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Affliction : The Warriors PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between baby fufu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Engine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engine has chosen Thomas the tank engine as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, baby fufu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Engine!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fufu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Engine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Engine closes the distance and clinches.
fufu gets control of Engine's arms and successfully pulls guard. fufu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Engine wants to stand but fufu is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
fufu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Engine is controlling him.
fufu controlling Engine's posture.
Engine wants to stand but fufu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
fufu pushes Engine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engine misses with a double jab.
Engine misses with the combination.
fufu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
fufu moves out of range as Engine strikes.
fufu pushes Engine up against the ropes in a clinch.
fufu lands a body punch.
Engine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
fufu tries to pull guard but Engine won't allow it.
fufu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Engine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Engine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Engine blocks an uppercut.
Engine takes a shot to the head.
Engine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Engine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Engine is looking to break free of the clinch but fufu has double underhooks.
fufu is struggling to control the position.
fufu pulls guard effortlessly.
Engine wants to get up but he can't break fufu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Engine stands up and waves to fufu to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Engine misses with a knee strike.
fufu throws a head punch that misses.
Engine is trying to break the clinch but fufu is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on fufu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Engine breaks the clinch.
Engine swats away the attempt to clinch by fufu.
fufu closes the distance and clinches.
Engine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Engine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Engine looks gassed!
fufu tries to clinch up.
fufu slips a jab and a cross from Engine.
Engine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
fufu dodges the punch combination from Engine.
fufu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Engine defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for baby fufu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fufu tries for a takedown but Engine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engine tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Engine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engine swats away the attempt to clinch by fufu.
Engine keeps the fight on the outside.
fufu tries to clinch but Engine is having none of it.
Engine shoots for a double leg takedown but fufu sprawls well. He's pushed Engine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
fufu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Engine is trying to break the clinch but fufu is controlling him.
fufu lands a body punch.
fufu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
fufu wants to clinch up but Engine keeps it at a distance.
fufu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Engine is trying to break the clinch but fufu is controlling him.
fufu prevents Engine from breaking the clinch.
Engine working hard to break the clinch.
fufu jumps guard.
Engine won't allow fufu to get back to his feet.
fufu has his feet on Engine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fufu has taken the fight to the clinch.
fufu has Engine pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Engine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
fufu tries to pull guard but Engine won't allow it.
fufu prevents Engine from breaking the clinch.
fufu pulls guard successfully.
Engine wants to stand but fufu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Engine wants to stand and escape but instead fufu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
fufu 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.
fufu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Engine for as long as he can get away with.
fufu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Engine wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
baby fufu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Engine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
fufu moves out of range of the strikes.
Engine misses with a wild combination.
fufu shoots for a takedown but Engine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from fufu.
Engine throws a series of punches but fufu avoids them all with ease.
Engine throws a nice looking combination but fufu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
fufu throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - fufu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tom Engine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
fufu tries to clinch up.
baby fufu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Engine fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Engine does no damage.
fufu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Engine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from fufu.
Engine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Engine is breathing heavily.
fufu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Engine sprawls well. Engine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. fufu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for baby fufu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fufu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
fufu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Engine.
fufu pulls guard.
Engine stopping the sweep attempt from fufu.
fufu is looking to stand up but Engine isn't so interested in that idea.
Engine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of fufu is proving hard to escape from.
fufu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
fufu has his feet on Engine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Engine tries to clinch up.
fufu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Engine, pushing him back against the ropes.
fufu cracks Engine with a nice body shot.
Engine has had enough of the clinch but fufu keeps him there for the moment.
fufu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
fufu shoots in for a double leg but Engine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
fufu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
fufu moves in looking to clinch but Engine pushes him off.
fufu has managed to clinch.
Engine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from fufu.
fufu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
fufu tries to clinch up.
Engine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but fufu avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fufu clinches up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, fufu scores with a nice short uppercut.
fufu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Engine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Engine throws a shot from downtown. fufu moves away and avoids it.
fufu throws a head kick but Engine moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - fufu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
fufu blocks a head kick by Engine.
fufu clinches with his opponent.
fufu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
fufu instigates a clinch.
fufu slows down the pace here.
Engine is trying to break the clinch but fufu is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from fufu.
fufu has Engine pressed against the ropes, preventing Engine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
fufu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Engine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fufu looking for a takedown.
