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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Zabuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Ricky Zabuza is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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150 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Zabuza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen wants to land a leg kick but Zabuza is out of range.
Owen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zabuza as he jumps to the side.
Zabuza dodges the punch combination from Owen.
Zabuza looks to land a combination but Owen avoids it well.
Zabuza moves into the clinch.
Zabuza scores with a shoulder strike.
Zabuza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owen has a takedown stuffed.
Owen throws an off balance right hand
and Zabuza counters with a straight right hand.
Owen misses with a lunging right hand
and Zabuza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Owen's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Zabuza from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zabuza landing with the ground and pound.
Zabuza won't allow Owen to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zabuza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Zabuza from controlling successfully.
Zabuza advances to half guard.
Zabuza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zabuza trying to pass the guard but Owen defending well.
Zabuza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zabuza stops Owen from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zabuza lands a nice short elbow.
Zabuza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Owen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Owen won't allow Zabuza to pass to mount.
Zabuza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zabuza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Owen gets back to full guard.
Owen wants to sweep but no luck.
Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zabuza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zabuza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zabuza has passed into half guard!
Zabuza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Owen has hold of Zabuza's hands but Zabuza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Owen is refusing to be controlled, as Zabuza sits in half guard.
Zabuza passes to full mount!
Owen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zabuza lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Owen is rocked!
Owen tries to buck Zabuza off but he can't manage it.
Oh Owen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zabuza landing shots from mount.
Zabuza looking to control but Owen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zabuza prevents Owen from getting the reversal.
Zabuza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Owen seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zabuza lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Owen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zabuza wants to take a breather but Owen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Zabuza 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.
Zabuza misses with the combination.
Zabuza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owen is defended easily by Zabuza.
Zabuza swinging wildly here.
Zabuza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Owen misses with the combination.
Owen fails with the takedown.
Owen gets caught napping as Zabuza dives in and scores a takedown. Owen manages to retain guard.
Zabuza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Owen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zabuza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ricky Zabuza has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Zabuza from controlling successfully.
Zabuza landing with the ground and pound.
Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zabuza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Owen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zabuza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Owen wants to stand but Zabuza is controlling the position.
Zabuza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owen is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza is looking to work some ground and pound but Owen has wrist control.
Zabuza distracts Owen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zabuza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zabuza has managed to get both his arms back between Owen's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zabuza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zabuza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zabuza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zabuza wants to take a breather but Owen is having none of it.
Zabuza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zabuza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Owen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zabuza slips a nice elbow through Owen's hands, connecting with Owen's forehead.
Zabuza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Owen actively working from the bottom here.
Zabuza sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zabuza is nestled in close to Owen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zabuza trying to advance position but Owen counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza lands a couple of elbows.
Zabuza trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zabuza with a nice head shot there.
Zabuza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zabuza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zabuza scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Zabuza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zabuza defending well as Owen loads up on a big left hand.
Zabuza moves into the clinch.
Owen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zabuza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zabuza is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Zabuza.
A short left from Zabuza.
Zabuza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zabuza lands a two punch combo.
Zabuza throws a series of punches but Owen avoids them all with ease.
Owen shoots in but Zabuza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Owen looks to land a combination but Zabuza avoids it well.
Zabuza gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zabuza winds up and cracks Owen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabuza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zabuza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zabuza working over Owen with some ground and pound. Owen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zabuza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zabuza seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Owen has recovered full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zabuza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Owen working for submissions but it's allowed Zabuza to get to half guard.
Zabuza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zabuza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zabuza is looking for a kimura here.
Zabuza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zabuza is trying to control the action in half guard but Owen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zabuza moves nicely into side control.
Zabuza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zabuza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zabuza working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Zabuza's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zabuza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zabuza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Owen down.
A big shot lands for Zabuza! That's hurt Owen! Will he recover? Zabuza fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Zabuza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska comes to the ring accompanied by You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Puska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viljo Suokas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Suokas. Those never looked like landing.
Suokas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puska.
Suokas looks to land a combination but Puska avoids it well.
Suokas throws a poor cross that misses
letting Puska counter with a right hand.
Puska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suokas tries a low kick but Puska avoids it.
Suokas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suokas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suokas misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Puska.
Puska jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Suokas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Puska lands with a kick to the temple. Suokas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Suokas is rocked!
Suokas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suokas is still on wobbly legs! Can Puska finish him?
