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Invidious Combat 5: Going Big PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Dutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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237 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Dutten!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law misses with a two punch combination.
Dutten slips a jab and a cross from Law.
King Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dutten defending well as Law loads up on a big left hand.
Law throws a right hand that Dutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Dutten also avoids with ease.
Law lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dutten circles away quickly and effectively.
Law misses with a hook.
Law is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Dutten.
Law leaves Dutten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Law throws a right and a left that Dutten avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Law.
Law rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Law misses with a series of wild punches.
Law throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Willy Dutten has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law tries to bum rush Dutten with a series of wild strikes but Dutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Law! Dutten is backing up but he can't get away as Law lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Dutten and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). King Law!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Luke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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224 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Quagmire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffrey Luke!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Quagmire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luke doesn't seem phased though.
Quagmire misses with a looping right.
Quagmire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luke throws a wild body kick that Quagmire sees coming a mile off.
Luke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quagmire throws out the jab.
Luke clinches.
Luke lands a nice knee to the body.
Quagmire tries to circle away but Luke has him pinned against the cage.
Luke throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luke.
Quagmire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luke manages to break the clinch.
Quagmire throws a lazy right hand but Luke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Quagmire. No joy for Luke on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Quagmire. That's going to slow Luke down.
Glen Quagmire 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.
Quagmire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luke has time to react.
Luke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luke staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Quagmire blocks the leg kick.
Quagmire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quagmire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quagmire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quagmire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luke manages to avoid it.
Luke throws a lazy head kick
and Luke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Quagmire misses
and Luke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Luke misses.
Quagmire misses with a hook.
Luke throws a head kick but Quagmire moves out of range.
Quagmire throws a body punch but Luke moves out of range.
Luke slips under a jab from Quagmire.
Quagmire is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quagmire.
Luke moves out of range as Quagmire strikes.
Quagmire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luke.
Luke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Quagmire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luke in his tracks.
Luke walks into a stiff left hand from Quagmire.
Quagmire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quagmire's knee momentarily.
Luke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quagmire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luke.
Luke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Quagmire looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Luke throws an elbow but Quagmire slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luke stands up.
Luke feints and then cracks Quagmire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quagmire down.
Luke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quagmire's half guard.
Luke wants to pass the guard but Quagmire is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luke trying to control the action but Quagmire is working from the bottom.
Luke controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quagmire tries to get to full guard but Luke has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Glen Quagmire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luke scores with a kick to the body.
Glen Quagmire is winning the standup battle so far.
Luke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quagmire sprawls well. Quagmire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luke gets slowly back to his feet.
Luke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quagmire is fending him off so far but Luke persists. Nope, Quagmire circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Quagmire misses
and Luke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luke slips a jab from Quagmire.
Good work by Quagmire as he checks the leg kick.
Quagmire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Quagmire misses its intended target.
Luke moves into the clinch.
Quagmire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lukes head.
Luke throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quagmire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quagmire.
Luke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Quagmire misses
and Luke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quagmire has control of Luke's left arm, preventing Luke from doing any damage.
Luke wants to pass the guard but Quagmire is keeping the position.
Luke cracks Quagmire with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quagmire has a closed guard, preventing Luke from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quagmire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Luke is controlling him.
Quagmire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quagmire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luke trying to control but Quagmire is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luke trying to control the position from guard on top but Quagmire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Glen Quagmire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Luke shoots in looking for a takedown. Quagmire tries to sprawl out of it but Luke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quagmire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quagmire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quagmire.
Luke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quagmire.
Luke walks into a stiff left hand from Quagmire.
Luke clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quagmire.
Quagmire is working Luke over against the cage.
Quagmire managing to block the knees to the body from Luke.
Luke misses with a knee to the head.
Quagmire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luke wants a takedown.
Luke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luke throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Quagmire.
Quagmire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Quagmire as the two fighters clinch.
Quagmire manages to break the clinch.
Luke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quagmire.
