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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Maciejewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciejewski comes to the cage accompanied by The Strokes - Hard To Explain. Brock Cruz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Maciejewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Maciejewski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maciejewski momentarily.
It looks like Kyle Maciejewski has been cut.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maciejewski manages to avoid it.
Maciejewski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maciejewski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz sends Maciejewski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cruz is motioning to the referee to let Maciejewski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Maciejewski is rocked!
Maciejewski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruz counters with a big left hand that crumples Maciejewski! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Cruz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alan Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Mcgarry (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Mcgarry!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant is looking to clinch but Mcgarry is avoiding it.
Mcgarry dives in and scores a takedown into Grant's guard.
Mcgarry 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.
Grant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mcgarry is trying to pull guard but Grant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcgarry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant has hold of one of Mcgarry's legs. Mcgarry is fighting the takedown attempt but Grant gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mcgarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mcgarry is tightening it up a little... Grant has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grant reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grant taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mcgarry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Micky Mcgarry!
A less than humble Micky Mcgarry misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Zummi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atoni Knanjaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zummi comes to the cage accompanied by Gummi Bears. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Zummi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Atoni Knanjaoui!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knanjaoui loads up on a big right hand but Zummi slips the punch.
Zummi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knanjaoui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zummi is looking to clinch.
Knanjaoui lands a jab to Zummi's midsection.
Knanjaoui checks a low kick from Zummi.
Zummi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Steve Zummi has been cut.
Zummi drops Knanjaoui with a beautiful combination! Knanjaoui stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zummi is looking for the KO!
Knanjaoui is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zummi pushes Knanjaoui up against the cage in a clinch.
Knanjaoui is still on wobbly legs! Can Zummi finish him?
Knanjaoui swings wildly with an uppercut but Zummi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knanjaoui.
Knanjaoui seems to have recovered his senses.
Knanjaoui tries to throw a body punch but Zummi avoids it by throwing Knanjaoui back against the cage.
Knanjaoui is looking to break free of the clinch but Zummi has double underhooks.
Knanjaoui tries a body shot but Zummi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knanjaoui is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Knanjaoui.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zummi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zummi throws a leg kick
and Knanjaoui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zummi scores with a hook.
Knanjaoui gets tackled into the cage by Zummi. Zummi maintains the clinch.
Knanjaoui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve Zummi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knanjaoui lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zummi connects with a jab.
Knanjaoui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zummi has time to react.
Zummi tries to clinch there but Knanjaoui circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zummi throws a head kick that misses
and Knanjaoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zummi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zummi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knanjaoui pinned against the cage. Knanjaoui gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knanjaoui fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knanjaoui connects with a single shot there.
Knanjaoui swats away the attempt to clinch by Zummi.
Zummi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knanjaoui is able to avoid easily.
Zummi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knanjaoui was well out of range. Poor timing from Zummi.
Knanjaoui lands a slapping body shot.
Knanjaoui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zummi is breathing heavily.
Zummi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knanjaoui dodges the punch combination from Zummi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zummi misses with a series of wild punches.
Zummi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knanjaoui.
Knanjaoui connects with an inside leg kick.
Knanjaoui throws a nice head kick!
Zummi looks to land a combination. Knanjaoui sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zummi is looking to clinch but Knanjaoui is avoiding it.
Zummi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knanjaoui cracks Zummi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Zummi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Knanjaoui pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Zummi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atoni Knanjaoui!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zen Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zen Blood!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fury defends it nicely.
Blood shoots in and drives through. Fury sprawls well.
Fury fails with the takedown.
Fury drives through with a takedown into Blood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fury has gone for a leg lock! Blood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fury's guard.
Blood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fury is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fury has escaped and now he's on top!
Fury scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fury!
Fury is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fury is on top in guard.
Fury postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blood is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fury, into his guard.
Blood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fury is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fury has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blood dives on top into guard.
Blood postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fury is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blood, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fury is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blood has escaped and now he's on top!
Blood preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Fury 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.
Blood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blood wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood is defended easily by Fury.
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blood tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blood to the ground. Blood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fury manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blood has Fury in his guard.
Blood wants to sweep here but Fury controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fury!
Fury can't escape the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fury has given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fury defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blood is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fury knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fury for a finish.
