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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hubert Parada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Alba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Alba looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hubert Parada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Alba!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parada shoots in looking for a takedown. Alba tries to sprawl out of it but Parada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parada counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parada.
Parada drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alba!
Parada manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Parada wants to control but Alba is keeping busy.
Parada tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alba has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Parada tries to hold on but Alba postures up.
Alba controlling his opponent.
Alba looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parada is desperately trying to improve his position but Alba has a good base and remains in mount.
Alba looking to control but Parada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parada wants to control but Alba is having none of it.
Parada is trying desperately to improve position.
Parada regains half guard.
Parada gets back to full guard.
Parada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Parada is tightening it up a little... Alba has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alba reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alba taps out! nice BJJ there by Parada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hubert Parada!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brinehall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Brinehall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Dean!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Brinehall can't do much from the bottom here.
Dean trying to control the position but Brinehall is working away.
Brinehall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dean wants to control but Brinehall is keeping him busy.
Dean controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinehall wants to control but Dean postures up.
Brinehall tries to buck Dean off but Dean is having none of it.
Brinehall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brinehall is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brinehall avoid being mounted?
Brinehall wants to get back to his feet.
Dean uses his free foot to push down on Brinehall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brinehall.
Brinehall is desperately trying to improve his position but Dean has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brinehall holds on for dear life, controlling Dean's posture momentarily.
Dean wants to control the pace but Brinehall is squirming around nicely.
Brinehall wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dean thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dean putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean controlling the pace for now.
Brinehall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dean unloads with some shots from mount but Brinehall bucks and avoids them well.
Brinehall working to try and regain half guard.
Dean lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dean avoids the attempt from Brinehall to control.
Dean can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brinehall is looking to escape.
Brinehall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brinehall is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brinehall is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dean dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brinehall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dean clinches with his opponent.
Brinehall tries to stall but Dean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brinehall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dean wants a takedown but no success here.
Brinehall jumps guard but Dean stands there with Brinehall around his waist. Brinehall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dean jumps guard and drags Brinehall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dean wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brinehall is now in half guard.
Brinehall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean tries to roll over but Brinehall keeps him under control.
Brinehall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dean keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinehall prevents Dean from improving his position.
Brinehall stops Dean from getting back to his feet.
Brinehall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dean tries to roll over but Brinehall keeps him under control.
Dean preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dean works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brinehall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dean working a defensive guard here.
Brinehall wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Brinehall trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brinehall prevents Dean from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brinehall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dean has a closed guard, preventing Brinehall from standing up.
Brinehall trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dean has managed to clinch.
Brinehall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brinehall is trying to defend but Dean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brinehall wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brinehall trying to hold on to Dean's head to control him but Dean postures up.
Brinehall wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.
Brinehall is staying active underneath Dean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dean performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brinehall trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brinehall has his takedown stuffed
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown. Brinehall fights it but they end up in guard.
Dean looking to pass the guard.
Dean wants to control from the top but Brinehall keeps moving.
Dean is looking to stand up but Brinehall won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brinehall is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinehall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brinehall keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brinehall circles away quickly and effectively.
Dean takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brinehall.
Brinehall connects with a crisp jab.
Dean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brinehall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dean content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brinehall is looking to reverse the position.
Brinehall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dean is concentrating on defense, preventing Brinehall from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is staying active underneath Brinehall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brinehall trying to pass the guard but Dean defending well.
Dean wants to control but Brinehall is keeping busy.
Dean won't allow Brinehall to pass to mount.
Brinehall is keen to just control but Dean is a slippery customer.
Dean wants to get back to his feet.
Dean gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brinehall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dean is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brinehall lands a jab to Dean's midsection.
No joy there for Dean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brinehall is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dean winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Dean!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Elsworth 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Rob Elsworth!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elsworth moves into the clinch successfully.
Jameson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Elsworth manages to break the clinch.
Jameson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Elsworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elsworth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Elsworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Elsworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Elsworth keeps moving.
Jameson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jameson is one step ahead there.
Elsworth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jameson manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elsworth wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Elsworth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elsworth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elsworth stands up and waves to Jameson to follow him.
Elsworth clinches up with Jameson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Elsworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elsworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Jameson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elsworth has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Elsworth.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elsworth moves into the clinch.
Elsworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elsworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jameson if he has to take too many more of those.
Elsworth throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Johnny Jameson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elsworth has Jameson up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Elsworth.
Elsworth breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Elsworth.
Elsworth takes the fight into the clinch.
Elsworth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Elsworth breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Elsworth throws a combination. Jameson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch but Elsworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elsworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Elsworth as Jameson shoots in.
Elsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elsworth closes the distance and clinches.
Elsworth lands a shot to the body.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elsworth is looking to land body kicks.
Elsworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elsworth is looking to slow Jameson down with leg kicks.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jameson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Elsworth.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Rob Elsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson tries to clinch there but Elsworth circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Elsworth.
A head kick misses from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a nice hook to Jameson's body. Jameson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elsworth has managed to clinch.
Elsworth lands a knee to the head.
Elsworth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Elsworth lands an uppercut.
Elsworth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jameson's efforts to push away.
Elsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elsworth gets a clinch.
Elsworth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jameson's face.
Elsworth breaks the clinch.
Jameson is looking to clinch but Elsworth is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elsworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jameson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Elsworth.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elsworth lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Jameson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jameson wants to clinch.
Jameson fails with the takedown.
Elsworth scores with a decent looking hook.
Elsworth rushes Jameson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Elsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jameson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Elsworth manages to break the clinch.
Elsworth looks to land a combination. Jameson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Elsworth has closed the distance and engaged Jameson in a clinch.
Elsworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamesons head.
Elsworth lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elsworth manages to break the clinch.
Elsworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jameson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jameson is looking to control Elsworth's arms but Elsworth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jameson has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elsworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elsworth lands a nice hook to Jameson's body. Jameson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elsworth lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth dodges the punch combination from Jameson.
Elsworth closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Elsworth.
A nice left hand lands by Elsworth.
Elsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elsworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elsworth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Elsworth closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Elsworth.
Elsworth with a knee to the head.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Elsworth. That one must have hurt.
Elsworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jameson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jameson wants to get back to striking at distance but Elsworth won't allow it.
Jameson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Elsworth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Elsworth pushes Jameson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Elsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elsworth scores with a shoulder strike.
Elsworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Elsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Elsworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jameson backwards.
Elsworth connects with a knee to the head.
Elsworth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Elsworth.
Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Elsworth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Elsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elsworth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnny Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson tries to clinch up.
Elsworth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Jameson. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet.
Elsworth closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is trying to force a seperation but Elsworth has the dominant position.
Elsworth stops a takedown attempt from Jameson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elsworth crunches a lovely knee into Jameson's ribcage.
Elsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elsworth lands a head kick. Jameson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jameson looks for a takedown but Elsworth sprawls well.
Jameson walks into a jab.
Jameson tries to clinch there but Elsworth circles away.
Jameson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jameson doesn't manage to clinch there - Elsworth circles away.
Elsworth gets a clinch.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rob Elsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elsworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Jameson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jameson throws a head kick that half lands.
Elsworth scores with a head kick.
Jameson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elsworth tries to avoid it but Jameson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elsworth to the ground. Elsworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth pushes Jameson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jameson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elsworth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Elsworth manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Elsworth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Elsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elsworth blocks a jab.
Rob Elsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jameson moves in looking to clinch but Elsworth pushes him off.
Jameson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Elsworth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Elsworth looks to land a combination but Jameson avoids it well.
Elsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elsworth with a jab.
Elsworth tries to clinch up but Jameson circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch but Elsworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elsworth misses with a head kick.
Elsworth pushes Jameson up against the cage in a clinch.
Elsworth manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Jameson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Elsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Elsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jameson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elsworth throws out a powerful jab.
Elsworth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jameson.
Jameson tries to keep at a distance but Elsworth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elsworth lands a shoulder strike.
Elsworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Elsworth.
Elsworth breaks from the clinch.
Elsworth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Elsworth pushes Jameson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jameson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Elsworth connects with a knee to the head.
Jameson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elsworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jameson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elsworth breaks the clinch.
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elsworth pinned against the cage. Elsworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elsworth looks for the body kick but Jameson saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth rushes Jameson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jameson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jameson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rob Elsworth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jameson jumps guard but Elsworth stands there with Jameson around his waist. Jameson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jameson takes a shot to the head.
Jameson fails to pull guard.
Elsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Elsworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Elsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elsworth takes the fight into the clinch.
Elsworth pushes Jameson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jameson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jameson is looking to control Elsworth's arms but Elsworth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jameson has his back to the cage.
Elsworth lands an uppercut.
Jameson taking a breather.
Elsworth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Elsworth drives through and clinches with Jameson against the cage.
Elsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elsworth clinches up with Jameson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jameson jumps guard but Elsworth stands there with Jameson around his waist. Jameson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elsworth.
Jameson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jameson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jameson looking to stall.
Elsworth with a knee to the head.
Jameson successfully pulls guard.
Jameson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Elsworth decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Elsworth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Elsworth!