A short left from fufu.
fufu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Engine smiles and moves away.
fufu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Engine takes a shot to the head.
Engine wants to get back to striking at distance but fufu won't allow it.
fufu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Engine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
fufu moves into the clinch.
fufu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Engines head.
fufu stalling against the ropes.
fufu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
fufu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Engine's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, fufu scores with a nice short uppercut.
fufu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
fufu trying to control the position here.
Engine wants to stand and escape but instead fufu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
baby fufu dominated that second round.
That's time! fufu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
fufu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Engine pinned against the cage. Engine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danga de danga de dang - Engine scores with a four punch combination!
Engine throws a right and a left that fufu avoids nicely.
Engine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. fufu tries to avoid it but Engine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag fufu to the ground. fufu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
fufu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Engine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
fufu has closed the distance and engaged Engine in a clinch.
fufu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Engine wants to break free but fufu has control.
fufu dodges an elbow strike from Engine.
fufu breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Engine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Engine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Engine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but fufu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Engine as fufu shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for baby fufu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fufu tries to clinch up but Engine circles away and keeps his distance.
Engine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Engine misses with an uppercut.
fufu wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engine fails to land with a series of punches.
fufu has taken the fight to the clinch.
fufu lands with a right to the head.
fufu is struggling to control the position.
Engine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Engine letting fufu take a breather here.
fufu breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Engine misses.
fufu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Engine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten fufu somewhat.
fufu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Engine avoids it really well and circles away.
fufu slips a jab and a cross from Engine.
fufu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
fufu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Engine backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
fufu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
fufu gets control of Engine's arms and successfully pulls guard. fufu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
fufu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if fufu tries to get out of the position.
Engine is looking to stand up but fufu won't let him.
Engine being controlled here momentarily.
fufu pushes Engine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
fufu tries to clinch up
and Engine counters with a shoot takedown. fufu fights it but they end up in guard.
fufu trying to control the position here.
fufu 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 three minutes gone in the round.
fufu wants to stand up but Engine is controlling him.
Engine wanted to stand there but fufu had control of the position.
Engine wants to stand and escape but instead fufu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
fufu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Engine keeping moving, preventing fufu from controlling successfully.
fufu stands and steps away. Engine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tom Engine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
fufu instigates a clinch.
Engine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
fufu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Engine backwards.
fufu misses with an elbow strike.
Engine tries to break free but fufu pushes him back against the ropes.
baby fufu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
fufu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on fufu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
fufu pushes Engine back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
fufu lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for fufu to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from fufu.
fufu lands a shoulder strike.
baby fufu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
fufu stalling against the ropes.
fufu breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
baby fufu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for fufu, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... baby fufu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Caesar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Green!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz checks a low kick from Green.
Green moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chris Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
A big right from Green misses.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Green is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Green backing up. Green nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Green tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Green looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Caesar Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz thumps Green with a low kick.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Chris Green has been cut.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though.
Green tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Green closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to de liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Green is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Green was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Green looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Green sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Green's knee momentarily.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Diaz thumps Green with a low kick.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Green throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Green sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Green down.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here.
A low kick from Green misses
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caesar Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Green's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Green has time to react.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Green is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Green misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Green is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Green is breathing heavily.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Green misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Caesar Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Green throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Green misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Green takes one to the side of the head.
Green is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chris Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Green down.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Green backs up against the ropes.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left lands for Diaz.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Green has time to react.
Diaz cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caesar Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Green's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Green looks to throw a body kick
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Green is predictable there
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Green gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Green drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
Green misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Green misses.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Green throws a combination that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Green.
Green swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Green on the side of the head.
Green takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Green is rocked!
Green throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Green 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Green takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Green's knee momentarily.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Green throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green misses with a straight left.
Diaz lands a with a good body shot.
Green misses with a double jab
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
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!
Green misses with a leg kick
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Green throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Green is predictable there
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chris Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caesar Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caesar Diaz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bradford Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradford Piper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Romero's chin.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradford Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Romero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Piper looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Romero scores with the left hand. Piper knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Bradford Piper has been cut.
Romero lands a body shot.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero connects with a nice cross there... Piper is looking wobbly and Romero recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Piper to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Romero jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Romero!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willian Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton comes to the ring accompanied by Sorry, you're not a winner. 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Willian Wallace!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wallace!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wallace looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Horton is working for a guillotine from mount but Wallace frees his head quite easily.