Blood controlling well, preventing Fury from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fury is trying to escape the mount.
Blood moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fury has worked his arm free - good work by Fury!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is trying to improve his position.
Fury gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury wants to sweep but Blood has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zen Blood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fury throws a right hand that Blood ducks under and follows up with a left that Blood also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fury.
Fury looks to clinch
and Blood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fury thinking.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fury as he jumps to the side.
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown. Blood tries to sprawl out of it but Fury keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blood as he jumps to the side.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury shoots in but Blood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but Blood shows good takedown defense.
Blood fails to land the takedown.
Blood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fury manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fury is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Fury has control of the leg.
Fury looks to land a strike but Blood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fury drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blood!
Blood gets to mount! Fury was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fury is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Fury looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fury rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fury gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kane Fury.
I think Fury 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samsung Wave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samsung Wave has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samsung Wave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ravi Singh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh cracks Wave with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wave swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Singh lands a body shot.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Wave.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wave moves away.
Singh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Singh takes a swing at Wave's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wave's guard.
Wave wants to stand and escape but Singh is having none of it.
Singh trying to control but Wave is working from the bottom.
Singh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wave knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Singh on the ground.
Singh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Singh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Singh throwing strikes but missing.
Singh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wave working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Singh.
Singh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Singh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wave avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Singh controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh wants to control from the top but Wave keeps moving.
Wave on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wave tries to get out of the position.
Wave working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh stands up over Wave, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wave looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wave working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Singh.
Singh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ravi Singh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wave throws out the jab.
Jab by Singh.
Singh tests Wave's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samsung Wave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wave gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Singh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wave misses with an uppercut
and Singh counters with a single leg into guard. Wave didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Singh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wave misses with a hook.
Wave throws a right hand that misses
and Singh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Singh throws a jab when Wave was well out of range.
Singh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wave doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Singh slips a jab from Wave.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wave, as that shot connected.
Wave misses the jab.
Wave catches Singh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh misses with a straight left.
Singh lands a slapping body shot.
Singh scores with a decent looking hook.
Singh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wave rather than just go for the knockout.
Singh shoots in looking for a takedown. Wave tries to sprawl out of it but Singh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wave manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Singh is putting a hurting on Wave here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh controls the position from side control.
Singh stands up and beckons Wave to his feet.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wave misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a three punch combo that has Wave backing up. Wave nods at Singh to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singh.
Wave smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wave.
Wave looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wave darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wave misses the target.
Singh jabs Wave to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wave circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wave did well to prevent Singh getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is trying to control the action in half guard but Wave is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wave blocking the ground and pound attempt from Singh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh stalling.
Singh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wave tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wave thows a body shot but no joy.
Singh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wave on the side of the head.
Singh swings for the body but Wave moves out of range.
Wave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Wave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Wave misses the target.
Singh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wave gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ravi Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh slips under a jab from Wave.
Singh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Wave finds it's way through Singh's defenses.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wave manages to avoid it.
Singh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wave sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Singh somewhat.
Singh has Wave up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Singh scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Singh prevents a body shot from Wave.
Singh prevents Wave from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Wave lands a body shot.
Singh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wave regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh wants to control from the top but Wave keeps moving.
Wave utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Singh trying to control but Wave is working from the bottom.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Samsung Wave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh postures up in Wave's guard and throws a big left but Wave blocks it.
Singh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wave works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Singh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wave's head.
Singh cracks Wave with a solid left hand.
Singh working some strikes from top position.
Ravi Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wave working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Singh.
Wave utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Singh throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ravi Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ravi Singh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Singh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Singh avoids the body shot from Wave.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ravi Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Singh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waclaw Panek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Crumpet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crumpet has chosen That ain't classy - Classified as his entrance music. Tom Crumpet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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205 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Waclaw Panek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Crumpet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panek showed some decent athleticism there.
Crumpet is staying active underneath Panek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crumpet is looking for a sweep. Panek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crumpet wants to control but Panek is keeping busy.
Panek controlling the pace.
Panek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crumpet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crumpet wants to get back to his feet.
Panek is trying to control the action in half guard but Crumpet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waclaw Panek has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Panek moves out of range of the strikes.
