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Bloody Hell XXV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Dexter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, John Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Dexter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dexter drives through with a takedown into Clark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dexter wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Dexter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dexter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dexter trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dexter looking to pass the guard.
Mark Dexter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dexter blocks a jab.
Dexter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dexter showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Dexter trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Dexter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dexter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Dexter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A big left from Clark misses.
Dexter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clark checks it well.
A big right from Clark misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dexter.
Dexter misses with a body kick.
Dexter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dexter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark takes a swing at Dexter's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clark thuds his right hand into Dexter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dexter throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Dexter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dexter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Dexter counters with a nice uppercut.
Dexter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clark's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dexter throwing strikes but missing.
Dexter wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Dexter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dexter is looking to stand up but Clark won't let him.
Clark is trying to keep Dexter in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dexteris looking to pass into half guard but Clark pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clark is in guard.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark forces his way into half guard.
Clark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dexter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dexter tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Dexter moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dexter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dexter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mark Dexter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dexter manages to avoid it.
Dexter gets a double leg takedown into Clark's guard.
Clark trying to control the position.
Dexter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clark has escaped and now he's on top!
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dexter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mark Dexter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark stands and throws Dexter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dexter tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark trying to control the position but Dexter is working away.
Dexter prevents Clark from improving position.
Clark trying to control the action but Dexter is working from the bottom.
Dexter tries to buck Clark off but Clark is having none of it.
Clark remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Clark advances nicely into full mount.
Dexter avoids a series of strikes thrown by Clark.
Dexter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dexter wants to hold on but Clark pushes him away.
Clark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dexter is looking to escape.
Dexter is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Mark Dexter has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clark throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Clark landing shots from mount.
Clark has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dexter's face.
Mark Dexter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Dexter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Clark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jally Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph comes to the cage accompanied by SEX U UP. O Brien has chosen Rocky Road to Dublin as his entrance music. Donnie O Brien will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
13 - 10 - 1 |
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142 lbs
16 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Jally Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Donnie O Brien !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O Brien shoots in for a double leg but Joseph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
O Brien closes the distance and clinches up with Joseph, looking for a takedown. O Brien pushes Joseph against the cage but Joseph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joseph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
O Brien with a poor takedown
enabling Joseph to counter with a crisp jab.
Jally Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
O Brien checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
O Brien takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O Brien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Brien shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but O Brien manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph throws a series of punches but O Brien avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Brien .
O Brien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but O Brien persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing.
O Brien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Brien .
Joseph's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Joseph duly obliges.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien .
Joseph scores with the left hand. O Brien knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Joseph displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Brien .
O Brien tries to clinch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien shoots in looking for a takedown. Joseph tries to sprawl out of it but O Brien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joseph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joseph counters with a left and a right that stings O Brien .
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from O Brien .
Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joseph works the jab nicely.
Joseph scores with a hook.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Joseph keeps it at a distance.
O Brien gets caught flat footed, as Joseph shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Joseph stands up over O Brien , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joseph defends well.
O Brien working a defensive guard here.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Brien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Brien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joseph wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.
O Brien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jally Joseph dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
O Brien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
O Brien controlling the pace.
O Brien wants to control but Joseph is keeping him busy.
Joseph is trying to stand up here but O Brien is controlling him well.
Joseph wants to improve his position but O Brien is controlling well.
O Brien working the head and body with strikes.
O Brien is looking to advance position but Joseph won't allow it.
O Brien is trying to work for a kimura but Joseph is defending well.
O Brien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joseph's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joseph is not content to let O Brien control the position.
O Brien working Joseph over with strikes.
Joseph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
O Brien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joseph is concentrating on defense, preventing O Brien from advancing position.
Joseph looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joseph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Brien looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joseph is trying to stand back up but O Brien is controlling him
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.
Joseph is trying to maintain the position but O Brien is very close to passing his half guard.
O Brien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joseph defending well though.
O Brien is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Brien wants to free his trapped foot but Joseph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Brien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Brien content to control rather than advance.
O Brien is pressing down on Joseph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joseph is holding on for now.
Donnie O Brien has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joseph is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joseph keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Joseph has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, O Brien escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by O Brien !
Joseph is not content to let O Brien control the position.
Joseph avoids any damage from the ground and pound of O Brien .
Joseph is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
O Brien is trying to control the action in half guard but Joseph is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Brien is looking for a kimura but Joseph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Brien to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien wants to control but Joseph is keeping him busy.
Joseph trying to control but O Brien postures up.
Joseph is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
O Brien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joseph's head.
Joseph looking for submissions off his back.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph wants to control but O Brien is keeping busy.
