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UFC - Friday Night Fights 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Da Mian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Botwin (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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179 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Da Mian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Botwin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botwin misses with a kick to the body.
Mian looks to throw the jab but Botwin is out of range.
Botwin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Botwin. Mian shrugs it off though.
Botwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mian has a takedown stuffed.
Andy Botwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mian has his takedown stuffed
and Botwin counters with a good low kick that Mian was not able to check.
Mian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Botwin counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Mian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Botwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mian with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Botwin misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mian throws a series of punches but Botwin avoids them all with ease.
Botwin looks to land a left hand but Mian moved out of range nicely.
Mian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Botwin.
Botwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mian.
Mian has a takedown stuffed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Botwin.
Botwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Mian slips under a jab.
Botwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botwin scores with a kick to the body.
Mian throws a series of punches but Botwin avoids them all with ease.
Mian misses with a takedown attempt
and Botwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Botwin.
Botwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Botwin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mian is defended easily by Botwin.
Botwin misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botwin throws a leg kick that misses.
Mian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Botwin as he avoids it easily.
Botwin throws the kick towards the body but Mian avoids it.
Botwin throws a wild body kick that Mian sees coming a mile off.
Mian shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mian showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Botwin trying to control but Mian postures up.
Mian wants to pass the guard but Botwin is defending well.
Mian is stalling here. Botwin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mian seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Botwin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botwin tries to score with some ground and pound. Mian controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mian seems a little lost for a moment, as Botwin dominates the positioning.
Botwin landing strikes.
Botwin wants to control for a moment but Mian uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mian won't allow Botwin to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Botwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Botwin winds up and cracks Mian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Botwin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Botwin misses.
Botwin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mian is out of range and Botwin settles back down.
Botwin lands a leg kick that knocks Mian off balance momentarily.
Mian fails with the takedown
and Botwin counters with a thumping low kick.
Mian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Botwin as he jumps to the side.
Botwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mian. That did some damage!
Mian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mian misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mian manages to avoid it.
Mian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Botwin can pounce on him.
Botwin lands with a kick to the temple. Mian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mian misses with the combination.
Mian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Mian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Botwin lands a head kick. Mian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mian takes one to the chin there.
Andy Botwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Botwin moves away.
Mian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Botwin.
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!
Mian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Botwin catches Mian right on the button with a cross.
Mian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Botwin throws a front kick that sends Mian stumbling back into the cage.
Botwin connects with a right hand. Mian shakes it off.
Botwin scores with a kick to the body.
Botwin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mian if he has to take too many more of those.
Botwin slaps away a takedown attempt from Mian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botwin throws the kick towards the body but Mian avoids it.
Mian with a poor takedown
and Botwin counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Botwin misses with a low kick as Mian jumps back.
Botwin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Botwin throws an overhand right that lands on Mian's shoulder, as Mian tries to avoid the shot.
Mian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Botwin. Botwin obviously looking to wear him down.
Botwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Mian misses with a takedown
and Botwin counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mian. Botwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Mian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mian avoiding damage as Botwin throws knees to the body.
Botwin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mian up against the cage.
Botwin missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Botwin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Botwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Botwin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Botwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Botwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mian fails with a takedown attempt.
Mian moves out of range of the body kick from Botwin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Botwin.
Botwin moves into range and clinches up with Mian.
Botwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mian avoids it.
Botwin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mian up against the cage.
Mian can't break the clinch.
Mian tries to score a body lock takedown but Botwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mian controls his hands.
Mian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Botwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Mian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Botwin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mian's face.
Mian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Botwin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Botwin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mian prevents a body shot from Botwin.
Botwin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Botwin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mian avoiding damage as Botwin throws knees to the body.
Botwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botwin tries a knee to the head but Mian blocks it.
Botwin throws an elbow that misses.
Mian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Botwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Botwin leaning against his opponent.
Mian stalling.
Botwin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Botwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mian controls his hands.
Botwin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A knee to the head by Botwin.
Botwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mian avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botwin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mian's face.
Botwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mian.
Botwin crunches a lovely knee into Mian's ribcage.
Mian managing to block the knees to the body from Botwin.
Botwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Botwin gets underhooks to prevent Mian's takedown attempt.
Mian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Botwin prevents it.
Mian is looking to break free of the clinch but Botwin has double underhooks.