Panek moves out of range as Crumpet strikes.
Crumpet misses with a lunging right hand
and Panek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panek.
Crumpet looking to control.
Panek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crumpet cracks Panek with an open hand slap.
Crumpet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Panek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crumpet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Panek is in Crumpet's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panek stopping the sweep attempt from Crumpet.
Panek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panek stays in close to Crumpet's body and controls the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panek looks for a takedown but Crumpet sprawls well.
Panek misses with a body shot
and Crumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
Waclaw Panek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panek scores with a sloppy right hand. Crumpet should have avoided that one.
Crumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Crumpet does no damage.
Panek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crumpet.
A big right from Crumpet misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crumpet throws out the jab.
Crumpet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panek.
Crumpet shoots in for a double leg but Panek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panek thows a body shot but no joy.
Panek looks to score with a jab to the body but Crumpet is just out of range.
Panek swats away the attempt to clinch by Crumpet.
Panek throws an overhand right that lands on Crumpet's shoulder, as Crumpet tries to avoid the shot.
Panek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crumpet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crumpet misses with a looping left.
Panek swings for the body but Crumpet moves out of range.
Crumpet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panek looks to throw the jab but Crumpet is out of range.
Crumpet tries to clinch up but Panek circles away and keeps his distance.
Crumpet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crumpet looks to land a right hand but Panek moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panek takes a swing at Crumpet's ribcage but misses.
Crumpet misses with a few strikes there.
Crumpet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crumpet leaves Panek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crumpet thuds his right hand into Panek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crumpet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crumpet lands with a hook. Panek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Panek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crumpet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crumpet might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crumpet just misses with a punch to the body.
Crumpet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panek.
Panek misses the shot to the body.
Panek staying out of range there.
Panek lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclaw Panek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Panek moves out of range of the body kick from Crumpet.
A slow jab from Crumpet misses its intended target.
Panek scores with a sloppy right hand. Crumpet should have avoided that one.
Crumpet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crumpet stuffs the takedown.
Panek lands with a cross.
Crumpet misses with the combination.
Panek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crumpet but Crumpet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crumpet misses with a hook. Panek ducked under it nicely.
Panek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panek is looking to wear down Crumpet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Panek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crumpet is trying to defend but Panek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crumpet trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panek in particular looking to stall.
Crumpet is controlling Panek's trapped leg to prevent Panek from advancing to side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crumpet wants to control but Panek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tom Crumpet has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Crumpet misses with a shot to the body
and Panek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crumpet thinking.
Crumpet tries to close the distance and clinch but Panek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crumpet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panek.
Panek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crumpet sprawls well. Crumpet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Panek gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waclaw Panek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crumpet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet trying to control here.
Panek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crumpet is looking for a sweep. Panek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crumpet is staying active underneath Panek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crumpet misses with a looping right.
Panek misses with a takedown
and Crumpet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Panek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crumpet moves into the clinch successfully.
Crumpet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panek shoots in looking for a takedown but Crumpet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crumpet avoids it really well and circles away.
Crumpet misses with a straight left.
Crumpet throws a hook but Panek avoids it easily.
Crumpet fails with the takedown.
Panek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crumpet was covering up waiting for the punch and Panek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crumpet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet 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.
Crumpet keeping moving, preventing Panek from controlling successfully.
Crumpet is controlling Panek's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Crumpet was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Panek digs a good hook to Crumpet's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crumpet misses with a wild combination.
Panek cracks Crumpet with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panek moves out of range as Crumpet strikes.
Crumpet takes one to the side of the head.
Crumpet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crumpet swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclaw Panek dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Panek with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crumpet, as that shot connected.
Crumpet throws a jab but it's blocked by Panek.
Crumpet throws a body punch but Panek moves out of range.
Crumpet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crumpet gets caught napping as Panek dives in and scores a takedown. Crumpet manages to retain guard.
Crumpet is controlling Panek's posture.
Panek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crumpet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crumpet working a defensive guard here.
Panek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crumpet wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tom Crumpet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Panek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panek lands a body shot.
Panek swings for the body but Crumpet moves out of range.
Panek slips under a jab.
Panek misses with a body shot.
Crumpet tries to clinch but Panek is having none of it.
Crumpet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crumpet closes the distance and pushes Panek back into the cage.
