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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rob Salek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Bogilewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogilewicz has chosen Hans Solo - Dopóki jestem as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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137 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Salek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Bogilewicz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bogilewicz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bogilewicz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bogilewicz.
Bogilewicz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bogilewicz takes Salek's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogilewicz has his arm under Salek's chin here. Game over son! Bogilewicz squeezes tightly and Salek is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Bogilewicz!
Jan Bogilewicz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trefor Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thomas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Back in Black - AC/DC. This should be a great matchup!
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237 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trefor Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams stands up from Thomas's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Williams throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thomas wants to break free but Williams has control.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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!
Williams manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice cross by Williams.
Williams throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Williams works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Williams throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trefor Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simon Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simon Williams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Trefor Thomas has been cut.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams lands with a cross.
Thomas feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas is rocked!
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!
Williams has managed to clinch.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Williams avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Williams has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a one two combo.
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!
Williams works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simon Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trefor Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Williams!
An out of breath and clearly excited Simon Williams thanked Hashed Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaw Morcinek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustaw Morcinek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustaw Morcinek!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morcinek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horrible takedown by Morcinek or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Morcinek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morcinek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morcinek throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Morcinek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morcinek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Morcinek persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustaw Morcinek.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morcinek has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morcinek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Morcinek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morcinek prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Morcinek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morcinek lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morcinek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morcinek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morcinek defends well.
Morcinek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morcinek works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Morcinek scoring with some ground and pound.
Morcinek is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Morcinek defends it.
Morcinek kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morcinek dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Morcinek dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Morcinek moves out of range.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morcinek defends it nicely.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Morcinek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morcinek working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morcinek in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morcinek grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morcinek working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to bench press Morcinek off him but Morcinek keeps the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morcinek scores with punches from side control.
Johnson tries to buck Morcinek off but Morcinek is having none of it.
Morcinek in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morcinek working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morcinek scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson has hold of Morcinek's hands but Morcinek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Morcinek there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morcinek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaw Morcinek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morcinek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morcinek back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Gustaw Morcinek has been cut.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Morcinek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson forces Morcinek back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Morcinek.
Morcinek is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morcinek avoids it.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morcinek.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Morcinek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustaw Morcinek.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morcinek.
Morcinek misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson tries to bum rush Morcinek with a series of wild strikes but Morcinek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morcinek feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Morcinek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morcinek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morcinek landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gustaw Morcinek has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is pressing down on Morcinek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morcinek is holding on for now.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morcinek throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morcinek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Morcinek's head.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson tries to work over Morcinek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morcinek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Morcinek avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson working Morcinek over with knees to the body.
Morcinek is breathing heavily.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Morcinek on that attempt.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morcinek circles away quickly and effectively.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Morcinek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morcinek shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morcinek's head.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Morcinek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Morcinek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morcinek shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustaw Morcinek's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a low kick but Morcinek moves out of range easily.
Morcinek dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morcinek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a right hand that Morcinek ducks under and follows up with a left that Morcinek also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Morcinek. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Morcinek avoids them all with ease.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morcinek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimmy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a low kick but Morcinek moves out of range easily.
Jimmy Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Morcinek slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right hand that Morcinek ducks under and follows up with a left that Morcinek also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morcinek is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Morcinek circles away and we're back to standing.
Morcinek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morcinek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morcinek is in Johnson's guard.
Morcinek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Morcinek puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morcinek 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.
Morcinek 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.
Morcinek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Morcinek distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morcinek postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Morcinek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morcinek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morcinek stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morcinek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morcinek lands a couple of digs.
Morcinek cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Morcinek lands a couple of elbows.
Morcinek postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Morcinek postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morcinek is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morcinek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morcinek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morcinek is keeping the position for now.
Morcinek pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morcinek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Johnson catches Morcinek right on the button with a cross.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Morcinek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Morcinek's leg. Morcinek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morcinek is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morcinek misses with the combination.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Morcinek tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morcinek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Jimmy Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Johnson!
Jimmy Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Armsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pistol Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
13 - 20 - 1 |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Armsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Pistol Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Robinson wants to control but Armsworth is keeping him busy.