Horton is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Wallace is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Horton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Ricketts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Ricketts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Ricketts !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricketts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maguire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ricketts slaps away a takedown attempt from Maguire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ricketts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ray Ricketts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ricketts .
Maguire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ricketts swinging wildly here.
Maguire shoots for a takedown but Ricketts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maguire tries to move into range but Ricketts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maguire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ricketts pinned against the cage. Ricketts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Maguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricketts misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maguire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maguire has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maguire throws a combination that misses
and Ricketts counters with a left and a right that stings Maguire.
Maguire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ricketts counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricketts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ricketts 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.
Ricketts throws a combination that misses
and Maguire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maguire drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ricketts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ricketts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ricketts !
Ricketts wants to stand but Maguire is controlling his arm.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maguire tries to bench press Ricketts off him but Ricketts keeps the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ricketts has eaten all the pies!
Maguire sneaks back into half guard.
Maguire wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire actively working from the bottom here.
Maguire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maguire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ricketts pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ricketts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maguire counters with a takedown into side control.
Maguire is trying to get an arm triangle but Ricketts is defending well.
Ricketts is pushing Maguire's head away, looking to escape. Maguire manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maguire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maguire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ricketts pushes Maguire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maguire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maguire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire swings around for an armbar but Ricketts sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maguire's guard.
Ricketts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maguire with a poor takedown
and Ricketts counters with a one-two to the body.
Maguire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ricketts .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A combination from Ricketts does no damage.
Maguire shoots and misses
and Ricketts counters with a nice body kick.
A combination from Ricketts does no damage.
Ricketts throws a series of punches but Maguire avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Maguire dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ricketts tries to bum rush Maguire with a series of wild strikes but Maguire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricketts misses with a double jab.
Ricketts misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricketts throws a series of punches but Maguire avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire shoots and misses
and Ricketts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maguire tries for a takedown but Ricketts circles away easily
and Ricketts counters with a good, hard body kick but Maguire shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A jab from Ricketts finds it's way through Maguire's defenses.
Maguire with a poor takedown
and Ricketts counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Maguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricketts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maguire.
Maguire gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ricketts counters with a low kick, right behind Maguire 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire dodges the punch combination from Ricketts .
Ricketts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ricketts 's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ricketts duly obliges.
Ricketts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maguire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ricketts counters with a one-two to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire dodges the punch combination from Ricketts .
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Ricketts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ricketts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Ricketts !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Sigvardsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Knobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigvardsson comes to the ring accompanied by My Way by Frank Sinatra. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hugh Knobber was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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240 lbs
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257 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Sigvardsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Knobber!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigvardsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knobber finds it's way round the side to connect with Sigvardsson's head.
Knobber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sigvardsson looks to land a combination but Knobber avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sigvardsson tries to bum rush Knobber with a series of wild strikes but Knobber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sigvardsson wants to clinch.
Sigvardsson is looking to clinch but Knobber is avoiding it.
Sigvardsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knobber.
A jab from Knobber misses.
Knobber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knobber drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sigvardsson 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.
Knobber working some strikes from top position.
Knobber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sigvardsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Knobber landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knobber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knobber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sigvardsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knobber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sigvardsson has Knobber pulled in close to control his posture.
Knobber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knobber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knobber throws a big right hand that misses.
Knobber cracks Sigvardsson with a solid left hand.
Knobber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knobber throwing strikes from guard but Sigvardsson blocks nicely.
Knobber tries to free his leg and advance position but Sigvardsson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigvardsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knobber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knobber stands up over Sigvardsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knobber throws and elbow that misses. Sigvardsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knobber's guard. Nice move by Sigvardsson!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knobber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knobber looks gassed!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knobber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knobber has his foot on Sigvardsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sigvardsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Knobber 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sigvardsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knobber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sigvardsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knobber trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sigvardsson drops back looking for a leg! Knobber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knobber manages to kick Sigvardsson off! Sigvardsson jumps back into Knobber's guard.
Sigvardsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sigvardsson slips under a jab from Knobber.
Sigvardsson blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Knobber. That snapped Sigvardsson's head back.
Knobber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sigvardsson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow that stopped Knobber in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Hugh Knobber has been cut.