Crumpet digs a right hand underneath Panek's ribcage. Panek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crumpet.
Crumpet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crumpet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panek.
Crumpet can't do much from the bottom here.
Crumpet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panek's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crumpet wants to get back to full guard.
Panek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Panek is taking a breather. Crumpet 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.
Panek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crumpet defends it well.
Crumpet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panek's back!
Panek is trying to break free.
Crumpet is trying to stick to Panek's back but Panek is turning into Crumpet. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crumpet's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Panek.
Panek content to stall in guard here.
Crumpet is looking to sweep but instead, Panek has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panek content to control rather than advance.
Crumpet controlling the position for now.
Crumpet wants to control but Panek is keeping busy.
Waclaw Panek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panek is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Crumpet to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Crumpet is controlling Panek's posture.
Let's hope that Crumpet has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom Crumpet has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Crumpet avoids the body shot from Panek.
Panek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crumpet throws out the jab.
Panek gets a double leg takedown into Crumpet's guard.
Panek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Waclaw Panek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tom Crumpet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crumpet wants to control but Panek is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waclaw Panek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waclaw Panek!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Waclaw Panek made sure he mentioned $10, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Devon Gonzalez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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139 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuki Ozawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Ozawa throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ozawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ozawa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gonzalez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ozawa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gonzalez.
Ozawa is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Ozawa wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalez drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa seems a little lost for a moment, as Gonzalez dominates the positioning.
Gonzalez wants to control but Ozawa is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ozawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Ozawa is working away.
Ozawa parries the strikes from Gonzalez easily there. Gonzalez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ozawa to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to control but Ozawa is keeping him busy.
Ozawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ozawa tries to get out of the position.
Ozawa is being controlled here.
Ozawa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good shot there by Ozawa.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ozawa swivels and escapes.
Ozawa misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Ozawa.
Gonzalez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonzalez lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ozawa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ozawa has escaped and now he's on top!
Ozawa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonzalez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ozawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ozawa leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ozawa rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ozawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ozawa.
Ozawa avoiding damage.
Gonzalez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ozawa smiles and moves away.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ozawa avoids it really well and circles away.
Yuki Ozawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa connects with a leg kick. Gonzalez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ozawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Ozawa.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ozawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Ozawa, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Ozawa against the cage but Ozawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Ozawa.
Ozawa wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ozawa. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Ozawa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Ozawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yuki Ozawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ozawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Ozawa.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Ozawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ozawa clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozawa cracks Gonzalez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ozawa tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ozawa to the ground. Ozawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzalez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yuki Ozawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Ozawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ozawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ozawa defends it nicely.
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozawa's waist but Ozawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Ozawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ozawa throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Ozawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ozawa is looking to slow Gonzalez down with leg kicks.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Ozawa sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ozawa connects with a body shot.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ozawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ozawa connects with a body shot that sends Gonzalez's belly button to the back.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Ozawa shows good takedown defense.
Yuki Ozawa is winning the standup battle so far.
Ozawa throws a combination. Gonzalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ozawa lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ozawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ozawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ozawa.
Gonzalez takes one on the button.
Ozawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ozawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Ozawa lands but Gonzalez takes it in his stride.
Ozawa clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ozawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Ozawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Ozawa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Ozawa misses.
Nice body punch from Ozawa.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Ozawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ozawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ozawa tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Ozawa as Gonzalez shoots in.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuki Ozawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Gonzalez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ozawa as he avoids it easily.
Yuki Ozawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ozawa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozawa's waist but Ozawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
Ozawa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ozawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
Ozawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozawa with a jab.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Ozawa misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozawa finish him?
Ozawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozawa connects with a combination that backs up Gonzalez into the cage. Ozawa lands a flurry of punches that gets past Gonzalez's guard. Gonzalez is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Ozawa bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuki Ozawa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yuki Ozawa waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Not Afraid as his entrance music. Thomas Price has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gaston Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Price!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
A big left from Price misses.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Price fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Perez.
Perez scores with a sloppy right hand. Price should have avoided that one.
Price avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Decent striking displayed by Perez there.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price tries to clinch up but Perez circles away and keeps his distance.
