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CFL 5: 5 Title Fights! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giri Essex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Get High by Cypress Hill. Essex has chosen Hypest Hype as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brandon Marsden had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Giri Essex!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Essex is looking to chop away at Marsden's legs.
Essex clinches with his opponent.
Marsden is trying to drag Essex to the mat but Essex just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Essex misses with a body punch.
Marsden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Essex lands with a light punch inside.
Marsden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Essex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marsden works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marsden passes Essex's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marsden trying to mount his opponent but Essex defends it.
Essex is controlling Marsden's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Marsden wants to pass to mount but Essex is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marsden punching from mount but Essex doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Essex is in a horrible position here. Marsden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Essex is bucking up trying to escape but Marsden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Essex is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marsden misses with a head shot.
Marsden raining down hammerfists from mount.
Marsden thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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.
Marsden misses with a head shot.
Marsden 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.
Marsden looking to finish Essex with some ground and pound. This is bad for Essex!
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!
Marsden looking to finish with strikes here!
Essex is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marsden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Essex?
Essex is rocked!
Essex takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Marsden's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Marsden!
An intense looking Brandon Marsden took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas De Groote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mars's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now. De Groote has chosen Bas' Theme as his entrance music. Bas De Groote 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas De Groote!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groote misses with a low kick.
Mars will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mars misses with a low kick.
Mars misses with a looping right.
De Groote walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mars pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mars takes a swing at De Groote's ribcage but misses.
Mars has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Groote.
Mars misses with a hook. De Groote ducked under it nicely.
Mars looks to score with a jab to the body but De Groote is just out of range.
That kick from De Groote tenderised Mars's leg. Mars is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mars throws a body punch but De Groote moves out of range.
De Groote does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Groote avoids the head kick by Mars.
Mars checks a low kick from De Groote.
De Groote takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mars keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Groote slips a jab and a cross from Mars.
Mars misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Mars.
De Groote throws a leg kick but Mars moved away.
Mars lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by De Groote.
De Groote motions for Mars to come forward. De Groote throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Mars as he checks the leg kick.
Mars throws a combination. De Groote tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Bas De Groote has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mars. De Groote does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from De Groote.
De Groote tried to score with a low kick but Mars checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mars. That snapped De Groote's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Groote throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Mars, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mars throws a series of punches but De Groote moves out of range.
Mars has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Groote.
De Groote moves out of range of the strikes.
Mars scores with a nice strike.
Mars cracks De Groote with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mars throws a jab when De Groote was well out of range.
De Groote attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Groote throws a leg kick but Mars sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mars tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groote throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Groote tries to work over Mars's front leg with a kick but Mars checks it.
A combination from Mars does no damage.
De Groote tried to score with a low kick but Mars checks it.
De Groote throws a low kick but Mars avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mars misses the target.
De Groote attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Groote fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mars is out of range.
Mars blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Mars.
De Groote throws a front kick aimed at Mars's knee but Mars avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from De Groote misses.
De Groote finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Groote. That's going to slow Mars down.
A punch combination from Mars misses.
Mars checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mars throws a jab when De Groote was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mars. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mars checks a leg kick.
De Groote throws a low kick but Mars avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groote throws a leg kick that misses.
Mars checks a leg kick nicely.
De Groote throws a leg kick but Mars moved away.
Mars throws a body punch but De Groote moves out of range.
De Groote tries to score with a low kick but Mars moves his leg out of the way.
Mars thows a body shot but no joy.
De Groote swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Groote ducks under a wild hook from Mars.
De Groote throws a leg kick but Mars sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Groote throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mars.
De Groote wants to land a leg kick but Mars is out of range.
Mars misses with a looping right.
Mars jabs De Groote right on the nose. De Groote blinks but takes it well.
Mars throws a head kick but De Groote moves out of range.
De Groote gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mars misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Mars, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mars misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Mars misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groote bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mars checks a leg kick.
De Groote tries to work over Mars's front leg with a kick but Mars checks it.
Mars checks a leg kick.
De Groote throws a leg kick which misses Mars's front leg but catches the back leg as Mars tries to avoid it.
De Groote throws a chopping leg kick but Mars manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mars throws a series of punches but De Groote avoids them all with ease.
Mars misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Groote throws out a leg kick but Mars moves out of range and De Groote only half commits.
De Groote blocks a head kick by Mars.
A big left from Mars misses.
De Groote fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mars.
Mars looks to land a combination but De Groote avoids it well.
De Groote throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mars.
Mars checks a leg kick.
De Groote lands a leg kick that knocks Mars off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Groote throws a solid leg kick but Mars takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Groote.
De Groote throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Groote is looking to chop away at Mars's legs.
Mars stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Groote.
Mars misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bas De Groote's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Groote throws out a leg kick but Mars moves out of range and De Groote only half commits.
De Groote slips under a jab.
De Groote dodges the punch combination from Mars.
Mars is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Groote throws a low kick but Mars moves out of range easily.
Mars throws a big shot that misses.
Mars dips to his left and cracks De Groote with an uppercut!
De Groote pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mars is out of range and De Groote settles back down.
Mars throws a right hand that De Groote ducks under and follows up with a left that De Groote also avoids with ease.
Mars fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mars just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Mars blocks the low kick.
Mars throws a big shot that misses.
Mars keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Groote lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mars's sensitive parts.
Mars checks a low kick from De Groote.
De Groote misses with a low kick.
De Groote throws a front kick aimed at Mars's knee but Mars avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as De Groote blocks the low kick.
De Groote does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Mars misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Groote throws a solid leg kick but Mars takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Groote.
De Groote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mars.
Mars scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That kick from De Groote tenderised Mars's leg. Mars is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Groote slips a jab and a cross from Mars.
