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O.R.G. 17 Rematch PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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187 cm
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaw sprawls well. Shaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams looks for a takedown but Shaw sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shaw lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shaw is putting a hurting on Williams here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Phil Williams has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shaw in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shaw working the body and head with strikes.
Shaw working the ground and pound.
Williams is rocked!
Shaw working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw working the head and body with strikes.
Phil Williams's cut is getting worse.
Shaw lands a nice forearm strike.
Shaw gets to mount! Williams was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Shaw postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Williams bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Shaw and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Shaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Cowlam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ecker's entrance music is virus of life. A fine choice. Cowlam has chosen Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Cant Stop as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Ecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Cowlam!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ecker closes the distance and pushes Cowlam back into the cage.
Cowlam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ecker has him pressed against the cage.
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Cowlam avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cowlam avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Cowlam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cowlam tries to circle away but Ecker has him pinned against the cage.
Ecker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ecker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cowlam backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowlam tries for a takedown but Ecker manages to get underhooks.
Ecker gets underhooks to prevent Cowlam's takedown attempt.
Cowlam is trying to break the clinch but Ecker has him pressed against the cage.
Ecker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cowlam thows a body shot but no joy.
Tito Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker tries to clinch up but Cowlam circles away and keeps his distance.
Ecker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ecker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cowlam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tito Ecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Cowlam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ecker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cowlam is trying to control Ecker's posture but Ecker avoids it.
Cowlam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ecker is staying active.
Ecker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ecker is looking to take a break and control but Cowlam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowlam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ecker is controlling him well.
Ecker swings around for an armbar but Cowlam sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ecker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cowlam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cowlam is thwarting Ecker's attempts to control the position.
Ecker looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tito Ecker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ecker misses with a straight right.
Ecker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cowlam, pushing him back against the cage.
Cowlam goes for a takedown attempt but Ecker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cowlam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cowlam swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cowlam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ecker to the mat! Ecker manages to get full guard.
Cowlam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jamie Cowlam hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fighters circling - Cowlam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowlam swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Ecker tries to clinch but Cowlam moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ecker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cowlam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ecker moves to clinch but Cowlam breaks away
and Cowlam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cowlam fails to land the takedown.
Cowlam misses with a straight left.
Cowlam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ecker, pushing him back against the cage.
Ecker gets underhooks to prevent Cowlam's takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ecker obliges.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Ecker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowlam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowlam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ecker working Cowlam over with knees to the body.
Cowlam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ecker has him pressed against the cage.
Cowlam blocks the elbow strike.
Cowlam tries to break free but Ecker pushes him back against the cage.
Ecker has Cowlam pressed against the cage, preventing Cowlam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ecker prevents the takedown attempt.
Tito Ecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Cowlam.
Cowlam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ecker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cowlam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cowlam is trying to break the clinch but Ecker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowlam is trying to break the clinch but Ecker has him pressed against the cage.
Ecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cowlam.
Ecker lands a knee to the body.
Ecker is trying to maintain a safe position but Cowlam gets an underhook and turns Ecker into the cage.
Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cowlam's face.
Ecker wants to stall.
Ecker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker lands a nice elbow.
Ecker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cowlam smiles and moves away.
Ecker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cowlam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cowlam counters with a left to the body.
Cowlam has closed the distance and engaged Ecker in a clinch.
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 Tito Ecker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cowlam looking to score a takedown here. Ecker is defending well but Cowlam drives through and ends up in Ecker's guard.
Cowlam looking to pass the guard.
Cowlam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ecker is proving hard to escape from.
Ecker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Tito Ecker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cowlam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ecker as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker darts in trying to clinch
and Cowlam counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ecker!
Ecker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ecker tries to kick Cowlam off but Cowlam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cowlam wants to stand but Ecker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ecker is doing well to control the position and prevent Cowlam from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jamie Cowlam hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ecker wants to clinch but Cowlam slips to the side
and Cowlam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cowlam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cowlam has closed the distance and engaged Ecker in a clinch.
Ecker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowlam tries to circle away but Ecker has him pinned against the cage.
Cowlam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ecker lands an elbow that stopped Cowlam in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowlam jumps guard but Ecker stands there with Cowlam around his waist. Cowlam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ecker misses with a body punch.