Elsworth is squirming around, avoiding Jameson's attempts to control the action.
Elsworth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Elsworth wants to hold on but Jameson pushes him away.
Jameson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jameson trying to control but Elsworth is having none of it.
Jameson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jameson prevents Elsworth from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Jameson trying to control but Elsworth is having none of it.
Jameson landing punches.
Jameson misses with a head shot.
Elsworth is trying to escape the mount.
Jameson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Elsworth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Elsworth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Jameson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Elsworth works over Jameson's head and body with a nice combination.
Elsworth closes the distance and clinches.
Jameson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Elsworth walks away with a smile on his face. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Elsworth.
Elsworth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jameson tries to clinch but Elsworth is having none of it.
Elsworth connects with a high kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Elsworth.
Elsworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elsworth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jameson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jameson moves in looking to clinch but Elsworth pushes him off.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Elsworth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jameson.
Elsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jameson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Elsworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid body kick from Elsworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Elsworth moves out of range.
Elsworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Elsworth.
Elsworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Jameson circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Elsworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Elsworth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Elsworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jameson 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.
Jameson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Elsworth is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth prevents Jameson from improving position.
Elsworth is not content to let Jameson control the position.
Jameson stands up and beckons Elsworth to his feet.
Jameson dives in and grabs Elsworth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elsworth pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Elsworth wants to clinch.
Elsworth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Elsworth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Elsworth pushes Jameson up against the cage in a clinch.
Elsworth breaks from the clinch.
Elsworth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth pushes Jameson up against the cage in a clinch.
Elsworth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elsworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Elsworth is leaning against Jameson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elsworth stops a takedown attempt from Jameson.
Elsworth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jameson's face.
Elsworth scores with a knee to the head.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jameson tries to pull guard but Elsworth holds him up against the cage and eventually Jameson drops back down to his feet.
Elsworth pushes Jameson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Elsworth working Jameson over with knees to the body.
Elsworth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Elsworth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elsworth moves into the clinch.
Jameson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Elsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jameson backwards.
Jameson wants to get back to striking at distance but Elsworth won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth lands with a left to the head.
Jameson wants to break free but Elsworth has control.
Elsworth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jameson tries to land a knee to the head but Elsworth blocks with his arms.
Jameson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elsworth manages to break the clinch.
Jameson drives through and clinches with Elsworth against the cage.
Jameson wants a takedown.
Elsworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Elsworth stops a takedown attempt from Jameson.
Jameson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Elsworth lands a shoulder strike.
Jameson can't find room to land a body shot as Elsworth controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elsworth as Jameson tries to tie him up.
Elsworth with a knee to the head.
Elsworth lands a knee to the body.
Elsworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Jameson is trying to break the clinch but Elsworth has him pressed against the cage.
Elsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Jameson backwards.
Elsworth is pressed up against the cage. Jameson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elsworth down to the mat. Elsworth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Elsworth tries to clinch but Jameson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Jameson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Elsworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jameson throws a body punch but Elsworth moves out of range.
Elsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jameson has time to react.
Elsworth closes the distance and pushes Jameson back into the cage.
Elsworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jameson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Elsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elsworth throws a head kick that Jameson semi-blocks.
Jameson tries to clinch up but Elsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Elsworth moves into the clinch.
Elsworth landing knees to the head.
Jameson manages to break the clinch.
Elsworth darts in and clinches Jameson up against the cage.
Elsworth misses with a knee to the head.
Jameson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elsworth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Elsworth manages to break the clinch.
Jameson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elsworth.
No joy there for Jameson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jameson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jameson slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elsworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elsworth has closed the distance and engaged Jameson in a clinch.
Elsworth breaks the clinch.
Jameson fails with the takedown.
Elsworth throws the kick towards the body but Jameson avoids it.
Elsworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jameson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jameson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elsworth or not.
Jameson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jameson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elsworth sprawls well initially but Jameson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jameson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jameson wants to take a breather but Elsworth is having none of it.
Elsworth trying to hold on to Jameson's head to control him but Jameson postures up.
Elsworth kicks Jameson off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elsworth is fending him off so far but Jameson persists. Nope, Elsworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Elsworth is looking to slow Jameson down with leg kicks.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elsworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elsworth misses with a two punch combination.
Jameson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jameson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Elsworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jameson somewhat.
Elsworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jameson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jameson at a distance.
Elsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jameson moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth wants to clinch up but Jameson keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Elsworth misses.
Jameson swats away the attempt to clinch by Elsworth.
Jameson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elsworth tries to clinch but Jameson is having none of it.
Elsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elsworth stuns Jameson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elsworth wants to clinch up but Jameson keeps it at a distance.
