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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergon Gergeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergon Gergeo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown is looking to clinch but Gergeo is avoiding it.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Gergeo.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gergeo thows a body kick. Brown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Gergeo which made him look bad.
Gergeo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gergeo wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Gergeo needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Brown just on the top of the head. Brown drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Brown - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergon Gergeo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mazard Unis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calle Mansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansson has chosen If You're Gonna Be Dumb - Roger Allan Wade as his entrance music. Calle Mansson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Mazard Unis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mazard Unis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Calle Mansson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unis throws a sloppy head kick and Mansson moves out of range easily.
Mansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Unis defends it nicely.
Mansson shoots in and drives through. Unis sprawls well.
Mansson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mansson showed some decent athleticism there.
Mansson wants to take a breather but Unis is having none of it.
Unis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mansson.
Mansson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mansson throwing shots but Unis is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Unis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Unis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mansson preventing the sweep.
Mansson throws and elbow that misses. Unis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mansson's guard. Nice move by Unis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Unis won't allow Mansson to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mansson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mansson is trying to control the position but Unis postures up.
Mansson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mansson wants to hit a switch here but Unis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mansson there!
Mansson can't escape the position.
Mansson looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Unis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mansson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Unis avoids the attempt from Mansson to control.
Mansson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Unis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mansson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calle Mansson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mansson walks into a stiff left hand from Unis.
Calle Mansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Unis.
Unis lands with a right that hurts Mansson. Mansson looks to clinch but Unis throws a short knee that drops Mansson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Mazard Unis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Yoshiyuzida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Etim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit Yoshiyuzida had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benoit Yoshiyuzida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Etim!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshiyuzida gets caught flat footed, as Etim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Etim wants to pass the guard but Yoshiyuzida is keeping the position.
Yoshiyuzida has his hands on Etim's head, controlling the position.
Etim wants to control from the top but Yoshiyuzida keeps moving.
Yoshiyuzida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Etim is controlling him.
Yoshiyuzida working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Etim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yoshiyuzida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Etim trying to control but Yoshiyuzida is working from the bottom.
Yoshiyuzida wants to get back to his feet but Etim passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etim is trying to control. Yoshiyuzida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yoshiyuzida regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Etim.
Etim wants to control from the top but Yoshiyuzida keeps moving.
Etim cracks Yoshiyuzida with a solid left hand.
Etim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Etim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yoshiyuzida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Etim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Etim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yoshiyuzida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Etim postures up and lands a big shot to Yoshiyuzida's brow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Etim throwing strikes but missing.
Etim lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Etim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Etim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Etim trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshiyuzida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yoshiyuzida wants to get back to his feet but Etim passes into half guard.
Yoshiyuzida wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshiyuzida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yoshiyuzida is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiyuzida wants to sweep but Etim has passed to side control!
Etim is looking to take a break and control but Yoshiyuzida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Yoshiyuzida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yoshiyuzida is looking to regain half guard here but Etim keeps moving and retains side control.
Yoshiyuzida is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Etim is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Etim - that will leave a mark!
Etim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yoshiyuzida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Etim.
Nice sprawl there from Yoshiyuzida as Etim shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiyuzida is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Etim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Etim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Etim's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Etim duly obliges.
Etim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoshiyuzida circles away.
Benoit Yoshiyuzida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Etim.
Etim throws a combination. Yoshiyuzida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yoshiyuzida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Etim.
Etim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshiyuzida as he jumps to the side.
Etim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Etim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Etim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Etim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Etim dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Etim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yoshiyuzida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Etim somewhat.
Etim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshiyuzida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshiyuzida is looking to clinch but Etim is avoiding it.
Yoshiyuzida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Etim. That did some damage!
Etim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Etim looks for a takedown but Yoshiyuzida sprawls well.
Benoit Yoshiyuzida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Etim.
Etim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Yoshiyuzida!
Yoshiyuzida is trying to stand up.
Etim landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yoshiyuzida tries to hold on but Etim postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Etim.
Etim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yoshiyuzida tries to hold on but Etim pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee warns Yoshiyuzida that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Etim tries to control but Yoshiyuzida wriggling away.
Yoshiyuzida tries to reverse the position but Etim maintains control.
Etim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Etim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Etim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Etim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Etim lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etim avoids the attempt from Yoshiyuzida to control.
Yoshiyuzida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Etim.
Yoshiyuzida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yoshiyuzida is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Etim.
Etim fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Etim in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yoshiyuzida trying desperately to get to his feet.
Etim dominating with strikes here.
Yoshiyuzida tries to hold on but Etim postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etim controlling from the full mount.
Yoshiyuzida is bucking up trying to escape but Etim cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Etim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yoshiyuzida is looking to escape.