Price checks a leg kick.
Perez throws out a powerful jab.
Price is looking to chop away at Perez's legs.
Price swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Price backs up against the cage.
Perez blocks a head kick by Price.
Perez swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Price misses with a double jab
and Perez counters with a right hand to the body.
Perez blocks a low kick nicely.
Price looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez lands a nice looking body shot.
Price walks into a straight right hand from Perez.
Perez misses with a hook.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Price. Those never looked like landing.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Price slips a straight right by Perez.
Price looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Price darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perez throws a combination. Price tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Price throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Price misses with a body shot
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perez.
Perez digs a right hand underneath Price's ribcage. Price let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perez is trying to break free.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Price misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands with a nice body punch.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Price. That's going to slow Perez down.
Perez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Price misses with an uppercut
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Price misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Perez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Price connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Price swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Price defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez misses with a looping left.
Price takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Price manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez moves in looking to clinch but Price pushes him off.
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price.
Price takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Price rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Price lands a body punch.
Perez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Perez.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez has Price pressed against the cage, preventing Price from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Price breaks the clinch.
Perez checks the leg kick.
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 Gaston Perez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Price slips a jab from Perez.
Perez tries to clinch up.
Price throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Price.
Perez stalks Price and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Price's face. Price staggers backwards, shaken.
Perez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Perez moves into the clinch.
Price's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez gets a clinch.
Price is trying to break free.
Perez is struggling to control the position.
Perez gets through Price's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Price blocks a body shot from Perez.
Price wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Perez scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Price - just one landing.
Perez lands with a right hand.
Perez tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Price clinches with his opponent.
Price avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Price. Those never looked like landing.
Price throws a leg kick but Perez checks it.
Price has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Price there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Price takes one to the chin there.
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Price has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez has Price pressed against the cage, preventing Price from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Perez has him pressed against the cage.
Price breaks the clinch.
Price looks to land a combination. Perez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez blocks a jab.
Price is looking to clinch.
Perez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
A leg kick checked by Perez.
Perez throws a shot from downtown. Price moves away and avoids it.
Price attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
A big left from Price misses.
Price on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Price tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Price throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
Perez jabs at Price's body.
Price motions for Perez to come forward. Price throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Price is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price slips a jab from Perez.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Price tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
Price blocks a leg kick.
Price throws the kick towards the body but Perez avoids it.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Price takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price scores with a one two! Perez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Perez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Price's head.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price tries to clinch up.
Perez slips a jab from Price.
Price takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Price will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Perez dips to his left and cracks Price with an uppercut!
Price looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Price slips a straight right by Perez.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Price with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perez to score with a decent uppercut.
Perez thuds a left hand into Price's body.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perez is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
Perez tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perez.
The referee calls for Price to work.
Perez lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is trying to push Perez away but Perez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Price wants to get back to striking at distance but Perez won't allow it.
A short left from Perez.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez tries to break free but Price pushes him back against the cage.
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price misses with a looping left.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perez.
Price wants to clinch.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Perez is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Price scrambles back to his feet.
Price throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez rushes Price and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaston Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Price.
Perez lands with a right hand.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Price motions for Perez to come forward. Price throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Price looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Price. Those never looked like landing.
Price clinches.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Price controls the action.
Perez lands a body shot.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Perez.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Price tries to clinch up.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
Price has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Price takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Price looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez sizes up Price with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Price missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Price.
Perez darts in and clinches Price up against the cage.
Perez prevents Price from breaking the clinch.
Price breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Price.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Price thinking.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaston Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gaston Perez!
Gaston Perez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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21
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a takedown
and Pietrzak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chuck Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Pietrzak counters with a crisp one two that drops Jones! Pietrzak thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jones to his feet! Jones is in big trouble!
Jones is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pietrzak fakes the body blow, causing Jones to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jones goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartek Pietrzak!
Bartek Pietrzak retains his featherweight title!
Bartek Pietrzak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arek Rendziok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalvin Abrum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rendziok comes to the cage accompanied by Do góry łeb!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Abrum's choice of entrance music: Leave Home. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arek Rendziok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalvin Abrum!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rendziok slaps away a takedown attempt from Abrum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rendziok shoots in and gets a takedown into Abrum's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rendziok stays in close to Abrum's body and controls the position.