O Brien seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Joseph is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Donnie O Brien !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tatsuhiko's choice of entrance music: Save Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Akihito Tatsuhiko!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis swings widly with a right hand
and Tatsuhiko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Willis misses with a combination
and Tatsuhiko counters with a nice uppercut.
Willis throws a shot from downtown. Tatsuhiko moves away and avoids it.
Willis throws a lazy head kick
and Tatsuhiko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Willis misses.
Willis throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Willis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatsuhiko swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Tatsuhiko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko closes the distance and clinches.
Willis is trying to break the clinch but Tatsuhiko is controlling him.
Willis tries to circle away but Tatsuhiko has him pinned against the cage.
Willis tries to break free but Tatsuhiko pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko pulls guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Willis stands up from Tatsuhiko's guard - Willis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tatsuhiko swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatsuhiko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cody Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko throws a jab when Willis was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Willis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tatsuhiko. Willis shrugs it off though.
Danga de danga de dang - Willis scores with a four punch combination!
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch up.
Willis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Willis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Willis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tatsuhiko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Willis misses the shot to the body.
Willis misses with a two punch combination.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatsuhiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willis.
Willis lands a nice hook to Tatsuhiko's body. Tatsuhiko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Willis misses with a two punch combination.
Willis misses with a hook. Tatsuhiko ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis misses with a right hand
and Tatsuhiko moves into the clinch.
A short left from Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko keeps control of Willis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tatsuhiko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willis throws a leg kick but Tatsuhiko checks it.
Willis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Willis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatsuhiko counters with a nice leg kick.
Tatsuhiko misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Willis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Cody Willis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tatsuhiko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tatsuhiko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Willis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatsuhiko.
Willis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Willis's corner calls for a 1-2. Willis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tatsuhiko checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Willis.
Willis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatsuhiko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Willis throws the left hand but Tatsuhiko avoids the punch easily.
Willis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cody Willis is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Willis misses.
Tatsuhiko thows a body shot but no joy.
Willis throws a nice looking combination but Tatsuhiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tatsuhiko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Willis lands a slapping body shot.
Willis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis throws a series of punches but Tatsuhiko moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatsuhiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatsuhiko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Willis misses with a combination
and Tatsuhiko counters with a left to the body.
Willis missing with a left hand there. Tatsuhiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Willis connects with a right hand. Tatsuhiko shakes it off.
Willis throws a series of punches but Tatsuhiko avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Tatsuhiko to counter with a crisp jab.
Willis misses with a double jab
and Tatsuhiko counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatsuhiko.
Willis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatsuhiko counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Tatsuhiko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko rushes Willis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tatsuhiko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tatsuhiko counters with a good low kick that Willis was not able to check.
Willis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Willis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Willis.
Cody Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatsuhiko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Willis counters with a stiff right hand.
Willis ducks under a wild hook from Tatsuhiko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatsuhiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatsuhiko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Willis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tatsuhiko connects with an inside leg kick.
Tatsuhiko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Willis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tatsuhiko.
Willis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatsuhiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Willis.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatsuhiko walks into a jab.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but Willis is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tatsuhiko takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko throws a hook but Willis blocks it.
Tatsuhiko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Willis takes one on the button.
Tatsuhiko tries to score with a low kick but Willis moves his leg out of the way.
Willis swings for the body but Tatsuhiko moves out of range.
Willis throws an off balance right hand
and Tatsuhiko counters with an inside leg kick.
Tatsuhiko lands a glancing blow to the side of Willis's head.
Willis misses with a right hand
and Tatsuhiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatsuhiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko throws a combination. Willis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Willis throws an off balance right hand
and Tatsuhiko counters with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Willis scores with a four punch combination!
Willis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko wants to clinch up but Willis keeps it at a distance.
Willis drops his hands momentarily and Tatsuhiko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Willis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatsuhiko.
Willis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatsuhiko throws out the jab.
Willis throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatsuhiko.
Willis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but Willis moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willis.
Willis misses with a right hand
and Tatsuhiko counters with a right hand to the body.
Tatsuhiko misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Tatsuhiko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tatsuhiko darts in and clinches Willis up against the cage.
Tatsuhiko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Willis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Tatsuhiko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis misses with a two punch combination.
Tatsuhiko tests Willis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Willis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatsuhiko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tatsuhiko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatsuhiko throws a series of punches but Willis avoids them all with ease.
Willis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatsuhiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akihito Tatsuhiko.
I think Willis 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 for Akihito Tatsuhiko!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Cody Willis!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Cody Willis!