Etim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Etim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yoshiyuzida is squirming around, avoiding Etim's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Etim is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yoshiyuzida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Etim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yoshiyuzida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yoshiyuzida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Yoshiyuzida that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Etim controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Etim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yoshiyuzida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Etim.
Yoshiyuzida is not content to let Etim control the position.
Etim moves into full mount!
Terry Etim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshiyuzida is bucking up trying to escape but Etim cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yoshiyuzida wants to control but Etim is having none of it.
Yoshiyuzida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Etim landing punches.
Yoshiyuzida is looking to get to half guard.
Etim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yoshiyuzida is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etim raining down shots from the mount!
Etim working for a submission but Yoshiyuzida is keeping him at bay.
Yoshiyuzida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Etim.
Etim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yoshiyuzida manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yoshiyuzida is pushing Etim's head away, looking to escape. Etim manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiyuzida gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Yoshiyuzida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Etim punishing his opponent with strikes.
Etim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yoshiyuzida is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Yoshiyuzida is in a horrible position here. Etim smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshiyuzida wants to control but Etim is having none of it.
Etim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yoshiyuzida is looking to escape.
Yoshiyuzida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Etim.
Yoshiyuzida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Etim.
Yoshiyuzida is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A nice elbow there by Etim.
Yoshiyuzida is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Etim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yoshiyuzida manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yoshiyuzida is trying to control Etim's posture but Etim avoids it.
Terry Etim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshiyuzida is looking for a sweep.
Benoit Yoshiyuzida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Etim works to advance to full mount. Yoshiyuzida defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
A nice elbow there by Etim.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Etim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Etim 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Etim!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mac Cardona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Kaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kaj's choice of entrance music: We are the world. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Mac Cardona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustafa Kaj!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaj misses with a double jab.
Kaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaj has a takedown stuffed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaj.
Cardona scores with a takedown into Kaj's guard.
Cardona 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.
Cardona works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaj is staying active underneath Cardona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaj pushes Cardona off but Cardona dives into side control.
Kaj tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Cardona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaj tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cardona looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaj tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cardona sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kaj taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mac Mac Cardona!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orfeu Carone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad zinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Orfeu Carone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmad zinger!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Carone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
zinger slips under a jab.
zinger has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Carone misses.
zinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carone pinned against the cage. Carone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carone throws a right hand that zinger ducks under and follows up with a left that zinger also avoids with ease.
zinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Carone circles away.
A combination from Carone does no damage.
zinger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
zinger wants to take a breather but Carone manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for zinger.
Carone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
zinger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carone's guard.
Carone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. zinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
zinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carone keeping moving, preventing zinger from controlling successfully.
Carone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carone keeping moving, preventing zinger from controlling successfully.
zinger drops back looking for a leg! Carone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carone manages to kick zinger off! zinger jumps back into Carone's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
zinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orfeu Carone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad zinger.
Carone leaves zinger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
zinger lands with a kick to the temple. Carone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zinger instigates a clinch.
Carone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
zinger tries for a takedown but Carone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
zinger throws a push kick but Carone slaps the foot to one side.
zinger avoids the body shot from Carone.
Carone misses with a body shot.
zinger dives in and grabs Carone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carone pushes down on zinger's head and hops out.
zinger throws a head kick that misses.
zinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carone pinned against the cage. Carone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
zinger shoots in but Carone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orfeu Carone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
zinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carone is fending him off so far but zinger persists. Nope, Carone circles away and we're back to standing.
Orfeu Carone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carone misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Carone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
zinger avoids the body shot from Carone.
zinger looks for a takedown but Carone sprawls well.
zinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carone.
zinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
zinger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
zinger looks gassed!
Carone working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ahmad zinger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Carone.
zinger tries a head kick but it misses.
zinger misses with a takedown attempt - Carone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
zinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carone scores with a shot to the body.
Carone misses with a wild combination.
zinger moves out of range of the strikes.
zinger misses the shot to the body.
zinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carone but Carone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carone throws a body punch but zinger moves out of range.
zinger feints and as Carone raises his hands in defense, zinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
zinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carone is keeping the position for now.
zinger stands and throws Carone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
zinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no zinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
zinger is breathing heavily.
zinger wants to control but Carone is keeping him busy.
Carone is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
zinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carone has escaped the position, nice work there.
zinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carone is not content to let zinger control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
zinger is looking to take a break and control but Carone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
zinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
zinger is working for a submission of some sort.
Carone wants to get back to full guard.
zinger content to control rather than advance.
zinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
zinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carone keeps working.
Carone won't allow zinger to pass to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from zinger.
Orfeu Carone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad zinger.
zinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carone but Carone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
zinger throws a sloppy head kick and Carone moves out of range easily.
Carone is looking to wear down zinger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
zinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carone sprawls well. Carone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. zinger gets slowly back to his feet.
zinger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carone circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad zinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
zinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carone.
zinger slips a straight right by Carone.
