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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Queensberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Queensberry!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queensberry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Queensberry scores with a body shot.
Ellis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queensberry.
Ellis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Queensberry avoids it really well and circles away.
Queensberry clinches.
Ellis jumps guard but Queensberry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Queensberry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ellis blocks an elbow strike from Queensberry.
Queensberry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ellis's face.
It looks like Andrew Ellis has been cut.
Ellis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Queensberry manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ellis tries to pull guard but Queensberry holds him up against the cage and eventually Ellis drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ellis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ellis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queensberry is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Ellis wants to get back to his feet but Queensberry passes into half guard.
Ellis is staying active underneath Queensberry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Queensberry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ellis defending well though.
Queensberry wants to pass to mount but Ellis is defending the position.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queensberry.
Queensberry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ellis defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Queensberry is working away from the top position though.
Ellis is staying active underneath Queensberry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ellis wants to control but Queensberry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Queensberry moves into full mount! Ellis won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queensberry controlling his opponent.
Ellis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Queensberry cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Queensberry connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queensberry landing shots from mount.
Andrew Ellis's cut is getting worse.
Ellis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ellis taking shots to the head.
Andrew Ellis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrew Ellis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edmund Queensberry!
Edmund Queensberry gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreira's entrance music is Crookers - We are Prostitutes. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Odinson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Odinson.
It looks like Miguel Moreira has been cut.
Odinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Odinson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moreira could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Odinson throws a wild body kick that Moreira sees coming a mile off.
Odinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Odinson.
Moreira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Odinson throws a series of punches but Moreira avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Odinson thuds his shin into the meat of Moreira's side.
Moreira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Odinson throws a wild body kick that Moreira sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson misses with a kick to the body.
Odinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moreira tries for a takedown but Odinson circles away easily
and Odinson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Moreira is breathing heavily.
Odinson pushes Moreira away with a front kick.
Odinson tries to land a front kick but Moreira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moreira slips a jab and a cross from Odinson.
Odinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odinson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Odinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Odinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Odinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moreira moves out of range as Odinson throws a body kick.
Odinson is looking to land body kicks.
Odinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Odinson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moreira takes a step back to recover.
Odinson lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moreira's hands.
Odinson lands a leg kick that knocks Moreira off balance momentarily.
Odinson tries to land a front kick but Moreira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Odinson misses with a combination
and Moreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Odinson scores with a head kick.
Odinson looks for the body kick but Moreira saw that one coming.
Moreira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moreira looks for a takedown but Odinson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Odinson.
Odinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moreira shoots in for a double leg but Odinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick from Odinson lands but Moreira takes it in his stride.
Miguel Moreira's cut is getting worse.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Moreira. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odinson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moreira if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odinson lands with a right hand.
Odinson tries to land a front kick but Moreira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Odinson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Moreira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Odinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moreira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Odinson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Odinson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moreira takes a step back to recover.
Odinson feints a jab promting Moreira to slip. Odinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moreira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thor Odinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Odinson lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Odinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moreira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Odinson lands a head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Odinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thor Odinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odinson lands a front kick.
Odinson tests Moreira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Odinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Odinson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Moreira blocks a head kick by Odinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Odinson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Odinson duly obliges.
Miguel Moreira's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odinson throws a head kick that misses.
Moreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Odinson is fending him off so far but Moreira persists. Nope, Odinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Moreira avoids a kick to the body.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odinson misses with a kick to the body.
Odinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Odinson throws a push kick but Moreira slaps the foot to one side.
Odinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moreira takes one to the chin there.
Odinson misses with a two punch combination.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but Odinson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Odinson throws the kick towards the body but Moreira avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Odinson. No joy for Moreira on that attempt.
Moreira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Odinson throws a leg kick which misses Moreira's front leg but catches the back leg as Moreira tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Odinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira moves out of range of the body kick.
Odinson scores with a kick to the body.
Odinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odinson misses with a body kick.
Odinson misses with a head kick.
Odinson tries to land a front kick but Moreira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Odinson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Odinson tries to land a front kick but Moreira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Odinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moreira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Odinson.
Moreira takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Moreira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Moreira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Odinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Odinson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Odinson.
Nice body kick there by Odinson.
Odinson pushes Moreira away with a front kick.
Odinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A combination from Odinson does no damage.
Odinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira shoots in looking for a takedown but Odinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moreira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Odinson lands a head kick!
Odinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moreira back to the cage. Odinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moreira moves out of range as Odinson throws a body kick.
Moreira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moreira is defended easily by Odinson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Moreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Odinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Odinson - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Odinson tenderised Moreira's leg. Moreira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Odinson misses with a double jab.
Odinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moreira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Odinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Odinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odinson throws a wild body kick that Moreira sees coming a mile off.
Moreira dodges the punch combination from Odinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson misses with a kick to the body.
Odinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thor Odinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Odinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Moreira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Odinson throws a head kick that misses.
Moreira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Odinson scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Moreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moreira blocks the body kick.
Odinson throws a chopping leg kick but Moreira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miguel Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreira moves out of range as Odinson throws a body kick.
Moreira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Odinson keeps Moreira at a distance using the push kick.
Thor Odinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Odinson. That's going to slow Moreira down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Odinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Odinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Thor Odinson!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Thor Odinson!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Thor Odinson!
Thor Odinson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Zufall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zufall comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Sonne. Pedro has chosen Fury - Muse as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rainer Zufall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ze Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zufall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ze Pedro has been cut.
Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zufall.
Pedro throws a hook but Zufall avoids it easily.
Zufall throws an overhand right that lands on Pedro's shoulder, as Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pedro takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Zufall.
Pedro avoids the head kick by Zufall.
Pedro tries for a takedown but Zufall circles away easily
and Zufall counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro misses with a takedown
and Zufall counters with an outside leg kick.
Pedro is looking to clinch but Zufall is avoiding it.
Rainer Zufall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zufall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pedro if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zufall connects with an inside leg kick.
Zufall throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro slips a straight right by Zufall.
Pedro fails with the takedown
and Zufall counters with a big head kick but Pedro shrugs it off.
Rainer Zufall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Pedro.
Zufall scores with a decent looking hook.
Pedro is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zufall is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pedro.
Pedro tries for a takedown but Zufall circles away easily
and Zufall counters with a good low kick that Pedro was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zufall counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zufall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Zufall tenderised Pedro's leg. Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zufall thumps Pedro with a low kick.
Pedro looks gassed!
Pedro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zufall counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Zufall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zufall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zufall just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zufall clinches with his opponent.
Zufall landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zufall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedro's face.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zufall.
Zufall is stalling here.
Zufall struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Zufall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Ze Pedro's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zufall lands an elbow inside.
Pedro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zufall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zufall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Zufall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ze Pedro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zufall.
Pedro shoots and misses
and Zufall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pedro with a poor takedown
and Zufall counters with a one-two to the body.
Pedro shoots and misses
and Zufall counters with a thumping low kick.
Rainer Zufall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Pedro.
Zufall moves into the clinch.
Pedro is breathing heavily.
Zufall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zufall instigates a clinch.
Zufall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zufall lands with a right to the head.
Zufall lands a nice shot to the body.
Zufall works on Pedro's body with a couple of short punches.
Zufall lands an elbow that stopped Pedro in his tracks for a moment.
Zufall stalling in the clinch.
Zufall connects with a knee to the head.
Zufall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
The cut above Ze Pedro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zufall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zufall lands an elbow inside.
Pedro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zufall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zufall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ze Pedro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zufall slows down the pace here.
Zufall manages to break the clinch.
Zufall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zufall looks to land a combination. Pedro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zufall with a hook.
Zufall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zufall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pedro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zufall counters with a left to the body.
Zufall lands a leg kick that knocks Pedro off balance momentarily.
Zufall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zufall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zufall looks to land a right hand but Pedro moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ze Pedro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rainer Zufall!
Rainer Zufall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hilo Nutrition (video proof) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Bhuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammy Bhuda acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Hellson Ballswick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Bhuda!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballswick scores with a one two! Bhuda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ballswick shoots in for a double leg but Bhuda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bhuda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ballswick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bhuda's hands.
A left lands for Ballswick.
Bhuda is rocked!
Ballswick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bhuda.
Bhuda is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballswick finish him?
Bhuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballswick.
Bhuda loses concentration momentarily and Ballswick pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Bhuda crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Ballswick finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hellson Ballswick!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hellson Ballswick made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Sorenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tham Boon Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsuwan has chosen LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Sorenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tham Boon Yodsuwan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodsuwan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yodsuwan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sorenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sorenson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yodsuwan has time to react.