Quagmire throws a monster overhand right that drops Luke! Quagmire follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Quagmire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foti Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Taylor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Foti Vasa's chin.
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199 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Foti Vasa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasa darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Vasa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taylor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasa has picked Taylor up - he's going for a ride! Vasa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Taylor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vasa.
Vasa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vasa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taylor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vasa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vasa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasa can't get the takedown.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Vasa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasa closes the distance and clinches.
Vasa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taylor prevents it.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Vasa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taylor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Vasa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Vasa is keeping the position.
Vasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
Vasa lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor stops Vasa from standing up.
Vasa is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Vasa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor distracts Vasa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor prevents Vasa from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasa is retaining full guard.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Vasa wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor prevents Vasa from getting back to his feet.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Vasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor passes Vasa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taylor is nestled in close to Vasa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vasa is trying to stand up here but Taylor is controlling him well.
Taylor working over Vasa with some ground and pound. Vasa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taylor stops Vasa from getting back to his feet.
Vasa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasa which made him look bad.
Paul Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vasa slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vasa throws a head kick that misses.
Vasa rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Vasa has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vasa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vasa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Vasa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasa has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Vasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Vasa's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taylor bucks up and throws Vasa to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasa defends it nicely.
Vasa lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa gets the takedown into side control.
Taylor prevents Vasa from moving into mount.
Taylor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vasa decides to stand back up.
Vasa lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vasa shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Vasa circles away easily
and Vasa counters by clinching up.
Vasa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vasa prevents Taylor from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vasa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
Vasa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
Vasa is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foti Vasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vasa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vasa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasa wants it to stay on the feet.
Vasa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taylor is trying to stand up here but Vasa is controlling him well.
Vasa is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vasa wants to get back to his feet.
Vasa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vasa is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Taylor pushes Vasa off and gets back to his feet.
Taylor has his takedown stuffed
and Vasa counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Vasa circles away easily
and Vasa counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vasa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.
Vasa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa wants to get back to his feet.
Vasa trying to control from Taylor's half guard. Taylor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vasa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasa counters by clinching up.
Vasa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vasa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Vasa lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasa 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.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vasa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Taylor won't allow Vasa to get back to his feet.
Vasa wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taylor stops Vasa from standing up.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor is in close to Vasa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vasa wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor works over Vasa with some ground and pound from guard.
Paul Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasa working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Vasa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Foti Vasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasa 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foti Vasa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between joachim dondee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dondee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slew dem wiz Karate. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, joachim dondee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Bennett catches dondee right on the button with a cross.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bennett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bennett prevents dondee from getting back to his feet.
dondee keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! dondee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! dondee has escaped and now he's on top!
dondee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bennett looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but dondee is defending well. Bennett quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! dondee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bennett celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Bennett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Gugglebottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dai bando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Gugglebottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, dai bando!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bando moves into the clinch successfully.
Gugglebottom stalling in the clinch but bando improves position.
bando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gugglebottom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
bando closes the distance and pushes Gugglebottom back into the cage.
Gugglebottom goes for a takedown in the clinch but bando prevents it.
Gugglebottom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. bando fights it off and pushes away nicely.
bando throws a nice looking combination but Gugglebottom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bando gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
bando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
bando darts in and clinches Gugglebottom up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gugglebottom tries to score a body lock takedown but bando shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Gugglebottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bando turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
bando wants to stand but Gugglebottom is controlling his arm.
bando trying to control the position but Gugglebottom is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gugglebottom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
bando controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bando decides to take the fight back to the feet.
bando misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bando has Gugglebottom up against the cage in a clinch.
bando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gugglebottom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gugglebottom advances position into side control!
bando tries to improve position but can't.
Gugglebottom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gugglebottom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by bando, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gugglebottom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but bando is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
bando is trying to control Gugglebottom's posture but Gugglebottom avoids it.
bando is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on bando's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
bando is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gugglebottom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt bando will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gugglebottom working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
bando throws the kick towards the body but Gugglebottom avoids it.
bando gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gugglebottom to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gugglebottom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Gugglebottom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
bando shoots and misses
and Gugglebottom counters with a nice double leg into side control. bando won't be happy with that.
bando wants to control but Gugglebottom postures up.