De Groote walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mars checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Mars checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Groote is looking to score with low kicks.
De Groote thumps Mars with a low kick.
Mars lands with a hook. De Groote tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Groote tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Groote 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 Mars has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mars and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mars checks a leg kick.
De Groote avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mars misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by De Groote there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Groote.
Mars misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mars stalks De Groote and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Groote's face. De Groote staggers backwards, shaken.
De Groote throws a leg kick but Mars sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Groote wants to land a leg kick but Mars is out of range.
De Groote cracks the inside of Mars's front leg.
De Groote pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mars is out of range and De Groote settles back down.
Mars checks a leg kick.
Mars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Groote was well out of range. Poor timing from Mars.
De Groote avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Groote slips a straight right by Mars.
De Groote pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mars is out of range and De Groote settles back down.
De Groote connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Groote pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mars is out of range and De Groote settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Mars. Those never looked like landing.
De Groote misses with a leg kick.
De Groote feints and then cracks Mars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mars down.
Mars throws a low kick but De Groote moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars blocks a leg kick.
Mars misses with a hook.
De Groote throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mick Mars is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mars misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Groote. That's going to slow Mars down.
Mars lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Groote misses with a low kick.
De Groote moves away from the strike by Mars.
Mars checks a leg kick.
De Groote misses with a low kick as Mars jumps back.
De Groote blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Mars - just one landing.
A slow jab from Mars misses its intended target.
Mars dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mars throws a nice looking combination but De Groote bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Groote throws a leg kick but Mars checks it.
Mars jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Groote misses with a low kick.
De Groote throws a low kick but Mars avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groote fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mars checks it well.
Mars throws a jab when De Groote was well out of range.
Mars lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mars checks a leg kick.
De Groote ducks under a wild hook from Mars.
Mars checks a leg kick.
Mars will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mars will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Groote tries to land a leg kick but Mars saw it coming and moves away.
De Groote throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mars.
Mars throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mars connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Groote. De Groote circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Groote throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bas De Groote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mars swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Groote tried to score with a low kick but Mars checks it.
Mars misses with a hook. De Groote ducked under it nicely.
Mars lands a really nice looking cross but De Groote seems unphased.
De Groote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mars.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mars dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bas De Groote's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mars misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Groote.
Mick Mars is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Mars checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Groote.
A big right from Mars misses.
Mars throws a shot from downtown. De Groote moves away and avoids it.
De Groote throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mars avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mars checks a leg kick nicely.
Mars misses with a wild combination.
Mars misses with an uppercut.
De Groote moves out of range of the strikes.
De Groote tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mars is able to avoid easily.
Mars lands with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Mars.
De Groote pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mars is out of range and De Groote settles back down.
De Groote blocks a jab.
De Groote will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Groote, right into the meat.
Mars jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Mars as he checks the leg kick.
Mars throws out a loose jab but De Groote uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Groote throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Mars.
Mars misses the jab.
Mars throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Groote tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mars is able to avoid easily.
Mars jabs at De Groote's body.
Mars misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Groote moves away.
De Groote slips under a jab.
De Groote throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Groote.
Mars throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Groote tries to land a leg kick but Mars saw it coming and moves away.
De Groote throws a leg kick but Mars moved away.
De Groote throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Groote 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 Mars has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mars and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Groote throws a leg kick but Mars moved away.
De Groote throws a leg kick but Mars sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars checks a low kick from De Groote.
De Groote misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Mars misses its intended target.
De Groote tries to score with a low kick but Mars moves his leg out of the way.
Mars pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Groote throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Groote pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mars is out of range and De Groote settles back down.
De Groote drops his hands momentarily and Mars takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Mars. That snapped De Groote's head back.
De Groote throws a leg kick but Mars checks it.
Mars throws a head kick but De Groote moves out of range.
A big left from Mars misses.
De Groote throws a leg kick but Mars moved away.
De Groote misses with a low kick.
Mars tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mars.
Mars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mars just misses with a punch to the body.
De Groote throws a low kick but Mars avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars throws a shot from downtown. De Groote moves away and avoids it.
Mars tries a head kick but it misses.
De Groote throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Groote chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Groote throws a front kick aimed at Mars's knee but Mars avoids it well.
De Groote throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mars throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Groote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Groote throws a leg kick that misses.
Mars blocks a low kick nicely.
De Groote attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mars moves out of range of the leg kick from De Groote.
De Groote wants to slow Mars down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Mars checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Groote lands a leg kick that knocks Mars off balance momentarily.
Mars throws a hook but De Groote avoids it easily.
Mick Mars is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mars looks to land a right hand but De Groote moved out of range.
De Groote tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Groote attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Groote finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars swings for the body but De Groote moves out of range.
Mars lands a nice hook to De Groote's body. De Groote takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Groote misses with a low kick.
Mars moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mars.
Mars connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mars.
Mars blocks a leg kick.
Mars on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bas De Groote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mars takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mars connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A right-left combo lands from Mars.
De Groote wants to land a leg kick but Mars is out of range.
De Groote walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Groote has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Groote tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mars is able to avoid easily.
De Groote throws a low kick but Mars avoids it.
De Groote throws a chopping leg kick but Mars manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Groote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Mick Mars.
Well Mars 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Mars!
A relieved looking Mick Mars thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong has chosen GIANT KONG as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Bauer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giant Kong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bauer misses the target.
Bauer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bauer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Bauer.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bauer circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bauer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bauer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bauer to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Giant Kong has been cut.
Bauer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A left lands for Kong.
Kong throws a leg kick which misses Bauer's front leg but catches the back leg as Bauer tries to avoid it.
Bauer shoots in and drives through. Kong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bauer looks for a takedown but Kong sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Bauer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bauer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bauer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kong has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bauer controlling well, preventing Kong from escaping the position.