Cody Willis wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DepaC Pakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DepaC Pakamara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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29
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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23
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, DepaC Pakamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus tries to clinch
and Pakamara counters with a series of strikes. MacManus will be more careful next time no doubt.
MacManus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pakamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacManus fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacManus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pakamara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacManus has managed to clinch.
Pakamara blocks an elbow strike.
MacManus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacManus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pakamara regains guard immediately.
MacManus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus throws a strike aimed at the side of Pakamara's head but Pakamara avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakamara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacManus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pakamara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
MacManus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pakamara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pakamara wants to get back to his feet but MacManus drags him back down.
MacManus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pakamara down.
MacManus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pakamara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacManus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pakamara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacManus but great work by Pakamara.
Pakamara is trying to ground and pound but MacManus uses the momentary lack of control by Pakamara to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pakamara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pakamara throws a big right hand that misses.
MacManus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pakamara wants to pass the guard but MacManus is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacManus managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pakamara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacManus pulls Pakamara in to control the position.
Pakamara throwing strikes but missing.
Pakamara postures up in MacManus's guard and throws a big left but MacManus blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus 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.
MacManus is trying to keep Pakamara in close.
MacManus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Connor MacManus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
MacManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pakamara, pushing him back against the cage.
MacManus prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacManus stops a takedown attempt from Pakamara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DepaC Pakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacManus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pakamara dodges an elbow strike from MacManus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pakamara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Pakamara circles away.
MacManus clinches up against the cage.
MacManus lands an elbow inside that Pakamara shrugs off.
Pakamara dodges an elbow strike from MacManus.
Pakamara avoids the elbow strike from MacManus, against the cage.
MacManus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pakamara can't fight it off and eventually MacManus manages to take the fight to the floor. Pakamara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacManus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pakamara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pakamara has escaped and now he's on top!
Pakamara throws a strike but MacManus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
MacManusis looking to pass into half guard but Pakamara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pakamara is in guard.
Pakamara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacManus controls Pakamara momentarily but Pakamara frees himself.
Pakamara tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
Pakamara has gone for a leg lock! MacManus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pakamara's guard.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Pakamara is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus cracks Pakamara with a solid left hand.
Pakamara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacManus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pakamara wants to sweep but no luck.
MacManus throwing strikes but missing.
MacManus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacManus working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus tries to advance to mount but Pakamara instead regains half guard.
Pakamara missing with punches from the bottom.
MacManus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Connor MacManus has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Pakamara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacManus wants to pass the guard but Pakamara is defending well.
MacManus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacManus connects with a nice short shot to Pakamara's temple.
Pakamara is not content to let MacManus control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Pakamara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacManus trying to pass the guard but Pakamara defending well.
MacManus works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pakamara is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pakamara swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.
MacManus tries to clinch but Pakamara moves out of range.
MacManus takes the fight into the clinch.
MacManus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacManus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacManus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacManus lands an elbow inside.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pakamara avoids it.
MacManus taking a breather.
Pakamara dodges an elbow strike from MacManus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacManus throws an elbow but it misses.
MacManus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacManus lands an elbow that stopped Pakamara in his tracks for a moment.
MacManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees in the clinch landing for MacManus.
Pakamara decides to pull guard.
Pakamara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacManus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pakamara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacManus has Pakamara in his guard.
MacManus 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.
Pakamara with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacManus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pakamara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pakamara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacManus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pakamara, into his guard.
Pakamara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacManus's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacManus's head.
MacManus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pakamara advances to half guard.
MacManus wants to improve his position but Pakamara is controlling well.
Pakamara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacManus wants to get back to full guard.
Pakamara moves into full mount! MacManus won't be happy about that!
DepaC Pakamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for MacManus because Pakamara loaded up on that one.
Pakamara jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MacManus is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MacManus and Pakamara has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
MacManus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pakamara off and has taken his back!
MacManus lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacManus scores with strikes from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacManus looking to break Pakamara's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pakamara remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacManus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pakamara breaks MacManus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacManus 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Taborda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Legendary Tonying (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taborda comes into the arena with New Noise by Refused blaring out of the sound system. Tonying has chosen NAS - Hate Me Now as his entrance music. The Legendary Tonying told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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29
274 lbs
16 - 5 - 1 |
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24
271 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Tarzan Taborda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, The Legendary Tonying !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taborda lands a jab.
It looks like The Legendary Tonying has been cut.
Tonying fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taborda swings for the body but Tonying moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonying .
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!
Taborda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonying looks to score with a jab to the body but Taborda is just out of range.
Taborda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taborda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tonying quickly recovers to half guard.
Tonying kicks off Taborda and gets to his feet.