Suokas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viljo Suokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suokas misses the jab.
Suokas seems to have recovered his senses.
Suokas swings for the body but Puska moves out of range.
Suokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puska.
Suokas takes a swing at Puska's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suokas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puska blocks a jab.
Puska connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suokas. Suokas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suokas scores with a jab. Puska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puska moves out of range of the strikes.
Suokas avoids the head kick by Puska.
Suokas throws a body punch but Puska moves out of range.
Suokas blocks the body kick.
Suokas throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mike Puska has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Puska or perhaps it was just good defense by Suokas which made him look bad.
Suokas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puska in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suokas misses with a body shot
and Puska makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Suokas blocks the leg kick.
Suokas throws out a loose jab but Puska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puska works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Puska, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska is looking to chop away at Suokas's legs.
Suokas misses the body punch
and Puska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puska connects with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Suokas blocks the low kick.
Puska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suokas.
A jab from Puska misses.
Suokas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suokas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Puska to score with a decent uppercut.
Suokas takes a swing at Puska's ribcage but misses.
Puska tries to land a leg kick but Suokas saw it coming and moves away.
Puska throws a shot from downtown. Suokas moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Suokas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puska takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suokas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puska connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suokas scrambles back to his feet.
Puska throws a hook but Suokas avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puska closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Suokas to the mat! Suokas manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Puska wants to control from the top but Suokas keeps moving.
Puska looking to pass the guard.
Puska drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Puska seems to have locked his on tight now - Suokas screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Puska, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mike Puska!
In his post fight interview, Mike Puska started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Benevides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colonel Chilcoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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142 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Benevides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Colonel Chilcoat!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevides tries for a takedown but Chilcoat circles away easily
and Chilcoat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chilcoat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chilcoat throws an elbow but Benevides slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chilcoat scoring with punches and elbows.
Chilcoat grinds an elbow into Benevides's temple.
Benevides is looking for a sweep.
Benevides manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chilcoat's best efforts.
Chilcoat is thwarting Benevides's attempts to control the position.
Benevides desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Benevides makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benevides.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chilcoat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chilcoat is looking to work some ground and pound but Benevides has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevides looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chilcoat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chilcoat trying to control the position from guard on top but Benevides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chilcoat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benevides has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chilcoat has managed to get both his arms back between Benevides's legs - danger averted.
Chilcoat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benevides is keeping the position for now.
Benevides escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chilcoat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chilcoat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chilcoat wants to control from the top but Benevides keeps moving.
Benevides wants to sweep here but Chilcoat controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilcoat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chilcoat working some strikes from top position.
Chilcoat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chilcoat controlling from the top position.
Benevides looking for a sweep. Not yet Benevides, not yet.
Benevides working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chilcoat is looking to work some ground and pound but Benevides has wrist control.
Benevides looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chilcoat is looking to work some ground and pound but Benevides has wrist control.
Benevides keeping full guard, as Chilcoat tries to pass.
Benevides trying to keep a closed guard but Chilcoat is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilcoat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chilcoat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benevides looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chilcoat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chilcoat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benevides works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chilcoat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chilcoat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chilcoat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chilcoat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benevides wants to improve his position but Chilcoat is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benevides looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benevides taking some punishment here, with Chilcoat in his half guard.
Chilcoat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benevides keeps working.
Chilcoat drops an elbow to the side of Benevides's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chilcoat working the head and body with strikes.
Benevides has hold of Chilcoat's hands but Chilcoat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Benevides looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benevides is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benevides looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chilcoat lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Chilcoat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good shot there by Chilcoat.
Benevides shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benevides with a poor takedown
and Chilcoat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benevides fails with the takedown
and Chilcoat counters with a two punch combo.
Chilcoat lands a jab to the nose.
Benevides gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chilcoat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Benevides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chilcoat connects with the punch.
Chilcoat cracks Benevides with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benevides walks into a stiff left hand from Chilcoat.
Benevides takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Benevides is rocked!
Benevides takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dave Benevides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benevides drops his hands momentarily and Chilcoat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benevides with a poor takedown
and Chilcoat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benevides is looking for a triangle but Chilcoat pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilcoat slips nicely into half guard.
Benevides wants to control but Chilcoat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chilcoat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benevides is looking to escape.