Bauer looking for the RNC.
Bauer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bauer is hanging on to Kong's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer gets his hands free as Kong looks to control.
Kong staying busy and making it hard for Bauer to control.
Bauer looking for the choke but no joy.
Bauer biding his time, controlling Kong.
Kong is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bauer off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Kong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bauer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kong and Bauer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer is trying to get an arm triangle but Kong is defending well.
Kong is looking for a sweep.
Bauer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bauer prevents Kong from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer trying to pass the guard but Kong defending well.
Kong gets full guard.
Bauer passes into half guard.
Kong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kong is trying to keep Bauer in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kong 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.
Kong controls Bauer momentarily but Bauer frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bauer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giant Kong'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.
Bauer with a poor takedown
and Bauer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bauer misses with a takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jack Bauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bauer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Bauer has control of the leg.
Bauer works his way into side control.
Bauer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jack Bauer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bauer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer tries for a kimura but Kong is defending well.
Kong is looking to regain half guard here but Bauer keeps moving and retains side control.
Kong sneaks back into half guard.
Kong wants to get back to full guard.
Kong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bauer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bauer looking to pass the guard.
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.
Bauer preventing the sweep.
Kong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bauer defends well.
Bauer drops back looking for a leg! Kong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kong manages to kick Bauer off! Bauer jumps back into Kong's guard.
Kong can't keep his opponent in guard - Bauer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kong is defending against the submission attempts here by Bauer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bauer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kong is looking for a sweep.
Bauer controlling from side mount.
Kong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kong wants to improve his position but Bauer is controlling well.
Kong is trying to control but can't.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bauer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bauer moves into full mount! Kong won't be happy about that!
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 Jack Bauer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giant Kong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bauer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Bauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bauer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong tries to clinch up but Bauer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bauer misses with a wild body shot.
Kong shoots in for a double leg but Bauer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bauer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kong counters by clinching up.
Bauer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Bauer blocks a body shot from Kong.
Kong tries to work over Bauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bauer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong has a couple of punches blocked by Bauer.
Kong is looking for a takedown.
Bauer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Bauer controls the action.
Kong has a couple of punches blocked by Bauer.
Bauer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Bauer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jack Bauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Kong.
Kong gets underhooks to prevent Bauer's takedown attempt.
Kong takes a shot to the head.
Kong has Bauer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bauer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Kong.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Bauer lands a left hand.
Bauer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong has a couple of punches blocked by Bauer.
Kong tries to work over Bauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bauer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Bauer.
Bauer taking a breather.
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bauer lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong is pressed up against the cage. Bauer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kong down to the mat. Kong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bauer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Bauer persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Bauer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bauer 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.
Bauer preventing the sweep.
Kong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer looking to pass the guard.
Bauer won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
Bauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bauer trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bauer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bauer has an Americana. Kong didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bauer is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bauer hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jack Bauer!
Jack Bauer retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Bauer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Judas Priest - Painkiller kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
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149 lbs
14 - 18 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, That Guy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diagana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Diagana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guy tries for a takedown but Diagana manages to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diagana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diagana gets through Guy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diagana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diagana to keep the fight standing.
Guy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diagana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diagana is stalling here.
Diagana continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diagana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana slows down the pace here.
Diagana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Diagana.
Diagana lands a nice elbow.
Diagana crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
Diagana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guy's face.
Guy is rocked!
Diagana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diagana connects with a knee to the head.
Diagana lands a big knee to the head and Guy goes down! Diagana pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Diagana!
Alberto Diagana is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Alberto Diagana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn's entrance music is England belongs to me. A fine choice. Worthy has chosen Drop the world as his entrance music. Marlon Worthy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Ray Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn feints and then cracks Worthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Worthy down.
Gunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Worthy.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Worthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn misses with an elbow strike.
Gunn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Marlon Worthy has been cut.
Gunn lands a nice elbow.
Gunn pushes off an throws an elbow but Worthy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Worthy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Worthy blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Worthy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
Worthy managing to block the knees to the body from Gunn.
Worthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worthy pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn misses the jab.
Worthy takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Worthy.
Worthy gets a clinch.
Worthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worthy tries to bum rush Gunn with a series of wild strikes but Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Worthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunn.
Gunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worthy.
Worthy throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
That kick from Gunn tenderised Worthy's leg. Worthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marlon Worthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worthy rushes Gunn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Worthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Worthy lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Worthy being controlled against the cage.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Worthy fails to land.
Worthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunn takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunn throws an elbow but misses.
Gunn pushes off an throws an elbow but Worthy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Worthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn stalling the fight.
Worthy dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
Worthy lands with a right to the head.
Gunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Worthy avoids the damage to the body.
Gunn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunn is rocked!
Worthy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Worthy dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
A short right from Worthy.
A short left from Worthy.
A short left from Worthy.
Gunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Worthy.
Worthy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
Worthy throws a big uppercut that drops Gunn! More strikes from Worthy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gunn lies dazed against the cage as Worthy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Worthy!
Marlon Worthy is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Marlon Worthy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Lime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozemblit comes to the cage accompanied by Pain. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lime's choice of entrance music: Remember the Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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197 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Lime!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Rozemblit.
An inside leg kick lands from Lime.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses.
Lime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rozemblit ducks under a wild hook from Lime.
Rozemblit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lime.
Rozemblit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rozemblit showed some decent athleticism there.
Rozemblit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rozemblit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lime is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lime is refusing to be controlled, as Rozemblit sits in half guard.
Lime won't allow Rozemblit to pass to mount.
Lime gets full guard.
Rozemblit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lime is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rozemblit defends well.
Rozemblit tries to free his leg and advance position but Lime is retaining full guard.
Lime throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rozemblit uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lime keeps working.