Ecker lands a knee to the head.
Ecker keeps control of Cowlam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cowlam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ecker can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowlam tries to break the clinch but Ecker is controlling the position.
Ecker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Cowlam blocks it.
Cowlam wants to get back to striking at distance but Ecker won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowlam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ecker is keeping busy.
Jamie Cowlam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tito Ecker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cowlam working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Cowlam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ecker 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ecker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pance Pondang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pance Pondang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Alberto!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pondang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alberto sprawls well initially but Pondang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pondang stops Alberto from getting back to his feet.
Pondang trying to control from half guard but Alberto is working away.
Alberto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pondang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alberto keeping full guard, as Pondang tries to pass.
Pondang throwing strikes from guard but Alberto blocks nicely.
Pondang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alberto on the ground.
Pondang is sitting in close to Alberto's body. Alberto has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pondang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pondang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alberto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Alberto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garth Fourie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Garth Fourie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fourie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doe somewhat.
Doe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doe manages to break the clinch.
Doe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fourie's head.
Doe misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fourie tries to close the distance and clinch but Doe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fourie in his tracks.
Doe lands with a straight right. Fourie didn't see that one coming.
Doe tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe throws a head kick that misses.
Doe defending well as Fourie loads up on a big left hand.
Doe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Doe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doe drags the fight down to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fourie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fourie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doe looking for a guillotine here but Fourie defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fourie controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Garth Fourie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Doe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe throws a sloppy head kick and Fourie moves out of range easily.
Fourie keeps the fight on the outside.
Fourie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fourie wants it to stay on the feet.
Doe moves in looking to clinch but Fourie pushes him off.
Fourie wants to clinch up but Doe keeps it at a distance.
Fourie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fourie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fourie is looking to land body kicks.
Doe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fourie is trying to defend but Doe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fourie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fourie is looking to escape.
Doe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Doe seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fourie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fourie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doe. That one must have hurt.
Doe throws a head kick but Fourie moves out of range.
Doe tries a head kick but it misses.
Fourie tries to clinch but Doe moves away
and Doe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fourie misses with a double jab
and Doe counters with a takedown into side control.
Doe decides to stand back up. Doe steps back and let's Fourie get back to his feet.
Doe swats away the attempt to clinch by Fourie.
Doe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fourie doesn't manage to clinch there - Doe circles away.
Fourie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doe slips a jab and a cross from Fourie.
Fourie is looking to clinch.
Crunch! Doe slams his shin into Fourie's torso.
Fourie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doe tries to avoid it but Fourie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doe to the ground. Doe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fourie wants to clinch.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fourie enables Doe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fourie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Doe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doe being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Doe.
Fourie swings widly with a right hand
enabling Doe to counter with a crisp jab.
Doe scores with a head kick.
Doe rushes Fourie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fourie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doe lands a nice looking body kick.
Fourie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fourie defends it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fourie enables Doe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fourie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe pushes down on Fourie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fourie wants to control but Doe is keeping busy.
Doe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fourie defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fourie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Doe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fourie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fourie's waist but Fourie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doe off to one side.
Doe shoots in but no luck this time.
Fourie wants to clinch
and Doe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fourie moves forwards but Doe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doe throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fourie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe tries a head kick but it misses.
Doe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fourie swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Doe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fourie tries to avoid it but Doe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fourie to the ground. Fourie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doe throws a sloppy head kick and Fourie moves out of range easily.
Fourie misses with a body kick.
John Doe is winning the standup battle so far.
Doe swats away the attempt to clinch by Fourie.
Fourie tries to clinch there but Doe circles away.
Doe avoids the head kick by Fourie.
Fourie throws a sloppy head kick
and Doe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe throws a body kick that misses.
Fourie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doe misses with a head kick.
Doe shoots in for a double leg but Fourie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Doe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fourie's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fourie is looking to clinch but Doe is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Doe.
Fourie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fourie fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie fails with a takedown attempt.
Doe lands with a kick to the temple. Fourie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doe pushes Fourie up against the cage in a clinch.
Doe connects with a knee to the head.
Doe manages to break the clinch.
Doe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fourie tries to pull guard but Doe won't allow it.
