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LEC 6 Sudden Impact PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Brophy Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy Knott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chip McAllister!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy Knott wants to clinch up but McAllister keeps it at a distance.
McAllister has managed to clinch.
Brophy Knott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McAllister gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brophy Knott.
Brophy Knott prevents a takedown attempt there.
McAllister tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brophy Knott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McAllister looking for a takedown.
Grant Brophy Knott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip McAllister.
Brophy Knott can't get the takedown.
McAllister is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brophy Knott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McAllister just stands there and leans against the cage.
McAllister ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McAllister no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brophy Knott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brophy Knott trying to control the position from guard on top but McAllister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brophy Knott cracks McAllister with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy Knott trying to control but McAllister is working from the bottom.
McAllister is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brophy Knott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brophy Knott trying to get back to full guard but McAllister takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McAllister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brophy Knott is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McAllister avoids the attempt from Brophy Knott to control.
McAllister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McAllister thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brophy Knott is bucking up trying to escape but McAllister cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McAllister punching from mount but Brophy Knott doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllister fails to advance to Brophy Knott's back.
McAllister forces the positional change into back control.
McAllister landing with strikes.
McAllister controlling the position well here. Brophy Knott rolled but McAllister kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McAllister looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy Knott is really stuck here.
Brophy Knott is breathing heavily.
McAllister wants to control but Brophy Knott is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, McAllister manages to miss with strikes from the back.
McAllister looking to break Brophy Knott's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brophy Knott remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McAllister will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McAllister throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip McAllister dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McAllister closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McAllister remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brophy Knott is looking for a sweep.
McAllister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McAllister trying to control the action but Brophy Knott is working from the bottom.
McAllister landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister trying to control the position but Brophy Knott is working away.
McAllister landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lull in the action here as McAllister stalls from top position.
McAllister tries for a kimura but Brophy Knott is defending well.
McAllister trying to control the action but Brophy Knott is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McAllister misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McAllister is working Brophy Knott over with some ground and pound from side control.
McAllister trying to control the action but Brophy Knott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAllister takes a little break here. Brophy Knott wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy Knott is not content to let McAllister control the position.
McAllister wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brophy Knott, who protects the arm well.
Brophy Knott is letting McAllister control him for a moment.
That's four 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.
Brophy Knott looking for a sweep but McAllister has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McAllister thowing shots but they're missing.
McAllister postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brophy Knott looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAllister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip McAllister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McAllister shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McAllister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McAllister not doing much here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Chip McAllister just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brophy Knott fails with the takedown
and McAllister counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McAllister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brophy Knott keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Brophy Knott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McAllister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brophy Knott avoids it really well and circles away.
McAllister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McAllister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McAllister scores with a takedown into Brophy Knott's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy Knott looking to control.
Brophy Knott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McAllister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brophy Knott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brophy Knott wants to hit a switch here but McAllister passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brophy Knott there!
McAllister working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllister working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brophy Knott avoids a series of strikes thrown by McAllister.
McAllister takes Brophy Knott's back.
McAllister looking to break Brophy Knott's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brophy Knott remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McAllister will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McAllister lands a shot to the head.
Brophy Knott trying to control the position but McAllister manages to sink in the hooks.
McAllister connects with a big shot to the side of Brophy Knott's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAllister working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Brophy Knott is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and McAllister has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Brophy Knott taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chip McAllister!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Squaretree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colin Squaretree has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michal Kita's chin.
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Kita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Squaretree!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kita ducks under a wild hook from Squaretree.
Kita shoots in for a double leg but Squaretree sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Squaretree keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kita looks for a takedown but Squaretree sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Kita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kita has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Squaretree darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Squaretree tries to avoid it but Kita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Squaretree to the ground. Squaretree escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Squaretree is fending him off so far but Kita persists. Nope, Squaretree circles away and we're back to standing.
Squaretree cracks Kita with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Squaretree throws out the jab.
Colin Squaretree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kita throwing shots but Squaretree is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kita lands a nice short elbow.
Kita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kita thows a huge punch but Squaretree dodges it nicely.
Squaretree tries to get to full guard but Kita has control of the leg.
Kita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kita thows a huge punch but Squaretree dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kita connects with a nice short shot to Squaretree's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squaretree keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Squaretree is looking to escape.
Kita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Squaretree's head.
Squaretree wants to get back to his feet.