Rozemblit controlling from side mount.
Rozemblit'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.
Rozemblit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lime is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit controlling the position from side mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jose Rozemblit just wasn't active enough.
Lime connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rozemblit momentarily.
Rozemblit throws a low kick, looking for Lime's leg but Lime calmly moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Lime - just one landing.
Rozemblit looks to throw the jab but Lime is out of range.
Lime lands a right hook to the body.
Rozemblit misses with a combination
and Lime counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lime jabs at Rozemblit's body.
Rozemblit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lime will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mr Lime 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.
Rozemblit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rozemblit throws a low kick but Lime moves out of range easily.
Rozemblit checks a low kick from Lime.
Lime lands a glancing blow to the side of Rozemblit's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rozemblit.
Lime lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit connects with a leg kick. Lime looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Rozemblit as he checks the leg kick.
Rozemblit punishes Lime's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Lime will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lime cracks a nice hook into Rozemblit's ribs.
Lime swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rozemblit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lime.
Rozemblit misses with a body shot.
Rozemblit throws an overhand right that lands on Lime's shoulder, as Lime tries to avoid the shot.
Rozemblit looks to score with a jab to the body but Lime is just out of range.
Lime lands an overhand right.
Lime lands a nice looking body shot.
Rozemblit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lime lands a right hook to the body.
Rozemblit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rozemblit misses with a body shot.
Mr Lime seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit misses with a hook
and Lime counters with a stiff right hand.
Lime thows a body shot but no joy.
Lime takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lime throws out a loose jab but Rozemblit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rozemblit looking to score a takedown here. Lime is defending well but Rozemblit drives through and ends up in Lime's guard.
Rozemblit looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozemblit trying to control but Lime is working from the bottom.
Rozemblit won't allow Lime to sweep him here.
Rozemblit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lime is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lime has escaped and now he's on top!
Rozemblit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lime cracks Rozemblit with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lime works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lime prevents Rozemblit from improving his position.
Lime thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rozemblit's head.
Rozemblit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rozemblit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lime seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rozemblit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lime thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lime wants to work for an arm triangle but Rozemblit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lime throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rozemblit to regain full guard.
Lime advances position into side control!
Jose Rozemblit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rozemblit is trying to improve his position.
Rozemblit is not content to let Lime control the position.
Lime working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lime goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rozemblit has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lime but great work by Rozemblit.
Lime tries to buck Rozemblit off but Rozemblit is having none of it.
Rozemblit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lime will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lime tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lime is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lime is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Lime 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.
Rozemblit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rozemblit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lime.
Rozemblit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Lime misses.
Rozemblit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lime.
Rozemblit checks a low kick from Lime.
Lime scores with a sloppy right hand. Rozemblit should have avoided that one.
Lime lands a jab to Rozemblit's midsection.
Lime cracks the inside of Rozemblit's front leg.
Lime throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lime fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rozemblit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lime 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 Rozemblit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rozemblit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rozemblit misses with a looping right.
Rozemblit takes one to the side of the head.
Lime swings for the body but Rozemblit moves out of range.
Lime digs a good body shot into Rozemblit's ribs.
Lime lands a right hook to the body.
Lime catches Rozemblit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rozemblit misses with a low kick as Lime jumps back.
Lime fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rozemblit is out of range.
Rozemblit throws a low kick but Lime avoids it.
Lime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rozemblit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lime avoids the body shot from Rozemblit.
Lime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rozemblit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rozemblit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lime connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rozemblit scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rozemblit. Lime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lime with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rozemblit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rozemblit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rozemblit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rozemblit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lime counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rozemblit. Lime does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lime avoids the head kick by Rozemblit.
Lime buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rozemblit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lime lands a nice hook to Rozemblit's body. Rozemblit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lime looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozemblit is just out of range.
Rozemblit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lime misses with a looping right.
Lime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozemblit manages to avoid it.
Lime is looking to slow Rozemblit down with leg kicks.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Rozemblit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lime misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lime clobbers Rozemblit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Rozemblit misses its intended target.
A big left from Lime misses.
The fighters circling - Rozemblit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lime takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Lime tenderised Rozemblit's leg. Rozemblit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit misses with an uppercut.
Lime scores with a body shot.
Lime checks a low kick from Rozemblit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Lime really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rozemblit avoids a kick to the body.
Lime has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit throws out a powerful jab.
Rozemblit avoids the body shot from Lime.
Rozemblit closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lime's guard.
Lime had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rozemblit defends it easily.
Rozemblit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lime trying to control the position.
Rozemblit tries to free his leg and advance position but Lime is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit is posturing up here but Lime has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rozemblit tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rozemblit has to tap! Slick submission there by Lime!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Lime!
Mr Lime is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Mr Lime thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector DuMaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Schafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DuMaine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Trapt-Headstrong. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector DuMaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Schafer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schafer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by DuMaine misses
and Schafer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DuMaine wants to clinch.
Schafer throws a jab but it's blocked by DuMaine.
DuMaine connects with a leg kick. Schafer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DuMaine is looking to score with low kicks.
DuMaine blocks a head kick by Schafer.
Schafer cracks the inside of DuMaine's front leg.
DuMaine throws a low kick, looking for Schafer's leg but Schafer calmly moves out of range.
DuMaine closes the distance and pushes Schafer back into the cage.
DuMaine missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DuMaine breaks from the clinch.
Schafer jabs DuMaine right on the nose. DuMaine blinks but takes it well.
DuMaine looks to score with a jab to the body but Schafer is just out of range.
Schafer fails to land with a series of punches.
DuMaine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schafer. That one must have hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schafer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for DuMaine.
DuMaine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schafer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DuMaine tries to clinch but Schafer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuMaine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schafer lands a slapping body shot.