Tarzan Taborda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taborda scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonying keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taborda throws a sloppy body shot
and Tonying counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Tarzan Taborda has been cut.
Taborda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonying . Tonying obviously looking to wear him down.
Taborda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonying wants to clinch.
Tonying takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonying throws a series of strikes that have Taborda backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taborda.
Taborda keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonying tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taborda counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonying takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taborda jabs at Tonying 's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taborda. Tonying does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taborda lands with a big left! Tonying is wobbled badly! Taborda comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tonying to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tarzan Taborda!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
300 lbs
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30
299 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Wilson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vlad.
Wilson clinches up with Vlad and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Vlad has picked Wilson up - he's going for a ride! Vlad dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wilson is in trouble now - Vlad has advanced to mount!
Wilson is looking to improve his position but Vlad isn't that keen on the idea.
Vlad controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vlad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vlad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wilson looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad throws some wild stikes that Wilson manages to avoid easily.
Vlad tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
Vlad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vlad working Wilson over with strikes here.
Vlad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilson is looking to escape.
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Vlad throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wilson because Vlad loaded up on that one.
Vlad looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vlad is really struggling to control Wilson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vlad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wilson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vlad wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
Vlad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vlad is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vlad to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vlad throwing strikes but missing.
Vlad throwing strikes but missing.
Vlad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vlad is aware though and is defending well.
Vlad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wilson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vlad connects with a decent elbow.
Vlad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vlad is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vlad's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vlad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vlad lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibki Vlad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vlad's half guard.
Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson wants to pass to mount but Vlad is defending the position.
Vlad trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vlad manages to get to full guard.
Vlad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wilson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad avoids a punch combination nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vlad enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vlad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vlad looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibki Vlad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Vlad.
Vlad is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Vlad is pulling down on Wilson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilson, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Vlad is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vlad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlad keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gibki Vlad wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vlad fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Vlad fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad working a defensive guard here.
Vlad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wilson!
Vlad punching from mount but Wilson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vlad.
Wilson taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vlad trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Vlad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad thowing shots but they're missing.
Wilson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Vlad's attempts to control the action.
Vlad working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vlad unloading with bombs!
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 Gibki Vlad will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Vlad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vlad.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vlad.
Vlad trying to work for an americana but Wilson has managed to regain full guard.
Vlad wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vlad slips nicely into half guard.
Vlad trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
Vlad is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vlad to get the leverage.
Wilson tries to kick Vlad off but Vlad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Vlad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vlad is looking to stall here but Wilson recovers full guard.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Vlad tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad lands a couple of digs.
Vlad looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vlad 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.
Vlad pulls Wilson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wilson trying to control but Vlad is working from the bottom.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vlad's head.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vlad is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
Vlad controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Wilson postures up in Vlad's guard and throws a big left but Vlad blocks it.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Vlad is keeping the position.
Vlad looking for a sweep. Not yet Vlad, not yet.
Vlad is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Wilson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlad has wrist control.
Vlad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vlad is on top in guard.
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vlad defends well.
Nick Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson punching from the bottom - just letting Vlad know he's still in a fight.
Vlad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vlad has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Vlad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vlad throws and elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vlad's guard. Nice move by Wilson!
Gibki Vlad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vlad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Vlad is keeping the position.
Wilson is fighting to break Vlad's control of his arms but Vlad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 Gibki Vlad.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vlad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Gibki Vlad!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Gibki Vlad!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Gibki Vlad!
Gibki Vlad wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. 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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155 lbs
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168 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimo Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonardo misses the shot to the body.
Bungholz dodges the punch combination from Leonardo.
Leonardo swings for the body but Bungholz moves out of range.
Bungholz tries a low kick but Leonardo avoids it.
Leonardo misses with a double jab.
Leonardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonardo throws a hook to the side of Bungholz's head but Bungholz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bungholz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bungholz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leonardo throws a big shot that misses.
Leonardo throws a low kick, looking for Bungholz's leg but Bungholz calmly moves out of range.
Leonardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leonardo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bungholz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bungholz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Leonardo.
Bungholz throws a nice looking combination but Leonardo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonardo misses with a right hand
and Bungholz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonardo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leonardo trying to keep a closed guard but Bungholz is proving a slippery customer.
Bungholz looking to pass the guard.
Leonardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bungholz controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Bungholz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kimo Leonardo just wasn't active enough.
Leonardo throws a series of punches but Bungholz avoids them all with ease.
Leonardo looks to land a left hand but Bungholz moved out of range nicely.
Leonardo throws an off balance right hand
and Bungholz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leonardo lands a jab to the head.
Kimo Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut.