Squaretree is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kita is breathing heavily.
Kita is thwarting Squaretree's attempts to control the position.
Kita 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squaretree pushes Kita off looking to stand but Kita dives back in and keeps control.
Kita working Squaretree over with strikes.
Kita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Squaretree avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kita.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Squaretree connects with a crisp jab.
Squaretree scores with a hook to the body. Kita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Squaretree looks to land a combination. Kita sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Michal Kita has been cut.
Kita needs to keep his hands up - Squaretree had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Squaretree with a nice cross.
Squaretree scores with a nice right hand.
Kita is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squaretree drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kita right on the button. Kita goes down! Squaretree follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Squaretree gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Squaretree!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koufax Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koufax Pierce has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Koufax Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierce misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierce is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pierce lands a left and a right that send Thompson crashing to the mat, dazed. Pierce thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Pierce shows good takedown defense.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierce looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Pierce. Thompson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Pierce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koufax Pierce!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donal McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MAX PAIN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donal McGuire had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donal McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, MAX PAIN!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PAIN decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
PAIN is taking a breather. McGuire says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
PAIN really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
PAIN stands up and beckons McGuire to join him on the feet.
PAIN drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
PAIN tries to stand but McGuire is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
McGuire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGuire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
McGuire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PAIN looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
PAIN working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGuire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
McGuire wants to work for an arm triangle but PAIN is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
McGuire wants to pass to mount but PAIN is defending the position.
PAIN keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but PAIN defends the submission attempt.
McGuire is thwarting PAIN's attempts to control the position.
McGuire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so PAIN is just riding it out for now. McGuire eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PAIN tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by PAIN. That's going to slow McGuire down.
McGuire shoots and misses
and PAIN counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that.
McGuire lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for PAIN!
McGuire looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looking to secure an arm triangle but PAIN defends it well.
PAIN tries to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
McGuire with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
PAIN keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MAX PAIN dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuire fails with the takedown
and PAIN counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by PAIN.
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. PAIN stacks McGuire on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by PAIN!
McGuire tries to improve position but can't.
PAIN works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire sneaks back into half guard.
PAIN is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
PAIN looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.
PAIN works his way into full mount!
PAIN wants to control the pace but McGuire is squirming around nicely.
McGuire is trying to escape the mount.
McGuire manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of PAIN's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take PAIN's back!
PAIN is trying to break free.
McGuire has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. PAIN is defending well but eventually McGuire manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! PAIN has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donal McGuire!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Clowsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and robbie silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rowan Clowsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, robbie silva!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clowsley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clowsley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. silva is trying to defend but Clowsley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Clowsley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
silva wants to improve his position but Clowsley is controlling well.
silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clowsley is trying to work for a kimura but silva is defending well.
silva tries to get to full guard but Clowsley has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clowsley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clowsley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clowsley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clowsley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
silva trying to control from the bottom.
Clowsley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clowsley is pressing down on silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. silva is holding on for now.
Clowsley working silva over with strikes.
Clowsley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
silva has hold of Clowsley's hands but Clowsley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clowsley prevents silva from improving his position.
silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for silva.
silva is trying to control the position but Clowsley postures up.
silva looks gassed!
Clowsley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clowsley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of silva's head.
Clowsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clowsley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clowsley cracks silva with a solid left hand.
silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva trying to control the position.
silva striking off his back but it's not causing Clowsley any problems.
silva looking for a sweep. Not yet silva, not yet.
Clowsley postures up and lands a big shot to silva's brow.
Clowsley is in close to silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clowsley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of silva's head.
Clowsley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clowsley distracts silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
silva is rocked!
Clowsley advances to half guard.
silva is still in real trouble! Can Clowsley finish him?
Clowsley is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rowan Clowsley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Calvio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cid Saturday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cid Saturday was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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241 lbs
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255 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Calvio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cid Saturday!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saturday.
Saturday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calvio circles away.
Calvio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Calvio looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saturday is avoiding damage well.
Calvio working away.
Calvio throws a strike aimed at the side of Saturday's head but Saturday avoids it well.
Calvio throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Calvio working the strikes but Saturday uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Saturday wants to get back to full guard.
Saturday holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saturday regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calvio postures up and lands a big shot to Saturday's brow.
Calvio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvio with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calvio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saturday has momentary wrist control but Calvio slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvio throwing strikes from guard but Saturday blocks nicely.