Fourie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fourie tries to clinch but Doe moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fourie tries to clinch up
and Doe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Doe lands with a kick to the temple. Fourie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fourie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Doe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fourie leaves Doe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garth Fourie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fourie avoids the head kick by Doe.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Doe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Doe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ens Shaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Sparbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ens Shaba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ens Shaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparbot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaba was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparbot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sparbot postures up.
Sparbot trying to control but Shaba is working from the bottom.
Shaba striking from the bottom.
Shaba could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaba controlling the position.
Shaba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparbot looking to sit in guard and control but Shaba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shaba is looking for a kimura here.
Shaba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparbot is just riding it out for now. Shaba eventually gives up the hold.
Shaba seems to be working for a kimura but Sparbot defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparbot wants to control but Shaba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaba is trying to work for a kimura but Sparbot is defending well.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Shaba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaba is pressing down on Sparbot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparbot is holding on for now.
Sparbot tries to roll over but Shaba keeps him under control.
Sparbot gets full guard.
Shaba won't allow Sparbot to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot looking for a guillotine here but Shaba defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaba won't allow Sparbot to sweep him here.
Shaba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparbot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaba manages to get himself to full guard.
Shaba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaba is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shaba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparbot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaba is keeping the position for now.
Shaba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparbot wants to control from the top but Shaba keeps moving.
Shaba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparbot defends well.
Sparbot postures up in Shaba's guard and throws a big left but Shaba blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot works over Shaba with some ground and pound from guard.
Sparbot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shaba keeping moving, preventing Sparbot from controlling successfully.
Sparbot thows a big elbow that misses.
Sparbot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Shaba is keeping the position.
Shaba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparbot is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Shaba is keeping the position.
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 Ens Shaba will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shaba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sparbot tries to improve position but can't.
Shaba looks up at the clock and then as Sparbot takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shaba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sparbot sneaks back into half guard.
Sparbot trying to hold on to Shaba's head to control him but Shaba postures up.
Ens Shaba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaba is looking for a kimura here.
Sparbot wants to improve his position but Shaba is controlling well.
Shaba is working for a kimura but Sparbot is defending it quite comfortably.
Shaba is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaba's back!
Shaba is trying to break free.
Shaba rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparbot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shaba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparbot lands with a punch from half guard.
Shaba is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparbot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparbot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparbot is trying to control. Shaba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaba is trying to control but can't.
Sparbot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparbot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparbot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shaba defends it well.
Sparbot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparbot pulls his head out easily.
Sparbot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparbot wants to control but Shaba is keeping him busy.
Sparbot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparbot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shaba's head.
Sparbot trying to control the action but Shaba is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaba is looking for a sweep. Sparbot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparbot blocks the strikes from Shaba.
Shaba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparbot.
Sparbot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaba sees it coming and defends easily.
Shaba with the active half guard here but Sparbot passes nicely into side control.
Sparbot working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparbot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sparbot trying to control the action but Shaba is working from the bottom.
Shaba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sparbot connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Sparbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Sparbot. No joy for Shaba on that attempt.
Shaba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparbot pinned against the cage. Sparbot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shaba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sparbot moves into full guard.
Sparbot is trying to keep Shaba in close.
Shaba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaba postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shaba preventing the sweep.
Sparbot working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shaba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bjj Sparbot has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sparbot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sparbot landing punches.
Shaba gets back to half guard.
Sparbot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaba defending well though.
Shaba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparbot pulls his head out easily.
Sparbot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shaba's head.
Sparbot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shaba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shaba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparbot passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaba is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaba is working hard here to advance position.
Sparbot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaba is looking to regain half guard here but Sparbot keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparbot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sparbot working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot wants to control but Shaba is keeping him busy.
Sparbot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shaba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shaba striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Shaba tries to improve position but can't.
Sparbot working the head with strikes.
Shaba tries to buck Sparbot off but Sparbot is having none of it.
Sparbot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaba keeps working.
Sparbot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaba gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot working over Shaba with some ground and pound. Shaba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shaba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparbot.
Sparbot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparbot is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shaba looking for submissions off his back.
Sparbot drops an elbow to the side of Shaba's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparbot working over Shaba with some ground and pound. Shaba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparbot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaba is just riding it out for now. Sparbot eventually gives up the hold.
