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Bloodsport 111 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akuma The Raging Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riordan comes into the arena with Dystopia blaring out of the sound system. Akuma The Raging Demon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Akuma The Raging Demon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riordan.
Riordan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The Raging Demon tries to escape but Riordan is in control.
The Raging Demon regains half guard, as Riordan was trying to land strikes.
The Raging Demon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Raging Demon.
The Raging Demon keeping full guard, as Riordan tries to pass.
Riordan trying to control but The Raging Demon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riordan throws a strike but The Raging Demon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Raging Demon is controlling him.
Riordan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Riordan keeping full guard, as The Raging Demon tries to pass.
The Raging Demon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Raging Demon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Raging Demon.
The Raging Demon trying to control but Riordan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Raging Demon postures up in Riordan's guard and throws a big left but Riordan blocks it.
Riordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Raging Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Raging Demon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riordan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Riordan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riordan tries to get out of the position.
The Raging Demon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Raging Demon is looking to work some ground and pound but Riordan has wrist control.
Riordan keeping moving, preventing The Raging Demon from controlling successfully.
The Raging Demon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Raging Demon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Raging Demon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riordan wants to sweep here but The Raging Demon controlling him for the moment.
The Raging Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Raging Demon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Raging Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Raging Demon throws a big elbow that misses.
The Raging Demon postures up in Riordan's guard and throws a big left but Riordan blocks it.
The Raging Demon trying to control but Riordan is working from the bottom.
The Raging Demon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Raging Demon throws a big elbow that misses.
The Raging Demon throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Raging Demon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Raging Demon is looking to work some ground and pound but Riordan has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akuma The Raging Demon dominated that 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.
A big right from Riordan misses.
Riordan misses with a hook
and The Raging Demon counters with a straight right hand.
The Raging Demon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riordan.
The Raging Demon tries to clinch but Riordan is having none of it.
Nice shot by The Raging Demon.
The Raging Demon moves out of range of the strikes.
Riordan lands a lovely overhand right.
Riordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Raging Demon manages to avoid it.
Riordan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Raging Demon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Raging Demon misses with a looping right.
The Raging Demon tries to bum rush Riordan with a series of wild strikes but Riordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Raging Demon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from The Raging Demon.
Riordan throws a big shot that misses.
Riordan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Raging Demon counters with a stiff right hand.
Riordan looks to land a right hand but The Raging Demon moved out of range.
Riordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akuma The Raging Demon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan shoots for a double leg takedown but The Raging Demon sprawls well. He's pushed Riordan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab from The Raging Demon.
The Raging Demon misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Raging Demon scores with a sloppy right hand. Riordan should have avoided that one.
The Raging Demon misses with a wild combination.
The Raging Demon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Raging Demon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Riordan.
Riordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Raging Demon rushes Riordan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Raging Demon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riordan is trying to force a seperation but The Raging Demon has the dominant position.
The Raging Demon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Raging Demon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riordan defending well as The Raging Demon loads up on a big left hand.
Riordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Raging Demon.
Riordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Raging Demon was well out of range. Poor timing from Riordan.
Akuma The Raging Demon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Raging Demon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riordan.
The Raging Demon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Raging Demon tries to clinch up.
The Raging Demon slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from The Raging Demon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riordan throws a jab but it's blocked by The Raging Demon.
The Raging Demon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riordan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Raging Demon is looking to stand up but Riordan isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Raging Demon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Raging Demon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Raging Demon wants to control but Riordan is keeping him busy.
The Raging Demon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Raging Demon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riordan trying to control but The Raging Demon postures up.
Riordan is controlling The Raging Demon's trapped leg to prevent The Raging Demon from advancing to side control.
Riordan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Raging Demon on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riordan wants to control but The Raging Demon is keeping busy.
Riordan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Raging Demon.
Riordan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riordan blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Raging Demon.
Riordan pushes The Raging Demon off looking to stand but The Raging Demon dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Raging Demon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riordan sees it coming and defends easily.
Riordan is in trouble now - The Raging Demon has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akuma The Raging Demon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The Raging Demon tries to move into range but Riordan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Raging Demon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Raging Demon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riordan counters with a two punch combo.
Akuma The Raging Demon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Raging Demon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riordan.
The Raging Demon throws a right and a left that Riordan avoids nicely.
The Raging Demon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from The Raging Demon does no damage.
Riordan digs a good hook to The Raging Demon's body.