Chilcoat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chilcoat wants to free his trapped foot but Benevides is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chilcoat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benevides keeps working.
Chilcoat controlling the action here.
Benevides looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilcoat working Benevides over with strikes.
Chilcoat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Chilcoat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chilcoat is looking to take a break and control but Benevides is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benevides trying to control here.
Chilcoat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chilcoat 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.
Chilcoat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chilcoat raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benevides tries to hold on but Chilcoat pushes him away.
Benevides is squirming around, avoiding Chilcoat's attempts to control the action.
Benevides can't escape the position.
Chilcoat looking to finish Benevides with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benevides!
Chilcoat has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benevides's face.
Chilcoat has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benevides's face.
Oh Benevides is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chilcoat wants to control the pace but Benevides is squirming around nicely.
Chilcoat is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benevides working to try and regain half guard.
Chilcoat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chilcoat has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benevides's face.
Benevides really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chilcoat unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Benevides wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Chilcoat celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colonel Chilcoat!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Rua (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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132 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chaz Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Rua!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua wants to slow Wong down by chopping away at his legs.
Rua throws a hook but Wong avoids it easily.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua thows a leg kick but Wong checks it
and Wong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rua has had enough of the clinch but Wong keeps him there for the moment.
Wong prevents Rua from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wong keeps control of Rua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wong prevents Rua from breaking the clinch.
Rua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wong working Rua over with knees to the body.
Wong throws an elbow that misses.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rua wants to break free but Wong has control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wong into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong has Rua pressed against the ropes.
Wong trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wong into the ropes.
Rua wants to get back to striking at distance but Wong won't allow it.
Rua can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wong.
Rua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wong has him pressed against the ropes.
Wong prevents Rua from breaking the clinch.
Wong taking a breather.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Wong is controlling him.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Wong is controlling the position.
Come on Wong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Wong has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Rua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Rua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rua is trying to push Wong away but Wong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Wong has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Wong.
Rua has had enough of the clinch but Wong keeps him there for the moment.
Wong lands an elbow just above Rua 's eye.
Rua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rua has had enough of the clinch but Wong keeps him there for the moment.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Wong has double underhooks.
Rua is trying to force a seperation but Wong has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Wong is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Wong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Wong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Rua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong lands an elbow inside that Rua shrugs off.
Wong lands a damaging elbow.
Rua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wong has him pressed against the ropes.
Wong has Rua pressed against the ropes.
Rua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wong stalling the fight.
Rua wants to break free but Wong has control.
Wong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rua's defenses.
Wong trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wong into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chaz Wong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wong tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Rua misses with a right hand
and Wong moves into the clinch.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Wong has Rua pressed against the ropes, preventing Rua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua can't break the clinch.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Wong.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Wong has him pressed against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wong lands a nice elbow.
Rua is trying to push Wong away but Wong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Wong holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chaz Wong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.
Rua lands a jab to the nose.
Rua tries to keep at a distance but Wong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wong lands a damaging elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wong tries to stall but Rua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wong has him pressed against the ropes.
Wong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rua is keeping busy.
Wong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua takes an elbow to the temple.
Rua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wong has Rua pushed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chaz Wong.
Rua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rua misses with a few strikes there.
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wong.
Wong is trying to maintain a safe position but Rua gets an underhook and turns Wong into the ropes.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Rua won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Chaz Wong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rua tries to circle away but Wong has him pinned against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wong trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Wong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rua's defenses.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Wong has him pressed against the ropes.
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua tries to break free but Wong pushes him back against the ropes.
Wong keeps control of Rua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Wong is controlling the position.
Rua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Wong has double underhooks.
Rua is trying to push Wong away but Wong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rua wants to get back to striking at distance but Wong won't allow it.
Rua blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Wong.
Wong throws an elbow that misses.
Rua tries to break free but Wong pushes him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rua is trying to break free.
Wong stalling.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Wong lands an elbow just above Rua 's eye.
Wong has Rua pressed against the ropes.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Wong is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wong has Rua pressed against the ropes, preventing Rua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wong has Rua pressed against the ropes, preventing Rua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wong has Rua pressed against the ropes, preventing Rua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rua is trying to break free.
Wong is trying to stall.
Wong has Rua pushed against the ropes.
Wong seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wong lands an elbow just above Rua 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Wong is controlling the position.
