixon takes a swing at Quick's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quick.
Dixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Quick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dixon pushes Quick off looking to stand but Quick dives back in and keeps control.
Dixon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Quick manages to pass to mount!
Dixon is trying to escape the mount.
Dixon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is desperately trying to improve his position but Quick has a good base and remains in mount.
Quick lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Peter Dixon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quick has control of Dixon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dixon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Quick has hold of Dixon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dixon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dixon is working to get back to half guard.
Quick is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on Quick's shoulder, as Quick tries to avoid the shot.
Quick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quick somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Quick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Dixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quick's head.
Quick tries to clinch up.
Dixon tries to land a front kick but Quick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Quick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dixon eats them both and turns towards Quick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dixon.
Quick is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Quick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nick Quick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Quick on that attempt.
Quick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quick is rocked!
Dixon moves in close and cracks Quick with a massive right hand! Quick, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dixon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Dixon!
Peter Dixon is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. Andy Wuzz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jari Lehtonen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Lehtonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wuzz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lehtonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lehtonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wuzz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lehtonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wuzz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lehtonen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wuzz has Lehtonen in his guard.
Lehtonen wants to stand but Wuzz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wuzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lehtonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lehtonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wuzz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wuzz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lehtonen has managed to get both his arms back between Wuzz's legs - danger averted.
Lehtonen wants to get up but he can't break Wuzz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz keeping full guard, as Lehtonen tries to pass.
Wuzz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lehtonen defends well.
Wuzz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lehtonen wants to stand but Wuzz is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lehtonen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wuzz shoots for a double leg takedown but Lehtonen sprawls well. He's pushed Wuzz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wuzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lehtonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Andy Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz misses with the combination.
Wuzz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lehtonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wuzz somewhat.
Jari Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wuzz.
Wuzz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehtonen tries to sprawl out of it but Wuzz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehtonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehtonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wuzz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wuzz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lehtonen was covering up waiting for the punch and Wuzz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lehtonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wuzz is aware though and is defending well.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.
Lehtonen working for a triangle but Wuzz defends it easily.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.
Wuzz lands a couple of elbows.
Wuzz postures up in Lehtonen's guard and throws a big left but Lehtonen blocks it.
Lehtonen kicks Wuzz off and gets to his feet.
Wuzz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lehtonen.
Horrible takedown by Wuzz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lehtonen which made him look bad.
Lehtonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wuzz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wuzz is working Lehtonen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lehtonen has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Lehtonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehtonen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wuzz scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wuzz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab by Lehtonen.
Wuzz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wuzz moves in looking to clinch but Lehtonen pushes him off.
Lehtonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wuzz manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wuzz's sensitive parts.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lehtonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wuzz.
Wuzz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lehtonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wuzz somewhat.
Jari Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wuzz.
Wuzz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wuzz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lehtonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wuzz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wuzz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lehtonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wuzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lehtonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lehtonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz fails with the takedown.
Wuzz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lehtonen counters with a straight right hand.
Wuzz is breathing heavily.
Lehtonen lands with a shot to the body.
Wuzz shoots in for a double leg but Lehtonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jari Lehtonen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lehtonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wuzz avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wuzz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lehtonen scores with a jab to the body.
Lehtonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lehtonen scores with a nice strike.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehtonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt - Lehtonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lehtonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wuzz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lehtonen is fending him off so far but Wuzz persists. Nope, Lehtonen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen tries to clinch there but Wuzz circles away.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lehtonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lehtonen looking for submissions off his back.
Lehtonen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lehtonen is trying to control but can't.
Wuzz throwing shots but Lehtonen is blocking nicely.
Wuzz thows a huge punch but Lehtonen dodges it nicely.
Wuzz slips a nice elbow through Lehtonen's hands, connecting with Lehtonen's forehead.
Wuzz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lehtonen kicks off Wuzz and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Wuzz with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a takedown but Lehtonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wuzz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lehtonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Wuzz.
Lehtonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lehtonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wuzz.
Wuzz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lehtonen's waist but Lehtonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wuzz off to one side.
Wuzz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lehtonen is looking to wear down Wuzz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lehtonen instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lehtonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lehtonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Lehtonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lehtonen closes the distance and clinches.
Lehtonen is pressed up against the cage. Wuzz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lehtonen down to the mat. Lehtonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
Wuzz tries to clinch but Lehtonen moves out of range.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lehtonen as he avoids it easily.
Jari Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wuzz.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehtonen tries to sprawl out of it but Wuzz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehtonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Lehtonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lehtonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lehtonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
Jari Lehtonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wuzz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt - Lehtonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wuzz gets tackled into the cage by Lehtonen. Lehtonen maintains the clinch.
Lehtonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wuzz shoots in but Lehtonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lehtonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lehtonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wuzz sprawls well. Wuzz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lehtonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Lehtonen tries to clinch but Wuzz is having none of it.
Lehtonen throws a series of punches but Wuzz avoids them all with ease.
Wuzz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lehtonen clinches up with Wuzz and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wuzz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lehtonen is pushing Wuzz's head away, looking to escape. Wuzz manages to hold on to the position though.
Wuzz working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lehtonen is trying to improve his position.
Lehtonen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lehtonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lehtonen tries to stand and escape but Wuzz is controlling the position.
Wuzz moves into full guard.
Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is striking from the bottom but Lehtonen uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wuzz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.
Lehtonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lehtonen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wuzz to get to his feet.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Lehtonen circles away easily
and Lehtonen counters with an outside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lehtonen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lehtonen stalks Wuzz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wuzz's face. Wuzz staggers backwards, shaken.
Lehtonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lehtonen was covering up waiting for the punch and Wuzz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.
Wuzz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lehtonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wuzz has managed to get both his arms back between Lehtonen's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wuzz preventing the sweep.
Lehtonen working for a triangle but Wuzz defends it easily.
Wuzz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehtonen is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lehtonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wuzz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jari Lehtonen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wuzz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lehtonen pinned against the cage. Lehtonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wuzz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lehtonen works Wuzz's body with a nice hook.
Lehtonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wuzz tries to clinch up
and Lehtonen counters with a left to the body.
Wuzz fails with the takedown
and Lehtonen counters with a three punch combo that has Wuzz backing up. Wuzz nods at Lehtonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Lehtonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Wuzz takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz shoots and misses
and Lehtonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jari Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wuzz.
No luck for Wuzz with that takedown attempt.
Wuzz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt
and Lehtonen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lehtonen.
Wuzz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lehtonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lehtonen breaks the clinch.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot.
Wuzz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lehtonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lehtonen lands a body shot.
Wuzz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lehtonen rushes Wuzz and presses him up against the cage.
Lehtonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wuzz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lehtonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wuzz tries to avoid it but Lehtonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wuzz to the ground. Wuzz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lehtonen misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehtonen tries to clinch but Wuzz is having none of it.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lehtonen but Lehtonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wuzz clinches.
Wuzz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lehtonen is looking to escape.
Lehtonen has one foot on Wuzz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehtonen defends it nicely.
Wuzz doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Lehtonen counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz slaps away a takedown attempt from Lehtonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lehtonen is looking to clinch but Wuzz is avoiding it.
Lehtonen keeps the fight on the outside.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lehtonen enables Wuzz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lehtonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lehtonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wuzz stops Lehtonen from standing up.
Wuzz is in close to Lehtonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wuzz throwing strikes from guard but Lehtonen blocks nicely.
Wuzz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wuzz throws a strike but Lehtonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lehtonen gets to his feet. Wuzz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen gets caught flat footed, as Wuzz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wuzz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lehtonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wuzz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lehtonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Lehtonen, not yet.
Lehtonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wuzz scoring with some ground and pound.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wuzz prevents Lehtonen from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lehtonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lehtonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wuzz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wuzz chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jari Lehtonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wuzz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wuzz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lehtonen as he avoids it easily.
Lehtonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wuzz sprawls well. Wuzz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lehtonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Lehtonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lehtonen cracks Wuzz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wuzz closes the distance and clinches up with Lehtonen, looking for a takedown. Wuzz pushes Lehtonen against the cage but Lehtonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jari Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wuzz.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehtonen defends it nicely.
Lehtonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Wuzz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wuzz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtonen leaves Wuzz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Lehtonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lehtonen.
Wuzz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Lehtonen - just one landing.
Wuzz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lehtonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lehtonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lehtonen. Wuzz shrugs it off though.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lehtonen as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lehtonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wuzz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lehtonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lehtonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lehtonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wuzz in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
Lehtonen works Wuzz's body with a nice hook.
Lehtonen lands with a slapping head kick.
Lehtonen tries to clinch up but Wuzz circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Lehtonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wuzz is defended easily by Lehtonen.
Wuzz fails with the takedown.
Lehtonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wuzz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wuzz has his takedown stuffed
and Lehtonen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wuzz misses with a two punch combination.
Wuzz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lehtonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wuzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehtonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lehtonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wuzz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lehtonen has cracked it and Wuzz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lehtonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jari Lehtonen!
Jari Lehtonen retains his light heavyweight title!
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