Yodsuwan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sorenson circles away.
Yodsuwan is looking to slow Sorenson down with leg kicks.
Yodsuwan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sorenson checks a low kick from Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sorenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sorenson misses with a two punch combination.
Sorenson drops his hands momentarily and Yodsuwan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sorenson, as that shot connected.
Yodsuwan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sorenson defends it nicely.
Yodsuwan shoots in looking for a takedown. Sorenson tries to sprawl out of it but Yodsuwan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sorenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nate Sorenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tham Boon Yodsuwan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sorenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sorenson scores with a jab. Yodsuwan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sorenson throws a jab when Yodsuwan was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sorenson defends it nicely.
Sorenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sorenson forces Yodsuwan back against the cage and clinches.
Sorenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yodsuwan as Sorenson tries to tie him up.
Sorenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yodsuwan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sorenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson checks the leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yodsuwan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sorenson - the referee stops the clock and Yodsuwan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sorenson. Yodsuwan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sorenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sorenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yodsuwan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Sorenson. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yodsuwan shoots in looking for a takedown but Sorenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yodsuwan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sorenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Sorenson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Sorenson.
Yodsuwan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sorenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yodsuwan somewhat.
Yodsuwan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sorenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Yodsuwan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sorenson throws out the jab.
Nate Sorenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yodsuwan shoots and misses
and Sorenson counters with a nice body shot.
Nate Sorenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yodsuwan's sensitive parts.
Sorenson misses with a wild combination.
Yodsuwan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sorenson lands a nice shot that snaps Yodsuwan's head back.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sorenson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yodsuwan to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Yodsuwan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorenson. Yodsuwan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sorenson.
Sorenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorenson slips under a jab from Yodsuwan.
Sorenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yodsuwan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sorenson checks the leg kick.
Sorenson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yodsuwan shoots in looking for a takedown but Sorenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yodsuwan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nate Sorenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tham Boon Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yodsuwan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sorenson as he avoids it easily.
Yodsuwan misses with a straight right.
Sorenson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sorenson backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Yodsuwan misses with a wild body shot.
Yodsuwan lands an overhand right.
Yodsuwan dodges the punch combination from Sorenson.
Sorenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Yodsuwan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yodsuwan, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tham Boon Yodsuwan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sorenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sorenson misses with a two punch combination.
Sorenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sorenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Yodsuwan throws a jab when Sorenson was well out of range.
Yodsuwan looks to land a combination but Sorenson avoids it well.
Yodsuwan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Yodsuwan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sorenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yodsuwan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sorenson checks a low kick from Yodsuwan.
Sorenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Yodsuwan circles away.
Yodsuwan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sorenson pinned against the cage. Sorenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nate Sorenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tham Boon Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sorenson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Tham Boon Yodsuwan has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Sorenson there.
A big left from Sorenson misses.
A head kick by Yodsuwan misses
and Sorenson counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sorenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sorenson stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Sorenson both land. Nice combination.
Yodsuwan throws a lazy uppercut
and Sorenson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sorenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sorenson throws a leg kick
and Sorenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Sorenson.
Yodsuwan misses with a body kick.
Yodsuwan ducks under a wild hook from Sorenson.
Yodsuwan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sorenson lands a head kick. Yodsuwan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yodsuwan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nate Sorenson.
Well Sorenson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Nate Sorenson!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Nate Sorenson!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Nate Sorenson!
Nate Sorenson wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nate Sorenson made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Caldwell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
196 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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26
200 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ernesto Guevara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guevara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Caldwell looking for a guillotine here but Guevara defends easily.
Guevara lands a couple of elbows.
Guevara trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldwell is trying to control the position but Guevara postures up.
Caldwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Caldwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caldwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guevara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guevara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caldwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caldwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guevara throws an elbow that misses. Caldwell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guevara's guard. Nice move by Caldwell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Caldwell wants to control from the top but Guevara keeps moving.
Guevara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Caldwell tries a body shot but Guevara blocks it.
Caldwell manages to break the clinch.
Caldwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Caldwell misses.
Caldwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guevara.
Caldwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guevara dives in and scores a takedown into Caldwell's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guevara throws a strike but Caldwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guevara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Caldwell escapes and throws Guevara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Guevara manages to get back to half guard.
Caldwell wants to stand but Guevara has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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!
Guevara missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guevara gets back to full guard.
Guevara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldwell manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caldwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guevara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guevara with a nice head shot there.
Guevara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guevara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caldwell's head.