Gugglebottom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but bando is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gugglebottom has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for bando!
bando working to try and regain half guard.
bando defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gugglebottom.
bando tries to reverse the position but Gugglebottom maintains control.
Gugglebottom looking to control but bando is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bando tries to hold on but Gugglebottom postures up.
bando holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gugglebottom tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
bando is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gugglebottom tries to control but bando wriggling away.
bando defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gugglebottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gugglebottom is working for a guillotine from mount but bando frees his head quite easily.
bando wants to control but Gugglebottom is having none of it.
Gugglebottom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as bando is looking to escape.
bando is looking to get to half guard.
Gugglebottom looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bando is trying to escape the mount.
Gugglebottom is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but bando is surviving well by controlling Gugglebottom's body position as best he can.
bando can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
bando is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bando tries to lock up and control but Gugglebottom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gugglebottom trying to control but bando is having none of it.
bando really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Gugglebottom there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gugglebottom working for a submission but bando is keeping him at bay.
Gugglebottom stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Gugglebottom dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
bando throws a series of punches but Gugglebottom avoids them all with ease.
bando closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
bando taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gugglebottom manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gugglebottom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
bando stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gugglebottom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gugglebottom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for bando!
bando holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gugglebottom tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gugglebottom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
bando tries to hold on but Gugglebottom pushes him away.
Gugglebottom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but bando manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on bando's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
bando manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gugglebottom's best efforts.
bando regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gugglebottom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Edward Gugglebottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bando tries to bench press Gugglebottom off him but Gugglebottom keeps the position.
bando is trying to control Gugglebottom's posture but Gugglebottom avoids it.
bando tries to improve position but can't.
bando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
bando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gugglebottom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gugglebottom is looking to take a break and control but bando is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
bando tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gugglebottom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on bando's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bando misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gugglebottom is defended easily by bando.
Gugglebottom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
bando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from bando does no damage.
bando looks to land a body kick but Gugglebottom moved away.
bando thuds a left hand into Gugglebottom's body.
bando feints and as Gugglebottom raises his hands in defense, bando changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
bando seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
bando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gugglebottom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
bando won't allow Gugglebottom to sweep him here.
Gugglebottom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. bando is aware though and is defending well.
bando content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
bando must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gugglebottom can't keep his opponent in guard - bando advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gugglebottom is pressing down on bando's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
dai bando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gugglebottom pulls bando in to control the position.
Gugglebottom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
bando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
dai bando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gugglebottom 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edward Gugglebottom!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanislaw Wokulski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wokulski comes to the cage accompanied by Slave new world. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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198 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stanislaw Wokulski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wokulski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wokulski connects with a solid leg kick.
Kukko gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wokulski's head.
Kukko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kukko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wokulski wants to get back to his feet.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wokulski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kukko on the ground.
Kukko is looking for a kimura but Wokulski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kukko to get the leverage.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but Wokulski defending well.
Kukko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wokulski defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wokulski's head.
Kukko throwing shots but Wokulski is blocking nicely.
Wokulski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kukko.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but Wokulski defending well.
Kukko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wokulski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kukko.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kukko wants to control but Wokulski is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kukko.
Stanislaw Wokulski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
Kukko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kukko showed some decent athleticism there.
Wokulski is staying active underneath Kukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko looks to land a strike but Wokulski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kukko drops back looking for a leg! Wokulski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wokulski manages to kick Kukko off! Kukko jumps back into Wokulski's guard.
Wokulski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kukko is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lasi Kukko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko'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.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wokulski sprawls well. Wokulski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kukko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kukko has control of Wokulski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wokulski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kukko throws some wild stikes that Wokulski manages to avoid easily.
Kukko wants to finish this one by submission but Wokulski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kukko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wokulski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kukko looking to finish with strikes here!