Schafer missing with a left hand there. DuMaine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DuMaine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DuMaine lands a jab.
DuMaine misses with a body kick.
Jab from Schafer.
A bone on bone clash there as Schafer blocks the leg kick.
Schafer checks a leg kick nicely.
DuMaine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schafer.
Schafer tests DuMaine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DuMaine throws a looping overhand right but Schafer ducks down to avoid it.
Schafer lands a head kick!
DuMaine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schafer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DuMaine.
DuMaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schafer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schafer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine is looking to clinch but Schafer is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schafer scores with a decent looking hook.
DuMaine tries to land a front kick but Schafer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schafer blocks a head kick by DuMaine.
The fighters circling - Schafer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schafer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schafer lands with a right hand.
DuMaine misses with a wild body shot.
Schafer misses with a head kick.
Schafer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schafer blocks a head kick by DuMaine.
Schafer lands a jab.
DuMaine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schafer was well out of range. Poor timing from DuMaine.
Schafer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DuMaine.
DuMaine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schafer is able to avoid easily.
DuMaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
DuMaine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DuMaine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schafer's sensitive parts.
DuMaine moves forwards but Schafer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schafer. DuMaine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schafer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schafer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! DuMaine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheers as Schafer lands an impressive looking overhand right. DuMaine doesn't seem phased though.
DuMaine walks into a stiff left hand from Schafer.
Schafer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DuMaine. DuMaine obviously looking to wear him down.
Schafer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DuMaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schafer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DuMaine takes the fight into the clinch.
DuMaine slowing the pace effectively.
DuMaine trying to control the position but instead, Schafer has worked for underhooks and has pushed DuMaine into the cage.
Schafer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DuMaine lands an elbow inside.
Schafer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schafer is trying to break the clinch but DuMaine is controlling him.
Schafer managing to block the knees to the body from DuMaine.
Schafer tries to break the clinch but DuMaine is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DuMaine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DuMaine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from DuMaine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer wants to break free but DuMaine has control.
Schafer is looking to break free of the clinch but DuMaine has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DuMaine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schafer working hard to break the clinch.
Schafer is trying to force a seperation but DuMaine has the dominant position.
Schafer is trying to break the clinch but DuMaine is controlling him.
DuMaine scores a nice knee to the body.
Schafer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schafer tries to break free but DuMaine pushes him back against the cage.
Schafer has had enough of the clinch but DuMaine keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DuMaine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DuMaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DuMaine working Schafer over with knees to the body.
Schafer looks gassed!
Schafer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DuMaine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schafer blocks it with crossed arms.
Schafer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DuMaine lands a nice knee to the body.
DuMaine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector DuMaine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schafer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schafer lands a leg kick that knocks DuMaine off balance momentarily.
Schafer throws a right and a left that both miss.
DuMaine cracks a nice hook into Schafer's ribs.
A good leg kick by DuMaine.
DuMaine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DuMaine moves into the clinch.
DuMaine has Schafer pressed against the cage, preventing Schafer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schafer manages to break the clinch.
DuMaine connects with a leg kick. Schafer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DuMaine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schafer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DuMaine avoids the head kick by Schafer.
DuMaine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DuMaine tries to land a front kick but Schafer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schafer misses with a low kick.
DuMaine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schafer.
Schafer gets tackled into the cage by DuMaine. DuMaine maintains the clinch.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Schafer avoids the damage to the body.
DuMaine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schafer's elbow.
DuMaine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Schafer avoids the damage to the body.
Schafer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schafer breaks from the clinch.
Schafer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DuMaine was well out of range. Poor timing from Schafer.
Schafer misses with a head kick.
DuMaine tries to clinch but Schafer is having none of it.
DuMaine is looking to land body kicks.
DuMaine wants to clinch.
DuMaine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schafer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DuMaine misses the shot to the body.
DuMaine looks to land a right hand but Schafer moved out of range.
Schafer missing with a left hand there. DuMaine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DuMaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DuMaine throws a head kick that misses.
Schafer missing with a left hand there. DuMaine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DuMaine throws a hook but Schafer blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schafer. That did some damage!
DuMaine jabs Schafer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schafer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schafer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DuMaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schafer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schafer throws a jab when DuMaine was well out of range.
DuMaine tries to clinch there but Schafer circles away.
DuMaine lands with a shot to the body.
DuMaine gets a clinch.
DuMaine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schafer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schafer manages to break the clinch.
Schafer misses with a hook.
Schafer throws a low kick but it's checked well by DuMaine.
DuMaine throws the kick towards the body but Schafer avoids it.
DuMaine moves into the clinch successfully.
Schafer is looking to break free of the clinch but DuMaine has double underhooks.
Schafer misses with some punches.
DuMaine avoiding damage.
DuMaine lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by DuMaine.
DuMaine lands a nice shot to the body.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Schafer avoids the damage to the body.
DuMaine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from DuMaine.
Schafer is breathing heavily.
Schafer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DuMaine lands a good knee to the midsection. Schafer won't want to take too many of those.
DuMaine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schafer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from DuMaine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from DuMaine.
DuMaine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
DuMaine breaks the clinch.
DuMaine thuds a left hand into Schafer's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DuMaine.
DuMaine lands a slapping body shot.
DuMaine is looking to wear down Schafer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DuMaine tries to clinch there but Schafer circles away.
DuMaine moves into the clinch.
DuMaine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schafer avoids it.
DuMaine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DuMaine tries to land knees in the clinch but Schafer avoids the damage to the body.
Schafer tries to break free but DuMaine pushes him back against the cage.
Schafer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DuMaine breaks the clinch.
DuMaine has closed the distance and engaged Schafer in a clinch.
Schafer takes an elbow to the temple.
Schafer wants to break the clinch but can't.
DuMaine prevents Schafer from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from DuMaine.
