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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tabachoy Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Sotto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Tabachoy Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Roberto Sotto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Tabachoy Paneda has been cut.
Paneda walks straight into a right hand from Sotto - that's dropped him! Sotto jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Paneda from any more punishment! Paneda complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roberto Sotto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lito Tolits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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230 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Lito Tolits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Mallao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallao tries to clinch but Tolits is having none of it.
Mallao shoots in but Tolits avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mallao tries to clinch but Tolits moves out of range.
Mallao ducks under a wild hook from Tolits.
Mallao throws out a powerful jab.
Mallao shoots in for a double leg but Tolits sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Mallao throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Tolits is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dave Mallao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Misuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Misuki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Misuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts looks to land a combination but Misuki avoids it well.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses
and Misuki counters with a head kick that drops Roberts to the mat! Roberts scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Misuki pulls guard.
Misuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Misuki keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Misuki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roberts tries to hold on but Misuki pushes him away.
Misuki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roberts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Misuki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Misuki just content to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misuki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Misuki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Misuki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Misuki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roberts can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Jake Roberts has been cut.
Misuki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misuki prevents Roberts from getting the reversal.
Roberts looks gassed!
Misuki controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misuki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roberts can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That has opened up Jake Roberts's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Misuki prevents Roberts from getting the reversal.
Misuki controlling his opponent.
Misuki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The cut above Jake Roberts's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Roberts's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ken Misuki!
After the big win, Ken Misuki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bebe Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (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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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Bebe Nose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nose throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano's head.
It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.
Nose gets a double leg takedown into Marciano's guard.
Nose drops back looking for a leg! Marciano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marciano manages to kick Nose off! Nose jumps back into Marciano's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nose stacks Marciano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nose!
Nose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marciano trying to control but Nose flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Good control from Nose.
Marciano can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose softening up his opponent with strikes here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nose is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marciano is defending well though. Nose let's go of the attempt for now.
Nose trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marciano doesn't escape.
Marciano trying to control the action but Nose just sinks the hooks in.
Nose trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marciano doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nose's arms.
Nose scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Marciano is looking for a way out.
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!
Nose is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Marciano defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nose is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose working for a choke but Marciano is defending well.
Nose has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Marciano is in real trouble here. Nose gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Marciano is tapping out! Nose wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bebe Nose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jumar Lumines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that John Fuller has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Fuller seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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135 lbs
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280 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, John Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumar Lumines!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Fuller is predictable there
and Lumines counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Fuller badly! Lumines follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Fuller out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Lumines finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jumar Lumines!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stella Artois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemmy Montesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stella Artois has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stella Artois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lemmy Montesa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Montesa.
Artois throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montesa counters with a left to the body.
Montesa moves into range and clinches up with Artois.
A frustrated look appears on Montesa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Artois prevents Montesa from breaking the clinch.
Artois manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Artois lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montesa backwards.
Artois landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Artois landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montesa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Artois lands a damaging elbow.
Montesa looks gassed!
Montesa tries to circle away but Artois has him pinned against the cage.
Artois manages to break the clinch.
Artois has managed to clinch.
Artois pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artois connects with a body shot that sends Montesa's belly button to the back.
Artois clinches up against the cage.
Montesa being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artois is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Artois scores with a hook to the body.
Artois landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artois breaks from the clinch.
Artois closes the distance and clinches.
Artois connects with a knee to the head.
Artois crunches a lovely knee into Montesa's ribcage.
Artois connects with a knee to the head.
Artois lands a knee to the body.
Artois breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Artois - that's a beauty! Montesa is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Artois can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stella Artois!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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290 lbs
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243 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Tiongson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar rushes Tiongson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tiongson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jabbar prevents it.
Jabbar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jabbar wants to sweep here but Tiongson controlling him for the moment.
Tiongson throwing strikes from guard but Jabbar blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiongson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jabbar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiongson tries to avoid it but Jabbar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiongson to the ground. Tiongson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jabbar pushes Tiongson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jabbar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiongson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jabbar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tiongson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jabbar is defending well.
Tiongson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Dave Tiongson has been cut.
Tiongson throws an elbow that misses.
Tiongson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jabbar to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Tiongson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiongson rushes Jabbar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Jabbar.
Tiongson fails to land the takedown.
Jabbar shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiongson sprawls well. He's pushed Jabbar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jabbar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Jabbar moves into the clinch.
Tiongson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiongson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jabbar trying to land knees to the body.
Jabbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson dives in and grabs Jabbar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jabbar pushes down on Tiongson's head and hops out.