Leonardo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leonardo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz checks the leg kick.
Bungholz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonardo.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonardo misses with a combination
and Bungholz counters with a nice body shot.
Bungholz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bungholz checks the leg kick.
Bungholz blocks a low kick nicely.
Bungholz thows a body shot but no joy.
Leonardo throws a low kick but Bungholz avoids it.
Bungholz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bungholz slips a jab from Leonardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leonardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bungholz misses with a body shot.
Bungholz shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonardo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bungholz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bungholz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonardo.
Bungholz closes the distance and clinches up with Leonardo, looking for a takedown. Bungholz pushes Leonardo against the cage but Leonardo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bungholz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonardo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bungholz.
Kimo Leonardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touchin Bungholz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bungholz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Kimo Leonardo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leonardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonardo misses with a wild body shot.
Bungholz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonardo but Leonardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bungholz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bungholz checks the leg kick.
Leonardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bungholz counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonardo is looking to chop away at Bungholz's legs.
Bungholz checks a leg kick.
Leonardo slips a jab from Bungholz.
Bungholz defending well as Leonardo loads up on a big left hand.
Leonardo misses with a low kick.
Bungholz avoids the body shot from Leonardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a right hand that Bungholz ducks under and follows up with a left that Bungholz also avoids with ease.
Bungholz moves out of range as Leonardo strikes.
Bungholz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leonardo misses with a low kick.
Leonardo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bungholz counters with a right hand to the body.
Kimo Leonardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bungholz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bungholz.
Leonardo misses with a double jab
and Bungholz counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Leonardo down! Bungholz is looking to finish but Leonardo is intelligently defending himself.
Leonardo is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bungholz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bungholz postures up.
Leonardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bungholz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonardo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leonardo's guard.
Bungholz looking to pass the guard.
Bungholz drops back looking for a leg! Leonardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leonardo manages to kick Bungholz off! Bungholz jumps back into Leonardo's guard.
Leonardo 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bungholz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bungholz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonardo is keeping the position for now.
Bungholz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz looking to pass the guard.
Leonardo 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.
Bungholz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leonardo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bungholz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonardo but Leonardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bungholz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Bungholz misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Leonardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonardo.
Leonardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonardo throws a low kick but Bungholz avoids it.
Bungholz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leonardo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kimo Leonardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touchin Bungholz.
Leonardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimo Leonardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonardo thows a leg kick but Bungholz checks it
and Bungholz counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Touchin Bungholz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Leonardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bungholz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bungholz there.
Leonardo swings for the body but Bungholz moves out of range.
Bungholz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leonardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leonardo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardo throws a right and a left that Bungholz avoids nicely.
Bungholz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonardo.
Bungholz blocks a leg kick.
Leonardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonardo blocks a leg kick.
Leonardo misses the shot to the body.
Leonardo misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo misses with a body shot.
Bungholz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonardo.
Leonardo misses the shot to the body.
Bungholz checks a low kick from Leonardo.
Leonardo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimo Leonardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bungholz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonardo throws a low kick but Bungholz avoids it.
Leonardo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonardo misses with a double jab.
Leonardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonardo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bungholz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leonardo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a solid leg kick but Bungholz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leonardo.
Bungholz misses with a takedown attempt - Leonardo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leonardo throws a leg kick but Bungholz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Bungholz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Leonardo.
A low kick from Leonardo is predictable there
and Bungholz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bungholz thows a body shot but no joy.
Leonardo tries a low kick but Bungholz avoids it.
Leonardo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bungholz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leonardo misses with a body shot.
Bungholz cracks a nice hook into Leonardo's ribs.
Bungholz throws a body punch but Leonardo moves out of range.
Leonardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bungholz manages to avoid it.
Leonardo throws a shot to the body.
Leonardo throws a right hand that Bungholz ducks under and follows up with a left that Bungholz also avoids with ease.
Bungholz throws a chopping leg kick but Leonardo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leonardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leonardo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bungholz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonardo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardo clobbers Bungholz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bungholz manages to avoid it.
Bungholz misses the shot to the body.
Leonardo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bungholz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bungholz throws a body punch but Leonardo moves out of range.
Leonardo throws a right and a left that Bungholz avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bungholz looks to land a combination but Leonardo avoids it well.
Bungholz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonardo.
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 Kimo Leonardo.
I think Leonardo 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Touchin Bungholz!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Kimo Leonardo!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali's entrance music is LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dos Santos De Souza Silva's choice of entrance music: Darude - Sandstorm. This should be a great matchup!
