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Bloodsport 99: Fallout PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gray Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Aint No Sunshine. O Brien has chosen Rocky Road to Dublin as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Donnie O Brien !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
Davis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Davis prevents O Brien from improving his position.
O Brien controlling the position well.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Brien defending well though.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but O Brien defends the submission attempt.
O Brien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to stand and escape but O Brien is controlling the position.
Davis trying to control the action but O Brien is working from the bottom.
O Brien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Brien defends it well.
O Brien wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but O Brien is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davis wants to stand up but O Brien is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien trying to control but Davis postures up.
O Brien controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Davis is looking for a kimura but O Brien is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davis to get the leverage.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but O Brien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis is really struggling to control O Brien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but O Brien is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
O Brien actively working from the bottom here.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Brien defending well though.
Davis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Brien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Brien is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Davis wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.
O Brien controlling Davis's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gray Davis just wasn't active enough.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Brien gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien is trying to keep Davis in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Davis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging O Brien to the ground. Davis is now in O Brien 's guard.
O Brien lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davis!
Davis is squirming around, avoiding O Brien 's attempts to control the action.
Gray Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Brien goes for an armbar but Davis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Davis.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Brien 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis passes O Brien 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis wants to take a breather but O Brien is having none of it.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Brien has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Brien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
O Brien is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is not content to let Davis control the position.
O Brien works his way to full guard. Good work.
O Brien is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Brien is keeping the position for now.
O Brien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien has control of Davis's left arm, preventing Davis from doing any damage.
Davis trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gray Davis just wasn't active enough.
Davis throws a series of punches but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
O Brien content to control rather than advance.
O Brien stops Davis from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis keeping control of the position.
O Brien keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis throws a leg kick but O Brien moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davis showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Brien doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gray Davis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by O Brien or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis which made him look bad.
A leg kick checked by O Brien .
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis is working for a kimura but O Brien is defending it quite comfortably.
O Brien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
Davis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
O Brien is trying to get back to full guard.
O Brien trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Brien is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Brien has escaped and now he's on top!
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Brien .
O Brien trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeping moving, preventing O Brien from controlling successfully.
O Brien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Brien .
O Brien trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Brien controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Donnie O Brien was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but O Brien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. O Brien quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Brien actively working from the bottom here.
Davis trying to pass the guard but O Brien defending well.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but O Brien defends the submission attempt.
Davis is nestled in close to O Brien , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien is trying is best to control the position here.
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!
Davis wants to control but O Brien is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Gray Davis!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Gray Davis!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Gray Davis!
Gray Davis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Ronny Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Quim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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182 lbs
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183 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Ronny Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Quim!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quim swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Quim is predictable there
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quim looks to land a left hand but Olsen moved out of range nicely.
Quim works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen moves in looking to clinch but Quim pushes him off.
Quim misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olsen tries to clinch but Quim is having none of it.
Quim misses with a hook
and Olsen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Quim misses the shot to the body.
Quim tries to land a leg kick but Olsen saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen tries to clinch there but Quim circles away.
Quim lands a body shot.
Olsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Olsen tries to clinch
and Quim counters with a series of strikes. Olsen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Quim. That snapped Olsen's head back.
Olsen forces Quim back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Quim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Olsen lands an elbow just above Quim 's eye.
Quim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olsen has him pressed against the cage.
Quim breaks from the clinch.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Quim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quim throws a hook but Olsen avoids it easily.
Quim throws out a loose jab but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quim misses with a right hand
and Olsen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olsen.
Olsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Quim's defenses.
It looks like Jimmy Quim has been cut.
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!
Quim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Olsen lands an elbow inside.
Olsen landing knees to the body.
Olsen lands a damaging elbow.
Quim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Olsen lands an elbow inside that Quim shrugs off.
Olsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Quim looks gassed!
Olsen scores a nice knee to the body.
Olsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Olsen lands an elbow that stopped Quim in his tracks for a moment.
Olsen lands an elbow inside.
Olsen lands an elbow inside.
Olsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Olsen.
Olsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen has Quim pushed against the cage.
Quim has had enough of the clinch but Olsen keeps him there for the moment.
Olsen lands an elbow that stopped Quim in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Quim takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Jimmy Quim's cut even more.
Quim is trying to force a seperation but Olsen has the dominant position.
Olsen lands an elbow inside.
Olsen lands a nice elbow.