The Raging Demon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from The Raging Demon. Those never looked like landing.
Riordan scores with a shot to the body.
The Raging Demon looks to land a combination. Riordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Riordan misses with an uppercut. The Raging Demon saw that one coming.
The Raging Demon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Raging Demon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan lands a jab to The Raging Demon's midsection.
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Raging Demon enables Riordan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Raging Demon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riordan trying to control the position from guard on top but The Raging Demon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riordan chips away with some ground and pound.
Riordan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riordan throws a big right hand that misses.
Riordan throws an elbow that misses. The Raging Demon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riordan's guard. Nice move by The Raging Demon!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Raging Demon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riordan trying to control the position here.
The Raging Demon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Raging Demon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Raging Demon drops back looking for a leg! Riordan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riordan manages to kick The Raging Demon off! The Raging Demon jumps back into Riordan's guard.
Riordan keeping moving, preventing The Raging Demon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Raging Demon stopping the sweep attempt from Riordan.
The Raging Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Riordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Raging Demon pushes down on Riordan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Raging Demon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riordan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riordan wants to improve his position but The Raging Demon is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Raging Demon is looking for a kimura here.
The Raging Demon is looking to take a break and control but Riordan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Raging Demon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riordan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riordan is staying active underneath The Raging Demon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Raging Demon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riordan's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Riordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Raging Demon 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Akuma The Raging Demon!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Akuma The Raging Demon!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Akuma The Raging Demon!
Akuma The Raging Demon wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brooklyn Mottz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilsooooon James Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brooklyn Mottz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mottz drives through with a takedown into James Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mottz wants to pass the guard but James Da Silva is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James Da Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mottz has his hands clasped together but James Da Silva extends an breaks Mottz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by James Da Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sim Polls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen Space Bound as his entrance music. Jerome Harris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Sim Polls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Jerome Harris!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Polls tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Polls wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Polls is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Polls trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Polls is controlling Harris's trapped leg to prevent Harris from advancing to side control.
Harris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sim Polls wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harris scores with a takedown into Polls's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Polls looking for a sweep. Not yet Polls, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Polls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown. Polls fights it but they end up in guard.
Polls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Polls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Polls trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is posturing up here but Polls has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Harris tries to roll out but it's too tight and Harris has to tap! Slick submission there by Polls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sim Polls!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Nadtoka (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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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Nadtoka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadtoka scores with a nice strike.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nadtoka counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nadtoka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevenson counters with a left and a right that stings Nadtoka.
Nadtoka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nadtoka throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadtoka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nadtoka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Nadtoka moves out of range.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nadtoka lands a left and a right that send Stevenson crashing to the mat, dazed. Nadtoka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stevenson is rocked!
It looks like Jacob Stevenson has been cut.
Nadtoka connects with a superb combination that knocks Stevenson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Nadtoka before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Stevenson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikolay Nadtoka!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nikolay Nadtoka thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stepp's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wherever I May Roam . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dean Morris enters the cage!
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218 lbs
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214 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Morris!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stepp finds it's way round the side to connect with Morris's head.
Stepp keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Dean Morris has been cut.
Stepp scores with a three punch combo!
Morris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stepp breaks the clinch.
Stepp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stepp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morris on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morris.
Stepp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morris. Morris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stepp lands a jab.
Stepp clinches up against the cage.
Stepp lands with a light punch inside.
Morris has Stepp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stepp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stepp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stepp keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepp.
Morris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepp landing some decent shots from guard.
Morris has momentary wrist control but Stepp slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepp distracts Morris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Stepp is proving a slippery customer.
Morris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stepp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stepp connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp with a nice head shot there.
Morris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stepp landing some decent shots from guard.
Stepp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stepp with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stepp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stepp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stepp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morris controls Stepp momentarily but Stepp frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stepp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stepp works over Morris with some ground and pound from guard.
Stepp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stepp throwing strikes from guard but Morris blocks nicely.
Stepp scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stepp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Morris has wrist control.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Stepp from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepp is in close to Morris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepp connects with a couple of short punches.
Stepp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepp.
Stepp scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepp.
Stepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stepp postures up and lands a big shot to Morris's brow.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Morris has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stepp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Morris's cut.
That's time! Stepp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stepp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morris under the eye.
Dean Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Stepp as he connects with a hook.
Stepp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stepp cracks Morris with a big right hand but Morris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stepp lands a huge shot from side control! Morris is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steven Stepp!