Calvio preventing the sweep.
Saturday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Calvio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calvio looking to sit in guard and control but Saturday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Calvio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calvio is working hard here to advance position.
Saturday passes Calvio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saturday wants to pass the guard but Calvio is defending well.
Calvio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saturday pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saturday stands up from half guard.
Calvio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saturday controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Calvio lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvio thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saturday to regain full guard.
Calvio throws a big right hand that misses.
Saturday trying to control the position here.
Saturday wants to stand and escape but Calvio is having none of it.
Saturday looking for a sweep. Not yet Saturday, not yet.
Calvio distracts Saturday with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saturday looking to control.
Calvio won't allow Saturday to get back to his feet.
Saturday looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calvio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Calvio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calvio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saturday has momentary wrist control but Calvio slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvio is looking to work some ground and pound but Saturday has wrist control.
Saturday is wriggling around but Calvio manages to pass to half guard.
Saturday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calvio.
Nice strikes from Calvio there.
Calvio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Calvio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saturday has his takedown stuffed
and Calvio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saturday tries to get to full guard but Calvio has control of the leg.
Calvio trying to control from Saturday's half guard. Saturday has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Saturday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Calvio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calvio with a nice head shot there.
Calvio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvio distracts Saturday with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calvio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saturday wants to sweep but no luck.
Saturday has his feet on Calvio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Saturday is breathing heavily.
Calvio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Calvio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saturday is looking to improve his position but Calvio isn't that keen on the idea.
Calvio thowing shots but they're missing.
Calvio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saturday squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Calvio lands a nice shot to the head.
Calvio landing punches.
Calvio goes for an armbar but Saturday turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Saturday.
Calvio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saturday is one step ahead there.
Calvio keeping full guard, as Saturday tries to pass.
Saturday stands and steps away. Calvio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saturday is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Calvio postures up and lands a big shot to Saturday's brow.
Saturday is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calvio is controlling him.
Calvio thows a big elbow that misses.
Saturday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calvio.
Saturday keeping moving, preventing Calvio from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saturday can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saturday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Victor Calvio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saturday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saturday wants it to stay on the feet.
Saturday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calvio counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calvio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Calvio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saturday is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Calvio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Calvio dominated that second round.
That's time! Calvio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Calvio fails with the takedown
and Saturday counters with a left to the body.
Saturday with a poor takedown
and Calvio counters with a shoot takedown. Saturday fights it but they end up in guard.
Saturday lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Calvio!
Saturday wants to control the pace but Calvio is squirming around nicely.
Calvio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saturday landing punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saturday with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Saturday is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saturday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saturday is working for a guillotine from mount but Calvio frees his head quite easily.
Saturday looking for a guillotine from mount but Calvio is having none of it.
Calvio is looking to get to half guard.
Saturday landing punches.
Calvio is working to get back to half guard.
Saturday looking to control but Calvio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saturday avoids the attempt from Calvio to control.
Calvio somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Calvio misses with a takedown attempt
and Saturday counters with an inside leg kick.
Calvio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saturday with a poor takedown
and Calvio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saturday's guard now.
Saturday wants to get back to his feet but Calvio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calvio throws a strike but Saturday rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Saturday preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saturday postures up in Calvio's guard and throws a big left but Calvio blocks it.
Calvio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saturday!
Calvio unloads with some shots from mount but Saturday bucks and avoids them well.
Saturday tries to reverse the position but Calvio maintains control.
Calvio with shots to the head and body - Saturday looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saturday tries to lock up and control but Calvio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saturday is trying to escape the mount.
Calvio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Victor Calvio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Calvio lands a heavy elbow.
Cid Saturday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calvio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Calvio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saturday hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saturday taking shots to the head.
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 Victor Calvio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calvio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Calvio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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21
185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, The Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dragon.
Dragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragon tries to clinch up.
Dragon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragon fails to land the takedown.
Dragon tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Dragon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Dragon cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Dragon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dragon wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Silva uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dragon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dragon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Dragon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Dragon's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
Dragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dragon throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dragon landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Dragon.
Dragon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Silva tries to buck Dragon off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Dragon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Dragon's attempts to control the action.
Dragon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dragon 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.
Dragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dragon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dragon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Dragon's attempts to control the action.
Dragon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Silva!