Some wild striking there from Carone.
Carone throws a series of punches but zinger avoids them all with ease.
Carone throws a sloppy body shot
and zinger counters with a stiff right hand.
zinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carone was covering up waiting for the punch and zinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Carone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zinger advances to half guard.
Carone is refusing to be controlled, as zinger sits in half guard.
zinger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
zinger wants to control the pace but Carone is squirming around nicely.
zinger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
zinger content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
zinger cracks Carone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
zinger wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
zinger controlling the pace for now.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahmad zinger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Carone. No joy for zinger on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but zinger moves away.
zinger connects with the punch.
zinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
zinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orfeu Carone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad zinger.
zinger lands a head kick!
zinger closes the distance and clinches up with Carone, looking for a takedown. zinger pushes Carone against the ropes but Carone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and zinger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
zinger passes Carone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
zinger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carone dives on top into guard.
Orfeu Carone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
zinger is trying to control the position but Carone postures up.
zinger tries to strike from the bottom.
zinger has his foot on Carone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carone works his way back into a safe position though.
zinger is looking for a triangle here but Carone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
zinger sneaks back into half guard.
Ahmad zinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
zinger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad zinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got zinger 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad zinger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between mike davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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194 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mike davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Davis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
mike davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
davis misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a one-two to the body.
Davis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. davis sprawls well initially but Davis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davis is thwarting davis's attempts to control the position.
davis gets back to full guard.
Davis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Davis advances to half guard.
Davis blocks the strikes from davis.
Davis is pressing down on davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. davis is holding on for now.
davis is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so davis is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davis trying to control from half guard but davis is working away.
davis punching from the bottom.
davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for davis!
davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
davis swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Davis misses with a head shot.
davis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Davis has hold of davis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and davis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Davis landing punches.
davis is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis moves to back control.
Davis is looking to control davis but davis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
davis is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Davis gets his way!
Davis missing with punches from the back.
davis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis looks gassed!
davis rolls, trying to escape but Davis keeps control of the position.
davis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
davis is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis wants to pass to mount but davis is defending the position.
davis looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davis with a poor takedown
so davis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
davis cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
davis thows a big elbow that misses.
davis pushing down on Davis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davis wants to control but davis is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Davis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davis misses with a double jab
and davis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davis's guard now.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis keeping moving, preventing davis from controlling successfully.
davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
davis connects with a couple of short punches.
davis connects with a couple of short punches.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from davis.
Davis keeping full guard, as davis tries to pass.
davis thows a big elbow that misses.
mike davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis is breathing heavily.
davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
davis wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
davis tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
davis fails with the takedown
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis slips nicely into half guard.
davis is looking to improve his position.
Davis wants to pass the guard but davis is defending well.
Davis wants to take a breather but davis is having none of it.
davis trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
davis is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
davis wants to clinch but Davis slips to the side
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to de liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
mike davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
davis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.
davis with a poor takedown
so Davis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
davis trying to strike off his back.
davis wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
davis keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis advances position into side control!
Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
davis is trying to improve his position.
davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis wants to take a breather but davis manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Davis.
Davis wants to control from the top but davis keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
davis throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
davis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
davis tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis working over davis with some ground and pound. davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
davis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
davis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Davis 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 not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
davis gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
davis scoring with punches and elbows.
davis grinds an elbow into Davis's temple.
Davis prevents davis from improving position.
Davis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
davis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Davis parries the strikes from davis easily there. davis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
Davis manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. davis connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
davis wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davis gets back to full guard.
Roman Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis has his foot on davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but davis is proving a slippery customer.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis is controlling davis's posture.
Davis has momentary wrist control but davis slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. davis manages to get himself to full guard.
davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
davis lands a nice shot to the head.
davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
davis is landing with some decent strikes but Davis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
davis wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
davis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davis is bucking up trying to escape but davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by davis.
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by davis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
mike davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
davis prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
davis cracks Davis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Davis tries to hold on but davis postures up.
davis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis is bucking up trying to escape but davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
mike davis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Davis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuko Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the ring accompanied by Da Rockwilder. 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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21
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuko Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Bisping.
Nice defenses there by Bisping.
Bisping swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machida.
Bisping lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
Bisping throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Bisping cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bisping was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poor strikes thrown by Bisping there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bisping throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bisping lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bisping.
Bisping working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bisping throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bisping tries to control but Machida wriggling away.
Bisping goes for an armbar but Machida turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bisping's guard.
Machida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bisping does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machida is just content to waste time from the top position. Bisping takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Machida prevents Bisping from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bisping is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Machida stops Bisping from standing up.
Machida scoring with some ground and pound.
Machida wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
Bisping is looking to stand up but Machida isn't so interested in that idea.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bisping throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sam Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Bisping.