Robinson stands up.
Robinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Armsworth's guard.
Robinson stands up from Armsworth's guard - Robinson perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armsworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Armsworth sprawls well.
Armsworth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Armsworth misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Armsworth!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson misses with a head shot.
Armsworth is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Robinson throws some wild stikes that Armsworth manages to avoid easily.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Armsworth is squirming around nicely.
Robinson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armsworth is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson throws some wild stikes that Armsworth manages to avoid easily.
Robinson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Armsworth hang on?
Armsworth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Robinson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Armsworth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Robinson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Robinson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a head shot.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson unloading with bombs!
Armsworth is rocked!
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Robinson working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pistol Robinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Armsworth throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Armsworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Armsworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Armsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson lands a left and a right that send Armsworth crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Armsworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Armsworth collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pistol Robinson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ubbu Lindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ubbu Lindo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin gets caught napping as Lindo dives in and scores a takedown. Martin manages to retain guard.
Lindo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Martin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lindo is controlling him.
Lindo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Lindo stops Martin from standing up.
Lindo advances to half guard.
Martin is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindo.
Lindo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lindo trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin kicks Lindo off and gets back to his feet.
Lindo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Martin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lindo tries to move to mount but Martin blocks the move with his legs.
Lindo is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lindo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lindo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindo wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Lindo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Martin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lindo but great work by Martin.
Martin decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindo just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Lindo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Lindo persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindo lands with a cross.
Lindo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lindo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martin.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lindo.
Ubbu Lindo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin avoids the body shot from Lindo.
Lindo dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lindo misses with a low kick.
Lindo tries to work over Martin's front leg with a kick but Martin checks it.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lindo.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lindo.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Lindo slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Dean Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindo punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindo.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martin scores with a hook to the body. Lindo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lindo shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Lindo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindo.
Dean Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubbu Lindo.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubbu Lindo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lindo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martin on his heels. He'll look to pass Martin's guard now, I'm sure.
Lindo looking to pass the guard.
Martin wants to stand up but Lindo is controlling him.
Lindo tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Martin wants to get back to his feet but Lindo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lindo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lindo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindo won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.
Lindo looking to pass the guard.
Lindo pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ubbu Lindo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindo is looking for a kimura here.
Lindo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lindo seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Lindo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Lindo is looking for a kimura here.
Lindo is working for a kimura but Martin is defending it quite comfortably.
Lindo is looking for a kimura here.
Martin tries to kick Lindo off but Lindo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindo is working for a kimura but Martin is defending it quite comfortably.
Lindo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lindo looking to secure an arm triangle but Martin defends it well.
You get the feeling that Martin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindo has control of Martin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lindo working for a submission but Martin is keeping him at bay.
Lindo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Martin is on top in guard.
Lindo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lindo holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubbu Lindo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Lindo shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lindo looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
Martin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lindo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Lindo persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindo scores with a shot to the body.
Ubbu Lindo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Lindo persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Dean Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubbu Lindo.
Lindo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindo is just out of range.
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Lindo tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lindo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Martin.
Martin swings for the body but Lindo moves out of range.
Lindo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Lindo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindo tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin checks a leg kick nicely.
Martin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lindo slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Lindo misses with a low kick as Martin jumps back.
Nice cross by Lindo.
Martin is looking to wear down Lindo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lindo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Lindo moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Lindo shoots in.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin blocks a low kick nicely.
Martin lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martin throws a leg kick that misses.
Martin lands a body shot.
Martin swinging wildly here.
Lindo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Martin lands a really nice looking cross but Lindo seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dean Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin jabs Lindo right on the nose. Lindo blinks but takes it well.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lindo under the eye.
Lindo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Lindo misses.
Lindo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin lands with a shot to the body.
Martin tries to bum rush Lindo with a series of wild strikes but Lindo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindo was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Martin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindo moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Lindo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lindo fails to land the takedown.
Lindo moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindo.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lindo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindo circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindo blocks a jab.
Dean Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Lindo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lindo 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubbu Lindo!