DuMaine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DuMaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schafer wants to break free but DuMaine has control.
Schafer wants to break free but DuMaine has control.
DuMaine is trying to maintain a safe position but Schafer gets an underhook and turns DuMaine into the cage.
Schafer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector DuMaine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DuMaine rushes Schafer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schafer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DuMaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schafer tries to break free but DuMaine pushes him back against the cage.
DuMaine scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from DuMaine.
Knees in the clinch landing for DuMaine.
A short right from DuMaine on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DuMaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from DuMaine as the two fighters clinch.
Knees to the body from DuMaine.
DuMaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Schafer is trying to break free.
DuMaine landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for DuMaine.
Schafer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schafer avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
DuMaine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schafer backwards.
DuMaine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schafer can do to turn this around?
Schafer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DuMaine lands a knee to the body.
Schafer takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from DuMaine.
Knees to the body from DuMaine.
DuMaine pushes Schafer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DuMaine landing knees to the body.
DuMaine has Schafer pushed against the cage.
Schafer misses with a knee strike.
DuMaine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DuMaine working Schafer over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from DuMaine.
DuMaine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DuMaine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schafer gets tackled into the cage by DuMaine. DuMaine maintains the clinch.
Hector DuMaine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schafer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DuMaine throws a head kick but Schafer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine wants to clinch.
DuMaine thumps Schafer with a low kick.
DuMaine is looking to clinch but Schafer is avoiding it.
DuMaine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DuMaine scores with a leg kick.
DuMaine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DuMaine darts in and clinches Schafer up against the cage.
Schafer tries to circle away but DuMaine has him pinned against the cage.
Schafer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from DuMaine.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DuMaine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DuMaine crunches a lovely knee into Schafer's ribcage.
DuMaine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schafer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on DuMaine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DuMaine scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine slowing the pace effectively.
DuMaine presses Schafer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DuMaine lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from DuMaine.
Schafer is trying to force a seperation but DuMaine has the dominant position.
Schafer takes a knee to the side of the body.
DuMaine working Schafer over with knees to the body.
Schafer takes a knee to the side of the body.
DuMaine crunches a lovely knee into Schafer's ribcage.
Schafer avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
Schafer takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for DuMaine.
Nice elbow from DuMaine.
DuMaine scores a nice knee to the body.
DuMaine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schafer up against the cage.
DuMaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schafer is defending well for now.
DuMaine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schafer's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine has Schafer pressed against the cage, preventing Schafer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schafer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DuMaine lands a body shot.
Schafer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DuMaine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schafer's efforts to push away.
DuMaine lands a knee to the body.
DuMaine lands a good knee to the midsection. Schafer won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schafer avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schafer can't break the clinch.
DuMaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DuMaine tries to clinch up but Schafer circles away and keeps his distance.
DuMaine is looking to clinch but Schafer is avoiding it.
Schafer misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector DuMaine clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schafer moves out of range of the strikes.
DuMaine throws a leg kick which misses Schafer's front leg but catches the back leg as Schafer tries to avoid it.
DuMaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schafer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DuMaine tries to clinch up but Schafer circles away and keeps his distance.
DuMaine throws out a leg kick but Schafer moves out of range and DuMaine only half commits.
DuMaine throws a leg kick but Schafer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schafer scoring well with a low kick there.
Schafer throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Schafer misses.
Schafer misses with a jab, cross combination.
DuMaine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schafer looks to land a right hand but DuMaine moved out of range.
DuMaine thows a body shot but no joy.
DuMaine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DuMaine throws a head kick that misses.
DuMaine throws a head kick but Schafer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuMaine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
DuMaine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schafer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DuMaine clinches up with Schafer and pushes him back against the cage.
Schafer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DuMaine connects with a solid leg kick.
DuMaine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schafer lands with an uppercut that bounces DuMaine off the cage and back into range.
Hector DuMaine is winning the standup battle so far.
DuMaine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schafer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schafer checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Schafer.
DuMaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
DuMaine scoring well with a low kick there.
DuMaine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DuMaine digs a good hook to Schafer's body.
Schafer throws a series of punches but DuMaine avoids them all with ease.
DuMaine throws a chopping leg kick but Schafer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DuMaine connects with a leg kick. Schafer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Schafer misses.
Schafer clobbers DuMaine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DuMaine rushes Schafer and presses him up against the cage.
Schafer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DuMaine has him pressed against the cage.
Schafer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DuMaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Schafer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DuMaine landing knees to the body.
Schafer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DuMaine presses Schafer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DuMaine pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schafer tries to break the clinch but DuMaine is controlling the position.
DuMaine scores a nice knee to the body.
Schafer is trying to push DuMaine away but DuMaine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DuMaine controlling the action here for a moment.
DuMaine lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer wants to get back to striking at distance but DuMaine won't allow it.
Schafer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schafer is trying to force a seperation but DuMaine has the dominant position.
DuMaine scores a nice knee to the body.
Schafer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schafer is looking to break free of the clinch but DuMaine has double underhooks.
DuMaine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DuMaine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schafer managing to block the knees to the body from DuMaine.
DuMaine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schafer takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DuMaine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DuMaine lands an elbow that stopped Schafer in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine lands a nice elbow.
DuMaine working Schafer over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DuMaine leaning against his opponent.
Schafer is trying to break the clinch but DuMaine has him pressed against the cage.
DuMaine prevents Schafer from breaking the clinch.
Schafer avoiding damage as DuMaine throws knees to the body.
DuMaine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schafer's efforts to push away.
Schafer is trying to push DuMaine away but DuMaine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from DuMaine.
Schafer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schafer has had enough of the clinch but DuMaine keeps him there for the moment.
Schafer trying to control the position but instead, DuMaine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schafer into the cage.