Shaba has hold of Sparbot's hands but Sparbot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjj Sparbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparbot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjj Sparbot!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delight is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Reputation . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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164 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dutch Delight!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlan misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Orlan is predictable there
and Delight counters with a one-two to the body.
Delight throws a big shot that misses.
Delight moves out of range of the body kick from Orlan.
Orlan keeps Delight at a distance using the push kick.
A solid body kick from Orlan.
Delight blocks a head kick by Orlan.
A lazy left from Delight finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delight misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Delight misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick and Delight moves out of range easily.
Orlan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlan blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delight tries to clinch up but Orlan circles away and keeps his distance.
Delight throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Delight blocks the leg kick.
Orlan throws a leg kick that misses.
Orlan throws a chopping leg kick but Delight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Delight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delight tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delight moves into range and clinches up with Orlan.
Delight wants to stall.
Delight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Delight misses with a leg kick
and Orlan counters with a nice body kick.
Delight lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Delight blocks a head kick by Orlan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delight misses with a few strikes there.
Orlan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlan.
Orlan misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Orlan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Delight misses with a double jab.
Dutch Delight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Delight checks a leg kick.
Orlan throws a low kick but Delight avoids it.
Orlan throws a head kick but Delight moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlan misses with a looping right.
Delight moves in looking to clinch but Orlan pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick
and Delight counters with a three punch combo that has Orlan backing up. Orlan nods at Delight to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Orlan moves out of range as Delight strikes.
Delight swings for the body but Orlan moves out of range.
Orlan throws a front kick that sends Delight stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Orlan.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick and Delight moves out of range easily.
Delight misses with an uppercut. Orlan saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Delight finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Delight.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delight tries a low kick but Orlan avoids it.
Orlan misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delight checks a leg kick.
Orlan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Delight lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Delight throws a chopping leg kick but Orlan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Delight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orlan's sensitive parts.
A right-left combo lands from Delight.
It looks like Timur Orlan has been cut.
Orlan looks for the body kick but Delight saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delight scores with a shot to the body.
Orlan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orlan tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orlan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Delight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Orlan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Delight checks a low kick from Orlan.
Delight looks for the body kick but Orlan saw that one coming.
Orlan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delight is out of range.
Timur Orlan is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delight.
Some bone on bone action there as Orlan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delight tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Delight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan swats away the attempt to clinch by Delight.
Orlan throws a push kick but Delight slaps the foot to one side.
Orlan throws a big shot that misses.
Delight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlan throws a head kick that half lands.
Orlan lands a leg kick that knocks Delight off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlan checks a leg kick.
Orlan slips a jab and a cross from Delight.
Orlan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dutch Delight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Delight. Those never looked like landing.
Delight looks to land a combination but Orlan avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Orlan is predictable there
and Delight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delight throws a front kick aimed at Orlan's knee but Orlan avoids it well.
Delight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlan.
Orlan motions for Delight to come forward. Orlan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orlan misses with a leg kick.
Orlan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Delight does no damage.
Orlan throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Dutch Delight has been cut.
Delight tries to clinch up but Orlan circles away and keeps his distance.
Delight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orlan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Orlan counters with a low kick, right behind Delight 's knee.
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 Timur Orlan.
I think Orlan 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Orlan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison has chosen Cinderella Man - Eminem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Davison!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi misses with a series of wild punches.
Davison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomi moves out of range of the body kick.
Gomi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davison leaves Gomi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Gomi coming out on top.
Gomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi connects with a high kick.
Davison throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Gomi throws a combination. Davison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Davison enables Gomi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Davison kicks Gomi off and gets to his feet.
Gomi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davison defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi drops his hands momentarily and Davison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Davison avoids them all with ease.
Davison looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Joshua Davison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davison misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Gomi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gomi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davison is fending him off so far but Gomi persists. Nope, Davison circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Davison. Those never looked like landing.
Davison misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davison.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Davison misses with a looping right.
Gomi throws a head kick that Davison semi-blocks.
Davison throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davison avoids a kick to the body.
Davison moves out of range of the body kick from Gomi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi slips a straight right by Davison.