Quim misses with some punches.
Olsen lands a nice elbow.
Olsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Olsen lands a damaging elbow.
Olsen prevents Quim from breaking the clinch.
Quim is trying to break the clinch but Olsen has him pressed against the cage.
Quim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Quim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quim's efforts to push away.
Olsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Olsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Olsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Olsen lands an elbow that stopped Quim in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Jimmy Quim's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Olsen lands a nice elbow.
Olsen lands a damaging elbow.
Quim takes an elbow to the forehead.
Olsen has Quim pushed against the cage.
Olsen lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quim is trying to break the clinch but Olsen has him pressed against the cage.
Olsen lands an elbow that stopped Quim in his tracks for a moment.
Olsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Olsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Ronny Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Quim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Quim missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quim throws a leg kick
and Olsen counters with a body kick that stops Quim in his tracks momentarily.
Olsen is looking to clinch.
Quim misses with a looping left.
Olsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Olsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olsen is looking to clinch but Quim is avoiding it.
Olsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Quim off the cage and back into rage.
Olsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Quim circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen wants to clinch up but Quim keeps it at a distance.
Olsen has Quim up against the cage in a clinch.
Olsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quim wants to get back to striking at distance but Olsen won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olsen.
Quim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quim.
A frustrated look appears on Quim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Olsen lands a damaging elbow.
Quim takes an elbow to the forehead.
Quim tries to circle away but Olsen has him pinned against the cage.
Olsen lands a nice elbow.
Quim takes an elbow to the temple.
Jimmy Quim's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Olsen crunches a lovely knee into Quim's ribcage.
Quim is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quim avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body.
Olsen pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lars Ronny Olsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olsen.
Quim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quim tries to break the clinch but Olsen is controlling the position.
Olsen lands an elbow inside.
Olsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Olsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Quim's defenses.
Quim being controlled against the cage.
Olsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Olsen lands an elbow just above Quim 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Quim's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lars Ronny Olsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Job (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Job has chosen I Need A Dollar as his entrance music. James Hellwig could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Job's chin.
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176 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hellwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Job!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellwig lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Job fails to land with a series of punches.
Hellwig throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Job tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hellwig is in Job's guard.
Hellwig drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hellwig seems to have locked his on tight now - Job screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hellwig, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Hellwig!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Lemiwinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shirley Crabtree Jr (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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272 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, The Lemiwinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shirley Crabtree Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crabtree Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lemiwinks's waist but Lemiwinks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crabtree Jr off to one side.
Crabtree Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crabtree Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemiwinks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crabtree Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lemiwinks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crabtree Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemiwinks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemiwinks pulls Crabtree Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Crabtree Jr stands up from Lemiwinks's guard - Crabtree Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemiwinks throws a series of punches but Crabtree Jr avoids them all with ease.
Crabtree Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lemiwinks counters with a three punch combo that has Crabtree Jr backing up. Crabtree Jr nods at Lemiwinks to acknowledge the strikes.
Lemiwinks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crabtree Jr.
Crabtree Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Lemiwinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shirley Crabtree Jr.
Lemiwinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crabtree Jr throws out a leg kick but Lemiwinks moves out of range and Crabtree Jr only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crabtree Jr. That's going to slow Lemiwinks down.
Crabtree Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Lemiwinks, looking for a takedown. Crabtree Jr pushes Lemiwinks against the cage but Lemiwinks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crabtree Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crabtree Jr shoots for a takedown but Lemiwinks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crabtree Jr forces Lemiwinks back against the cage and clinches.
Lemiwinks is trying to break the clinch but Crabtree Jr is controlling him.
Crabtree Jr tries to pull guard but Lemiwinks holds him up against the cage and eventually Crabtree Jr drops back down to his feet.
Crabtree Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemiwinks just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Crabtree Jr.
Crabtree Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemiwinks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lemiwinks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lemiwinks tries to break free but Crabtree Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Crabtree Jr lands with a right to the head.
Crabtree Jr has Lemiwinks pressed against the cage, preventing Lemiwinks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lemiwinks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lemiwinks gets underhooks to prevent Crabtree Jr's takedown attempt.
Crabtree Jr wants the takedown. Lemiwinks is fighting it off but Crabtree Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lemiwinks's guard against the cage.
Lemiwinks controls Crabtree Jr momentarily but Crabtree Jr frees himself.
Crabtree Jr postures up in Lemiwinks's guard and throws a big left but Lemiwinks blocks it.