A less than humble Ubbu Lindo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sosnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Sosnowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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181 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Lew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Sosnowski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lew thuds a left hand into Sosnowski's body.
Lew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sosnowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Lew connects with the punch.
Sosnowski throws a head kick that Lew semi-blocks.
Lew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sosnowski throws a head kick but Lew moves out of range.
Lew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alex Lew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Lew.
Lew slips a jab and a cross from Sosnowski.
Sosnowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosnowski moves out of range as Lew strikes.
Nice defenses there by Sosnowski.
Sosnowski lands a slapping body shot.
Lew looks to throw the jab but Sosnowski is out of range.
Lew takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sosnowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sosnowski scores with a head kick. Lew tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lew misses with a two punch combination.
Lew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosnowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lew throws a right and a left that Sosnowski avoids nicely.
Sosnowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Alex Lew has been cut.
Sosnowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lew has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sosnowski.
Lew swings for the body but Sosnowski moves out of range.
A big right from Lew misses.
Lew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sosnowski counters with a head kick. That will keep Lew thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lew is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Sosnowski lands but Lew takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosnowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lew misses with a few strikes there.
Lew throws a hook but Sosnowski avoids it easily.
Lew walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sosnowski.
Sosnowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lew throws a series of punches but Sosnowski moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sosnowski.
Lew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lew sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Lew in the body.
Lew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sosnowski slips a jab and a cross from Lew.
Sosnowski scores with a head kick. Lew tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sosnowski stalks Lew and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lew's face. Lew staggers backwards, shaken.
Sosnowski throws a one two combo.
Lew takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sosnowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sosnowski throws a head kick that Lew semi-blocks.
Lew throws a combination that misses
and Sosnowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sosnowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lew.
Sosnowski scores with a head kick.
Sosnowski lands with a kick to the temple. Lew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sosnowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Lew in the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sosnowski.
Sosnowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sosnowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sosnowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lew takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lew takes a swing at Sosnowski's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Lew. That snapped Sosnowski's head back.
Lew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosnowski.
Lew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosnowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sosnowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lew misses with a wild combination.
Lew misses with a wild body shot.
Sosnowski connects with a jab.
Sosnowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lew's head.
Sosnowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lew's head.
Lew throws a nice looking combination but Sosnowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sosnowski throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosnowski throws a head kick that Lew semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Sosnowski slams his shin into Lew's torso.
Lew tries to move into range but Sosnowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sosnowski scores with a head kick.
Sosnowski with a jab.
Sosnowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sosnowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sosnowski walks into a stiff left hand from Lew.
Sosnowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lew's head.
Sosnowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sosnowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Sosnowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lew throws an overhand right that lands on Sosnowski's shoulder, as Sosnowski tries to avoid the shot.
Lew throws a right hand that Sosnowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Sosnowski also avoids with ease.
Sosnowski cracks Lew with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Sosnowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Lew's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lew fails to land with a series of punches.
Sosnowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sosnowski throws a series of punches but Lew avoids them all with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lew might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lew throws a right hand that misses
and Sosnowski counters with a solid body kick.
Sosnowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lew.
A right-left combo lands from Lew.
Lew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by Sosnowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sosnowski connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosnowski.
Lew throws a series of punches but Sosnowski avoids them all with ease.
Lew misses with the combination.
Sosnowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sosnowski works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lew misses with a double jab.
Lew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sosnowski.
Sosnowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosnowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sosnowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lew's head.
Lew will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sosnowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sosnowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sosnowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lew tries to bum rush Sosnowski with a series of wild strikes but Sosnowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sosnowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sosnowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Lew in the body.
Sosnowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sosnowski catches Lew with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lew looks to land a combination but Sosnowski avoids it well.
Lew takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sosnowski.
A big right from Lew misses.
Sosnowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sosnowski throws a right hand that Lew ducks under and follows up with a left that Lew also avoids with ease.
Sosnowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sosnowski tries to bum rush Lew with a series of wild strikes but Lew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski throws a head kick but Lew moves out of range.
Sosnowski misses with a two punch combination.
Sosnowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lew misses with a hook. Sosnowski ducked under it nicely.