Kukko is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wokulski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko looking for a guillotine from mount but Wokulski is having none of it.
Kukko is breathing heavily.
Kukko controlling his opponent.
Kukko is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Wokulski is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lasi Kukko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nitram Eyricus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eyricus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eat You by Limp Bizkit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nitram Eyricus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Eyricus's shoulder, as Eyricus tries to avoid the shot.
Eyricus doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertson circles away.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eyricus is looking to clinch but Robertson is avoiding it.
Eyricus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eyricus moves into the clinch.
Eyricus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eyricus looking for a takedown.
Eyricus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robertson can't break the clinch.
Eyricus manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson darts in trying to clinch
and Eyricus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robertson won't be happy with that.
Robertson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eyricus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robertson, who protects the arm well.
Eyricus tries for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Robertson is trying to control Eyricus's posture but Eyricus avoids it.
Robertson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eyricus off and has taken his back!
Robertson throwing strikes and Eyricus squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Eyricus is looking to improve his position but Robertson isn't that keen on the idea.
Robertson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Eyricus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Eyricus!
Eyricus passes Robertson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eyricus wants to advance to full mount but Robertson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eyricus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Eyricus tries to pass.
Eyricus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eyricus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eyricus wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.
Robertson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eyricus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eyricus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eyricus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eyricus defends well.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Eyricus pushing down on Robertson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eyricus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eyricus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Robertson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Robertson tries to buck Eyricus off but Eyricus is having none of it.
Eyricus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robertson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Eyricus has control of the leg.
Eyricus moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eyricus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eyricus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eyricus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robertson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robertson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robertson.
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Eyricus is proving a slippery customer.
Robertson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Eyricus!
Robertson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Eyricus is now in Robertson's guard. A big mistake from Robertson there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nitram Eyricus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robertson misses with a few strikes there.
Eyricus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eyricus blocks a jab.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson looks to land a right hand but Eyricus moved out of range.
Robertson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Eyricus.
Robertson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eyricus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson tests Eyricus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Eyricus saw that one coming.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eyricus counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eyricus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Robertson's guard now.
Eyricus forces his way into half guard.
Eyricus wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
Eyricus is looking to advance position but Robertson won't allow it.
Eyricus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robertson sees it coming and defends easily.
Eyricus is stalling here. Robertson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Eyricus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Robertson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Eyricus sneaks back into half guard.
Eyricus wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to advance to full mount but Eyricus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Robertson trying to control but Eyricus is working from the bottom.
Eyricus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Eyricus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Eyricus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Robertson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson gets back to full guard.
Eyricus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eyricus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robertson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Eyricus, into his guard.
Eyricus wants to sweep here but Robertson controlling him for the moment.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eyricus keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eyricus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eyricus has escaped and now he's on top!
Eyricus is pushing down on Robertson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robertson is fighting to maintain full guard but Eyricus has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eyricus is working away from the top position though.
Eyricus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Robertson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Eyricus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nitram Eyricus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Robertson misses the body punch
and Eyricus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eyricus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Eyricus avoids it well.
Robertson throws a chopping leg kick but Eyricus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Robertson takes a swing at Eyricus's ribcage but misses.
Eyricus moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Eyricus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eyricus tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
Eyricus is trying to force a seperation but Robertson has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eyricus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robertson uses from the top position.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but Eyricus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson working for a triangle but Eyricus defends it easily.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Eyricus tries to pass.
Nitram Eyricus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eyricus slips nicely into half guard.
Robertson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eyricus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eyricus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eyricus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Robertson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Robertson shrugs it off.
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eyricus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Robertson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Robertson shrugs it off.
Robertson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Eyricus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Robertson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Eyricus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Robertson is now in Eyricus's guard. A big mistake from Eyricus there, giving up the dominant position!
Robertson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robertson tries to stand but Eyricus is controlling from the bottom.
Robertson trying to control but Eyricus is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robertson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eyricus dives on top into guard.