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hazan Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries for a takedown but Ali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos De Souza Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Dos Santos De Souza Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Dos Santos De Souza Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Ali.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali punishes Dos Santos De Souza Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva looks gassed!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dos Santos De Souza Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali throws a hook but Dos Santos De Souza Silva blocks it.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ali is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ali is working Dos Santos De Souza Silva over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Good body shot from Ali.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Dos Santos De Souza Silva drops back down to his feet.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali stalling against the cage.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos De Souza Silva's head.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries for a takedown but Ali manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ali just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ali works on Dos Santos De Souza Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Ali.
Ali taking a breather.
Ali lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to pull guard but Ali holds him up against the cage and eventually Dos Santos De Souza Silva drops back down to his feet.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Ali is struggling to control the position.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos De Souza Silva or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali cracks Dos Santos De Souza Silva with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali tries to work over Dos Santos De Souza Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali has Dos Santos De Souza Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ali pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dos Santos De Souza Silva tumbling to the mat - Ali dives into Dos Santos De Souza Silva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ali works over Dos Santos De Souza Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Ali is stalling in the full guard.
Ali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos De Souza Silva's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali wants to control from the top but Dos Santos De Souza Silva keeps moving.
Ali working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazan Ali dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dos Santos De Souza Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Ali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos Santos De Souza Silva's calf.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ali smiles and moves away.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva avoids the body shot from Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos De Souza Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dos Santos De Souza Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ali has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Ali scoring with punches and elbows.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is breathing heavily.
Ali cracks Dos Santos De Souza Silva with a big right hand but Dos Santos De Souza Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ali in particular looking to stall.
Ali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ali landing some decent shots from guard.
Ali distracts Dos Santos De Souza Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ali lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is looking for a triangle here but Ali uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos De Souza Silva can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants to get back to his feet but Ali drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali working away.
Ali lands a nice forearm strike.
Hazan Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying to control Ali's posture but Ali avoids it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ali lands some shots froms side control.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to buck Ali off but Ali is having none of it.
Ali is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ali scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee asks Ali politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ali prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ali wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ali works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ali lands a few punches from side control.
Ali landing strikes.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants to get back to his feet but Ali drags him back down.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ali working the head and body with strikes.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is rocked!
Ali working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to escape but Ali is in control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ali tries for a kimura but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazan Ali dominated that second round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ali with a jab.
Ali shoots in and bounces Dos Santos De Souza Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ali lands a couple of digs.
Ali works over Dos Santos De Souza Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Ali postures up.
Ali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali postures up in Dos Santos De Souza Silva's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos De Souza Silva blocks it.
Ali stands up over Dos Santos De Souza Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ali postures up in Dos Santos De Souza Silva's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos De Souza Silva blocks it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva has his foot on Ali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva working for a triangle but Ali defends it easily.
Ali distracts Dos Santos De Souza Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ali chips away with some ground and pound.
Ali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants to get back to his feet but Ali is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Hazan Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ali has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazan Ali has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali lands a head kick. Dos Santos De Souza Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali tries to work over Dos Santos De Souza Silva's front leg with a kick but Dos Santos De Souza Silva checks it.
Ali throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ali is in Dos Santos De Souza Silva's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Ali 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.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Ali any problems.
Ali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hazan Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali 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 for Hazan Ali!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Hazan Ali!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Hazan Ali!
Hazan Ali wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas năo bate. The crowd seem to be enjoying Minard's choice of entrance music: I Against I. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Anderson Minard!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minard throws out a loose jab but Maier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minard throws a solid leg kick but Maier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Minard.
Nice sprawl there from Minard as Maier shoots in.
Maier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minard counters with a low kick, right behind Maier 's knee.
Maier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minard doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Maier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Minard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maier lands a couple of elbows.
Maier lands a couple of elbows.
Maier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minard working for submissions but it's allowed Maier to get to half guard.
Maier seems to be looking for submissions.
Maier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minard is just riding it out for now. Maier eventually gives up the hold.
Maier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minard has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maier tries to pass to full mount but Minard defends it.
Maier is thwarting Minard's attempts to control the position.
Maier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maier.
Minard is trying to stand.
Maier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maier.
Maier seems to be working for a kimura but Minard defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard is trying to stand.
Maier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Minard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maier pulls his head out easily.
Maier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maier.
Maier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minard sees it coming and defends easily.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Minard is defending well.
Maier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Minard is trying to maintain the position but Maier is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minard looking for submissions off his back.
Minard is trying to stand up here but Maier is controlling him well.
Maier is working for a kimura but Minard is defending it quite comfortably.
Minard is trying to stand up here but Maier is controlling him well.
Maier is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier wants to pass the guard but Minard is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepp Maier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Minard is looking to clinch.