Rendziok throwing strikes but missing.
Abrum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rendziok controls the pace.
Rendziok is in close to Abrum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendziok cracks Abrum with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rendziok is stalling in the full guard.
Rendziok passes Abrum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Abrum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rendziok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rendziok uses his free foot to push down on Abrum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Abrum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrum is in a horrible position here. Rendziok smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rendziok punishing his opponent with strikes.
Abrum is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rendziok scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rendziok controlling from mount.
Abrum is in a horrible position here. Rendziok smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok lands a big shot there that rocks Abrum but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rendziok lands a big elbow.
Rendziok looking to finish Abrum with some ground and pound. This is bad for Abrum!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rendziok is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Abrum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rendziok has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rendziok content just to control the position here.
Rendziok is landing with some decent strikes but Abrum is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abrum can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rendziok has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Abrum's face.
Rendziok with the ground and pound from mount.
Rendziok looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rendziok controlling his opponent.
Rendziok breaks from Abrum's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arek Rendziok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Abrum throws a series of punches but Rendziok avoids them all with ease.
Rendziok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rendziok lands a couple of digs.
Abrum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rendziok controls the pace.
Rendziok is working Abrum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rendziok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arek Rendziok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendziok trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rendziok advances position into side control!
Rendziok landing a few strikes.
Rendziok controlling the position.
Rendziok works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrum is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rendziok connects with a decent elbow.
Rendziok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abrum can do to turn this around?
Rendziok slows the pace down.
Abrum is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rendziok connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abrum is not content to let Rendziok control the position.
Rendziok working the ground and pound from side control.
Abrum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rendziok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Abrum takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rendziok happy to just control the position for now.
Rendziok is working Abrum over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rendziok lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rendziok works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok scores with punches from side control.
Abrum takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rendziok working the ground and pound.
Abrum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rendziok cracks Abrum with a big right hand but Abrum just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Abrum is trying to escape the position but Rendziok is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rendziok cracks Abrum with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abrum is breathing heavily.
Rendziok is looking to take a break and control but Abrum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arek Rendziok dominated that second 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.
Rendziok 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.
Rendziok lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abrum being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rendziok scoring with some ground and pound.
Abrum being controlled here, momentarily.
Rendziok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok wants to control from the top but Abrum keeps moving.
Rendziok distracts Abrum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rendziok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rendziok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rendziok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abrum keeping moving, preventing Rendziok from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abrum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rendziok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rendziok wants to control from the top but Abrum keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arek Rendziok.
Rendziok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok is chipping away with strikes.
Rendziok is chipping away with strikes.
Abrum is trying to escape the position but Rendziok is controlling the position.
Rendziok cracks Abrum with a big right hand but Abrum just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rendziok controls the position from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rendziok lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arek Rendziok clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rendziok fails with a takedown attempt.
Abrum fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrum looks to land a combination but Rendziok avoids it well.
Arek Rendziok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrum has a takedown stuffed.
Rendziok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abrum circles away.
Rendziok shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abrum is trying to defend but Rendziok finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abrum has hold of Rendziok's hands but Rendziok slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok passes to side control.
Rendziok cracks Abrum with a big elbow.
Rendziok moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rendziok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abrum keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rendziok has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abrum!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrum is in a horrible position here. Rendziok smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rendziok with the ground and pound from mount.
Rendziok controlling his opponent.
Rendziok raining down shots from the mount!
Abrum is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Abrum looks a forlorn figure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rendziok working the ground and pound effectively.
Rendziok content just to control the position here.
Rendziok with shots to the head and body - Abrum looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arek Rendziok had his way with Kalvin Abrum in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rendziok closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rendziok lands in his opponent's guard.
Rendziok passes Abrum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rendziok scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abrum tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rendziok manages to move to mount!
Rendziok is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rendziok punishing his opponent with strikes.
Abrum is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rendziok working the ground and pound effectively.
Abrum is rocked!
Rendziok lands a big elbow - Abrum is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Abrum is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arek Rendziok!
Arek Rendziok retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Arek Rendziok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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