Dragon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dragon prevents Silva from escaping the position.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Dragon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dragon shoots and misses
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dragon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A low kick from Dragon is predictable there
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dragon fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Dragon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragon works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Dragon connects with a body shot.
Dragon stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Dragon in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragon.
Dragon is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dragon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragon wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dragon's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragon wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon trying to control here.
Dragon wants to stand back up but Silva manages to pass into side control.
Silva cracks Dragon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dragon is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Dragon looking for a sweep but Silva has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the attempt from Dragon to control.
Dragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dragon is working hard here to advance position.
Dragon tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dragon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dragon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dragon is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dragon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dragon wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dragon wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Dragon striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Dragon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon advances to half guard.
Dragon throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dragon.
Dragon wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Dragon thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Dragon working the head and body with strikes.
Dragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva tries to roll over but Dragon keeps him under control.
Dragon wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dragon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dragon cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
A head kick misses from Dragon.
Dragon looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva postures up.
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dragon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dragon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dragon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dragon is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Silva working away.
Dragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dragon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Dragon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragon moves out of range of the body kick.
Dragon doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving.
Dragon wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dragon is looking for a triangle here but Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva gets to mount! Dragon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go to Sleep. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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22
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Gonzales!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hill!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales gets a takedown into half guard.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzales not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzales working the head and body with strikes.
Gonzales missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Gonzales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzales missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzales thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hill's head.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzales.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzales closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hill to the mat! Hill manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales scoring with some ground and pound.
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Gonzales throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Gonzales scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonzales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hill is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hill has escaped and now he's on top!
Gonzales has a closed guard, preventing Hill from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Hill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonzales's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hill wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales pushes Hill off and gets back to his feet.
Hill tries for a takedown but Gonzales circles away easily
and Gonzales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gonzales throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hill preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gonzales prevents Hill from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales pulls guard.
Hill wants to stand but Gonzales is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gonzales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonzales looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Gonzales dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hill fails with the takedown
so Gonzales counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gonzales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzales looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales throws and elbow that misses. Hill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzales's guard. Nice move by Hill!
Gonzales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.
Hill wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hill won't be happy with that.
Hill is looking to reverse the position.
Hill is trying to control Gonzales's posture but Gonzales avoids it.
Gonzales in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hill parries the strikes from Gonzales easily there. Gonzales is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hill to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill pushes Gonzales away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gonzales gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hill wants to control but Gonzales postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hill tries for a takedown but Gonzales circles away easily
and Gonzales counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonzales.
Rafael Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hill.
Hill is trying to stall.
Gonzales connects with a knee to the head.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mark Hill has been cut.
Gonzales gets control of Hill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gonzales will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonzales is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.
Hill trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Hill advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hill trying to mount his opponent but Gonzales defends it.
Gonzales is trying to stand up here but Hill is controlling him well.
Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gonzales has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hill trying to control from Gonzales's half guard. Gonzales has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Gonzales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hill'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.
Hill has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hill won't be happy with that.
Gonzales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzales lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hill down.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gonzales's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonzales is pressing down on Hill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hill is holding on for now.
Hill wants to control but Gonzales is keeping busy.
Gonzales working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzales.
Hill is not content to let Gonzales control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill is trying to stand back up but Gonzales is controlling him
Gonzales not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonzales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzales shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hill manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hill controls Gonzales momentarily but Gonzales frees himself.
Gonzales throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzales is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonzales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzales distracts Hill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gonzales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hill will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gonzales stands up over Hill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rafael Gonzales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill trying to control the position.
Gonzales working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hill's head.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzales.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzales is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hill shoots and misses
and Gonzales counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hill!
Rafael Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hill.
A nice elbow there by Gonzales.
Gonzales throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill pushes Gonzales off looking to stand but Gonzales dives back in and keeps control.
Hill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzales.
Hill flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hill works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hill holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales throwing strikes but missing.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Gonzales is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Gonzales clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hill has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzales counters with a single leg into guard. Hill didn't expect that.
Gonzales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzales postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.
Gonzales throwing strikes but missing.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzales.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gonzales with a flurry of punches that miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gonzales trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hill wants to improve his position but Gonzales is controlling well.
Gonzales trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Gonzales stops Hill from getting back to his feet.
Hill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales working the head and body with strikes.