Knobber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sigvardsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benny Sigvardsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sigvardsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
Knobber tries to score a body lock takedown but Sigvardsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benny Sigvardsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Knobber.
Knobber goes for a takedown attempt but Sigvardsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sigvardsson forces Knobber back against the ropes and clinches.
Sigvardsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knobber's face.
Knobber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sigvardsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson tries a knee to the head but Knobber blocks it.
Sigvardsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigvardsson lands a nice elbow.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside that Knobber shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Sigvardsson.
Knobber is rocked!
Sigvardsson lands a damaging elbow.
Knobber is still on wobbly legs! Can Sigvardsson finish him?
Sigvardsson lands a big knee! That's hurt Knobber! Oh, he's all over the place! Sigvardsson lands another knee that sends Knobber to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Sigvardsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Warden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trainer Jonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jonny's choice of entrance music: Joker and the Theif - Wolfmother. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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223 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Warden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Trainer Jonny!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonny wants to land a leg kick but Warden is out of range.
Jonny scores with a leg kick.
Jonny misses with a kick to the body.
Warden is looking to clinch.
Jonny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jonny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jonny lands a nice shot that snaps Warden's head back.
Jonny keeps the fight on the outside.
Jonny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warden.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jonny.
Warden tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jonny.
Jonny scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warden fails to land with a series of punches.
Warden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warden is looking to clinch.
Jonny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jonny dips to his left and cracks Warden with an uppercut!
Warden tries to clinch but Jonny is having none of it.
Warden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonny lands with a nice combination. Warden backs away looking to recover.
Jonny takes a swing at Warden's ribcage but misses.
Warden moves in looking to clinch but Jonny pushes him off.
Jonny connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warden wants to clinch up but Jonny keeps it at a distance.
Jonny misses with a wild combination.
Warden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warden doesn't seem bothered though.
Jonny misses with a wild combination.
Jonny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jonny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonny scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warden in his tracks.
Warden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Warden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Warden lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jonny's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Warden tries to land a knee to the head but Jonny blocks with his arms.
Warden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warden wants to slow Jonny down by chopping away at his legs.
Jonny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warden.
Warden tries to clinch up but Jonny circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Jonny is predictable there
and Warden counters by moving into the clinch.
Warden tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonny avoids the damage to the body.
Warden misses with a knee strike.
Jonny tries to break the clinch but Warden is controlling the position.
Warden working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warden tries to circle away but Jonny has him pinned against the ropes.
Jonny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warden has him pressed against the ropes.
Warden has Jonny pressed against the ropes, preventing Jonny from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jonny takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jonny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warden is trying to break the clinch but Jonny has him pressed against the ropes.
Warden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jonny lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Warden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jonny lands a two punch combo.
Warden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jonny.
Jonny scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Jonny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jonny misses with a two punch combination.
Jonny scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jonny misses with a wild combination.
Jonny swats away the attempt to clinch by Warden.
Jonny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jonny swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Warden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonny connects with a body shot.
Jonny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trainer Jonny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jonny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jonny lands a nice shot that snaps Warden's head back.
Jonny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jonny lands a jab-cross combination.
Jonny tests Warden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jonny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jonny is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jonny lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warden backs up against the ropes.
Jonny swinging wildly here.
Warden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warden takes one on the button.
Warden has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jonny is working the combinations to good effect here.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jonny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warden is looking to clinch.
Donk. Jonny catches Warden right on the button with a cross.
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!
Warden tries to clinch but Jonny is having none of it.
Jonny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warden circles away quickly and effectively.
Warden moves into the clinch.
Jonny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Warden prevents it.
Warden missing with knees to the body.
Jonny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jason Warden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trainer Jonny.
Warden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jonny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jonny misses with a double jab
and Warden counters with a nice body kick.
Warden tries to clinch there but Jonny circles away.
Jonny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonny misses with a two punch combination.
Jonny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jonny falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warden counters with an outside leg kick.
Jonny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warden connects with the punch.
Warden tries to move into range but Jonny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warden wants to clinch up but Jonny keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonny clobbers Warden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Warden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Jason Warden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jonny keeps the fight on the outside.
Warden throws a sloppy body shot
and Jonny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warden tries to clinch up
and Jonny counters with a right hand to the body.
Jonny looks to land a combination but Warden avoids it well.