Lew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sosnowski slips a jab and a cross from Lew.
Sosnowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alex Lew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lew looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosnowski is just out of range.
Lew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sosnowski misses with a two punch combination.
Sosnowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosnowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sosnowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski throws a one two combo.
Sosnowski tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Lew does no damage.
Sosnowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lew.
Lew throws a right hand that Sosnowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Sosnowski also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Sosnowski. That snapped Lew's head back.
Sosnowski delivers a nice body kick.
Lew feints a jab promting Sosnowski to slip. Lew then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sosnowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sosnowski lands a high kick!
Lew throws a big shot that misses.
Sosnowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sosnowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lew misses with a straight right.
Sosnowski throws a sloppy head kick and Lew moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sosnowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sosnowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Lew takes a swing at Sosnowski's ribcage but misses.
Sosnowski moves forwards but Lew connects with a nice, crisp 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!
Sosnowski throws a head kick that misses.
Sosnowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosnowski manages to avoid it.
Robert Sosnowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sosnowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from Sosnowski both land. Nice combination.
Lew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosnowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sosnowski lands with a nice body kick.
Lew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosnowski manages to avoid it.
Sosnowski throws a series of punches but Lew moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Sosnowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Lew's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sosnowski.
Lew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lew takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lew takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lew misses with a few strikes there.
Sosnowski slips a jab and a cross from Lew.
Sosnowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lew.
Sosnowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lew's head.
Sosnowski cracks Lew with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lew swinging wildly here.
Sosnowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lew.
Lew takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sosnowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Sosnowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lew thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Sosnowski.
Sosnowski lands a really nice looking cross but Lew seems unphased.
Lew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sosnowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sosnowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Sosnowski throws a head kick that Lew semi-blocks.
Sosnowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lew throws a right and a left that Sosnowski avoids nicely.
Sosnowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lew's head.
Sosnowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lew thuds his right hand into Sosnowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sosnowski lands a slapping body shot.
Lew takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sosnowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sosnowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosnowski manages to avoid it.
Sosnowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sosnowski.
Lew lands a lovely overhand right.
Lew throws a combination that misses
and Sosnowski counters with a big head kick but Lew shrugs it off.
Lew swinging wildly here.
Sosnowski throws a front kick that sends Lew stumbling back into the cage.
Lew misses with a combination
and Sosnowski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lew is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sosnowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice combination there by Lew.
Lew takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sosnowski throws a front kick that sends Lew stumbling back into the cage.
Lew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lew takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sosnowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lew in his tracks.
Sosnowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lew.
Sosnowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lew on the side of the head.
Sosnowski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lew back to the cage. Sosnowski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sosnowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A solid body kick from Sosnowski.
Sosnowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sosnowski duly obliges.
Sosnowski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sosnowski lands a head kick!
Sosnowski lands with a kick to the temple. Lew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lew misses with a wild combination.
Sosnowski moves out of range as Lew strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sosnowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sosnowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sosnowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lew looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sosnowski defending well as Lew loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Lew. Those never looked like landing.
Lew takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lew tries to bum rush Sosnowski with a series of wild strikes but Sosnowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sosnowski lands with a kick to the temple. Lew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sosnowski lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sosnowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lew takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alex Lew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Sosnowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lew misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Sosnowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sosnowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Sosnowski!
After the big win, Robert Sosnowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Quisenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up . Chuck Liddel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
205 lbs
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21
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Quisenberry!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel lands a body shot.
Liddel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quisenberry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Liddel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Javier Quisenberry has been cut.
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!
Liddel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liddel connects with a jab.
Liddel throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Quisenberry crashing down! Quisenberry tries to stagger back to his feet but Liddel just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Quisenberry asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Gallows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Gallows has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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143 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Gallows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott William!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
William has a closed guard, preventing Gallows from standing up.
William looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
William is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gallows is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallows postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
William is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gallows not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gallows trying to control the position from guard on top but William is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyler Gallows wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from William is defended easily by Gallows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallows.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gallows.
Gallows darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
William has his takedown stuffed
and Gallows counters with a shoot takedown. William fights it but they end up in guard.