Crabtree Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crabtree Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemiwinks has wrist control.
Crabtree Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr has gone for a leg lock! Lemiwinks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crabtree Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crabtree Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemiwinks checks a leg kick.
Crabtree Jr shoots in and bounces Lemiwinks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crabtree Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemiwinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crabtree Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemiwinks has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shirley Crabtree Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Lemiwinks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crabtree Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Lemiwinks scores with a four punch combination!
Crabtree Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crabtree Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Crabtree Jr drops an elbow to the side of Lemiwinks's head.
Crabtree Jr trying to work for an americana but Lemiwinks has managed to regain full guard.
Crabtree Jr stands up and waves to Lemiwinks to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemiwinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crabtree Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lemiwinks is trying to break the clinch but Crabtree Jr is controlling him.
Crabtree Jr breaks from the clinch.
Shirley Crabtree Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemiwinks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crabtree Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr tries to clinch but Lemiwinks is having none of it.
Lemiwinks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crabtree Jr throws out a leg kick but Lemiwinks moves out of range and Crabtree Jr only half commits.
The Lemiwinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crabtree Jr sizes up Lemiwinks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Lemiwinks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crabtree Jr fails with the takedown.
Crabtree Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crabtree Jr dodges the punch combination from Lemiwinks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr tries to score with a low kick but Lemiwinks moves his leg out of the way.
Crabtree Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crabtree Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemiwinks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crabtree Jr.
Crabtree Jr thows a huge punch but Lemiwinks dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr wants to stand but Lemiwinks has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Crabtree Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemiwinks defends it well.
Crabtree Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lemiwinks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crabtree Jr is looking to stall here but Lemiwinks recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shirley Crabtree Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lemiwinks stuffs the takedown attempt from Crabtree Jr. Crabtree Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Crabtree Jr avoids the head kick by Lemiwinks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemiwinks throws a nice looking combination but Crabtree Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Crabtree Jr.
Lemiwinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemiwinks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crabtree Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Crabtree Jr misses the shot to the body.
Crabtree Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Lemiwinks sprawls well. He's pushed Crabtree Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crabtree Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Lemiwinks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Lemiwinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shirley Crabtree Jr.
Crabtree Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crabtree Jr is working for a kimura but Lemiwinks is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lemiwinks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lemiwinks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Crabtree Jr wants to control but Lemiwinks postures up.
Crabtree Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crabtree Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr uses his free foot to push down on Lemiwinks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lemiwinks.
Shirley Crabtree Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crabtree Jr trying to control but Lemiwinks is having none of it.
Crabtree Jr 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Lemiwinks is trying to stand.
Crabtree Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lemiwinks's face.
It looks like The Lemiwinks has been cut.
Crabtree Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Crabtree Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lemiwinks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lemiwinks shrugs it off.
Shirley Crabtree Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crabtree Jr controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crabtree Jr stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shirley Crabtree Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crabtree Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Shirley Crabtree Jr!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Shirley Crabtree Jr!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Shirley Crabtree Jr!
Shirley Crabtree Jr wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Zufall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zufall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rammstein - Sonne. 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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213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Stepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rainer Zufall!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepp gets caught flat footed, as Zufall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zufall wants to control from the top but Stepp keeps moving.
Zufall tries to free his leg and advance position but Stepp is retaining full guard.
Stepp is looking to stand up but Zufall isn't so interested in that idea.
Stepp throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stepp will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zufall wants to control from the top but Stepp keeps moving.
Zufall wants to pass the guard but Stepp is keeping the position.
Stepp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zufall's guard.
Stepp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Stepp stopping the sweep attempt from Zufall.
Stepp distracts Zufall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zufall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepp prevents Zufall from getting back to his feet.
Zufall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stepp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stepp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stepp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stepp wants to take a breather but Zufall is having none of it.
Zufall tries to get to full guard but Stepp has control of the leg.
Stepp slips a nice elbow through Zufall's hands, connecting with Zufall's forehead.
Stepp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zufall's head.
Stepp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zufall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stepp.
Stepp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zufall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zufall trying to control here.
Stepp is taking a breather. Zufall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zufall wants to improve his position but Stepp is controlling well.
Stepp trying to control from half guard but Zufall is working away.
Stepp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stepp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stepp throwing shots but Zufall is blocking nicely.
Zufall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepp.
Zufall trying to hold on to Stepp's head to control him but Stepp postures up.
Zufall looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zufall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stepp.