Eyricus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Eyricus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bruce Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eyricus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robertson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Robertson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nitram Eyricus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eyricus trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nitram Eyricus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eyricus 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nitram Eyricus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thom Le Bou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Bou has chosen in the Night Garden Theme Tune as his entrance music. Harry Slater could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thom Le Bou's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thom Le Bou!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Bou as he jumps to the side.
Le Bou slips under a jab.
Slater gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Le Bou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Bou.
Le Bou working some strikes from top position.
Slater trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Le Bou drops back looking for a leg! Slater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slater manages to kick Le Bou off! Le Bou jumps back into Slater's guard.
Slater knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Bou on the ground.
Le Bou throwing strikes from guard but Slater blocks nicely.
Le Bou pushing down on Slater's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Le Bou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Slater wants to get back to his feet.
Le Bou trying to control from half guard but Slater is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slater.
Slater pushes Le Bou off and gets back to his feet.
Le Bou looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
Le Bou misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.
Slater has his takedown stuffed
and Le Bou counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Bou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Le Bou trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Le Bou is stalling in the full guard.
Le Bou postures up and lands a big shot to Slater's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to stand up but Le Bou is controlling him.
Le Bou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Le Bou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Le Bou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Le Bou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slater's head.
Le Bou wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Le Bou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Bou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slater doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Bou counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slater's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Bou is one step ahead there.
Le Bou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slater wants to get back to his feet but Le Bou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Le Bou is looking to work some ground and pound but Slater has wrist control.
Le Bou trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Le Bou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Le Bou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Bou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Le Bou is working Slater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Le Bou trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Le Bou wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Le Bou landing with the ground and pound.
Le Bou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou won't allow Slater to get back to his feet.
Le Bou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Le Bou preventing the sweep.
Slater can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Bou controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Le Bou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Le Bou trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Le Bou chips away with some ground and pound.
Le Bou is standing up over Slater. Slater looks to escape but Le Bou dives into side control.
Le Bou lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Bou lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here.
Slater is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Le Bou asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thom Le Bou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Bou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slater throws out the jab.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater throws a good cross that connects.
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Le Bou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Bou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slater was covering up waiting for the punch and Le Bou finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Le Bou cracks Slater with a solid left hand.
Le Bou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Le Bou scoring with some ground and pound.
Le Bou pushes down on Slater's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Le Bou prevents Slater from improving his position.
Le Bou is trying for a kimura here. Slater looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Le Bou wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thom Le Bou!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boblay Lachlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lachlay is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tupac - When I'm Gone . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boblay Lachlay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Lachlay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lachlay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lachlay defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Lachlay shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachlay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Lachlay slips the punch.
Lachlay fails to land the takedown.
Manuel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boblay Lachlay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws the left hand but Lachlay avoids the punch easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lachlay.
Lachlay working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
Silva has one of Lachlay's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Silva regains half guard, as Lachlay was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachlay prevents Silva from standing back up.
Silva is pressing down on Lachlay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lachlay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lachlay throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lachlay working a defensive guard but Silva passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva stands up from half guard.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lachlay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Lachlay misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachlay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lachlay has a takedown stuffed.
Manuel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boblay Lachlay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Lachlay moved out of range.
Manuel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lachlay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lachlay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Lachlay persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Lachlay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lachlay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lachlay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Lachlay persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Lachlay slips a jab from Silva.
Lachlay shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Lachlay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lachlay slips a jab from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a jab.
Lachlay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lachlay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Lachlay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Lachlay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachlay dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Lachlay's head and hops out.
Lachlay shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Lachlay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lachlay takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachlay checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Lachlay's head back.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lachlay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lachlay off to one side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lachlay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lachlay fails with the takedown.
Manuel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boblay Lachlay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lachlay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a hook. Lachlay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lachlay moves out of range as Silva strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lachlay.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lachlay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva lands a with a good body shot.
Lachlay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lachlay off to one side.