Gallows controlling from the top position.
William is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gallows is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallows wants to get up but he can't break William's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
William working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallows doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallows manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
William looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
William looks gassed!
Gallows trying to control the position from guard on top but William is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William has his foot on Gallows's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallows works his way back into a safe position though.
William keeping full guard, as Gallows tries to pass.
Gallows looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
William had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gallows defends it easily.
Gallows decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gallows scores with a sloppy right hand. William should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gallows.
William with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gallows counters with a crisp one two that drops William! Gallows thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves William to his feet! William is in big trouble!
William is rocked!
Tyler Gallows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott William.
Gallows drives through with a takedown into William's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
William is still in real trouble! Can Gallows finish him?
Gallows controlling from the top position.
Gallows advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallows is staying tight to William's torso, preventing him from escaping.
William tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gallows wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gallows slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on William's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gallows tries to advance to mount but William denies him.
William seems to have recovered his senses.
Gallows trying to control the position but William is working away.
Gallows moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gallows wants to lay and pray for a moment but William keeps working.
Tyler Gallows has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
William misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gallows scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
William tries for a takedown but Gallows circles away easily
and Gallows counters with a single leg into guard. William didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallows slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
William wants to stand and escape but Gallows is having none of it.
William keeping full guard, as Gallows tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gallows stays in close to William's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
William working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallows doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallows manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
William is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gallows avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallows stands up and waves to William to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Gallows dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
William with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gallows counters with a lovely straight right hand!
William shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallows as he avoids it easily.
Gallows clinches up against the cage.
Gallows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
William is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gallows is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for William.
Gallows lands with a good body shot.
Gallows closes the distance and lands a one-two.
William closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gallows circles away.
Tyler Gallows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott William.
William looks for a takedown but Gallows sprawls well.
William has a takedown stuffed.
William fails with the takedown
and Gallows counters with a good low kick that William was not able to check.
Gallows looking to score a takedown here. William is defending well but Gallows drives through and ends up in William's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallows decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A left and a right from Gallows both land. Nice combination.
William is breathing heavily.
Gallows darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gallows lands a big right hook! William looks hurt but is still standing! Gallows lands a left jab and another right hook! This time William falls down and Gallows dives in with a huge hammer fist! William's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Gallows runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Gallows!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mullberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullberry has chosen Top Gun Anthem as his entrance music. Thiago Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
182 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Mullberry!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullberry misses with a wild body shot.
Mullberry throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Mullberry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mullberry's waist but Mullberry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullberry slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mullberry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mullberry lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mullberry looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mullberry's waist but Mullberry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mullberry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mullberry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mullberry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Mullberry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mullberry stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Mullberry has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mullberry prevents it.
Sanchez has clasped his hands together around Mullberry's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mullberry tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.
Sanchez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mullberry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mullberry is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Mullberry manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sanchez.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullberry, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mullberry controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mullberry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez passes Mullberry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez throwing shots but Mullberry is blocking nicely.
Sanchez throwing shots but Mullberry is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez throws a strike but Mullberry avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mullberry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mullberry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mullberry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez postures up in Mullberry's guard and throws a big left but Mullberry blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanchez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mullberry's guard.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mullberry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mullberry working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Mullberry's brow.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Thiago Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control but Mullberry is working from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Mullberry has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Mullberry blocks nicely.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mullberry's head.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Mullberry blocks nicely.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullberry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mullberry keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mullberry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mullberry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Mullberry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mullberry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mullberry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez works over Mullberry with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Mullberry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Mullberry!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sanchez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Mullberry sprawls well.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mullberry but Mullberry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullberry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Mullberry.
Mullberry scores with a body shot.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mullberry circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mullberry. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mullberry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thiago Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullberry stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mullberry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez moves forwards but Mullberry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mullberry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mullberry wants it to stay on the feet.
Mullberry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullberry throws a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Mullberry misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Mullberry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Mullberry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mullberry.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Mullberry had a free shot at his head there.
Mullberry lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
A jab from Mullberry does it's job there.