Wong is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Wong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rua is looking to slow Wong down with leg kicks.
Rua is looking to chop away at Wong's legs.
Rua thows a leg kick but Wong checks it
and Wong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chaz Wong.
Rua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rua lands a leg kick that knocks Wong off balance momentarily.
Rua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Rua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rua throws a hook to the side of Wong's head but Wong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a right hand that Wong ducks under and follows up with a left that Wong also avoids with ease.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and Wong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wong.
Wong lands an elbow that stopped Rua in his tracks for a moment.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Rua won't want to take too many of those.
Rua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rua is trying to push Wong away but Wong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rua is trying to force a seperation but Wong has the dominant position.
Wong looking to stall.
Wong lands a knee to the head.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Wong keeps control of Rua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Wong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong slowing the pace effectively.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shogun Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Rua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rua is trying to break free.
Rua wants to get back to striking at distance but Wong won't allow it.
Rua is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rua as Wong tries to tie him up.
Rua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wong is looking to control Rua's arms but Rua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wong has his back to the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Wong stalling in the clinch but Rua improves position.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Wong.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Wong has double underhooks.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rua takes an elbow to the temple.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wong is defending well for now.
Wong stalling in the clinch.
Wong keeps control of Rua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wong keeps control of Rua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua tries to break free but Wong pushes him back against the ropes.
Wong landing knees to the body.
Wong lands an elbow just above Rua 's eye.
Come on Wong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wong trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Wong has Rua pressed against the ropes, preventing Rua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rua has had enough of the clinch but Wong keeps him there for the moment.
Wong controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chaz Wong.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wong. That did some damage!
Wong moves into the clinch.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua being controlled against the ropes.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wong can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
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 Chaz Wong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wong, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chaz Wong!
Chaz Wong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vanderley Sylva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Coughlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coughlan has chosen Infinite Mass-Enter The Dragon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Richard Coughlan enters the ring!
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141 lbs
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139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Vanderley Sylva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Coughlan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sylva slips a jab and a cross from Coughlan.
A jab from Sylva does it's job there.
Coughlan closes the distance and clinches.
Coughlan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sylva pushes off an throws an elbow but Coughlan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Coughlan dodges an elbow strike from Sylva.
Sylva tries to land a knee to the head but Coughlan blocks with his arms.
Coughlan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coughlan manages to end up in side control.
Coughlan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sylva struggling a bit here.
Coughlan lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coughlan decides to stand back up. Coughlan steps back and let's Sylva get back to his feet.
Sylva throws a combination that misses
and Coughlan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Coughlan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coughlan controlling the pace.
Coughlan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coughlan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coughlan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sylva's head.
Coughlan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coughlan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Coughlan.
Coughlan scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coughlan controlling from side mount.
Coughlan stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coughlan misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sylva. No joy for Coughlan on that attempt.
Coughlan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sylva defends it nicely.
Coughlan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sylva counters with a low kick, right behind Coughlan 's knee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coughlan scores with a takedown into Sylva's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coughlan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Coughlan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Sylva tries to keep at a distance but Coughlan has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coughlan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sylva blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Coughlan.
Sylva looking to throw knees to the head but Coughlan is blocking nicely.
Coughlan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Coughlan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sylva frees his head nicely. Oh but Coughlan has switched to an armbar! Sylva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Richard Coughlan!
Richard Coughlan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mirek Saniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarsamut Mungsarin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saniewski comes to the ring accompanied by Sam przeciwko wszystkim. Mungsarin has chosen Suraphol Sombatcharoe- Sao Suan TaengT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mirek Saniewski had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirek Saniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sarsamut Mungsarin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saniewski lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab, jab by Saniewski - just one landing.
Mungsarin stalks Saniewski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saniewski's face. Saniewski staggers backwards, shaken.
Mungsarin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Mungsarin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mungsarin closes the distance but Saniewski moves to the side
enabling Saniewski to counter with a crisp jab.
Mungsarin is rocked!
Saniewski slips a jab and a cross from Mungsarin.
Saniewski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saniewski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saniewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saniewski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mungsarin on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Mungsarin. Those never looked like landing.
Mungsarin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mungsarin doesn't manage to clinch there - Saniewski circles away.
Saniewski throws a hook to the side of Mungsarin's head but Mungsarin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saniewski misses the jab.