Caldwell trying to control the position.
Guevara throws a big right hand that misses.
Caldwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guevara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caldwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guevara.
Guevara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara is working Caldwell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guevara throws an elbow that misses. Caldwell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guevara's guard. Nice move by Caldwell!
Caldwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Guevara 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guevara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldwell is one step ahead there.
Guevara is working hard here to advance position.
Guevara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caldwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guevara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caldwell has managed to get both his arms back between Guevara's legs - danger averted.
Caldwell wants to control from the top but Guevara keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Guevara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Caldwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guevara fails to land the takedown.
Guevara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caldwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guevara somewhat.
Guevara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Caldwell to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Guevara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guevara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caldwell tries to avoid it but Guevara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caldwell to the ground. Caldwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caldwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell wants to get back to his feet.
Caldwell blocks the strikes from Guevara.
Guevara tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Guevara wants to get back to his feet.
Caldwell content to control rather than advance.
Guevara throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Caldwell trying to control from half guard but Guevara is working away.
Caldwell is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Caldwell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Guevara dives in and grabs Caldwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caldwell pushes down on Guevara's head and hops out.
Guevara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Caldwell.
Caldwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Caldwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caldwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Guevara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guevara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caldwell lands a head shot.
Caldwell feints and as Guevara raises his hands in defense, Caldwell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caldwell is looking to stand up but Guevara won't let him.
Guevara striking off his back but it's not causing Caldwell any problems.
Caldwell wants to control from the top but Guevara keeps moving.
Guevara 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.
Guevara tries to strike from the bottom.
Caldwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Guevara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Guevara has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Caldwell has passed into side control.
Guevara tries to improve position but can't.
Caldwell slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Guevara.
Guevara tries to hold on but Caldwell postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guevara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Caldwell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ernesto Guevara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guevara stopping the sweep attempt from Caldwell.
Guevara with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Caldwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Caldwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guevara to the ground. Caldwell is now in Guevara's guard.
Guevara striking from his own guard.
Guevara has an active guard here but Caldwell has managed to pass into half guard.
Guevara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldwell controlling the pace.
Guevara misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Caldwell controlling the action here.
Guevara flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara is staying active underneath Caldwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jimmy Caldwell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Caldwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Guevara circles away.
Caldwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guevara counters with a single leg into guard. Caldwell didn't expect that.
Caldwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guevara distracts Caldwell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guevara scoring with some ground and pound.
Guevara is looking to work some ground and pound but Caldwell has wrist control.
Guevara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caldwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Caldwell is trying to control the position but Guevara postures up.
Caldwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guevara won't allow Caldwell to get back to his feet.
Guevara lands a couple of elbows.
Guevara cracks Caldwell with a solid left hand.
Guevara distracts Caldwell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guevara stands up over Caldwell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Caldwell is rocked!
Guevara distracts Caldwell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Caldwell is still in real trouble! Can Guevara finish him?
Guevara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guevara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caldwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guevara has managed to get both his arms back between Caldwell's legs - danger averted.
Guevara is in close to Caldwell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guevara trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldwell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Guevara is now in half guard.
Guevara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caldwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guevara.
Guevara throwing shots but Caldwell is blocking nicely.
Caldwell seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara throwing shots but Caldwell is blocking nicely.
Guevara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Guevara trying to control from half guard but Caldwell is working away.
Guevara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guevara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caldwell gets back to full guard.
Guevara works over Caldwell with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guevara distracts Caldwell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guevara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jimmy Caldwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guevara with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldwell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guevara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guevara throws a big right hand that misses.
Guevara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caldwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caldwell has momentary wrist control but Guevara slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guevara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guevara connects with a couple of short punches.
Guevara is working Caldwell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Guevara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guevara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ernesto Guevara!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ernesto Guevara!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Ernesto Guevara!
Ernesto Guevara wins by unanimous decision!
Ernesto Guevara took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lebaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the cage accompanied by Justus Köhncke - Timecode. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lebaron's choice of entrance music: Lonely Island (Ft. Akon) - I Just Had Sex. Daniel Lebaron will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lebaron!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lebaron.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lebaron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Becker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lebaron wants to clinch.
Becker keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Lebaron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Becker drives through and clinches with Lebaron against the cage.
Becker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lebaron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lebaron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker shoots and misses
and Lebaron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Lebaron sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lebaron scores with a leg kick.