Lachlay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Lachlay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good work by Lachlay as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lachlay's hands.
Lachlay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lachlay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Lachlay shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva takes a swing at Lachlay's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lachlay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lachlay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Lachlay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Lachlay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lachlay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva leaves Lachlay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lachlay shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manuel Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lachlay is defended easily by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachlay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachlay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manuel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boblay Lachlay.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Lachlay saw that one coming.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lachlay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva lands with a hook. Lachlay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lachlay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lachlay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lachlay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lachlay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a swing at Lachlay's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Lachlay's leg but Lachlay calmly moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Lachlay shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lachlay.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Lachlay shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lachlay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lachlay shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lachlay.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lachlay avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva digs a good body shot into Lachlay's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva had his way with Boblay Lachlay in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lachlay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lachlay blocks a jab.
Lachlay walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lachlay is defended easily by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachlay avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Lachlay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lachlay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lachlay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Lachlay saw that one coming.
Lachlay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Manuel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boblay Lachlay.
Lachlay shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lachlay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lachlay needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lachlay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lachlay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lachlay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lachlay gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Lachlay ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A clash of legs there as Lachlay blocks the low kick.
Silva digs a good hook to Lachlay's body.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lachlay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lachlay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Lachlay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Silva!
Manuel Silva is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young Rah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastian Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian Domingo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Angel Doze - Agitala kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Young Rah is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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217 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Young Rah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Sebastian Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rah looks to throw the jab but Sebastian Domingo is out of range.
Rah misses with a straight right.
Sebastian Domingo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rah leaves Sebastian Domingo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sebastian Domingo tries for a takedown but Rah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Young Rah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sebastian Domingo.
Rah misses with an uppercut.
Young Rah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sebastian Domingo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rah's half guard.
Still in half guard, Sebastian Domingo seems content to control.
Rah is looking to control Sebastian Domingo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rah avoid being mounted?
Sebastian Domingo wants to free his trapped foot but Rah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sebastian Domingo on the ground.
Sebastian Domingo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sebastian Domingo.
Sebastian Domingo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rah tries to get to full guard but Sebastian Domingo has control of the leg.
Rah is positioning himself well to prevent Sebastian Domingo advancing to mount.
Nice strikes from Sebastian Domingo there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sebastian Domingo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rah tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sebastian Domingo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rah is looking to get to half guard.
Sebastian Domingo landing punches.
Sebastian Domingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sebastian Domingo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sebastian Domingo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sebastian Domingo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee warns Rah that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sebastian Domingo landing strikes from the mount.
Sebastian Domingo controlling his opponent.
Rah can't escape the position.
Sebastian Domingo controlling from the full mount.
Rah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rah tries to get out of the position.
Sebastian Domingo tries to control but Rah wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sebastian Domingo content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastian Domingo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rah throws a right and a left that Sebastian Domingo avoids nicely.
Sebastian Domingo throws an overhand right that lands on Rah's shoulder, as Rah tries to avoid the shot.
Sebastian Domingo has a takedown stuffed.
Sebastian Domingo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rah's half guard.
Rah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sebastian Domingo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sebastian Domingo controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rah is trying to get back to full guard.
Sebastian Domingo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rah trying to control here.
Rah wants to improve his position but Sebastian Domingo is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sebastian Domingo controlling the action here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Juan Sebastian Domingo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rah wants it to stay on the feet.
Rah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sebastian Domingo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Young Rah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sebastian Domingo.
Sebastian Domingo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rah's waist but Rah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sebastian Domingo off to one side.
Rah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sebastian Domingo on the side of the head.
No luck for Sebastian Domingo with that takedown attempt.
Rah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sebastian Domingo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sebastian Domingo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rah is fending him off so far but Sebastian Domingo persists. Nope, Rah circles away and we're back to standing.
Sebastian Domingo is breathing heavily.
Sebastian Domingo keeps the fight on the outside.
Rah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rah is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rah scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rah moves out of range of the strikes.