Sarsamut Mungsarin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mungsarin misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mungsarin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mungsarin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saniewski lands with a kick to the temple. Mungsarin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mungsarin is still on wobbly legs! Can Saniewski finish him?
Some wild striking there from Mungsarin.
Mungsarin seems to have recovered his senses.
Mungsarin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saniewski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saniewski throws a combination. Mungsarin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Saniewski misses.
Saniewski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mungsarin.
Saniewski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mungsarin moves in looking to clinch but Saniewski pushes him off.
Mungsarin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saniewski counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mungsarin wants to land a leg kick but Saniewski is out of range.
Saniewski lands a nice looking body shot.
Mungsarin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saniewski moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saniewski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saniewski lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Saniewski misses.
Mungsarin throws a right hand that Saniewski ducks under and follows up with a left that Saniewski also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mungsarin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mungsarin throws a right and a left that Saniewski avoids nicely.
Mungsarin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mungsarin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saniewski counters with a one-two to the body.
Saniewski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mungsarin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Mungsarin misses.
Mungsarin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mungsarin swinging wildly here.
Mungsarin looks gassed!
Sloppy strikes from Mungsarin. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saniewski delivers a nice body kick.
Mungsarin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saniewski counters with a nice body kick.
Mungsarin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saniewski. Saniewski obviously looking to wear him down.
Saniewski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mungsarin's sensitive parts.
Mungsarin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saniewski connects with a body shot that sends Mungsarin's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saniewski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saniewski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saniewski connects with a looping right hand.
Saniewski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mungsarin.
Saniewski lands a jab to Mungsarin's midsection.
Saniewski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saniewski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saniewski circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mungsarin to the canvas! Mungsarin doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Saniewski keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirek Saniewski!
A very excited looking Mirek Saniewski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Bongderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Bussel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongderson comes to the ring accompanied by Ennio Morricone - Ecstasy of Gold. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wilfred Bongderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sydney Bussel!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bussel is looking to slow Bongderson down with leg kicks.
Bussel wants to clinch.
Bussel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bongderson connects with a body shot.
Bongderson moves out of range of the body kick from Bussel.
Bussel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bongderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bussel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bussel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bongderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bongderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bussel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bongderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bussel.
Bussel blocks a jab.
Bussel moves in looking to clinch but Bongderson pushes him off.
Bussel misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bussel misses with a hook.
Bussel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bongderson.
Bongderson misses with a straight left.
Bongderson lands a jab.
Bongderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bussel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bongderson checks a leg kick.
Bongderson misses with a straight right.
Bussel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bongderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bussel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bongderson.
Bongderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bussel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bussel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bongderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bussel.
Bussel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bongderson scores with a nice strike.
Bongderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bussel.
Bussel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bongderson's sensitive parts.
Bussel throws a leg kick that misses.
Bongderson misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bussel 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 Bongderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bongderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bussel throws a wild body kick that Bongderson sees coming a mile off.
Bussel avoids the head kick by Bongderson.
Bongderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bussel is out of range and Bongderson settles back down.
Bussel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bongderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bussel wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussel moves in looking to clinch but Bongderson pushes him off.
Bussel checks a leg kick.
Bongderson scores with the left hand. Bussel knows he should have avoided that one.
Bongderson digs a good hook to Bussel's body.
Bussel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bongderson.
Bongderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bussel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bongderson throws out the jab.
Wilfred Bongderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongderson lands a jab to the nose.
Bongderson throws a hook but Bussel blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Bongderson.
Bongderson throws a head kick that Bussel semi-blocks.
Bongderson gets tackled into the ropes by Bussel. Bussel maintains the clinch.
Bussel looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussel manages to break the clinch.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bongderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bussel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bongderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bussel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bongderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bussel. Bussel obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bongderson.
Bongderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bussel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bongderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Bongderson.
Bussel looks for the body kick but Bongderson saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bussel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bussel connects with an inside leg kick.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Bongderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bongderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bongderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bongderson throws a body punch but Bussel moves out of range.
Bongderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bussel wants to clinch up but Bongderson keeps it at a distance.
Bussel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Bongderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bongderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bussel is looking to clinch but Bongderson is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Bongderson.
Bussel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bongderson lands with a hook. Bussel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bussel checks a low kick from Bongderson.
No joy there for Bongderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sydney Bussel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bussel is looking to clinch.