Mian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andy Botwin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Botwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Botwin connects with a knee to the head.
Mian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Botwin prevents it.
Mian blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mian being controlled against the cage.
Botwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Botwin. Mian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Botwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Botwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mian.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Botwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Botwin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Botwin!
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FIGHT
RATING
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Im gonna fuck you up!. Max Bear has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charlie Bronson's chin.
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30
274 lbs
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255 lbs
12 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bear.
Bear tries for a takedown but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bronson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Max Bear has been cut.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bronson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bear somewhat.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson throws a body punch but Bear moves out of range.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Bear was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson throws a right and a left that Bear avoids nicely.
Bear has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
Bear drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bear postures up in Bronson's guard and throws a big left but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson wants to stand and escape but Bear is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear stands up from Bronson's guard - Bear perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bear staying out of range there.
Bear slips a straight right by Bronson.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Bear counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charlie Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bear defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear closes the distance and clinches up with Bronson, looking for a takedown. Bear pushes Bronson against the cage but Bronson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Charlie Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Bear.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Bear counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bear swinging wildly here.
Bear uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Bronson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bronson scores with the left hand. Bear knows he should have avoided that one.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Bear keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bear scores with a nice body kick.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bear closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bronson to the mat! Bronson manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear looking to sit in guard and control but Bronson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bear has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bronson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronson is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bear bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bronson's guard.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Bear is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bear seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Bear's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bear tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
Charlie Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
Bronson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bear counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bear fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bronson to the ground. Bear is now in Bronson's guard.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bear looking to pass the guard.
Bear has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bronson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bear advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Max Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bear.
Bear controlling the action here.
Bear trying to control the action but Bronson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear is trying to control. Bronson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bear looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bronson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bear. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bear wants to pass to mount but Bronson is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bear thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bronson to regain full guard.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Bearis looking to pass into half guard but Bronson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bronson is in guard.
Bronson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bear has his foot on Bronson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to get up but he can't break Bear's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bronson defends it easily.
Bronson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bear has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronson has managed to get both his arms back between Bear's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Bear's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bronson scores with the left hand. Bear knows he should have avoided that one.
Bear shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bronson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bear is looking to pass Bronson's guard but actually Bronson recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Bear looking to sit in guard and control but Bronson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bear wants to sweep here but Bronson controlling him for the moment.
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bear throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bronson uses it to pass to side control.
Bronson in the domination position with Bear hanging on.
Bronson decides to stand back up. Bronson steps back and let's Bear get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
Bear has a takedown stuffed.
Bear avoids a kick to the body.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Bear counters with a single leg into guard. Bronson didn't expect that.
Bear sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson wants to stand but Bear is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bearis looking to pass into half guard but Bronson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bronson is in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bronson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bear trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Bear.
I think Bear 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Bear!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Lavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fiodor Jemelianko enters the cage!
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195 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tj Lavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Jemelianko.
Jemelianko misses with a combination
and Lavin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jemelianko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lavin looking to pass the guard.
Lavin passes Jemelianko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jemelianko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lavin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jemelianko trying to control here.
Jemelianko is defending against the submission attempts here by Lavin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavin is working for an americana but Jemelianko has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lavin was thinking about the submission.
Lavin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jemelianko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jemelianko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jemelianko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jemelianko!
Lavin looking for a sweep but Jemelianko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lavin working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jemelianko is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jemelianko trying to control from half guard but Lavin is working away.
Lavin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jemelianko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jemelianko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lavin's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jemelianko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lavin counters with a shoot takedown. Jemelianko fights it but they end up in guard.
Jemelianko wants to stand and escape but Lavin is having none of it.
Lavin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jemelianko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jemelianko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jemelianko!
Lavin is breathing heavily.
Jemelianko trying to control the action but Lavin is working from the bottom.
Lavin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jemelianko pulls his head out easily.
Lavin has hold of Jemelianko's hands but Jemelianko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jemelianko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jemelianko pulls his head out easily.
Lavin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lavin is not content to let Jemelianko control the position.
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 I would say that Tj Lavin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jemelianko connects with a nice looking jab.
Jemelianko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jemelianko misses with an uppercut.
Jemelianko wants to clinch
and Lavin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jemelianko's guard.