Davison throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
Davison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomi defending well as Davison loads up on a big left hand.
Davison misses with a straight right.
Davison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davison looks to land a combination but Gomi avoids it well.
Gomi scores with a head kick.
Davison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gomi throws a nice head kick!
A lazy left from Davison finds it's target.
Gomi scores with a one two! Davison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Davison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davison misses with a left hand
and Gomi counters with a three punch combo that has Davison backing up. Davison nods at Gomi to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomi needs to keep his hands up - Davison had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomi.
Gomi lands a nice hook to Davison's body. Davison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davison feints a jab promting Gomi to slip. Davison then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gomi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Davison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gomi.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Gomi - just one landing.
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davison.
Gomi checks a leg kick.
Davison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Davison!
Davison tries to reverse the position but Gomi maintains control.
Davison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davison wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi is looking to stand but Gomi has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Davison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davison is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomi has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomi wants to stand but Davison is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Davison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davison tries to hold on but Gomi postures up.
Gomi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gomi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davison is fending him off so far but Gomi persists. Nope, Davison circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davison throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Davison misses with an uppercut.
Davison connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joshua Davison will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Davison.
Davison swinging wildly here.
Davison connects with a nice looking jab.
Davison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Gomi.
Gomi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gomi.
Davison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshua Davison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomi shoots in for a double leg but Davison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Davison. Those never looked like landing.
Gomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomi connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi scoring well with a low kick there.
Takanori Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomi gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gomi shoots in but Davison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gomi looks to land a body kick but Davison moved away.
Gomi shoots for a takedown but Davison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Davison.
Davison misses with a few strikes there.
Gomi is looking to chop away at Davison's legs.
Davison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davison throws a good cross that connects.
Davison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davison but Davison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davison just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Gomi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Davison. No joy for Gomi on that attempt.
A punch combination from Davison misses.
Davison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davison throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Gomi slips a straight right by Davison.
Gomi shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Davison.
Davison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomi slips a jab and a cross from Davison.
Davison throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davison sprawls well. Davison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet.
Davison throws a low kick but Gomi moves out of range easily.
Davison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gomi counters with a takedown into side control.
Davison is looking to reverse the position.
Takanori Gomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davison is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gomi decides to stand back up. Gomi steps back and let's Davison get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Davison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Davison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi stalks Davison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davison's face. Davison staggers backwards, shaken.
Gomi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Davison blocks a head kick by Gomi.
Davison throws a right hand that Gomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomi also avoids with ease.
Davison throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomi connects with a looping right hand.
Davison misses with a hook. Gomi ducked under it nicely.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Davison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davison misses the jab.
Davison swings widly with a right hand
and Gomi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Davison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Gomi or perhaps it was just good defense by Davison which made him look bad.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joshua Davison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davison lands with a straight right. Gomi didn't see that one coming.
Gomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Davison. No joy for Gomi on that attempt.
Gomi slips a jab and a cross from Davison.
Gomi lands a nice hook to Davison's body. Davison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davison misses with a jab to the body
and Gomi counters with a three punch combo that has Davison backing up. Davison nods at Gomi to acknowledge the strikes.
Davison misses with a hook.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown but Davison shows good takedown defense.
Gomi throws a leg kick but Davison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Davison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Davison as he connects with a hook.
Davison missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davison throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi throws a head kick but Davison moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison throws a right hand that Gomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomi also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Davison misses the target.
Davison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gomi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davison under the eye.
A combination from Davison does no damage.
Gomi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gomi.
Gomi drops his hands momentarily and Davison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Davison cracks the inside of Gomi's front leg.
Gomi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomi.
Gomi lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davison wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi digs a good hook to Davison's body.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison misses with a jab to the body
and Gomi counters with a body kick.
Davison misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Davison will feel that in the morning.
Gomi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davison throws a right hand that Gomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomi also avoids with ease.
Gomi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gomi is in Davison's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi postures up.
Davison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomi defends it easily.
Davison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomi defends well.
Gomi stopping the sweep attempt from Davison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to stand and escape but instead Davison has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Davison won't allow Gomi to sweep him here.
Davison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gomi, up you get!
Davison scores with a nice head shot.
Davison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomi.