Bongderson avoids the head kick by Bussel.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bussel takes a step back to recover.
Bongderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bongderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bongderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bongderson cracks a nice hook into Bussel's ribs.
Bussel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bongderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bussel.
Bongderson misses with a low kick.
Bussel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bussel tries to clinch but Bongderson is having none of it.
Bongderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bussel.
Bussel has Bongderson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bongderson wants to break free but Bussel has control.
Bongderson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongderson throws a shot from downtown. Bussel moves away and avoids it.
Bussel wants to clinch.
Bongderson throws a hook but Bussel blocks it.
Bongderson throws a lazy right hand but Bussel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bussel looks to clinch
and Bongderson counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bussel blocks a jab.
Bongderson throws a hook to the side of Bussel's head but Bussel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bongderson lands a nice shot that snaps Bussel's head back.
Bongderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bussel throws a push kick but Bongderson slaps the foot to one side.
Bongderson misses with a hook.
Bussel clinches with his opponent.
Bussel trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussel stalling in the clinch.
Bongderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bussel won't allow it.
Bussel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bussel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bongderson can't break the clinch.
Bussel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bongderson.
Bussel working hard to break the clinch.
Bussel lands a knee to the body.
Bussel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bongderson.
Bongderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bongderson wants to break free but Bussel has control.
Bussel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bongderson is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bongderson trying to land knees to the body.
Bussel can't break the clinch.
Bongderson has Bussel pressed against the ropes, preventing Bussel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bussel misses with a knee strike.
Bussel misses with a knee to the head.
Bussel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bongderson.
Bussel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bongderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bongderson avoiding damage as Bussel throws knees to the body.
Bongderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bongderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Wilfred Bongderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bongderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bussel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bongderson misses with a head kick.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bussel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bongderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bongderson cracks Bussel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bongderson scores with a hook to the body. Bussel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bussel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bongderson.
Bongderson lands a head shot.
Bussel moves away from the strike by Bongderson.
Bussel is looking to clinch but Bongderson is avoiding it.
Bussel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bongderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bongderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bongderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bussel at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongderson lands a really nice looking cross but Bussel seems unphased.
Bussel tries to clinch but Bongderson moves out of range.
Bongderson cracks the inside of Bussel's front leg.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bussel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bussel tries to clinch but Bongderson moves out of range.
Bussel avoids the body shot from Bongderson.
Bussel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bussel lands with a slapping head kick.
A low kick from Bussel is predictable there
and Bongderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bussel thinking.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bongderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bongderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bongderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bongderson looks to land a right hand but Bussel moved out of range.
Bussel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bussel is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilfred Bongderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bussel walks into a jab.
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!
Bussel looks to throw the jab but Bongderson is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bussel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Bussel.
Bongderson digs a good hook to Bussel's body.
Bussel moves out of range of the body kick from Bongderson.
Bongderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bussel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bongderson.
Wilfred Bongderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bussel with a nice cross.
Bussel lands a head kick!
Bongderson throws a hook but Bussel avoids it easily.
Bongderson misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bongderson.
Bongderson throws a front kick that sends Bussel stumbling back into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bongderson scores with a shot to the body.
Bussel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bongderson.
Bussel tries a low kick but Bongderson avoids it.
A slow jab from Bongderson misses its intended target.
Bongderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bussel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bongderson thumps Bussel with a low kick.
Bussel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bongderson.
Nice defenses there by Bussel.
Bussel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Bongderson counter with a right hand.
Bussel throws a hook but Bongderson blocks it.
Bussel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bongderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bussel on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Bongderson coming out on top.
Bongderson throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bussel is looking to clinch.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch but Bongderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bussel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bongderson tries to bum rush Bussel with a series of wild strikes but Bussel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bussel wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bongderson. Bussel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bussel moves out of range of the strikes.
Bongderson throws a sloppy head kick and Bussel moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bongderson moves out of range as Bussel throws a body kick.
Bussel walks into a stiff left hand from Bongderson.
Sydney Bussel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bussel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Bongderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bongderson, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Bongderson!
Wilfred Bongderson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison has chosen Papa Roach - Getting Away With Murder as his entrance music. Liam Harrison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Smirnov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smirnov.
Harrison lunges at Smirnov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smirnov's hand.
That kick from Smirnov tenderised Harrison's leg. Harrison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smirnov scores with a leg kick.
Harrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smirnov throws the kick towards the body but Harrison avoids it.
Harrison swings for the body but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Smirnov.
Smirnov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smirnov misses with a kick to the body
and Harrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smirnov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrison.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Harrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smirnov throws a leg kick but Harrison moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smirnov.
Smirnov slips under a jab from Harrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison lands with a shot to the body.
Harrison catches Smirnov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smirnov rushes Harrison and presses him up against the ropes.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
Harrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smirnov.
Harrison is trying to push Smirnov away but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smirnov lands a knee to the body.
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
Harrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harrison is trying to push Smirnov away but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnov missing with knees to the body.
Smirnov missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smirnov crunches a lovely knee into Harrison's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smirnov obliges.
Harrison avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Harrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnov keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Smirnov.
Smirnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrison's efforts to push away.
Harrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrison manages to break the clinch.
Smirnov clinches up against the ropes.
Smirnov has Harrison pressed against the ropes, preventing Harrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Harrison avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Harrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks.
Harrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Smirnov.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrison.
Smirnov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
Smirnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harrison tries to circle away but Smirnov has him pinned against the ropes.
Come on Smirnov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrison avoids the damage to the body.
Harrison has had enough of the clinch but Smirnov keeps him there for the moment.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but Harrison blocks with his arms.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrison avoids the damage to the body.
Harrison tries to break free but Smirnov pushes him back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Smirnov prevents a body shot from Harrison.
Smirnov lands a knee to the head.
Smirnov missing with knees to the body.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
Smirnov crunches a lovely knee into Harrison's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov prevents a body shot from Harrison.
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes.
Harrison letting Smirnov take a breather here.
Smirnov prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrison is trying to break free.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Harrison avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Harrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrison is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Smirnov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Harrison checks a leg kick nicely.
Smirnov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harrison is able to avoid easily.
Harrison cracks a nice hook into Smirnov's ribs.
Harrison throws out a loose jab but Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison lunges at Smirnov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smirnov's hand.
Harrison misses with a low kick.
Smirnov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Smirnov lands a knee to the body.
Smirnov throws an elbow but it misses.
Smirnov prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Smirnov lands an elbow inside that Harrison shrugs off.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrison avoids the damage to the body.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrison avoids the damage to the body.
Smirnov keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smirnov takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smirnov.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrison avoids the damage to the body.
Harrison can't break the clinch.
Alexander Smirnov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
Harrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harrison is trying to force a seperation but Smirnov has the dominant position.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrison wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Harrison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes.
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov with a knee to the head.
Smirnov missing with knees to the body.
Smirnov prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
Harrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Smirnov controls his hands.
Harrison lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smirnov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harrison avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Harrison trying to control the position but instead, Smirnov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harrison into the ropes.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Smirnov crunches a lovely knee into Harrison's ribcage.
Harrison is trying to push Smirnov away but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Harrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to force a seperation but Smirnov has the dominant position.
Smirnov scores with a knee to the head.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.
Harrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harrison avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Harrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harrison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrison avoids it.
Smirnov landing knees to the head.
Harrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smirnov looking to throw knees to the head but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Smirnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smirnov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smirnov blocks a body shot from Harrison.
Smirnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrison's efforts to push away.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrison.
Smirnov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smirnov misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison blocks the elbow strike.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Smirnov.
Smirnov prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
Smirnov crunches a lovely knee into Harrison's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov has Harrison pressed against the ropes, preventing Harrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Harrison tries to circle away but Smirnov has him pinned against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirnov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smirnov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrison.
Harrison misses with a right hand
and Smirnov counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harrison.
Harrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smirnov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrison. Smirnov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smirnov slips under a jab.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smirnov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smirnov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Smirnov forces Harrison back against the ropes and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a knee strike.
Harrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smirnov scores with a knee to the head.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrison avoids it.
Smirnov keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Harrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes.
Harrison is trying to break free.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov with a knee to the head.
Harrison avoids the elbow strike from Smirnov, against the ropes.
Harrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harrison breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Harrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison misses with a low kick.
Harrison avoids a kick to the body.
Smirnov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov misses with a body kick.
Harrison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smirnov's calf.
Smirnov misses with a leg kick.
Smirnov throws out a powerful jab.
Harrison misses with a straight right.