Jemelianko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jemelianko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lavin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lavin looking to pass the guard.
Jemelianko wants to get back to his feet but Lavin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lavin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jemelianko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lavin, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jemelianko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lavin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lavin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jemelianko has picked Lavin up and slammed him! Lavin can't keep hold of the triangle and Jemelianko manages to pass to side control!
Lavin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lavin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko pushes Lavin off looking to stand but Lavin dives back in and keeps control.
Jemelianko is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jemelianko is trying to stand up here but Lavin is controlling him well.
Lavin seems to be working for a kimura but Jemelianko defends the submission attempt.
Lavin is working for a kimura but Jemelianko is defending it quite comfortably.
Jemelianko is defending against the submission attempts here by Lavin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavin is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Jemelianko as he works his way to full guard.
Jemelianko working a defensive guard here.
Lavin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jemelianko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lavin, into his guard.
Lavin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jemelianko uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko is chipping away with strikes.
Lavin is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jemelianko connects with a decent elbow.
Jemelianko cracks Lavin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lavin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jemelianko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tj Lavin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lavin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavin regains half guard.
Jemelianko wants to stand up but Lavin is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tj Lavin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lavin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jemelianko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lavin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Jemelianko.
Lavin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lavin is rocked!
It looks like Tj Lavin has been cut.
Jemelianko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lavin pinned against the cage. Lavin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jemelianko has Lavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Jemelianko decides to pull guard.
Lavin stops Jemelianko from standing up.
Jemelianko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jemelianko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jemelianko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jemelianko!
Jemelianko lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jemelianko wants to take a breather but Lavin is having none of it.
Lavin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lavin tries to roll over but Jemelianko keeps him under control.
Jemelianko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jemelianko working over Lavin with some ground and pound. Lavin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Jemelianko is trying to control. Lavin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jemelianko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lavin has a closed guard, preventing Jemelianko from standing up.
Lavin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jemelianko defends well.
Lavin keeping full guard, as Jemelianko tries to pass.
Lavin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jemelianko has picked Lavin up and slammed him! Lavin can't keep hold of the triangle and Jemelianko manages to pass to side control!
Lavin is not content to let Jemelianko control the position.
Lavin taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jemelianko connects with a right hand. Lavin shakes it off.
Jemelianko lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jemelianko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jemelianko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fiodor Jemelianko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tj Lavin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jemelianko takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiodor Jemelianko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lavin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tj Lavin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snord Cranston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
130 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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21
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Snord Cranston!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranston tries to clinch but Kann moves away
and Kann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cranston wants to clinch up but Kann keeps it at a distance.
Kann misses with a hook. Cranston ducked under it nicely.
Kann throws an overhand right that lands on Cranston's shoulder, as Cranston tries to avoid the shot.
Cranston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some wild striking there from Kann.
Cranston tries to clinch there but Kann circles away.
Cranston tries to clinch but Kann is having none of it.
Kann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kann defending well as Cranston loads up on a big left hand.
Kann misses with a hook.
Cranston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cranston tries to clinch but Kann is having none of it.
Kann fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cranston was well out of range. Poor timing from Kann.
Cranston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cranston tries to clinch but Kann is having none of it.
Cranston tries to clinch but Kann moves out of range.
Cranston rushes Kann and presses him up against the cage.
Cranston working aggressively here.
Cranston throws a head punch that misses.
Kann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cranston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cranston gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kann regains guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cranston won't allow Kann to sweep him here.
Cranston wants to pass the guard but Kann is keeping the position.
Kann trying to control the position.
Kann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cranston manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kann looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kann is fighting to break Cranston's control of his arms but Cranston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kann advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kann trying to pass the guard but Cranston defending well.
Cranston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cranston wants to control but Kann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kann wants to free his trapped foot but Cranston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kann wants to work for an arm triangle but Cranston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kann wants to pass to mount but Cranston is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kann wants to work for an arm triangle but Cranston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kann works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kann working for a submission but Cranston is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kann has control of Cranston's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cranston regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keast Kann dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cranston moves in looking to clinch but Kann pushes him off.
Cranston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kann.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cranston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cranston clinches up against the cage.
Cranston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kann prevents a body shot from Cranston.
Kann wants a takedown.
Cranston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cranston lands a body shot.
Cranston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Kann.