DuMaine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DuMaine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DuMaine has Schafer pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector DuMaine had his way with Keith Schafer in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Schafer misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from DuMaine.
DuMaine is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DuMaine.
DuMaine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schafer keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Schafer misses the target.
DuMaine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schafer keeps the fight on the outside.
DuMaine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Schafer.
A left lands for Schafer.
Schafer throws a jab but it's blocked by DuMaine.
DuMaine connects with a leg kick. Schafer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DuMaine tries to clinch there but Schafer circles away.
DuMaine thumps Schafer with a low kick.
DuMaine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer looks to land a left hand but DuMaine moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DuMaine.
Schafer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Schafer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schafer throws a right hand that DuMaine ducks under and follows up with a left that DuMaine also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Schafer. That snapped DuMaine's head back.
DuMaine fakes the leg kick and cracks Schafer in the body.
DuMaine connects with a leg kick. Schafer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DuMaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
DuMaine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by DuMaine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DuMaine tries to clinch there but Schafer circles away.
Schafer gets tackled into the cage by DuMaine. DuMaine maintains the clinch.
DuMaine lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from DuMaine.
DuMaine lands a shoulder strike.
DuMaine lands a good knee to the midsection. Schafer won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on Schafer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DuMaine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuMaine lands a damaging elbow.
Schafer takes an elbow to the forehead.
DuMaine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from DuMaine.
Schafer is rocked!
It looks like Keith Schafer has been cut.
DuMaine lands a nice knee to the body.
Schafer is still on wobbly legs! Can DuMaine finish him?
DuMaine lands a knee to the body.
DuMaine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DuMaine lands a right hand.
DuMaine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from DuMaine.
DuMaine connects with a knee to the head.
Schafer tries to break the clinch but DuMaine is controlling the position.
DuMaine dodges an elbow strike from Schafer.
DuMaine lands a nice knee to the body.
DuMaine landing knees to the head.
Schafer takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by DuMaine.
DuMaine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schafer backwards.
Keith Schafer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer working hard to break the clinch.
DuMaine lands a knee to the body.
Schafer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DuMaine prevents Schafer from breaking the clinch.
DuMaine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DuMaine obliges.
DuMaine lands an elbow inside that Schafer shrugs off.
DuMaine presses Schafer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DuMaine.
DuMaine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DuMaine lands a good knee to the midsection. Schafer won't want to take too many of those.
DuMaine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schafer takes a knee right on the jaw!
DuMaine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schafer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DuMaine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by DuMaine.
DuMaine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schafer wants to break the clinch but can't.
DuMaine misses with a hook to the ribs.
DuMaine lands a nice shot to the body.
DuMaine can't find room to land a body shot as Schafer controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer is trying to force a seperation but DuMaine has the dominant position.
Schafer is trying to break the clinch but DuMaine is controlling him.
DuMaine lands a body punch in the clinch.
DuMaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schafer is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DuMaine lands an elbow just above Schafer 's eye.
Schafer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DuMaine blocks it with crossed arms.
DuMaine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DuMaine is leaning against Schafer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees to the body from DuMaine.
DuMaine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schafer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DuMaine effectively controlling the action here.
DuMaine digs a right hand underneath Schafer's ribcage. Schafer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DuMaine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DuMaine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schafer is trying to push DuMaine away but DuMaine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DuMaine.
DuMaine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DuMaine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hector DuMaine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schafer throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector DuMaine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DuMaine 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 James Glass scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:44
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector DuMaine!
After the fight, Hector DuMaine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Grot Myszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Joohnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joohnsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hell March. Leon Grot Myszkowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Leon Grot Myszkowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Joohnsson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grot Myszkowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joohnsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grot Myszkowski.
Grot Myszkowski blocks a head kick by Joohnsson.
Grot Myszkowski misses with a left hand
and Joohnsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joohnsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joohnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grot Myszkowski moves away.
Joohnsson throws a body punch but Grot Myszkowski moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grot Myszkowski. Joohnsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grot Myszkowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grot Myszkowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grot Myszkowski works his way into full mount!
Grot Myszkowski thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joohnsson is surviving well by controlling Grot Myszkowski's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Joohnsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grot Myszkowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joohnsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joohnsson shrugs it off.
A nice elbow there by Grot Myszkowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grot Myszkowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Joohnsson is now in Grot Myszkowski's guard. A big mistake from Grot Myszkowski there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grot Myszkowski looking for a guillotine here but Joohnsson defends easily.
Grot Myszkowski looking for a guillotine here but Joohnsson defends easily.
Joohnsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joohnsson defends it easily.
Joohnsson wants to control from the top but Grot Myszkowski keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joohnsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grot Myszkowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grot Myszkowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grot Myszkowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grot Myszkowski is looking for a kimura here.
Grot Myszkowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski is looking to take a break and control but Joohnsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joohnsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joohnsson controls Grot Myszkowski momentarily but Grot Myszkowski frees himself.
Grot Myszkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Grot Myszkowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grot Myszkowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joohnsson.
Joohnsson misses with a straight right.
Grot Myszkowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joohnsson's waist but Joohnsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grot Myszkowski off to one side.
Joohnsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grot Myszkowski is fending him off so far but Joohnsson persists. Nope, Grot Myszkowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Joohnsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grot Myszkowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joohnsson takes a swing at Grot Myszkowski's ribcage but misses.
Grot Myszkowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joohnsson is trying to defend but Grot Myszkowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Joohnsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joohnsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski trying to control but Joohnsson is working from the bottom.
Joohnsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grot Myszkowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grot Myszkowski looking to sit in guard and control but Joohnsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Leon Grot Myszkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson trying to control but Grot Myszkowski is working from the bottom.
Grot Myszkowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grot Myszkowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Joohnsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joohnsson stopping the sweep attempt from Grot Myszkowski.