Smirnov throws a chopping leg kick but Harrison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harrison connects with a right hand. Smirnov shakes it off.
Smirnov wants to slow Harrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smirnov.
Harrison misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws out a leg kick but Harrison moves out of range and Smirnov only half commits.
Smirnov looks for the body kick but Harrison saw that one coming.
Harrison takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Harrison catches Smirnov right on the button with a cross.
Harrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smirnov moves into range and clinches up with Harrison.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
Harrison is trying to break free.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrison avoids it.
Harrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov has Harrison pressed against the ropes, preventing Harrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harrison gets through Smirnov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Smirnov won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Harrison.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrison avoids the damage to the body.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Harrison tries to break free but Smirnov pushes him back against the ropes.
Harrison tries to break free but Smirnov pushes him back against the ropes.
Harrison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Smirnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrison's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison tries to circle away but Smirnov has him pinned against the ropes.
Smirnov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Harrison really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harrison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smirnov throws a sloppy head kick and Harrison moves out of range easily.
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Harrison wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Smirnov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harrison avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Smirnov missing with knees to the body.
Harrison has had enough of the clinch but Smirnov keeps him there for the moment.
Smirnov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harrison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
Harrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes.
Smirnov is trying to stall.
Harrison is trying to force a seperation but Smirnov has the dominant position.
Harrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Smirnov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Smirnov.
A frustrated look appears on Harrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smirnov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov is stalling here.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smirnov looking to throw knees to the head but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Smirnov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Smirnov lands an elbow just above Harrison 's eye.
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Harrison can't find room to land a body shot as Smirnov controls the action.
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
Harrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harrison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
Smirnov misses with a knee strike.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes.
Harrison wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Harrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Smirnov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison letting Smirnov take a breather here.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrison is trying to force a seperation but Smirnov has the dominant position.
Harrison tries to throw a body punch but Smirnov avoids it by throwing Harrison back against the ropes.
Smirnov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
Harrison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Harrison tries to break free but Smirnov pushes him back against the ropes.
Harrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks.
Harrison is trying to force a seperation but Smirnov has the dominant position.
Harrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Smirnov.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smirnov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Harrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smirnov's elbow.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harrison is trying to break free.
Smirnov misses with a knee to the head.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
Harrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smirnov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes.
Harrison misses with the head strike.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirnov had his way with Liam Harrison in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smirnov moves out of range as Harrison strikes.
Harrison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harrison cracks a nice hook into Smirnov's ribs.
Smirnov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smirnov lands a head kick. Harrison smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smirnov manages to avoid it.
Harrison throws a big shot that misses.
Smirnov motions for Harrison to come forward. Smirnov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov looks to land a body kick but Harrison moved away.
Liam Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smirnov drives through and clinches with Harrison against the ropes.
Harrison wants to stall.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Smirnov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harrison's defenses.
Harrison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but Harrison blocks with his arms.
Smirnov blocks a body shot from Harrison.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harrison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Smirnov.
A frustrated look appears on Harrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Smirnov has double underhooks.
Smirnov missing with knees to the body.
Harrison wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Smirnov with a knee to the head.
Harrison tries to circle away but Smirnov has him pinned against the ropes.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harrison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harrison is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Smirnov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.
Harrison is trying to force a seperation but Smirnov has the dominant position.
Harrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smirnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrison's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Smirnov.
Smirnov has Harrison pressed against the ropes, preventing Harrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harrison tries to throw a body punch but Smirnov avoids it by throwing Harrison back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Harrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrison has had enough of the clinch but Smirnov keeps him there for the moment.
Harrison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
Smirnov with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to maintain a safe position but Smirnov gets an underhook and turns Harrison into the ropes.
Harrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrison misses with some punches.
Harrison avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Harrison avoiding damage as Smirnov throws knees to the body.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the ropes.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smirnov keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smirnov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smirnov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Smirnov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harrison's defenses.
Smirnov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harrison tries to break free but Smirnov pushes him back against the ropes.
Harrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
Harrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harrison tries to break free but Smirnov pushes him back against the ropes.
Smirnov lands a nice elbow.
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!
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
Smirnov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrison's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Smirnov won't allow it.
Smirnov lands an elbow inside.
Liam Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smirnov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Smirnov!
Alexander Smirnov is the new bantamweight champion!
Alexander Smirnov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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