Davison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi punishes Davison's body with a nice straight punch.
Davison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davison misses with a two punch combination.
Gomi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Davison.
Davison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomi to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi slips a straight right by Davison.
Gomi lands a head kick!
Nice shot lands for Davison.
Gomi shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davison.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomi throws a head kick but Davison moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davison lands a really nice looking cross but Gomi seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gomi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davison misses with a low kick.
Davison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takanori Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Davison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Davison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Foti Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasa comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell (AC/DC). Davison has chosen Nowhere to run as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Foti Vasa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Davison!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasa showed some decent athleticism there.
Vasa trying to control the action but Davison is working from the bottom.
Davison is trying to get back to full guard.
Vasa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vasa is nestled in close to Davison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vasa is looking to take a break and control but Davison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davison wants to get back to his feet.
Vasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Davison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Foti Vasa just wasn't active enough.
Davison shoots in but no luck this time.
Foti Vasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasa scores with a takedown into Davison's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vasa stands up from Davison's guard - Vasa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown by Vasa or perhaps it was just good defense by Davison which made him look bad.
Vasa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Davison with a poor takedown
and Vasa counters with a thumping low kick.
Davison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foti Vasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Davison.
Vasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davison circles away.
Davison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davison's half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasa is trying to control. Davison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vasa slips a nice elbow through Davison's hands, connecting with Davison's forehead.
Davison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vasa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasa pulls his head out easily.
Davison looks gassed!
Vasa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Davison to stand up.
Vasa clinches with his opponent.
Vasa manages to break the clinch.
Vasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasa somewhat.
Davison swinging wildly here.
Vasa looks for a takedown but Davison sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasa throws a right hand that Davison ducks under and follows up with a left that Davison also avoids with ease.
Davison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasa's waist but Vasa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davison off to one side.
Vasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davison was covering up waiting for the punch and Vasa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vasa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davison is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vasa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foti Vasa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davison misses with a takedown attempt - Vasa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davison shoots in for a double leg but Vasa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vasa lands in his opponent's guard.
Davison throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vasa uses it to pass to side control.
Vasa working the ground and pound.
Davison is trying to escape the position but Vasa is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vasa landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vasa working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa happy to just control the position for now.
Vasa is working to tighten is grip on Davison's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Davison has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vasa is really squeezing tight and eventually Davison passes out! Vasa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Foti Vasa!
Foti Vasa retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jp Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn has chosen Icarus by Hopesfall as his entrance music. Jose De Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose De Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jp Benn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poor strikes thrown by De Souza there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
De Souza scoring with strikes but Benn is staying in there.
De Souza wants to finish this one by submission but Benn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De Souza.
De Souza moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Benn has worked his arm free - good work by Benn!
De Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Benn, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Benn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Benn is defending well.
De Souza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
De Souza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Benn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Souza's guard! Nice work there by Benn!
De Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benn is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Benn has picked De Souza up and slammed him! De Souza can't keep hold of the triangle and Benn manages to pass to side control!
De Souza tries to buck Benn off but Benn is having none of it.
Benn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Souza down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benn trying to control the position but De Souza is working away.
De Souza defending against the ground and pound.
Benn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza regains half guard.
Benn trying to control from half guard but De Souza is working away.
De Souza looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Benn pushes past his half guard into mount!
Benn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Souza tries to reverse the position but Benn maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Benn trying to control but De Souza is having none of it.
De Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
De Souza is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
De Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Benn has control of De Souza's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Souza regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… De Souza is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by De Souza and Benn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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 Jose De Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benn feints and then cracks De Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Souza down.
De Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benn quickly recovers to half guard.
Benn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Souza.
De Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Benn is defending well.
De Souza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza is pressing down on Benn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benn is holding on for now.
Benn manages to get to full guard.
Benn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Souza throws and elbow that misses. Benn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Souza's guard. Nice move by Benn!
De Souza has his foot on Benn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
De Souza is looking for a triangle but Benn pushes his legs off easily.
De Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Souza is proving hard to escape from.
Benn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Souza dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benn is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benn has escaped and now he's on top!
De Souza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Benn has his hands clasped together but De Souza extends an breaks Benn's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by De Souza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose De Souza!
Jose De Souza retains his lightweight title!
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