Hill is trying to maintain the position but Gonzales is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzales prevents Hill from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill tries to clinch
and Gonzales counters with a shoot takedown. Hill fights it but they end up in guard.
Gonzales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzales throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
Gonzales is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzales postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gonzales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzales trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gonzales has his hands clasped together but Hill extends an breaks Gonzales's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Hill!
Mark Hill is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damon Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wells's choice of entrance music: Muse - Supermassive Black Hole. Damon Hall had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damon Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Wells!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decent striking displayed by Wells there.
Wells dives in and grabs Hall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes down on Wells's head and hops out.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wells to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wells tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells misses with a looping right.
Damon Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wells throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wells connects with a single shot there.
Wells connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wells throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall lands a jab-cross combination.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Wells fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Hall tries to break the clinch but Wells is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Wells keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wells content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wells prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
Wells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall taking a breather.
Good body shot from Hall.
Hall can't break the clinch.
Wells is looking to control Hall's arms but Hall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wells has his back to the cage.
Wells has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wells lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall is trying to maintain a safe position but Wells gets an underhook and turns Hall into the cage.
Hall being controlled against the cage.
Wells misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wells.
Wells pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Wells does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wells looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wells moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wells as the two fighters clinch.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wells wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hall trying to control the position but instead, Wells has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hall into the cage.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Wells controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall works on Wells's body with a couple of short punches.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall swings for the body but Wells moves out of range.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Wells is just out of range.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wells takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wells makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Wells is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wells throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Wells takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wells throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Wells will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wells closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hall to the mat! Hall manages to get full guard.
Wells is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Hall keeping full guard, as Wells tries to pass.
Wells working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hall keeping full guard, as Wells tries to pass.
Wells drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hall dives on top into guard.
Hall tries to stand but Wells is controlling from the bottom.
Wells controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall won't allow Wells to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wells wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wells really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wells is trying to hold Hall in close to prevent damage but Hall has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wells looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wells misses with a straight right.
Damon Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wells ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Wells throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wells throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wells off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wells moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Hall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hall defending well as Wells loads up on a big left hand.
Wells throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Adam Wells seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wells gets a clinch.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Wells rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wells looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wells missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wells not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
Wells keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wells is in close to Hall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wells throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Wells throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Wells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wells throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Hall misses
and Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Wells.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wells moves away from the strike by Hall.
Wells is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wells shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Wells misses
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wells scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wells creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wells staying calm.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Wells is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wells wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Wells takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wells not doing much here.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wells.
Wells landing some decent shots from guard.
Wells throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wells must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wells looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wells wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wells swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wells wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wells is proving hard to escape from.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wells misses with a double jab.
Wells takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wells throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hall.
Hall connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wells lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wells throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Wells clobbers Hall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Wells really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wells throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wells off to one side.
Hall checks the leg kick.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Wells loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
Wells waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Wells throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wells shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hall is trying to defend but Wells finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wells is looking to stall here but Hall recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Wells is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Wells is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wells is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Wells keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Wells 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.
Adam Wells has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wells wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wells controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Wells.
Hall's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hall duly obliges.
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hall lands a with a good body shot.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wells lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells misses with a combination
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Wells moves away and avoids it.
Wells dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Wells fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wells cracks Hall with a good jab.
Wells fails to land with a series of punches.
Wells stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Adam Wells will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wells stalks Hall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hall's face. Hall staggers backwards, shaken.
Hall misses with a hook to the body
and Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wells throws a head kick that misses.
Hall throws a right hand that Wells ducks under and follows up with a left that Wells also avoids with ease.
Wells takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Wells is just out of range.
Wells throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wells changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Wells manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wells throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wells throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. Wells will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wells to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wells swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wells will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wells shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wells smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wells swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hall counters with a left and a right that stings Wells.
Hall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hall.
Wells scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wells misses with a series of wild punches.
Adam Wells is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells swinging wilding here.
Wells gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wells'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.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Wells has him pressed against the cage.
Wells breaks the clinch.
Wells scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Wells.
Wells throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slow jab from Wells misses its intended target.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Damon Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wells swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Wells lands a with a good body shot.
Wells scores with a nice strike.
Hall throws a combination that misses
and Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Wells.
Hall misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Wells comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wells 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Wells!
Adam Wells is the new light heavyweight champion!
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