Warden darts in trying to clinch
and Jonny counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Jonny is predictable there
and Warden counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jonny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Warden tries to clinch but Jonny moves away
and Jonny counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warden throws a head kick that misses.
Jonny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Warden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jonny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jonny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jonny throws a right and a left that Warden avoids nicely.
Jonny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warden tries to clinch but Jonny is having none of it.
Jonny misses with a straight left.
Jonny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jonny digs a good body shot into Warden's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonny moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Warden tries to clinch
and Jonny counters with a series of strikes. Warden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warden looks to clinch
and Jonny counters with a series of strikes. Warden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jonny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jonny throws a combination that misses
and Warden counters by moving into the clinch.
Warden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonny blocks it with crossed arms.
Jonny is trying to break free.
Jonny wants to break free but Warden has control.
Jonny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Warden.
Warden prevents Jonny from breaking the clinch.
Warden misses with a knee strike.
Warden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonny misses with a double jab
and Warden counters with a body kick that stops Jonny in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jonny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonny misses with a wild combination.
Jonny wants to slow Warden down by chopping away at his legs.
Jonny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warden lands a right hook to the body.
Jason Warden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warden misses with a head kick.
Warden closes the distance but Jonny moves to the side
and Jonny counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonny misses with a wild combination.
Warden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonny misses with a two punch combination.
Warden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jonny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warden looks to clinch
and Jonny counters with a left and a right that stings Warden.
Warden tried to score with a low kick but Jonny checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warden dodges the punch combination from Jonny.
Jonny lands with a straight right. Warden didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Trainer Jonny just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Warden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jonny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warden misses with a knee strike.
Jonny wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jonny blocks it with crossed arms.
Warden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jonny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonny scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Warden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jonny is looking to slow Warden down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warden takes the fight into the clinch.
Warden keeps control of Jonny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jonny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Warden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Warden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonny lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Warden tries to clinch up
and Jonny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jonny moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonny misses with a combination
and Warden counters with an inside leg kick.
Jonny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warden throws a head kick that misses
and Jonny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Jonny does no damage.
Jonny throws a sloppy body shot
and Warden counters with a nice uppercut.
Warden throws a head kick that misses
and Jonny counters with a two punch combo.
Warden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jonny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warden closes the distance but Jonny moves to the side
and Jonny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warden checks a leg kick nicely.
Jonny scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warden throws a low kick but Jonny avoids it.
Warden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jonny counters with a straight right hand.
Jonny scores with a three punch combo!
Jonny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jonny lands with a straight right. Warden didn't see that one coming.
Jonny misses with a two punch combination.
Jonny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonny throws a body kick that misses.
Warden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warden walks into a stiff left hand from Jonny.
Warden misses with a hook to the body
and Warden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonny throws a combination that misses
and Warden finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Trainer Jonny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warden throws a sloppy head kick and Jonny moves out of range easily.
Jonny thows a body shot but no joy.
Jonny stalks Warden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Warden's face. Warden staggers backwards, shaken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jonny. Warden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jonny's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jonny duly obliges.
Warden has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Jonny dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jonny scores with a one two! Warden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jonny checks a leg kick nicely.
Warden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jonny.
Jonny throws a nice looking combination but Warden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warden wants to clinch.
A head kick by Warden misses
and Jonny counters with a series of strikes. Warden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jonny throws a jab but it's blocked by Warden.
Jonny misses with a few strikes there.
Warden tries to clinch up
and Warden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jonny misses.
Warden doesn't manage to clinch there - Jonny circles away.
Jonny finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Warden tries to clinch there but Jonny circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Jonny. That snapped Warden's head back.
Warden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Warden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jonny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jonny misses with a combination
and Warden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jonny is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Trainer Jonny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Jonny misses
and Warden counters with a nice body shot.
Jonny circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jonny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jonny tries a low kick but Warden avoids it.
Jonny lands with a cross.
Warden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jonny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jonny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warden throws a head kick but Jonny moves out of range.
Warden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonny swats away the attempt to clinch by Warden.
Warden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jonny counters with a good low kick that Warden was not able to check.
Jonny lands a glancing blow to the side of Warden's head.
Jason Warden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jonny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warden tries to clinch up but Jonny circles away and keeps his distance.
Warden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jonny scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Warden misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Warden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jonny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jonny just misses with a punch to the body.
Warden is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jonny cracks a nice hook into Warden's ribs.