Tiongson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jabbar avoids it really well and circles away.
Tiongson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tiongson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jabbar pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiongson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jabbar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiongson.
Jabbar decides to pull guard.
Tiongson wants to stand but Jabbar is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiongson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jabbar has a closed guard, preventing Tiongson from standing up.
Tiongson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tiongson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jabbar on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jabbar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tiongson stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hakeem Jabbar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Tiongson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tiongson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jabbar sprawls well. He's pushed Tiongson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jabbar as Tiongson shoots in.
Jabbar closes the distance and clinches.
Tiongson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jabbar walks away with a smile on his face. Tiongson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Tiongson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiongson misses with a few strikes there.
Jabbar shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiongson tries to sprawl out of it but Jabbar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiongson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiongson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown but Jabbar shows good takedown defense.
Tiongson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tiongson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jabbar avoids it really well and circles away.
Tiongson blocks a head kick by Jabbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson avoids the head kick by Jabbar.
Jabbar moves into range and clinches up with Tiongson.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiongson has a takedown stuffed.
Tiongson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jabbar tries to avoid it but Tiongson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jabbar to the ground. Jabbar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jabbar has a takedown stuffed.
Tiongson cracks Jabbar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jabbar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiongson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiongson is defended easily by Jabbar.
Tiongson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jabbar circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar darts in and clinches Tiongson up against the cage.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiongson shoots in for a double leg but Jabbar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jabbar closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jabbar looking for a takedown.
Jabbar pulls Tiongson into guard.
Tiongson trying to move into half guard but instead Jabbar has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tiongson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiongson looking to control.
Tiongson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jabbar is aware though and is defending well.
Tiongson trying to control the position.
Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jabbar connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar stands up and waves to Tiongson to follow him.
Jabbar moves into range and clinches up with Tiongson.
Tiongson jumps guard but Jabbar stands there with Tiongson around his waist. Tiongson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jabbar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tiongson looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiongson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Jabbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Tiongson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tiongson instigates a clinch.
Jabbar manages to break the clinch.
Jabbar throws a sloppy head kick and Tiongson moves out of range easily.
Jabbar fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiongson throws a head kick but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiongson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jabbar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tiongson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tiongson looking to stall.
Jabbar blocking some punches.
Tiongson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jabbar is trying to trip Tiongson. He has hold of a leg but Tiongson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jabbar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jabbar throws a big elbow that misses.
Jabbar throws a big elbow that misses.
Jabbar won't allow Tiongson to sweep him here.
Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiongson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar cracks Tiongson with a solid left hand.
Jabbar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jabbar postures up in Tiongson's guard and throws a big left but Tiongson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jabbar's guard.
Tiongson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabbar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tiongson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiongson is one step ahead there.
Tiongson advances position into side control!
Jabbar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jabbar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tiongson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Tiongson's attempts to control the action.
Hakeem Jabbar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiongson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jabbar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Dave Tiongson.
I think Jabbar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Jabbar!
A relieved looking Hakeem Jabbar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Knoxville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura avoids the head kick by Knoxville.
Kimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kimura is looking to break free of the clinch but Knoxville has double underhooks.
Kimura has Knoxville pressed against the cage, preventing Knoxville from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knoxville breaks the clinch.
Kimura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kimura is taking a breather. Knoxville says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Knoxville tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Knoxville trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knoxville is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ken Kimura hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Knoxville dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kimura. That did some damage!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knoxville enables Kimura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knoxville manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura throwing strikes but missing.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knoxville is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Knoxville is pulling down on Kimura's head. It's preventing any offense from Kimura, at least for the moment.
Ken Kimura has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Knoxville throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ken Kimura has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
Knoxville moves out of range of the body kick from Kimura.
Knoxville thuds a left hand into Kimura's body.
Kimura wants to clinch.
Johnny Knoxville is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knoxville connects with a body shot that sends Kimura's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knoxville connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kimura. Kimura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kimura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knoxville chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knoxville lands a big head kick that sends Kimura tumbling to the mat! Knoxville takes a step backwards and waves Kimura back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kimura looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knoxville feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kimura's calf.
That kick from Knoxville tenderised Kimura's leg. Kimura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knoxville sends Kimura crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knoxville is motioning to the referee to let Kimura up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kimura is rocked!
Knoxville feints and then cracks Kimura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kimura down.
Kimura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knoxville cracks Kimura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kimura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knoxville finish him?
Kimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Knoxville finish him?
Knoxville seems to be stalking Kimura here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Kimura drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Knoxville!
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