Maier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Maier with that takedown attempt.
Maier fails with a takedown attempt.
Minard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard looks to land a left hand but Maier moved out of range nicely.
Minard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minard sprawls well. Minard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minard.
Minard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maier tries for a takedown but Minard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maier has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier tries for a takedown but Minard circles away easily
and Minard counters with a head kick.
Maier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Minard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maier shoots for a takedown but Minard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maier.
Maier fails to land the takedown.
Maier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier looks for a takedown but Minard sprawls well.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minard but Minard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maier moves into range and clinches up with Minard.
Maier tries for a takedown but Minard manages to get underhooks.
Minard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Minard 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!
Minard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Minard swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Maier or perhaps it was just good defense by Minard which made him look bad.
Maier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Minard counters with a body kick that stops Maier in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier shoots for a double leg takedown but Minard sprawls well. He's pushed Maier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maier is defended easily by Minard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Minard slaps away a takedown attempt from Maier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maier slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maier.
Maier has Minard up against the cage in a clinch.
Maier lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Minard wants to sweep here but Maier controlling him for the moment.
Minard has momentary wrist control but Maier slips an elbow through the middle.
Minard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minard is looking for a triangle but Maier pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maier throwing strikes from guard but Minard blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maier drops back looking for a leg! Minard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minard manages to kick Maier off! Maier jumps back into Minard's guard.
Minard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maier throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maier throwing strikes from guard but Minard blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minard is just riding it out for now. Maier eventually gives up the hold.
Minard is trying to stand back up but Maier is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepp Maier clearly takes that round.
That's time! Maier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maier.
Minard slaps away a takedown attempt from Maier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Minard closes the distance and clinches.
Maier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Minard.
Minard misses the jab.
Maier wants to clinch.
Minard misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maier fails with the takedown
and Minard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maier tries for a takedown but Minard manages to get underhooks.
Maier wants a takedown but no success here.
Maier is trying to trip Minard. He has hold of a leg but Minard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Maier persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Minard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minard working a defensive guard here.
Maier throwing strikes but missing.
Minard is looking to stand up but Maier isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Minard is retaining full guard.
Minard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Minard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minard but Minard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maier ducks right into an uppercut from Minard.
Minard cracks Maier with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Maier or perhaps it was just good defense by Minard which made him look bad.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minard but Minard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson Minard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Maier.
Minard tries to clinch up.
Maier misses with a takedown attempt - Minard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Minard dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Minard leaves Maier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minard keeps Maier at a distance using the push kick.
Minard misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Minard.
No luck for Maier with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maier's head.
Minard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Minard rushes Maier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Minard to the mat. Minard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Minard keeping full guard, as Maier tries to pass.
Maier postures up in Minard's guard and throws a big left but Minard blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sepp Maier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minard wants to stand and escape but Maier is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maier works over Minard with some ground and pound from guard.
Maier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Minard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maier, into his guard.
Maier wants to sweep but no luck.
Minard stands and steps away. Maier gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Maier tries to clinch but Minard moves away
and Maier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard stuffs the takedown attempt from Maier. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
Maier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Minard is trying to maintain the position but Maier is very close to passing his half guard.
Maier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minard sees it coming and defends easily.
Maier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maier is looking for a kimura but Minard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maier to get the leverage.
Minard is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minard defending well though.
Minard tries to kick Maier off but Maier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maier is looking for a kimura but Minard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maier to get the leverage.
Maier is trying to work for a kimura but Minard is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minard has hold of Maier's hands but Maier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minard's head.
Maier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maier is nestled in close to Minard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Minard.
I think Minard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Sepp Maier!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Sepp Maier!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Sepp Maier!
Sepp Maier wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Fedja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fedja's choice of entrance music: The Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the UK . Fjodor Fedja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Fjodor Fedja!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wuzz prevents Fedja from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedja is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wuzz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fedja is looking to escape.
Fedja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fedja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz prevents Fedja from standing back up.
Fedja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wuzz pulls his head out easily.
Wuzz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fedja is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
Wuzz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fedja is looking to escape.
Wuzz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fedja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuzz is looking for a kimura here.
Wuzz prevents Fedja from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedja trying to control but Wuzz postures up.
Wuzz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wuzz wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fedja wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Wuzz there.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fedja defends it well.
Fedja looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fedja actively working from the bottom here.
Wuzz lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fedja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fedja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wuzz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wuzz lands strikes from half guard.
Wuzz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wuzz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wuzz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fedja is just riding it out for now. Wuzz eventually gives up the hold.
Wuzz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wuzz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wuzz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fedja tries to get to full guard but Wuzz has control of the leg.