Grot Myszkowski working for a triangle but Joohnsson defends it easily.
Grot Myszkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Grot Myszkowski, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson trying to control but Grot Myszkowski is working from the bottom.
Grot Myszkowski looking for a guillotine here but Joohnsson defends easily.
Grot Myszkowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joohnsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grot Myszkowski is trying to keep Joohnsson in close.
Joohnsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grot Myszkowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joohnsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grot Myszkowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson thumps Grot Myszkowski with a low kick.
Joohnsson throws a good cross that connects.
Joohnsson shoots in and bounces Grot Myszkowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Joohnsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Grot Myszkowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grot Myszkowski is looking for a triangle but Joohnsson pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grot Myszkowski looking for a guillotine here but Joohnsson defends easily.
Grot Myszkowski is pulling down on Joohnsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Joohnsson, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Grot Myszkowski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joohnsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Grot Myszkowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grot Myszkowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joohnsson.
Joohnsson throws a body punch but Grot Myszkowski moves out of range.
Joohnsson clinches up with Grot Myszkowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Grot Myszkowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Joohnsson won't allow it.
Grot Myszkowski letting Joohnsson take a breather here.
Grot Myszkowski breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Grot Myszkowski as Joohnsson shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joohnsson. Grot Myszkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grot Myszkowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joohnsson swings for the body but Grot Myszkowski moves out of range.
Joohnsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grot Myszkowski rather than just go for the knockout.
A lazy left from Grot Myszkowski finds it's target.
The crowd cheers as Joohnsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grot Myszkowski doesn't seem phased though.
Grot Myszkowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Grot Myszkowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson tries for a takedown but Grot Myszkowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grot Myszkowski misses with a straight left.
Grot Myszkowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grot Myszkowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joohnsson swings for the body but Grot Myszkowski moves out of range.
Joohnsson throws a body punch but Grot Myszkowski moves out of range.
Joohnsson misses with a wild body shot.
Joohnsson tries to clinch up.
Joohnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grot Myszkowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Joohnsson moves into the clinch.
Grot Myszkowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joohnsson slows down the pace here.
Joohnsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Joohnsson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grot Myszkowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Joohnsson to the mat. Joohnsson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Joohnsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grot Myszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Joohnsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grot Myszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Joohnsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grot Myszkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grot Myszkowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Grot Myszkowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bob Joohnsson just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joohnsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grot Myszkowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Joohnsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joohnsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joohnsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Joohnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grot Myszkowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grot Myszkowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joohnsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grot Myszkowski fails to land the takedown.
Joohnsson wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joohnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grot Myszkowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Joohnsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grot Myszkowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Grot Myszkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grot Myszkowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Joohnsson sprawls well. He's pushed Grot Myszkowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bob Joohnsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grot Myszkowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grot Myszkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grot Myszkowski misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski looking to score a takedown here. Joohnsson is defending well but Grot Myszkowski drives through and ends up in Joohnsson's guard.
Grot Myszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Joohnsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grot Myszkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joohnsson keeping moving, preventing Grot Myszkowski from controlling successfully.
Joohnsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joohnsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grot Myszkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joohnsson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Joohnsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grot Myszkowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grot Myszkowski looking to score a takedown here. Joohnsson is defending well but Grot Myszkowski drives through and ends up in Joohnsson's guard.
Grot Myszkowski stands up over Joohnsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grot Myszkowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grot Myszkowski throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Joohnsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Grot Myszkowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joohnsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joohnsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grot Myszkowski is trying to control the position but Joohnsson postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joohnsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joohnsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joohnsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grot Myszkowski's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Leon Grot Myszkowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grot Myszkowski connects with a single shot there.
Grot Myszkowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Joohnsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grot Myszkowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Joohnsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grot Myszkowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joohnsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grot Myszkowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joohnsson!
Joohnsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski tries to control but Joohnsson wriggling away.
Grot Myszkowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Grot Myszkowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joohnsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Joohnsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joohnsson wants to control but Grot Myszkowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grot Myszkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joohnsson's head.
Grot Myszkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joohnsson is just riding it out for now. Grot Myszkowski eventually gives up the hold.
Grot Myszkowski is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joohnsson is trying to control but can't.
Grot Myszkowski seems to be working for a kimura but Joohnsson defends the submission attempt.
Grot Myszkowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grot Myszkowski is trying to control. Joohnsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bob Joohnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grot Myszkowski is working away from the top position though.
Joohnsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grot Myszkowski.
Grot Myszkowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leon Grot Myszkowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joohnsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grot Myszkowski looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grot Myszkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Grot Myszkowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grot Myszkowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Grot Myszkowski!
Leon Grot Myszkowski retains his welterweight title!
Leon Grot Myszkowski made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)SALE 159Q $30 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keat Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhys Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cullen's entrance music is My way - Sid Vicious . A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Keat Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rhys Cao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen cracks Cao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Keat Cullen has been cut.
Cao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cullen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Rhys Cao has been cut.
A combination from Cao does no damage.
Cao misses with a series of wild punches.
Cullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cullen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cullen swings for the body but Cao moves out of range.
Cao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cullen in his tracks.
Cao throws a hook to the side of Cullen's head but Cullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cao misses with an uppercut. Cullen saw that one coming.
Cullen slips under a jab.
Cao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cullen thumps Cao with a low kick.
Cullen takes a swing at Cao's ribcage but misses.
Cao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cullen can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao misses with a wild combination.
Cao moves forwards but Cullen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cao thows a body shot but no joy.
Cao misses with a hook. Cullen ducked under it nicely.
Cullen connects with a single shot there.
Cao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cao.
Cullen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cao looks to score with a jab to the body but Cullen is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cullen scores with a kick to the body.
Cao looks gassed!
Cullen throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Cao stumbling backwards into the cage! Cao bounces back off the cage towards Cullen, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Cullen lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Cullen celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keat Cullen!
After the big win, Keat Cullen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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