Warden wants to clinch
and Jonny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Jonny.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trainer Jonny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jonny 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trainer Jonny! Trainer Jonny retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bennie Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Maseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maseco has chosen The Game ft Travis Barker - Dope Boys as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bennie Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Maseco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maseco's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maseco wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maseco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bishop working the head and body with strikes.
Maseco tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
Bishop 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.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Maseco dodges it nicely.
Bishop is looking to stall here but Maseco recovers full guard.
Bishop prevents Maseco from getting back to his feet.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bishop trying to control but Maseco is working from the bottom.
Bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maseco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is in close to Maseco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bishop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Maseco keeps moving.
Maseco looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maseco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maseco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Maseco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maseco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Maseco avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maseco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Maseco.
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.
Maseco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maseco wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Hakeem Maseco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop digs a good body shot into Maseco's ribs.
Maseco avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop throws the left hand but Maseco avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Maseco.
Maseco doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Maseco tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bishop is nestled in close to Maseco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Maseco dodges it nicely.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bishop there.
Maseco is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop wants to control but Maseco is keeping him busy.
Maseco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.
Maseco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bishop looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maseco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maseco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.
Bishop is nestled in close to Maseco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bishop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bishop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maseco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Maseco dodges it nicely.
Bishop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bishop stops Maseco from getting back to his feet.
Bishop working Maseco over with strikes.
Maseco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bishop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maseco counters with a three punch combo that has Bishop backing up. Bishop nods at Maseco to acknowledge the strikes.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Maseco ducks down to avoid it.
Maseco tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Maseco doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Hakeem Maseco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maseco scores with a hook.
Maseco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maseco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bishop lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maseco moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennie Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maseco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Maseco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maseco wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Bishop cracks Maseco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maseco manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Maseco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maseco.
Bishop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maseco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Maseco.
Maseco misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maseco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maseco working Bishop over with knees to the body.
Maseco missing with knees to the body.
Bishop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bishop trying to control the position but instead, Maseco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bishop into the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maseco misses with a knee strike.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Maseco manages to get underhooks.
Bishop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maseco missing with knees to the body.
Maseco looking to throw knees to the head but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Maseco is breathing heavily.
Maseco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop avoiding damage as Maseco throws knees to the body.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Maseco.
Bishop blocks the elbow strike.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maseco tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Maseco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bishop pushes Maseco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Maseco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Maseco misses with a knee strike.
Maseco scores with a knee to the head.
Maseco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
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.
Bishop tries to stall but Maseco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maseco crunches a lovely knee into Bishop's ribcage.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Maseco.
Maseco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maseco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bishop is trying to break free.
Maseco blocking some punches.
Maseco tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maseco throws an elbow that misses.
Maseco misses with a knee to the head.
Maseco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Maseco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bishop.
Maseco taking shots to the head.
Maseco is bucking up trying to escape but Bishop cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bishop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maseco is rocked!
Bishop cracks Maseco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maseco is still in real trouble! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Bishop connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bishop lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bishop looking to finish Maseco with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maseco!
Bishop has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maseco's face.
Bishop lands a big elbow - Maseco is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Maseco is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bennie Bishop!
Bennie Bishop is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael The Count (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Count comes to the ring accompanied by The streets don't love you no more!!!. Jonsson has chosen Lover's Concerto by Kelly Chen as his entrance music. 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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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael The Count!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but The Count paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Count misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonsson.
Jonsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Count sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonsson somewhat.
The Count keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from The Count.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt - The Count sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
Jonsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jonsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Count defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jonsson.
The Count connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt - The Count sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonsson looks gassed!
Nice jab there from The Count.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson walks into a straight right hand from The Count.
The Count scores with a jab.
The Count throws out a powerful jab.
Jonsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by The Count as he connects with a hook.
The Count lands with a nice body punch.
The Count lands with a hook. Jonsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Count lunges at Jonsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jonsson's hand.
The Count fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Count.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Count with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Count slips a straight right by Jonsson.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Count sprawls well. The Count wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jonsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson tries to clinch there but The Count circles away.
The Count avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Count comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Count looks to land a combination but Jonsson avoids it well.
The Count with a jab.
Jonsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Count cracks Jonsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Count keeps the fight on the outside.
The Count lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jonsson at a distance.
The Count scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jonsson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Count circles away.