Fedja wants to get back to his feet.
Wuzz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wuzz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fedja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard but Fedja defending well.
Fedja has one foot on Wuzz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wuzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Fedja to counter with a crisp jab.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuzz thows a huge punch but Fedja dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz wants to pass to mount but Fedja is defending the position.
Wuzz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wuzz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wuzz is working for a kimura but Fedja is defending it quite comfortably.
Fedja is looking to escape.
Fedja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wuzz with the ground and pound but Fedja uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedja has his foot on Wuzz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wuzz works his way back into a safe position though.
Wuzz looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wuzz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fedja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wuzz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fedja pinned against the cage. Fedja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fedja slaps away a takedown attempt from Wuzz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wuzz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wuzz darts in trying to clinch
and Fedja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wuzz clinches up with Fedja and pushes him back against the cage.
Wuzz jumps guard.
Wuzz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fedja is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wuzz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fedja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fedja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wuzz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fedja is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wuzz.
Fedja wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy.
Wuzz tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wuzz is working hard here to advance position.
Wuzz is trying to buck Fedja off.
Fedja decides to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Fedja. No joy for Wuzz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedja swats away the attempt to clinch by Wuzz.
Fedja stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedja throws a hook but Wuzz avoids it easily.
Andy Wuzz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedja looks to score with a jab to the body but Wuzz is just out of range.
Wuzz misses with a takedown
and Fedja counters with a single leg into guard. Wuzz didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuzz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wuzz is working an open guard so Fedja takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fedja defends it nicely.
Fedja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wuzz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wuzz avoids the body shot from Fedja.
Fedja misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fedja but Fedja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fedja napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wuzz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fedja to see if he's OK.
Fedja is looking for a sweep.
Fedja is trying to control Wuzz's posture but Wuzz avoids it.
An elbow from Wuzz crashes against the mat.
Wuzz advances to full mount.
Fedja working to try and regain half guard.
Fedja is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wuzz avoids the attempt from Fedja to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fedja's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedja is looking to get to half guard.
Wuzz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fedja is trying to escape the mount.
Fedja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wuzz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wuzz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fedja?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedja regains half guard.
Wuzz prevents Fedja from standing back up.
Wuzz wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Andy Wuzz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wuzz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wuzz showed some decent athleticism there.
Fedja pushes Wuzz off and gets back to his feet.
Fedja tries to keep at a distance but Wuzz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fedja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wuzz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fedja is working for takedown but Wuzz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fedja tries for a takedown but Wuzz manages to get underhooks.
Andy Wuzz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fjodor Fedja.
Wuzz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wuzz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wuzz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedja is pushing Wuzz's head away, looking to escape. Wuzz manages to hold on to the position though.
Fedja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wuzz working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wuzz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wuzz has knee on belly momentarily but Fedja bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wuzz wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fedja tries to get to full guard but Wuzz has control of the leg.
Wuzz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wuzz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fedja is trying to get back to full guard.
Fedja pushes Wuzz off looking to stand but Wuzz dives back in and keeps control.
Wuzz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedja is trying to stand.
Wuzz working over Fedja with some ground and pound. Fedja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fedja is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard but Fedja defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuzz is working for a kimura but Fedja is defending it quite comfortably.
Wuzz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wuzz prevents Fedja from standing back up.
Wuzz with the ground and pound but Fedja uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wuzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Fedja is retaining full guard.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.
Wuzz stopping the sweep attempt from Fedja.
Fedja kicks Wuzz off and gets to his feet.
Wuzz has his takedown stuffed
and Fedja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fedja displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wuzz.
Fedja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andy Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedja misses with the combination.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a takedown but Fedja manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wuzz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fedja swats away the attempt to clinch by Wuzz.
Fedja swats away the attempt to clinch by Wuzz.
Wuzz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wuzz lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wuzz with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.
Wuzz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fedja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wuzz clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wuzz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wuzz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fedja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wuzz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wuzz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fedja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wuzz defends it easily.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.
Wuzz won't allow Fedja to sweep him here.
Wuzz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fedja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wuzz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wuzz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fedja is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wuzz postures up in Fedja's guard and throws a big left but Fedja blocks it.
Wuzz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fedja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wuzz, into his guard.
Wuzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fedja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fedja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fedja connects with a couple of short punches.
Fedja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wuzz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Fedja from controlling successfully.
Fedja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is working an open guard so Fedja takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fedja as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedja just misses with a punch to the body.
Wuzz shoots in and gets a takedown into Fedja's guard.
Fedja has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wuzz doesn't defend quickly enough and Fedja has managed to lock this one up! Can Wuzz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fedja on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fjodor Fedja!
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