Zufall is in trouble now - Stepp has advanced to mount!
Zufall is bucking up trying to escape but Stepp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zufall looks gassed!
Stepp with the ground and pound from mount.
Stepp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepp landing shots from mount.
Stepp working the ground and pound effectively.
Zufall is rocked!
Stepp trying to control but Zufall is having none of it.
Stepp loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Zufall scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stepp land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stepp stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stepp!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stglitz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feuer frei!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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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 - 10 - 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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Stglitz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stglitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Stglitz is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Marshall Matthews moves away from the strike by Stglitz.
Stglitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Stglitz clobbers Marshall Matthews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stglitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stglitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews throws a lazy head kick
and Stglitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stglitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews drops his hands momentarily and Stglitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stglitz blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Stglitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Stglitz 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 Stglitz off to one side.
Stglitz gets tackled into the cage by Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews maintains the clinch.
Stglitz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall Matthews prevents it.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Stglitz.
Marshall Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Stglitz's leg but Stglitz calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Stglitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stglitz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marshall Matthews's guard.
Stglitz trying to control but Marshall Matthews is working from the bottom.
Stglitz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marshall Matthews looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marshall Matthews looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marshall Matthews!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Stglitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stglitz can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz sneaks back into half guard.
Stglitz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marshall Matthews stands up from half guard.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Stglitz circles away.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Stglitz keeps it at a distance.
Stglitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Stglitz misses.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up
letting Stglitz counter with a right hand.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Stglitz pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Marshall Matthews.
A combination from Stglitz does no damage.
No luck for Stglitz with that takedown attempt.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Stglitz.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stglitz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall Matthews stops a takedown attempt from Stglitz.
Stglitz jumps guard but Marshall Matthews stands there with Stglitz around his waist. Stglitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stglitz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshall Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Morton Marshall Matthews will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stglitz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stglitz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marshall Matthews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Stglitz keeps it at a distance.
Stglitz slips under a jab from Marshall Matthews.
Stglitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Marshall Matthews digs a good body shot into Stglitz's ribs.
Stglitz throws a big shot that misses.
Stglitz shoots for a takedown but Marshall Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Stglitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz cracks a nice hook into Marshall Matthews's ribs.
Stglitz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall Matthews dodges the punch combination from Stglitz.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stglitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall Matthews looks to clinch
and Stglitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Stglitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stglitz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall Matthews prevents it.
Marshall Matthews prevents the takedown attempt.
Stglitz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Stglitz moves away
and Stglitz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Stglitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Stglitz keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews staying out of range there.
Marshall Matthews gets a clinch.
Marshall Matthews pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stglitz tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz tries to break free but Marshall Matthews pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Stglitz moves out of range.
Stglitz shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stglitz lands with a cross.
Stglitz misses with an uppercut.
Marshall Matthews pushes Stglitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Stglitz tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stglitz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stglitz.
Marshall Matthews misses with a kick to the body.
Marshall Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stglitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Marshall Matthews's head.
Stglitz missing with a left hand there. Marshall Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Stglitz moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Stglitz circles away.
Marshall Matthews misses with the combination.
Marshall Matthews rushes Stglitz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stglitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stglitz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Stglitz is having none of it.
A punch combination from Marshall Matthews misses.
Stglitz is looking to score with low kicks.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Stglitz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Marshall Matthews clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Marshall Matthews wants to control his opponent's hands but Stglitz gets his hands free.
Marshall Matthews rolls, trying to escape but Stglitz keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand back up.
Marshall Matthews trying to control the hands but Stglitz breaks the grip.
Stglitz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marshall Matthews has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stglitz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Marshall Matthews turns into Stglitz and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall Matthews wants to control from the top but Stglitz keeps moving.
Marshall Matthews wants to stand but Stglitz is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marshall Matthews is aware though and is defending well.
Marshall Matthews wanted to stand there but Stglitz had control of the position.
Marshall Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Stglitz.
Stglitz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marshall Matthews uses it to pass to side control.
Stglitz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Stglitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marshall Matthews taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews trying to control the action but Stglitz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stglitz is looking to reverse the position.
Stglitz is trying to control Marshall Matthews's posture but Marshall Matthews avoids it.
Marshall Matthews taking a breather here.
Marshall Matthews stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews connects with a high kick.
Stglitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Marshall Matthews misses its intended target.
Stglitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall Matthews as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Stglitz keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morton Marshall Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall Matthews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Morton Marshall Matthews wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Taborda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taborda comes into the arena with New Noise by Refused blaring out of the sound system. Strife has chosen One Winged Angel by The Black Mages as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tarzan Taborda has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tarzan Taborda seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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29
274 lbs
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30
289 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Tarzan Taborda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cloud Strife!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taborda fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Taborda. No joy for Strife on that attempt.
Strife with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taborda counters with a left to the body.
Strife looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taborda takes a swing at Strife's ribcage but misses.
Strife shoots in for a double leg but Taborda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tarzan Taborda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cloud Strife.
Strife uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taborda.
Taborda stuns Strife with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taborda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strife's guard.
Taborda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Strife, up you get!
Taborda sends Strife crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Taborda is motioning to the referee to let Strife up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Strife is rocked!
It looks like Cloud Strife has been cut.
Taborda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strife circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Strife limp body while Taborda jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarzan Taborda!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sprockit Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jally Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph has chosen SEX U UP as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
135 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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23
141 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Terry Sprockit Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Jally Joseph!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Sprockit Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Joseph which made him look bad.
Joseph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sprockit Jr under the eye.
Joseph misses with a wild combination.
Joseph manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sprockit Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Sprockit Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sprockit Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joseph is aware though and is defending well.
Sprockit Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sprockit Jr looking for a guillotine here but Joseph defends easily.
Joseph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sprockit Jr's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sprockit Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joseph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joseph seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Joseph avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joseph throws a big right hand that misses.
Joseph seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sprockit Jr has his feet on Joseph's thighs here. He's pushed Joseph off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Joseph screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Sprockit Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eza Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In The Morning. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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30
220 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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25
224 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Eza Nahka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahka fails to land with a series of punches.
Nahka with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Nahka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nahka thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Nahka slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Nahka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nahka controlling the action here.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nahka.
Nahka tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nahka is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nahka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nahka stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nahka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nahka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nahka wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nahka throwing strikes but missing.
Nahka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nahka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nahka trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nahka drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Nahka off! Nahka jumps back into Smith's guard.
Nahka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nahka postures up.
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!
Nahka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Nahka gets full guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith stands and steps away. Nahka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Nahka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nahka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nahka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nahka escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eza Nahka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nahka shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nahka.
Nahka misses with a few strikes there.
Nahka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eza Nahka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nahka seems to be looking for submissions.
Nahka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nahka breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nahka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nahka.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nahka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nahka lands a big elbow.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith tries to roll over but Nahka keeps him under control.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nahka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nahka's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Nahka manages to turn into his guard.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nahka thows a big elbow that misses.
Nahka advances position into side control!
Nahka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Nahka keeps him under control.
Nahka is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Nahka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nahka thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nahka from controlling successfully.
Nahka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nahka defends well.
Nahka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nahka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nahka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nahka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Nahka is having none of it.
Nahka distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nahka trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Nahka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Nahka scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Nahka defends easily.
Nahka is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Nahka has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nahka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eza Nahka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nahka tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Nahka improves position.
Nahka can't get the takedown.
Nahka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nahka backwards.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Nahka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eza Nahka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nahka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith is trying to keep Nahka in close.
Smith is looking to stand up but Nahka isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith seems keen to control Nahka's posture.
Nahka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Nahka won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nahka wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nahka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nahka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nahka postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith has his foot on Nahka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nahka works his way back into a safe position though.
Nahka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nahka slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Nahka there.
Nahka throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Nahka seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nahka throwing strikes but missing.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Nahka is having none of it.
Nahka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nahka trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nahka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith looking to control.
Nahka trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Nahka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nahka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nahka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka stops Smith from standing up.
Nahka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Nahka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michael Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nahka.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nahka from controlling successfully.
Nahka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nahka in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nahka takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Smith to pass into mount.
Nahka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eza Nahka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nahka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Eza Nahka!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Eza Nahka!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Eza Nahka!
Eza Nahka wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pitbull comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. St Pierre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Territoire Hostile. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. 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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28
180 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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26
178 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, John The Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pitbull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Pitbull defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St Pierre.
The Pitbull is breathing heavily.
St Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Pitbull's waist but The Pitbull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St Pierre off to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by The Pitbull as he connects with a hook.
The Pitbull rushes St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Pitbull has had enough of the clinch but St Pierre keeps him there for the moment.
St Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Pitbull smiles and moves away.
John The Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt St Pierre.
The Pitbull misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull misses with a wild combination.
St Pierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Pitbull, pushing him back against the cage.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
St Pierre fails to pull guard.
St Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Pitbull walks away with a smile on his face. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Pitbull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - The Pitbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St Pierre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - St Pierre lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Pitbull working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre gets to his feet - The Pitbull follows without any prompting.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Pitbull as he jumps to the side.
The Pitbull tries to clinch up but St Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
St Pierre dodges the punch combination from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from The Pitbull as St Pierre shoots in.
St Pierre tries to clinch but The Pitbull moves out of range.
The Pitbull throws an off balance right hand
and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pitbull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Pierre defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt St Pierre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
St Pierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St Pierre decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Pitbull to his feet.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but The Pitbull shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by The Pitbull or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierre which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Pitbull!
The Pitbull is wriggling around trying to escape.
St Pierre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
St Pierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The Pitbull is working to get back to half guard.
The Pitbull squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull tries to hold on but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Pitbull trying desperately to get to his feet.
St Pierre looking to secure an arm triangle but The Pitbull defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Pitbull squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
St Pierre prevents The Pitbull from getting the reversal.
St Pierre avoids the attempt from The Pitbull to control.
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The Pitbull tries to reverse the position but St Pierre maintains control.
Matt St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to finish The Pitbull with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Pitbull!
St Pierre lands with some strikes.
The Pitbull tries to reverse the position but St Pierre maintains control.
St Pierre lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre is trying to take his opponent's back.
The Pitbull tries to hold on but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre wants to control the pace but The Pitbull is squirming around nicely.
St Pierre looking to secure an arm triangle but The Pitbull defends it well.
St Pierre misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull really wants to buck St Pierre off and get back to his feet.
The Pitbull taking shots to the head.
The Pitbull tries to reverse the position but St Pierre maintains control.
The Pitbull regains half guard.
The Pitbull is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but The Pitbull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Pitbull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre winds up and cracks The Pitbull with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Pitbull gets full guard.
The Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
St Pierre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Pitbull.
St Pierre throws the kick towards the body but The Pitbull avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Pierre.
St Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Pitbull pinned against the cage. The Pitbull gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from The Pitbull misses.
The Pitbull throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre tries to clinch but The Pitbull is having none of it.
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.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Pierre fails to land the takedown.
John The Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt St Pierre.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Pitbull defends it nicely.
The Pitbull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Pitbull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John The Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but The Pitbull shows good takedown defense.
The Pitbull scores with a jab to the head.
The Pitbull swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Pitbull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Pierre somewhat.
St Pierre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Pitbull misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Pitbull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pierre.
The Pitbull defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St Pierre.
The Pitbull throws a looping overhand right but St Pierre ducks down to avoid it.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Pitbull lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Pitbull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Pierre.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Pitbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Pitbull swivels and escapes.
John The Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt St Pierre.
The Pitbull looks for a takedown but St Pierre sprawls well.
The Pitbull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Pierre pinned against the cage. St Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Pitbull is fending him off so far but St Pierre persists. Nope, The Pitbull circles away and we're back to standing.
The Pitbull swings for the body but St Pierre moves out of range.
The Pitbull throws a series of punches but St Pierre avoids them all with ease.
St Pierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Pitbull closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Pitbull just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Pitbull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Pitbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Pitbull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Pitbull defends it nicely.
The Pitbull fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St Pierre sprawls well initially but The Pitbull persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull had his way with Matt St Pierre in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - St Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Pitbull.
St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from The Pitbull as St Pierre shoots in.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull scores with a nice head shot.
St Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull misses with a hook. St Pierre ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by The Pitbull. Beautiful body shot.
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. The Pitbull sprawls well.
John The Pitbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt St Pierre.
The Pitbull moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Pitbull throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Pitbull stuffs the takedown.
St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierre blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
St Pierre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Pitbull tries a low kick but St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but The Pitbull shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Pitbull swings for the body but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Pitbull napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Pitbull, who protects the arm well.
The Pitbull pushes St Pierre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, St Pierre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Pitbull wants to control but St Pierre postures up.
The Pitbull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Pitbull wants to get back to his feet.
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 John The Pitbull.
I think The Pitbull 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Matt St Pierre!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Matt St Pierre!
Matt St Pierre wins by majority decision!
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