Lebaron stuffs the takedown attempt from Becker. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.
Becker tries for a takedown but Lebaron circles away easily
and Lebaron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lebaron lands with a hook. Becker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Boris Becker has been cut.
Becker shoots in for a double leg but Lebaron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lebaron swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Becker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lebaron counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lebaron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker has Lebaron pressed against the cage, preventing Lebaron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Becker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lebaron is defending well.
Lebaron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lebaron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lebaron has managed to clinch.
Becker blocking some punches.
Lebaron lands an uppercut.
Becker breaks from the clinch.
Becker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Becker closes the distance and clinches up with Lebaron, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes Lebaron against the cage but Lebaron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Lebaron coming out on top.
Becker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lebaron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Becker somewhat.
Lebaron connects with a right hand. Becker shakes it off.
Lebaron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Lebaron has closed the distance and engaged Becker in a clinch.
Lebaron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Becker.
Lebaron lands a right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Becker. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lebaron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lebaron.
Nice sprawl there from Lebaron as Becker shoots in.
Lebaron has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Becker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lebaron counters with a right hand to the body.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Lebaron drives through and clinches with Becker against the cage.
Lebaron's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Becker has Lebaron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lebaron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lebaron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lebaron throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebaron has Becker up against the cage in a clinch.
Lebaron struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lebaron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Becker's cut.
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.
Lebaron fails to land with a series of punches.
Becker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Becker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Becker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lebaron is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lebaron wants to control but Becker postures up.
Lebaron tries to escape but Becker is in control.
Becker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lebaron has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lebaron, who protects the arm well.
Becker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lebaron tries to buck Becker off but Becker is having none of it.
Lebaron managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Becker.
Lebaron is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lebaron manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Becker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lebaron postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Becker to stand up.
Horrible takedown by Becker or perhaps it was just good defense by Lebaron which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Lebaron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebaron darts in and clinches Becker up against the cage.
Lebaron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Becker.
Lebaron lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Becker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lebaron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker tries to clinch up but Lebaron circles away and keeps his distance.
Becker checks a leg kick.
Daniel Lebaron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebaron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lebaron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Becker tries for a takedown but Lebaron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Lebaron.
Becker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lebaron is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lebaron misses with a kick to the body.
Lebaron clinches with his opponent.
Lebaron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lebaron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lebaron pinned against the cage. Lebaron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lebaron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lebaron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Daniel Lebaron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebaron throws a sloppy head kick and Becker moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Becker closes the distance and clinches up with Lebaron, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes Lebaron against the cage but Lebaron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lebaron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boris Becker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lebaron.
Good leg kick by Lebaron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lebaron throws a shot to the body.
Lebaron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beckers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Becker.
Lebaron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lebaron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Lebaron sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Becker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boris Becker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebaron goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lebaron moves into range and clinches up with Becker.
Lebaron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becker shoots in looking for a takedown. Lebaron tries to sprawl out of it but Becker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lebaron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebaron rushes Becker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lebaron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Lebaron lands a damaging elbow.
Lebaron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Lebaron.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebaron bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lebaron has Becker up against the cage in a clinch.
Becker tightens his grip and picks Lebaron up, before dumping him to the ground. Lebaron manages to land in guard.
Lebaron pushes Becker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Becker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lebaron counters with a three punch combo that has Becker backing up. Becker nods at Lebaron to acknowledge the strikes.
Lebaron has managed to clinch.
Lebaron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Becker.
Daniel Lebaron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lebaron stops a takedown attempt from Becker.
Lebaron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebaron has Becker pushed against the cage.
A short right from Lebaron on the inside.
Lebaron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Lebaron sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lebaron throws a nice head kick!
Boris Becker's cut is getting worse.
Becker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lebaron sprawls well. Lebaron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.
Lebaron swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebaron wants to clinch
and Becker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becker throwing strikes from guard but Lebaron blocks nicely.
Lebaron scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lebaron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Becker.
Boris Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Lebaron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lebaron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lebaron wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebaron sizes up Becker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lebaron. That's going to slow Becker down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lebaron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lebaron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Daniel Lebaron!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Daniel Lebaron!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Daniel Lebaron!
Daniel Lebaron wins by unanimous decision!