Kann misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keast Kann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cranston pushes Kann up against the cage in a clinch.
Cranston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranston has Kann pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cranston pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kann tumbling to the mat - Cranston dives into Kann's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kann is working hard here to advance position.
Keast Kann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cranston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kann is retaining full guard.
Cranston won't allow Kann to sweep him here.
Cranston wants to control from the top but Kann keeps moving.
Cranston preventing the sweep.
Cranston trying to control but Kann is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cranston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kann 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.
Kann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cranston defends well.
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!
Cranston postures up in Kann's guard and throws a big left but Kann blocks it.
Kann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cranston is aware though and is defending well.
Cranston connects with a couple of short punches.
Cranston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kann is retaining full guard.
Cranston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cranston trying to control but Kann is working from the bottom.
Cranston with a nice head shot there.
Cranston looking to pass the guard.
Cranston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cranston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cranston manages to get himself to full guard.
Kann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kann passes to side control.
Cranston is looking to regain half guard here but Kann keeps moving and retains side control.
Kann in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kann is trying to get an arm triangle but Cranston is defending well.
Kann tries for a kimura but Cranston is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kann tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
A close second round but Snord Cranston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kann misses the shot to the body.
Cranston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snord Cranston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranston tries to clinch up but Kann circles away and keeps his distance.
Cranston takes a swing at Kann's ribcage but misses.
Kann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cranston.
Kann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cranston manages to avoid it.
Cranston connects with a jab.
Cranston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cranston takes one on the button.
Cranston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cranston darts in and clinches Kann up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cranston as the two fighters clinch.
Cranston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kann jumps into guard, dragging Cranston to the mat.
Kann controls Cranston momentarily but Cranston frees himself.
Kann wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranston looking to pass the guard.
Cranston trying to control but Kann is working from the bottom.
Kann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kann wants to sweep here but Cranston controlling him for the moment.
Cranston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cranston with a nice head shot there.
Kann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cranston looking to pass the guard.
Cranston advances position into side control!
Cranston scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranston grinds an elbow into Kann's temple.
Kann manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cranston's best efforts.
Cranston works his way into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranston scoring with punches and elbows.
Kann is rocked!
Cranston scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Kann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cranston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kann tries to bench press Cranston off him but Cranston keeps the position.
Kann taking a bit of punishment here - Cranston scoring with strikes.
Kann regains half guard.
Cranston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kann taking some punishment here, with Cranston in his half guard.
Kann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cranston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cranston's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kann somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cranston is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kann off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Cranston just trying to survive but Kann is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kann is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kann is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cranston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cranston wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Cranston tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cranston is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cranston and Kann has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cranston manages to get back to half guard.
Kann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cranston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kann.
Cranston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cranston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kann has Cranston in his guard.
Cranston connects with a couple of short punches.
Kann seems to have got his legs back now.
Cranston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kann is retaining full guard.
Cranston trying to control but Kann is working from the bottom.
Kann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cranston manages to get himself to full guard.
Kann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cranston is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kann connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cranston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kann thows a big elbow that misses.
Kann passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Snord Cranston.
I think Cranston 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Mrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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31
252 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, David Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Mrs!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mrs throws out a powerful jab.
Mrs tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Mrs.
Mrs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mrs misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva scores with a jab. Mrs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Mrs counters with a nice body kick.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Mrs lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Mrs takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like David Silva has been cut.
Mrs cracks Silva with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Silva tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mrs pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Silva is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Mrs!
Mr Mrs is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dupree Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Strikes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dupree Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens looks for a takedown but Strikes sprawls well.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strikes as he jumps to the side.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strikes moves away.
Strikes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dupree Owens has been cut.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strikes tries to clinch
and Owens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens rushes Strikes and presses him up against the cage.
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlos Strikes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strikes counters with an outside leg kick.
Strikes gets a clinch.
Owens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strikes just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dupree Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strikes taking a breather.
Owens is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Come on Strikes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Owens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strikes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owens moves away.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Strikes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Owens throws a lazy body kick
enabling Strikes to counter with a crisp jab.
Owens misses with a two punch combination.
Owens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Owens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by Strikes which made him look bad.
Strikes darts in trying to clinch
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
Owens gets tackled into the cage by Strikes. Strikes maintains the clinch.