The Count throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonsson walks into a jab.
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from The Count.
Jonsson wants to clinch.
The Count scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Count ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jonsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Count tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Count cracks Jonsson with a good jab.
The Count throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jonsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Count smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Count swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jonsson.
The Count lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Count scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jonsson tries to clinch up but The Count circles away and keeps his distance.
Michael The Count is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Count.
The Count throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count scores with a shot to the body.
The Count fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jonsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Count stuffs the takedown.
Jonsson walks into a straight right hand from The Count.
Jonsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Count.
An inside leg kick lands from The Count.
Nice uppercut there from The Count.
Jonsson ducks right into an uppercut from The Count.
The Count throws the kick towards the body but Jonsson avoids it.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Count ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Count tries to bum rush Jonsson with a series of wild strikes but Jonsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonsson ducks right into an uppercut from The Count.
The Count scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Count punishes Jonsson's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Count lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Count, as that shot connected.
The Count throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Count uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jonsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Count throws a good cross that connects.
The Count uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jonsson darts in and clinches The Count up against the ropes.
Jonsson is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Count is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jonsson.
Jonsson has The Count pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. The Count manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Count wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jonsson has him pressed against the ropes.
Jonsson wants a takedown.
Jonsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jonsson is working for takedown but The Count is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Count is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Count working hard to break the clinch.
Jonsson is breathing heavily.
Jonsson keeps control of The Count as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jonsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Count working hard to break the clinch.
The Count lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards.
The Count's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Count lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count lands with an overhand left.
The Count ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Count thuds his right hand into Jonsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Count lands with a nice body punch.
The Count scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Count tries a head kick but it misses.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Count but The Count pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by The Count.
The Count stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left and a right from The Count both land. Nice combination.
The Count is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonsson can do to turn this around?
The Count scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jonsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jonsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Count is fending him off so far but Jonsson persists. Nope, The Count circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael The Count is winning the standup battle so far.
The Count keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jonsson momentarily.
Jonsson wants to clinch up but The Count keeps it at a distance.
The Count's corner calls for a 1-2. The Count obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Count lands a slapping body shot.
The Count punishes Jonsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jonsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jonsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Count scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jonsson in his tracks.
The Count connects with the punch.
The Count takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Count scores with a shot to the body.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from The Count.
The Count cracks a nice hook into Jonsson's ribs.
Jonsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson closes the distance and clinches up with The Count, looking for a takedown. Jonsson pushes The Count against the ropes but The Count circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Count cracks Jonsson with an open hand slap.
The Count punishes Jonsson's body with a nice straight punch.
The Count throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jonsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Count fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Count closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jonsson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jonsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Count bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jonsson's head.
Jonsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Count lands with an uppercut that bounces Jonsson off the ropes and back into rage.
The Count thuds his right hand into Jonsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jonsson shoots in but The Count avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andreas Jonsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count jabs at Jonsson's body.
The Count uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jonsson has time to react.
The Count throws a good cross that connects.
The Count cracks Jonsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jonsson walks into a straight right hand from The Count.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Count connects with a single shot there.
The Count throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jonsson on the side of the head.
The Count throws a head kick but Jonsson moves out of range.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsson takes one to the side of the head.
The Count changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
The Count cracks Jonsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from The Count.
Jonsson dives in and grabs The Count's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Count pushes down on Jonsson's head and hops out.
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Count wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Count lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Count closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Count throws a nice looking combination but Jonsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Count throws a series of strikes that have Jonsson backpedaling.
The Count scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Count lands a body shot.
Jonsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Count lands a nice hook to Jonsson's body. Jonsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Count lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Count cracks Jonsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Count keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
The Count scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jonsson in his tracks.
Jonsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Count lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jonsson fails with the takedown.
Jonsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from The Count.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Count!
Decent striking displayed by The Count there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jonsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jonsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Count wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jonsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jonsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Count lands a nice looking body shot.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Count comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as The Count lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jonsson doesn't seem phased though.
The Count ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Count connects with a body shot.
The Count scores with a leg kick.
The Count lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jonsson walks into a straight right hand from The Count.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a right hook to the body.
Jonsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Count finds it's way round the side to connect with Jonsson's head.
Jonsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jonsson takes one on the button.
Jonsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Count scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jonsson in his tracks.
Jonsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Count cracks a nice hook into Jonsson's ribs.
Jonsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jonsson takes one to the chin there.
Jonsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Count throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jonsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Count digs a good hook to Jonsson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count throws a series of punches but Jonsson avoids them all with ease.
The Count defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jonsson.
The Count lands with an uppercut that bounces Jonsson off the ropes and back into rage.
The Count throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonsson takes one to the chin there.
The Count changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Count, as that shot connected.
Jonsson looks for a takedown but The Count sprawls well.
The Count throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonsson needs to keep his hands up - The Count had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Count tries to land a front kick but Jonsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Count closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Count connects with a right hand. Jonsson shakes it off.
The Count is working the combinations to good effect here.
A jab from The Count does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jonsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Count takes a swing at Jonsson's ribcage but misses.
The Count scores with a body shot.
Jonsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Count moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Count connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from The Count does it's job there.
The Count stuffs the takedown.
Jonsson misses with a body shot.
The Count connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jonsson's hands.
The Count lands an overhand right.
The Count lands with a straight right. Jonsson didn't see that one coming.
Jonsson walks into a stiff left hand from The Count.
The Count lands a lovely overhand right.
Jonsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Horrible takedown by Jonsson or perhaps it was just good defense by The Count which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Count stalks Jonsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jonsson's face. Jonsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jonsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jonsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but The Count paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Count connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jonsson's hands.
Good exchange - The Count coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jonsson is defended easily by The Count.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
The Count goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jonsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Count tries to avoid it but Jonsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Count to the ground. The Count escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Count thuds a left hand into Jonsson's body.
The Count lands a with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Count ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jonsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Count throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jonsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Count scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Count lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
The Count scores with a jab to the head.
The Count with a nice cross.
A low kick from Jonsson misses
and The Count counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Count connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by The Count - just one landing.
Jonsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jonsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Count lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jonsson tries to move into range but The Count moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Count connects with a crisp jab.
The Count connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jonsson. Jonsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jonsson throws and low kick but The Count moves out of range easily.
The Count scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson takes one on the button.
The Count stuns Jonsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jonsson wants to clinch
and The Count counters with a head kick. That will keep Jonsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice uppercut lands for The Count. That snapped Jonsson's head back.
The Count lands a body shot.
Jonsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jonsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson needs to keep his hands up - The Count had a free shot at his head there.
Jonsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Count counters with a left to the body.
Donk. The Count catches Jonsson right on the button with a cross.
The Count connects with a right hand. Jonsson shakes it off.
Jonsson moves out of range as The Count throws a body kick.
Jonsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Count counters with a nice uppercut.
Jonsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Jonsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Count lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Count scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt
letting The Count counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count had his way with Andreas Jonsson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Count works Jonsson's body with a nice hook.
The Count lands a slapping body shot.
Jonsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jonsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonsson tries for a takedown but The Count circles away easily
and The Count connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Count scores with a shot to the body.
The Count fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Count throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Count wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jonsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jonsson moves forwards but The Count connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Count lands a jab to the nose.
The Count moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jonsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Count lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jonsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Count counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from The Count.
Jonsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Count throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Count lands a nice hook to Jonsson's body. Jonsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Count punishes Jonsson's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Count.
Jonsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by The Count.
Jonsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Count tests Jonsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Count cracks a nice hook into Jonsson's ribs.
The Count throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jonsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Count counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Jonsson.
The Count lands a head shot.
Jonsson tries to clinch but The Count moves away
letting The Count counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Count scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jonsson doesn't seem bothered though.
The Count lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by The Count. Beautiful body shot.
Jonsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for The Count.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Count.
Jonsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Count cracks a nice hook into Jonsson's ribs.
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jonsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from The Count.
The Count with a jab.
Jonsson walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Count counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Count misses with the combination.
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Count lands with a shot to the body.
Michael The Count is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good shot there by The Count.
The Count lands a jab to the head.
Jonsson wants to clinch but The Count slips to the side
and The Count counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Count throws out a powerful jab.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a right hook to the body.
Jonsson shoots and misses
and The Count makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jonsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Count throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jonsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andreas Jonsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Count scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Count takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Count.
The Count lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Count lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Count dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Count punishes Jonsson's body with a nice straight punch.
The Count scores with a shot to the body.
Jonsson walks into a left hand.
The Count lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jonsson at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael The Count showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Count has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:40
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:40
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael The Count!
Michael The Count is the new welterweight champion!
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