After winning the bout, Steven Stepp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Sorenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Cozad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Sorenson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cozad is looking to clinch but Sorenson is avoiding it.
Cozad throws a front kick aimed at Sorenson's knee but Sorenson avoids it well.
Cozad moves to clinch but Sorenson breaks away
and Sorenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sorenson drives through and clinches with Cozad against the cage.
Sorenson misses with a knee to the head.
Sorenson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cozad avoids a wild elbow strike from Sorenson.
Sorenson taking a breather.
Sorenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sorenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cozad.
Cozad tries to clinch but Sorenson is having none of it.
Cozad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sorenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nate Sorenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cozad circles away.
Sorenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sorenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cozad wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wants to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Sorenson.
Sorenson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cozad checks a leg kick.
Cozad moves into range and clinches up with Sorenson.
Sorenson working hard to break the clinch.
Cozad has Sorenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sorenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sorenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cozad scores with a jab. Sorenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sorenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cozad is looking to clinch.
Sorenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cozad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sorenson throws a solid leg kick but Cozad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sorenson.
Sorenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cozad checks it well.
Sorenson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cozad back to the cage. Sorenson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cozad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cozad moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sorenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Sorenson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sorenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cozad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cozad tries for a takedown but Sorenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sorenson tried to score with a low kick but Cozad checks it.
Cozad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sorenson closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.
Cozad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sorenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cozad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sorenson's efforts to push away.
Cozad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sorenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Cozad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sorenson after a bit of a struggle.
Sorenson is trying to push Cozad away but Cozad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sorenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sorenson misses with a knee strike.
Sorenson tries to stall but Cozad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sorenson tries to break free but Cozad pushes him back against the cage.
Sorenson wants to break free but Cozad has control.
Cozad has Sorenson pressed against the cage, preventing Sorenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sorenson can't break the clinch.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Sorenson won't allow it.
Sorenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cozad has double underhooks.
Cozad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sorenson is defending well.
Sorenson is trying to force a seperation but Cozad has the dominant position.
Sorenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cozad has Sorenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sorenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cozad jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorenson prevents Cozad from getting back to his feet.
Sorenson stands and throws Cozad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cozad is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cozad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sorenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Sorenson holds him up against the cage and eventually Cozad drops back down to his feet.
Sorenson is trying to force a seperation but Cozad has the dominant position.
Sorenson is trying to push Cozad away but Cozad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cozad is working for takedown but Sorenson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cozad lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cozad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sorenson wants to control but Cozad passes easily into half guard.
Cozad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorenson pushes Cozad off looking to stand but Cozad dives back in and keeps control.
Sorenson gets back to full guard.
Sorenson can't keep his opponent in guard - Cozad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorenson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cozad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sorenson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cozad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Sorenson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cozad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sorenson counters with a low kick, right behind Cozad 's knee.
Sorenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cozad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sorenson throws a front kick aimed at Cozad's knee but Cozad avoids it well.
Sorenson throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
Cozad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sorenson sprawls well initially but Cozad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cozad seems to be looking for submissions.
Sorenson is looking to escape.
Sorenson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cozad is pushing down on Sorenson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sorenson is fighting to maintain full guard but Cozad has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sorenson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cozad.
Cozad wants to take a breather but Sorenson is having none of it.
Sorenson wants to get back to his feet.
Cozad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sorenson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sorenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sorenson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cozad breaks from Sorenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cozad looking to control but Sorenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cozad get's back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cozad.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sorenson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cozad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cozad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cozad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cozad has Sorenson pressed against the cage, preventing Sorenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wants a takedown.
Cozad goes for a takedown attempt but Sorenson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cozad instigates a clinch.
Cozad has Sorenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sorenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Cozad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozad lands with a light punch inside.
Sorenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cozad has double underhooks.
Cozad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sorenson's efforts to push away.
Come on Sorenson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cozad tries to bum rush Sorenson with a series of wild strikes but Sorenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cozad misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cozad pushes Sorenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nate Sorenson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sorenson has had enough of the clinch but Cozad keeps him there for the moment.
Sorenson prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sorenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cozad has him pressed against the cage.
Sorenson is trying to push Cozad away but Cozad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sorenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Cozad clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sorenson closes the distance and clinches.
Sorenson wants to break free but Cozad has control.
Cozad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sorenson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cozad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sorenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad.
Cozad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sorenson counters with a good low kick that Cozad was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sorenson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Cozad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Sorenson.
Cozad tries to clinch but Sorenson is having none of it.
Sorenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cozad dives in and scores a takedown into Sorenson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson looking for a guillotine here but Cozad defends easily.
Cozad looking to sit in guard and control but Sorenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sorenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cozad has his foot on Sorenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sorenson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sorenson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sorenson wants to control from the top but Cozad keeps moving.
Cozad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sorenson defends it easily.
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!
Sorenson looking to pass the guard.
Connor Cozad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson postures up in Cozad's guard and throws a big left but Cozad blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cozad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cozad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sorenson is trying to stand.
Sorenson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sorenson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cozad cracks Sorenson with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cozad circles away quickly and effectively.
Cozad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cozad throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad tries to clinch up but Sorenson circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad misses with a few strikes there.
Cozad scores with a takedown into Sorenson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Cozad had his way with Nate Sorenson in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cozad tries to clinch but Sorenson moves away
and Sorenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Cozad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cozad walks into a jab.
A combination from Sorenson does no damage.
Sorenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sorenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sorenson throws a shot from downtown. Cozad moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson darts in trying to clinch
and Cozad counters with a leg kick.
Sorenson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cozad tries to clinch there but Sorenson circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Cozad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cozad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sorenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad thows a body kick. Sorenson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Connor Cozad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cozad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Cozad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sorenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cozad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Cozad.
Cozad doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorenson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sorenson sprawls well. Sorenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cozad gets slowly back to his feet.
Cozad tries to clinch there but Sorenson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cozad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Cozad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sorenson doesn't seem phased though.
Sorenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sorenson scores with a jab to the head.
Cozad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cozad shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cozad showed some decent athleticism there.
Sorenson kicks off Cozad and gets 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 Connor Cozad.
I think Cozad 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Connor Cozad!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Connor Cozad!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Connor Cozad!
Connor Cozad wins by unanimous decision!
Connor Cozad retains his lightweight title!
Connor Cozad made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodsport Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker's entrance music is Justus Köhncke - Timecode. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ernesto Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Becker ducks under a wild hook from Guevara.
Guevara slaps away a takedown attempt from Becker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Becker dives in and grabs Guevara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guevara pushes down on Becker's head and hops out.
Guevara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Becker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Guevara counter with a right hand.
Becker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Becker is trying to work for a kimura but Guevara is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker is trying to work for a kimura but Guevara is defending well.
Becker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Becker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Becker wants to free his trapped foot but Guevara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Becker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guevara is just riding it out for now. Becker eventually gives up the hold.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Becker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Becker seems to be looking for submissions.
Guevara is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Becker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guevara defending well though.
Becker seems to be looking for submissions.
Becker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Becker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guevara defending well though.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Becker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guevara defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Becker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Becker 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.
Guevara is trying to stand.
Becker looks to land a strike but Guevara avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Becker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Becker has gone for a leg lock! Guevara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Becker's guard.
Becker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guevara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guevara is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Becker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Becker dives in and grabs Guevara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guevara pushes down on Becker's head and hops out.
Guevara scores with a nice right hand.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but Guevara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Becker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guevara counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guevara tries to avoid it but Becker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guevara to the ground. Guevara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Becker ducks under a wild hook from Guevara.
Becker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guevara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Becker has his takedown stuffed
and Guevara counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Guevara has knocked Becker down with a huge combo! Guevara steps away and waves a wobbly Becker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Becker is rocked!
It looks like Boris Becker has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guevara cracks Becker with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Becker falls to his knees and Guevara doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Guevara!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ernesto Guevara made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volk Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo comes into the arena with Amazing by Kanye West blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Volk Khan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Kimo Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Volk Khan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leonardo under the eye.
Leonardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Leonardo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leonardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leonardo. That did some damage!
Khan throws a series of punches but Leonardo moves out of range.
Leonardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonardo as he connects with a hook.
Khan looks to land a combination but Leonardo avoids it well.
Leonardo defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Leonardo throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Leonardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Leonardo looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Khan scores with a takedown into Leonardo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leonardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khan looking to sit in guard and control but Leonardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
Khan trying to control but Leonardo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leonardo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khan controls the pace.
Khanis looking to pass into half guard but Leonardo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leonardo is in guard.
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leonardo is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonardo has managed to get both his arms back between Khan's legs - danger averted.
Khan has his foot on Leonardo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonardo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khan is looking to advance position but Leonardo won't allow it.
Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Khan trying to mount his opponent but Leonardo defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan stalling away here and it's allowed Leonardo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Khan slips nicely into half guard.