Daniel Lebaron very nearly forgot to thank Bloodsport Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas năo bate. Miller has chosen Ice Cube - Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It as his entrance music. Sepp Maier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Miller's chin.
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183 lbs
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Miller!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maier gets a double leg takedown into Miller's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Miller tries to stand but Maier is controlling from the bottom.
Maier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maier scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller pushes Maier off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maier off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Maier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maier somewhat.
Maier slips under a jab from Miller.
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.
Miller tries to clinch but Maier moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maier is defended easily by Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Maier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maier clinches up against the cage.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Maier ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Miller 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.
Maier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maier postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Maier looking to pass the guard.
Maier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Maier is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Maier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maier passes to full mount!
Miller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miller kicks Maier off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maier off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Maier is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maier shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier fails with the takedown
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maier.
Maier drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Maier improves position.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maier has his takedown stuffed
and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maier looking for a takedown.
Maier wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Maier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
Sepp Maier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maier tries to score with some ground and pound. Miller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maier is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries to escape but Maier is in control.
Maier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maier tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Sepp Maier will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maier closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Maier pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Miller!
Maier has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miller wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maier working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Miller is on top in guard.
Maier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Miller wanted to stand there but Maier had control of the position.
Maier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maier has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
Maier is looking for a triangle here but Miller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maier is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Maier is keeping him busy.
Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Maier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maier somewhat.
Maier fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maier fails with the takedown
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Miller.
I think Miller 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 for Marcus Miller!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Marcus Miller!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Marcus Miller!
Marcus Miller wins by unanimous decision!
Marcus Miller very nearly forgot to thank Bloodsport Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagiev comes to the cage accompanied by Dmitry Nagiev - All I Promised. Dmitry Nagiev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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25
158 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitry Nagiev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagiev throws a series of punches but Cozad avoids them all with ease.
Nagiev misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cozad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nagiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagiev misses with a few strikes there.
Nagiev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Dmitry Nagiev has been cut.
Cozad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cozad duly obliges.
Cozad fails to land the takedown.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cozad lands with some strikes.
Cozad stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nagiev throws a head kick but Cozad moves out of range.
Jab by Nagiev.
Cozad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dmitry Nagiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cozad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Nagiev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagiev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cozad.
A punch combination from Nagiev misses.
Nagiev throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagiev. Cozad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cozad has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nagiev after a bit of a struggle.
Dmitry Nagiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Cozad.
Nagiev is looking to break free of the clinch but Cozad has double underhooks.
Nagiev manages to break the clinch.
Cozad doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagiev circles away.
Cozad swinging wildly here.
Nagiev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cozad's head.
Nagiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cozad counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nagiev!
Cozad looking for a guillotine from mount but Nagiev is having none of it.
Nagiev is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagiev is in a horrible position here. Cozad smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
You get the feeling that Nagiev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cozad is looking to work his way around to Nagiev's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nagiev's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cozad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagiev is breathing heavily.
Nagiev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cozad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cozad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagiev is looking to escape.
Cozad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Cozad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Nagiev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left and a right from Cozad both land. Nice combination.
Cozad lands a jab to the nose.
Cozad doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagiev circles away.
Dmitry Nagiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagiev misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Cozad thumps Nagiev with a low kick.
Cozad moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad has Nagiev pressed against the cage, preventing Nagiev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cozad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cozad is defended easily by Nagiev.
Nagiev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Cozad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cozad.
Cozad shoots in looking for a takedown but Nagiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cozad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dmitry Nagiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Cozad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad moves to clinch but Nagiev breaks away
and Nagiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cozad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nagiev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dmitry Nagiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nagiev uses from the top position.
Cozad looking for a sweep. Not yet Cozad, not yet.
Nagiev tries to stand but Cozad is controlling from the bottom.
Cozad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagiev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagiev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cozad is working an open guard so Nagiev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cozad throws a wild body kick that Nagiev sees coming a mile off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cozad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cozad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cozad is looking to clinch.
Nagiev feints a jab promting Cozad to slip. Nagiev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cozad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagiev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cozad tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad tries to move into range but Nagiev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cozad slips a jab and a cross from Nagiev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Cozad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Nagiev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cozad needs to keep his hands up - Nagiev had a free shot at his head there.
Connor Cozad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagiev throws a lazy head kick
and Cozad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cozad.
Cozad tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagiev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nagiev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cozad looking for a takedown.