Strikes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Owens.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens throws a body punch but Strikes moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes lands with a kick to the temple. Owens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Owens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strikes instigates a clinch.
Strikes gets underhooks to prevent Owens's takedown attempt.
Strikes lands a good knee to the midsection. Owens won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strikes is working Owens over against the cage.
Owens manages to break the clinch.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strikes as he avoids it easily.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Owens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strikes wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strikes has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dupree Owens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Strikes forces Owens back against the cage and clinches.
Strikes is trying to maintain a safe position but Owens gets an underhook and turns Strikes into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strikes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Owens can't get the takedown.
Strikes lands a nice shot to the body.
Owens manages to break the clinch.
Dupree Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strikes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Owens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strikes closes the distance and clinches.
Strikes lands a nice uppercut.
Owens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes is pressed up against the cage. Owens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strikes down to the mat. Strikes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dupree Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens shoots in but Strikes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strikes rushes Owens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Owens is working for takedown but Strikes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strikes ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
Strikes misses the shot to the body.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Strikes is looking to clinch.
A combination from Owens does no damage.
Owens avoids the head kick by Strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Owens misses.
Strikes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Owens walks into a stiff left hand from Strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strikes.
Strikes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strikes lands a hook that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Strikes has him pressed against the cage.
Strikes taking a breather.
Owens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strikes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strikes misses with a knee to the head.
Strikes avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes tries to clinch
and Owens counters with a two punch combo.
Strikes dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Strikes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Owens.
Owens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strikes counters with a head kick.
That kick from Strikes tenderised Owens's leg. Owens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strikes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strikes wants it to stay on the feet.
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Owens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Strikes lands with a short shot to the head.
Strikes slows down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strikes lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dupree Owens's cut.
That's time! Owens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Strikes tenderised Owens's leg. Owens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Owens misses with a combination
and Strikes counters with a straight right hand.
Owens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strikes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strikes scores with a three punch combo!
Strikes tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it.
Owens throws a lazy uppercut
and Owens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strikes wants to clinch.
Strikes digs a good hook to Owens's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Owens keeps it at a distance.
Owens thows a body shot but no joy.
Strikes closes the distance and clinches.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strikes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Owens tries to clinch up but Strikes circles away and keeps his distance.
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt - Strikes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strikes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strikes lands a lovely overhand right.
Strikes lands with a shot to the body.
Strikes misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens shoots in and drives through. Strikes sprawls well.
Strikes moves into the clinch.
Strikes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Owens up against the cage.
Strikes pushes Owens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strikes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Owens counters with a nice body shot.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strikes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Owens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dupree Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strikes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strikes lands a nice hook to Owens's body. Owens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Owens throws a body punch but Strikes moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlos Strikes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strikes cracks Owens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Owens looks to land a left hand but Strikes moved out of range nicely.
Owens clinches up with Strikes and pushes him back against the cage.
Owens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strikes walks away with a smile on his face. Owens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dupree Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Strikes finds it's target.
Strikes clinches.
Strikes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Owens tries for a takedown but Strikes manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strikes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strikes lands an elbow inside that Owens shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strikes 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gilmar Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett James (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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilmar Fonseca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett James!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James scores with a body shot.
A cross from James lands.
It looks like Gilmar Fonseca has been cut.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fonseca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fonseca is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and James moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Padraig McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Damian Marley - Welcome To Jamrock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig McNamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leandro Alves!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McNamara counters with a straight right hand.
Alves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alves throws a hook to the side of McNamara's head but McNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leandro Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alves looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McNamara pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McNamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
McNamara ducks right into an uppercut from Alves.
Alves throws a series of punches but McNamara avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alves with a poor takedown
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McNamara's guard.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
McNamara working a defensive guard here.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNamara is keeping the position for now.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves postures up.
McNamara wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McNamara's guard.
Alves controlling the action here.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but McNamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McNamara trying to control from the bottom.
Alves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McNamara is trying to get back to full guard.
McNamara is not content to let Alves control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leandro Alves was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
McNamara lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara thows a body shot but no joy.
McNamara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McNamara's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and McNamara moves out of range easily.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alves takes a swing at McNamara's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves avoids the body shot from McNamara.
Alves lunges at McNamara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McNamara's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leandro Alves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alves thuds a left hand into McNamara's body.