Kazuko Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bisping.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
Bisping throws out a powerful jab.
Bisping fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bisping missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bisping throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Bisping looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bisping dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bisping throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bisping shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bisping rushes Machida and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Bisping blocks it.
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Bisping pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bisping clinches up with Machida and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bisping misses with a knee strike.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Bisping is blocking nicely.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping manages to break the clinch.
Bisping pushes Machida away with a front kick.
Good shot there by Bisping.
Bisping moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Machida moves out of range as Bisping throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bisping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bisping.
Bisping throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machida lands a high kick!
It looks like Sam Bisping has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bisping bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machida's head backwards.
Bisping looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida takes a swing at Bisping's ribcage but misses.
Bisping throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bisping scores with the left hand. Machida knows he should have avoided that one.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Bisping uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Bisping uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Bisping throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Bisping looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Bisping.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Bisping on that attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Bisping. Bisping gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazuko Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Bisping.
Bisping misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bisping misses with a wild combination.
Bisping looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Bisping throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bisping with a hook.
Bisping keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
Sam Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Bisping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bisping misses with a few strikes there.
Bisping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bisping wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Bisping misses with a few strikes there.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bisping misses with a few strikes there.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
Machida misses with a hook. Bisping ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Bisping is looking to clinch.
Bisping throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick from Bisping lands but Machida takes it in his stride.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
Bisping uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida slips under a jab from Bisping.
Bisping wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Bisping throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Bisping moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida throws a head kick that misses
and Bisping counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bisping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Bisping's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Bisping throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bisping gets slowly back to his feet.
Bisping forces Machida back against the ropes and clinches.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bisping misses with a knee to the head.
Machida wants to break free but Bisping has control.
Machida jumps guard but Bisping stands there with Machida around his waist. Machida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bisping breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Bisping or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Bisping lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping looks to clinch
and Machida counters with a solid body kick.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bisping manages to avoid it.
Machida blocks the body kick.
Bisping misses with a double jab.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida slips under a jab from Bisping.
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bisping has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bisping avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Bisping swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bisping getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bisping uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bisping throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Bisping's head but Bisping sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bisping throws out the jab.
Bisping smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bisping throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machida missing with a left hand there. Bisping was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Bisping shoots in.
Kazuko Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Bisping.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bisping.
Bisping walks into a jab.
Bisping takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bisping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida misses the jab.
Bisping moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bisping blocks a head kick by Machida.
Bisping scores with a jab to the head.
Bisping scores with a hook.
Bisping throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida moves out of range as Bisping strikes.
Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machida has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bisping.
Bisping closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
The fighters circling - Bisping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machida - that will leave a mark!
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machida throws a head kick but Bisping moves out of range.
Bisping misses with a wild combination.
Machida throws a hook but Bisping blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuko Machida clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Bisping's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bisping clinches up against the ropes.
Bisping has Machida pressed against the ropes, preventing Machida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machida dodges an elbow strike from Bisping.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Bisping avoids the damage to the body.
Bisping breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bisping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bisping is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sam Bisping seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bisping misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bisping!
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bisping.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Bisping.
Machida throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bisping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bisping closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Machida misses with a hook. Bisping ducked under it nicely.
Bisping scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bisping lands with a cross.
Bisping connects with a crisp jab.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bisping scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Machida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bisping avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Bisping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Bisping connects with a jab.
Machida walks into a jab.
Bisping lands with a nice body kick.
Bisping uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bisping swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bisping looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Bisping shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bisping.
An inside leg kick from Machida misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping misses with a looping right.
Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Bisping misses with a double jab.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bisping avoids them all with ease.
Bisping misses with a body kick.
Bisping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Bisping lands with a cross.
Bisping tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Bisping displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bisping throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bisping sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice body kick there by Bisping.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Bisping counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bisping.
Machida working hard to break the clinch.
Bisping unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bisping pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
Bisping scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bisping cracks a nice hook into Machida's ribs.
Bisping misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kazuko Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Bisping.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bisping looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bisping uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bisping dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sam Bisping's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bisping lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bisping blocks a head kick by Machida.
Bisping is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
Machida moves out of range as Bisping throws a body kick.
Machida throws a lazy head kick
and Bisping counters with a single leg into guard. Machida didn't expect that.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bisping.
Bisping tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
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.
Bisping with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping throwing strikes but missing.
Bisping in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bisping connects with a couple of short punches.
Bisping with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sam Bisping is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bisping controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping working some strikes from top position.
Kazuko Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida has Bisping pulled in close to control his posture.
Bisping has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bisping trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machida is trying to hold Bisping in close to prevent damage but Bisping has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bisping is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Bisping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bisping has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Bisping!
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