Rah tries to bum rush Sebastian Domingo with a series of wild strikes but Sebastian Domingo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sebastian Domingo.
Rah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sebastian Domingo's sensitive parts.
Rah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sebastian Domingo gets a takedown into half guard.
Sebastian Domingo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Young Rah will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rah tries to score with a low kick but Sebastian Domingo moves his leg out of the way.
Rah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rah tries to clinch up.
Rah throws a leg kick but Sebastian Domingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rah thows a body shot but no joy.
Sebastian Domingo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sebastian Domingo trying to control the pace.
Sebastian Domingo lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo moves into full mount! Rah won't be happy about that!
Sebastian Domingo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sebastian Domingo working the ground and pound effectively.
Rah tries to hold on but Sebastian Domingo pushes him away.
Sebastian Domingo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rah taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rah holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sebastian Domingo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rah takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sebastian Domingo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sebastian Domingo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rah because Sebastian Domingo loaded up on that one.
Sebastian Domingo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sebastian Domingo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sebastian Domingo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rah is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sebastian Domingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sebastian Domingo with good strikes from the mount here!
Juan Sebastian Domingo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sebastian Domingo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sebastian Domingo controlling the pace for now.
Sebastian Domingo working for a guillotine from mount but Rah is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastian Domingo really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rah misses with an uppercut. Sebastian Domingo saw that one coming.
Rah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sebastian Domingo.
Rah ducks under a wild hook from Sebastian Domingo.
Rah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sebastian Domingo manages to avoid it.
Sebastian Domingo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rah is trying to keep Sebastian Domingo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian Domingo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sebastian Domingo passes Rah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sebastian Domingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sebastian Domingo controlling the action here.
Sebastian Domingo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sebastian Domingo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sebastian Domingo prevents Rah from standing back up.
Sebastian Domingo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rah has a hand on Sebastian Domingo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sebastian Domingo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sebastian Domingo controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sebastian Domingo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sebastian Domingo controlling from the full mount.
Sebastian Domingo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sebastian Domingo controlling from the full mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Juan Sebastian Domingo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slow jab from Rah misses its intended target.
Sebastian Domingo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastian Domingo dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab from Rah misses.
Rah just misses with a punch to the body.
Rah throws a leg kick but Sebastian Domingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rah stuffs the takedown attempt from Sebastian Domingo. Sebastian Domingo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sebastian Domingo.
Sebastian Domingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sebastian Domingo ducks under a wild hook from Rah.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian Domingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Rah.
Rah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sebastian Domingo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rah misses with a straight right.
Sebastian Domingo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rah wants to land a leg kick but Sebastian Domingo is out of range.
Rah defending well as Sebastian Domingo loads up on a big left hand.
Sebastian Domingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rah misses the shot to the body.
Sebastian Domingo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rah but Rah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Young Rah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sebastian Domingo.
Rah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sebastian Domingo shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Sebastian Domingo with that takedown attempt.
Young Rah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Domingo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rah.
Rah digs a good body shot into Sebastian Domingo's ribs.
Sebastian Domingo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rah avoids it really well and circles away.
Rah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sebastian Domingo's sensitive parts.
Rah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rah's corner calls for a 1-2. Rah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Young Rah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sebastian Domingo is defended easily by Rah.
Rah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sebastian Domingo has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rah.
Sebastian Domingo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rah can pounce on him.
Sebastian Domingo shoots and misses
and Rah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sebastian Domingo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rah scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Rah.
Sebastian Domingo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rah.
Rah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sebastian Domingo.
Rah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sebastian Domingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sebastian Domingo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rah throws a series of punches but Sebastian Domingo moves out of range.
Rah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rah scores with a one two! Sebastian Domingo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sebastian Domingo's calf.
Sebastian Domingo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rah sprawls well. Rah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sebastian Domingo gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rah feints and then cracks Sebastian Domingo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sebastian Domingo down.
Young Rah is winning the standup battle so far.
Rah misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Rah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sebastian Domingo 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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