Mullberry throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Mullberry circles away easily
and Mullberry counters with a straight right hand.
Mullberry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Mullberry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mullberry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mullberry lands a two punch combo.
James Mullberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry lands the left hand.
Mullberry lands a jab.
Thiago Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Mullberry connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mullberry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mullberry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mullberry works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Mullberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Mullberry scores with a hook.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Mullberry sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mullberry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Thiago Sanchez has been cut.
Mullberry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Mullberry had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mullberry. Beautiful body shot.
Mullberry connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Mullberry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mullberry tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thiago Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mullberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullberry.
Mullberry scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mullberry misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullberry is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mullberry avoid being mounted?
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Mullberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Mullberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mullberry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Sanchez!
Thiago Sanchez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agaton Piaskun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Corbett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Agaton Piaskun!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Corbett.
Piaskun keeps Corbett at a distance using the push kick.
Corbett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corbett tries to clinch up but Piaskun circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Corbett. Those never looked like landing.
Corbett throws a right and a left that Piaskun avoids nicely.
Piaskun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corbett.
Corbett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corbett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corbett moves in looking to clinch but Piaskun pushes him off.
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!
Corbett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Piaskun looks to throw the jab but Corbett is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Corbett does no damage.
Corbett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Corbett blocks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Piaskun.
Corbett thumps Piaskun with a low kick.
Piaskun keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body kick from Piaskun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piaskun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Nathan Corbett has been cut.
Piaskun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Piaskun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corbett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piaskun tries to keep at a distance but Corbett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Piaskun is trying to stall.
Corbett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Corbett stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corbett.
Corbett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Corbett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piaskun.
Piaskun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corbett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corbett leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett missing with knees to the body.
Corbett connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Agaton Piaskun has been cut.
Corbett pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Corbett is trying to keep Piaskun in close.
Piaskun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corbett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Corbett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corbett is working hard here to advance position.
Corbett is trying to control the position but Piaskun postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Nathan Corbett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Corbett blocks a head kick by Piaskun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett avoids the head kick by Piaskun.
Corbett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Piaskun throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Corbett counters with a leg kick.
Corbett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corbett has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Corbett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Piaskun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corbett pulls guard effortlessly.
Piaskun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Corbett dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Piaskun lands a nice looking body shot.
Corbett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Piaskun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corbett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Piaskun.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Corbett enables Piaskun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Corbett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Corbett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Piaskun manages to get himself to full guard.
Corbett slips nicely into half guard.
Corbett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Piaskun defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piaskun won't allow Corbett to pass to mount.
Corbett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Corbett trying to control from half guard but Piaskun is working away.
Corbett wants to pass to mount but Piaskun is defending the position.
Piaskun wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piaskun keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Corbett trying to control the action but Piaskun is working from the bottom.
Nathan Corbett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Corbett lands with a kick to the temple. Piaskun shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corbett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nathan Corbett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Piaskun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corbett as he avoids it easily.
Piaskun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corbett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piaskun throws a leg kick which misses Corbett's front leg but catches the back leg as Corbett tries to avoid it.
Piaskun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corbett misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Corbett.
A good leg kick by Corbett.
No joy there for Corbett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corbett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Piaskun takes one to the side of the head.
Corbett misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett tries to score with a low kick but Piaskun moves his leg out of the way.
Piaskun throws a hook but Corbett blocks it.
Piaskun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corbett doesn't seem bothered though.
Piaskun misses with a left hand
and Corbett counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piaskun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Piaskun scores with a sloppy right hand. Corbett should have avoided that one.
Corbett looks for a takedown but Piaskun sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corbett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Agaton Piaskun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Piaskun, right into the meat.
Piaskun keeps the fight on the outside.
Piaskun misses with a low kick.
Piaskun throws a leg kick but Corbett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corbett blocks the body kick.
Corbett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Piaskun swings widly with a right hand
and Piaskun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piaskun throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corbett counters with a leg kick.
Piaskun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corbett scores with a shot to the body.
Corbett fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piaskun needs to keep his hands up - Corbett had a free shot at his head there.