Alves throws a hook but McNamara blocks it.
McNamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alves with a poor takedown
and McNamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
McNamara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alves slips a straight right by McNamara.
McNamara scores with a jab to the body.
Alves misses with a body shot.
McNamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNamara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McNamara did well to prevent Alves getting side control.
McNamara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McNamara is trying to maintain the position but Alves is very close to passing his half guard.
Alves is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McNamara still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McNamara has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McNamara grinds an elbow into Alves's temple.
Alves is trying to control McNamara's posture but McNamara avoids it.
McNamara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara cracks Alves with a big right hand but Alves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leandro Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
McNamara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McNamara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McNamara in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McNamara off and has taken his back!
McNamara trying to control the hands but Alves breaks the grip.
McNamara tries to escape the position.
Alves struggling to keep hold of the position.
Alves has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McNamara has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alves is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves controlling from the back.
Alves is not going to allow McNamara to sit and survive in this position.
McNamara is having to fend off submission attempts from Alves, who is looking to sink in the choke. Alves doesn't have the hooks in though and McNamara manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNamara is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McNamara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves has his foot on McNamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNamara works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNamara distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McNamara throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
McNamara scoring with punches to the head and body.
McNamara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McNamara scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - McNamara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McNamara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McNamara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McNamara with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig McNamara dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice jab there from Alves.
Alves tries to sprawl but McNamara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alves is pressing down on McNamara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alves working for a triangle but McNamara defends it easily.
McNamara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but McNamara is proving a slippery customer.
McNamara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McNamara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McNamara throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McNamara defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNamara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McNamara looking to pass the guard.
McNamara wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
McNamara landing some decent shots from guard.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves controls McNamara momentarily but McNamara frees himself.
McNamara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position.
McNamara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McNamara postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McNamara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McNamara working some strikes from top position.
Alves keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McNamara!
McNamara avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alves.
Alves trying to control but McNamara is having none of it.
Alves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes here but McNamara is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alves throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McNamara is working to get back to half guard.
Alves looking to control but McNamara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alves throwing strikes here but McNamara is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McNamara wants to hold on but Alves pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves fails to move to back control.
Alves throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Alves landing strikes from the mount.
McNamara sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McNamara is looking to improve his position.
Alves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McNamara is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McNamara controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Padraig McNamara 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!
Alves looks to land a right hand but McNamara moved out of range.
Alves with a poor takedown
and McNamara counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alves!
McNamara lands a big shot there that rocks Alves but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alves regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
McNamara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNamara manages to get himself to full guard.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McNamara is on top in guard.
McNamara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alves keeping full guard, as McNamara tries to pass.
McNamara works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
McNamara trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
McNamara landing some decent shots from guard.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alves not doing much here.
Alves is trying to control. McNamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to pass to mount but McNamara is defending the position.
McNamara preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alves is keen to just control but McNamara is a slippery customer.
Alves slows the pace down in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leandro Alves hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alves dives in and scores a takedown into McNamara's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara looking to control.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
McNamara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alves won't allow McNamara to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alves lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNamara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNamara leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Padraig McNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Alves.
Alves misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Leandro Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alves fails with the takedown.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNamara throws out the jab.
McNamara moves away from the strike by Alves.
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McNamara avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - McNamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from McNamara misses.
Alves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McNamara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McNamara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
A shot to the liver by Alves. Beautiful body shot.
Alves lands a really nice looking cross but McNamara seems unphased.
A slow jab from McNamara misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara throws a poor cross that misses
and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alves lands a jab to the nose.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from McNamara finds it's way through Alves's defenses.
Decent striking displayed by Alves there.
Nice sprawl there from McNamara as Alves shoots in.
Padraig McNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Alves.
McNamara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alves misses with an uppercut. McNamara saw that one coming.
Alves misses with an uppercut. McNamara saw that one coming.
Alves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alves fails to land the takedown.
McNamara moves away from the strike by Alves.
McNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
McNamara lands with a nice body punch.
Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alves is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Alves misses with an uppercut. McNamara saw that one coming.
McNamara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McNamara working Alves over with strikes.
Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves is not content to let McNamara control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNamara scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Padraig McNamara.
Well McNamara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Padraig McNamara!
Padraig McNamara retains his welterweight title!
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