Leonardo pushes Khan off but Khan dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volk Khan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leonardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonardo.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonardo scores with a four punch combination!
Leonardo tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Khan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonardo misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonardo is able to avoid easily.
Kimo Leonardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonardo shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khan slips under a jab from Leonardo.
Leonardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leonardo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Good exchange - Khan coming out on top.
Khan throws a series of punches but Leonardo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo looks to land a left hand but Khan moved out of range nicely.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonardo moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Leonardo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardo takes one to the side of the head.
Leonardo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonardo wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonardo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimo Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan shoots in and bounces Leonardo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Khan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan trying to control but Leonardo is working from the bottom.
Leonardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Volk Khan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Khan misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Leonardo's ribs.
Leonardo shoots in looking for a takedown. Khan tries to sprawl out of it but Leonardo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonardo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Khan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khan is looking to chop away at Leonardo's legs.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Leonardo.
Khan takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to bum rush Leonardo with a series of wild strikes but Leonardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khan throws a body punch but Leonardo moves out of range.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Leonardo tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leonardo.
Leonardo takes one on the button.
Leonardo cracks Khan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan is trying to control. Leonardo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volk Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leonardo throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Leonardo tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan tries for a takedown but Leonardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leonardo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Leonardo. Those never looked like landing.
Leonardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonardo blocks a jab.
Khan tries to land a front kick but Leonardo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Leonardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonardo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonardo stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.
Leonardo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Khan taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard.
Khan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leonardo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.
Leonardo is trying to work for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Khan looking for submissions off his back.
Leonardo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khan is striking but Leonardo is not phased and passes to half guard.
Leonardo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leonardo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leonardo pulls his head out easily.
Khan manages to get to full guard.
Leonardo trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan wants to control the position but Leonardo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Leonardo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leonardo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
That was a close round but Kimo Leonardo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leonardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonardo jabs Khan right on the nose. Khan blinks but takes it well.
Leonardo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Leonardo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonardo defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Leonardo saw that one coming.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Leonardo saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Leonardo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leonardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonardo thuds a left hand into Khan's body.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut.
Leonardo misses with the combination.
Leonardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonardo lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonardo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khan is able to avoid easily.
Leonardo tries to score with a low kick but Khan moves his leg out of the way.
Leonardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonardo misses with a two punch combination.
Kimo Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonardo is looking to clinch but Khan is avoiding it.
Leonardo throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonardo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonardo throws out the jab.
Leonardo looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khan backs up against the cage.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
A big left from Leonardo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is looking to clinch.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Leonardo saw that one coming.
Kimo Leonardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Leonardo is looking to clinch.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Leonardo misses with the combination.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Leonardo's belly button to the back.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Leonardo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leonardo tries to clinch up.
Khan throws a series of punches but Leonardo avoids them all with ease.
Leonardo is looking to clinch but Khan is avoiding it.
Leonardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.
Leonardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonardo stalks Khan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Khan's face. Khan staggers backwards, shaken.
Leonardo slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo misses with a wild combination.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonardo on the side of the head.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Leonardo saw that one coming.
Leonardo missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonardo misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan slips under a jab from Leonardo.
Leonardo fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonardo throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Leonardo both land. Nice combination.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Leonardo had his way with Volk Khan in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonardo manages to avoid it.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonardo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khan throws a body punch but Leonardo moves out of range.
Leonardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leonardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan takes a swing at Leonardo's ribcage but misses.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Leonardo moved out of range.
Leonardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Leonardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Leonardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonardo ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Leonardo staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan scores with a head kick.
Leonardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonardo throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Leonardo's head but Leonardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonardo misses with a two punch combination.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leonardo is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan throws a right and a left that Leonardo avoids nicely.
Leonardo checks the leg kick.
Khan throws the left hand but Leonardo avoids the punch easily.
Leonardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Leonardo.
Leonardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonardo takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Leonardo misses with a two punch combination.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Leonardo misses with a straight left.
Khan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Khan crashes against the mat.
Leonardo trying to remain calm as Khan controls from the top position.
Khan taking a break here but Leonardo is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is just content to waste time from the top position. Leonardo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Khan wants to control from the top but Leonardo keeps moving.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Leonardo is keeping the position.
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.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volk Khan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khan blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonardo throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leonardo's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volk Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Volk Khan!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Volk Khan!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Volk Khan!
Volk Khan wins by unanimous decision!
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