Corbett pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Piaskun back to the cage. Corbett follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Corbett misses with a low kick.
Piaskun is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Piaskun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corbett is out of range.
Corbett blocks the body kick.
Corbett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corbett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Piaskun's head.
Corbett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piaskun counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corbett wants to control but Piaskun postures up.
Piaskun controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piaskun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corbett keeps working.
Piaskun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Corbett is avoiding damage well.
Corbett tries to buck Piaskun off but Piaskun is having none of it.
Piaskun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Corbett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Piaskun happy to just control the position for now.
Agaton Piaskun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corbett regains half guard there - taking advantage of Piaskun's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Corbett is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett is looking to control Piaskun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corbett avoid being mounted?
Piaskun is keen to just control but Corbett is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corbett trying to hold on to Piaskun's head to control him but Piaskun postures up.
Piaskun trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corbett tries to clinch there but Piaskun circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett misses with a two punch combination.
Corbett feints a jab promting Piaskun to slip. Corbett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Piaskun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Corbett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Corbett tries to bum rush Piaskun with a series of wild strikes but Piaskun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corbett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piaskun.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corbett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Piaskun can pounce on him.
Piaskun tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piaskun lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Agaton Piaskun just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Piaskun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nathan Corbett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corbett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corbett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Corbett tries to clinch up.
Corbett throws a nice looking combination but Piaskun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Piaskun pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corbett is out of range and Piaskun settles back down.
Piaskun throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corbett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Piaskun really felt that one!
Corbett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Piaskun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A lazy body kick from Piaskun
and Corbett counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A bone on bone clash there as Corbett blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Piaskun.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piaskun.
Corbett fails to land with a series of punches.
Piaskun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Corbett did well to prevent Piaskun getting side control.
Corbett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Piaskun.
Piaskun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Corbett wants to get back to his feet.
Piaskun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Piaskun has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Agaton Piaskun was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Corbett avoids a kick to the body.
Piaskun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Piaskun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Piaskun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Piaskun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corbett.
No joy there for Corbett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piaskun lands a nice hook to Corbett's body. Corbett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Piaskun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Corbett quickly recovers to half guard.
Piaskun not doing much here.
Corbett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Corbett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piaskun is one step ahead there.
Corbett trying to keep a closed guard but Piaskun is proving a slippery customer.
Corbett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piaskun trying to control the position from guard on top but Corbett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piaskun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corbett looking for a sweep. Not yet Corbett, not yet.
Corbett trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Corbett can't keep his opponent in guard - Piaskun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corbett wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piaskun is looking to advance position but Corbett won't allow it.
Corbett works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agaton Piaskun dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Corbett has a takedown stuffed.
Piaskun misses with a body shot.
Agaton Piaskun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corbett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Piaskun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Piaskun closes the distance and clinches up with Corbett, looking for a takedown. Piaskun pushes Corbett against the cage but Corbett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Piaskun misses with a low kick.
Corbett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corbett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A bone on bone clash there as Piaskun blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Corbett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corbett throws a series of punches but Piaskun moves out of range.
Piaskun scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head kick misses from Piaskun.
Piaskun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piaskun misses with a straight left.
Corbett misses with a series of wild punches.
Corbett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piaskun throws a lazy body kick
and Corbett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corbett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Piaskun avoids it really well and circles away.
Corbett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piaskun tries to work over Corbett's front leg with a kick but Corbett checks it.
Piaskun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corbett is looking to clinch but Piaskun is avoiding it.
Corbett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piaskun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piaskun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Piaskun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corbett but Corbett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corbett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corbett shoots for a double leg takedown but Piaskun sprawls well. He's pushed Corbett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corbett checks a low kick from Piaskun.
Piaskun tries for a takedown but Corbett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Piaskun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corbett swivels and escapes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corbett, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piaskun misses with a kick to the body
and Corbett counters with a nice body kick.
Corbett lands with a thumping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Piaskun.
Piaskun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piaskun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nathan Corbett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corbett closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piaskun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Corbett walks away with a smile on his face. Piaskun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Corbett connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Corbett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Piaskun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Nathan Corbett retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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