Cozad keeps control of Nagiev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagiev stops a takedown attempt from Cozad.
Dmitry Nagiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Cozad.
Cozad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nagiev's efforts to push away.
Cozad keeps control of Nagiev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cozad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nagiev after a bit of a struggle.
Nagiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cozad tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cozad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagiev.
Nagiev throws a series of punches but Cozad moves out of range.
Nagiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cozad counters with a leg kick.
Nagiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cozad.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad slips a jab and a cross from Nagiev.
Cozad is looking to clinch but Nagiev is avoiding it.
Nagiev misses with a combination
and Cozad counters with a series of strikes. Nagiev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
Cozad clinches up against the cage.
Nagiev tries to circle away but Cozad has him pinned against the cage.
Nagiev working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad has Nagiev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagiev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nagiev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cozad has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nagiev regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagiev wants to get back to his feet but Cozad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cozad looking to pass the guard.
Cozad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nagiev lands a nice hook to Cozad's body. Cozad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Nagiev misses
and Cozad counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cozad counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Cozad with a nice cross.
Cozad tries to clinch there but Nagiev circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagiev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nagiev misses with a right hand
and Cozad counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Cozad really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Nagiev's cut.
That's time! Nagiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cozad gets a clinch.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nagiev to keep the fight standing.
Nagiev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nagiev is trying to force a seperation but Cozad has the dominant position.
Cozad is trying to drag Nagiev to the mat but Nagiev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nagiev is looking to break free of the clinch but Cozad has double underhooks.
Nagiev has had enough of the clinch but Cozad keeps him there for the moment.
Cozad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nagiev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dmitry Nagiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Cozad.
Nagiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cozad has closed the distance and engaged Nagiev in a clinch.
Cozad tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagiev throws a combination that misses
and Cozad counters with a left and a right that stings Nagiev.
Cozad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cozad tried to score with a low kick but Nagiev checks it.
Cozad tries to clinch up but Nagiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cozad counters with a left and a right that stings Nagiev.
Cozad has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad stalks Nagiev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nagiev's face. Nagiev staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagiev scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Nagiev misses with a looping left.
Cozad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nagiev's waist but Nagiev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cozad off to one side.
Cozad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nagiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cozad dodges the punch combination from Nagiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev throws a combination that misses
and Cozad counters with a head kick. That will keep Nagiev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Some wild striking there from Nagiev.
Cozad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagiev avoids it really well and circles away.
Cozad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nagiev swivels and escapes.
Cozad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev scores with a kick to the body.
Cozad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Nagiev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nagiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cozad tries to land a front kick but Nagiev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozad wants to clinch up but Nagiev keeps it at a distance.
Nagiev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Cozad dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Nagiev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cozad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cozad wants to clinch up but Nagiev keeps it at a distance.
Cozad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Nagiev.
Cozad tries to clinch up
and Nagiev counters with a three punch combo that has Cozad backing up. Cozad nods at Nagiev to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagiev swinging wildly here.
Nagiev needs to keep his hands up - Cozad had a free shot at his head there.
Nagiev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagiev keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagiev avoids it really well and circles away.
Nagiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagiev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagiev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cozad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cozad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cozad tries to clinch up but Nagiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Nagiev. Those never looked like landing.
Cozad moves in looking to clinch but Nagiev pushes him off.
Cozad gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev is looking to break free of the clinch but Cozad has double underhooks.
Cozad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nagiev walks away with a smile on his face. Cozad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nagiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cozad counters with a two punch combo.
Cozad misses with a few strikes there.
Cozad doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagiev circles away.
Dmitry Nagiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nagiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagiev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagiev misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor Cozad.
Well Cozad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Connor Cozad!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Connor Cozad!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Connor Cozad!
Connor Cozad wins by unanimous decision!
Connor Cozad is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Connor Cozad waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodsport Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out. Biller has chosen Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker 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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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hazan Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali feints and then cracks Biller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biller down.
Biller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a series of punches but Biller avoids them all with ease.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biller. That did some damage!
Biller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Biller.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
Ali misses with a left hand
and Biller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ali.
Biller tries to pull guard but Ali forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biller tries a knee to the head but Ali blocks it.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Biller.
Biller looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Biller avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali misses with some punches.
Biller is working for takedown but Ali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ali taking a breather.
Ali wants the takedown. Biller is fighting it off but Ali persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Biller's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.
Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Ali makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ali is aware though and is defending well.
Biller looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
Ali advances to half guard.
Biller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ali scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller actively working from the bottom here.
Biller is trying to get back to full guard.
Biller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Biller.
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ali working some strikes from top position.
Biller tries to strike from the bottom.
Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ali with a nice head shot there.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Biller is retaining full guard.
Biller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali postures up and lands a big shot to Biller's brow.
Ali is working Biller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biller is keeping the position for now.
Biller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ali's guard.
Ali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ali dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazan Ali dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Biller shoots and misses
and Biller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali tries to work over Biller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali tries to work over Biller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biller manages to pull guard.
Biller will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ali engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ali pushing down on Biller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ali has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ali is landing with some decent strikes but Biller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Biller can't escape the position.
Ali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Biller working to try and regain half guard.
Ali lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Biller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Ali.
Ali cracks Biller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ali landing punches.
Ali lands a big elbow.
Biller can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Biller hang on?
Biller is trying to escape the mount.
Ali looking for a guillotine from mount but Biller is having none of it.
Biller working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali lands a heavy elbow.
Ali dominating with strikes here.
Ali unloading with bombs!
Ali is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Biller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Biller tries to reverse the position but Ali maintains control.
Ali fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali landing strikes, looking to finish!
Biller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Biller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Biller is breathing heavily.
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ali passes into side control.
Hazan Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ali is trying to get an arm triangle but Biller is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is pushing Ali's head away, looking to escape. Ali manages to hold on to the position though.
Biller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ali's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ali is keen to just control but Biller is a slippery customer.
Biller is looking to improve his position.
Ali slips a nice elbow through Biller's hands, connecting with Biller's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Ali there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazan Ali dominated that second 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.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Biller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hazan Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown. Ali tries to sprawl out of it but Biller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Biller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali shoots for a takedown but Biller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.
Biller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
Biller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Biller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
Biller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Biller swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali controlling the pace for now.
Ali has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Biller's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ali cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Biller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ali landing punches.
Ali with shots to the head and body - Biller looks very uncomfortable down there.
Biller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ali is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Biller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Biller can't escape the position.
Biller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali slips a nice elbow through Biller's hands, connecting with Biller's forehead.
Ali is looking to advance position but Biller won't allow it.
Ali trying to control from half guard but Biller is working away.
Ali prevents Biller from improving his position.
Ali moves into full mount! Biller won't be happy about that!
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biller can do to turn this around?
Ali landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller is desperately trying to improve his position but Ali has a good base and remains in mount.
Ali lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazan Ali clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Biller blocks a head kick by Ali.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Biller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biller takes one to the side of the head.
Biller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali is looking to clinch but Biller is avoiding it.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali instigates a clinch.
Ali is pressed up against the cage. Biller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali down to the mat. Ali avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Biller.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Biller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Biller.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biller has time to react.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Biller moved away.
Biller dives in and grabs Ali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes down on Biller's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller fails with the takedown.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
A left and a right from Ali both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Biller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazan Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Biller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biller somewhat.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Biller counters with a takedown into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ali, who protects the arm well.
Biller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali sneaks back into half guard.
Biller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ali is trying to maintain the position but Biller is very close to passing his half guard.
Biller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ali is just riding it out for now. Biller eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali gets full guard.
Biller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biller is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biller is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Biller throws an elbow that misses. Ali uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biller's guard. Nice move by Ali!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hazan Ali will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Biller shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biller.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Biller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ali was covering up waiting for the punch and Biller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Biller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ali has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Biller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biller is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily.
Biller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ali stopping the sweep attempt from Biller.
Ali stands up over Biller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hazan Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali content to stall in guard here.
Ali won't allow Biller to sweep him here.
Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ali pushes down on Biller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Biller is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ali stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller is refusing to be controlled, as Ali sits in half guard.
Ali controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hazan Ali just wasn't active enough.
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Biller pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hazan Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
A lazy left from Ali finds it's target.
Biller drives through and clinches with Ali against the cage.
Biller jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Biller controls the action.
Biller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms.
Biller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Biller goes for a takedown attempt but Ali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ali throws a head kick that Biller semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hazan Ali.
Well Ali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Hazan Ali!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hazan Ali!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Hazan Ali!
Hazan Ali wins by unanimous decision!
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