Jameson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Elsworth rushes Jameson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elsworth as Jameson tries to tie him up.
Elsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jameson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Elsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameson walks into a stiff left hand from Elsworth.
Elsworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jameson circles away quickly and effectively.
Elsworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elsworth trying to land knees to the body.
Elsworth breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Elsworth.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elsworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rob Elsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jameson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elsworth lands a head kick!
Elsworth pushes Jameson away with a front kick.
Johnny Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Jameson misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Elsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Elsworth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 44:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Elsworth!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmie Jameson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Jones Smith's chin.
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Jameson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jones Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson misses with the combination.
Jameson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jameson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jameson stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jameson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to sweep here but Jameson controlling him for the moment.
Jameson gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Jameson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jameson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jameson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jameson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Jameson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith won't allow Jameson to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Jameson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jameson is working for a kimura here but Smith manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jameson's guard.
Jameson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jameson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jameson trying to control the position.
Jameson pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jameson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jameson, not yet.
Jameson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jameson checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jameson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jameson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Jameson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jameson trying to control here.
Jameson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jameson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith throws a strike but Jameson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jameson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith throwing shots but Jameson is blocking nicely.
Jameson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Jameson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from Jameson.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jameson swivels and escapes.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameson tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jameson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmie Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John Jones Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jameson duly obliges.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Jameson.
Jimmie Jameson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jones Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Jameson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Jameson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jameson controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Jameson decides to stand up.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jameson.
Jameson controls the position from side control.
Jameson working the ground and pound.
Smith gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jameson there.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jameson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jameson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Jameson has passed into side control.
Jameson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson landing shots from mount.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Jameson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jameson slips nicely into half guard.
Jameson not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Jameson has control of the leg.
Jimmie Jameson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jameson stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jameson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jameson lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Jameson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith is looking to stand up but Jameson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jameson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Jameson has moved into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jameson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Jameson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jameson working Smith over with strikes here.
Jameson lands a big elbow.
Jameson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jameson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Jameson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Jameson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Jameson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jameson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Jameson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson raining down shots from the mount!
Jameson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Jameson tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Jameson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jameson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jameson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jameson has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jameson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jameson wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Jameson clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith shoots and misses
so Jameson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jameson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Jameson has moved into half guard.
Jameson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jameson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jameson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Jameson eventually gives up the hold.
Jameson trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith moves into full guard.
Jameson looking to pass the guard.
Jameson won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Jameson passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Jameson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jameson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jameson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jameson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Jameson biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jameson.
Jameson looking for the RNC.
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Jameson.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Jameson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Smith covering up well under a series of strikes from Jameson.
Jameson looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jameson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jameson missing with strikes.
Jameson is riding his opponent, not letting Smith buck him off.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jameson's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Jameson is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Jameson had his way with John Jones Smith in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jameson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jameson trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Jameson maintains control.
Jameson wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Jameson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jameson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jameson working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Jameson with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jameson controlling the pace for now.
Jameson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Jameson.
Jameson is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Jameson prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jameson passes to full mount!
Jameson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Jameson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jameson controlling the position from side mount.
Jameson decides to stand back up. Jameson steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Jameson counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson connects with a high kick.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jameson misses with the combination.
Smith with a jab.
Jameson fails with the takedown.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Jameson. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith scores with the left hand. Jameson knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jameson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Jameson has moved into half guard.
John Jones Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmie Jameson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jameson passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Jameson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jameson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Jameson!
Jimmie Jameson retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thien Nakuratata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Column (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thien Nakuratata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thien Nakuratata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Column!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakuratata tries to clinch but Column moves out of range.
Nakuratata is looking to clinch but Column is avoiding it.
Nakuratata wants to clinch.
Column misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakuratata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakuratata tries to clinch but Column moves out of range.
Column fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakuratata moves in looking to clinch but Column pushes him off.
Nakuratata stuffs the takedown attempt from Column. Column gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Column, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakuratata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Column avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Column circles away from the clinch attempt.
Column throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Column keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakuratata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Column.
Nakuratata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thien Nakuratata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakuratata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Column swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakuratata.
Column fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakuratata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch but Column swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakuratata is looking to clinch but Column is avoiding it.
Nakuratata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakuratata lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nakuratata tries to clinch but Column moves out of range.
Nakuratata tries to clinch there but Column circles away.
Nakuratata doesn't manage to clinch there - Column circles away.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch but Column swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakuratata is looking to clinch.
Nakuratata is looking to clinch but Column is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakuratata tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakuratata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thien Nakuratata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakuratata tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakuratata wants to clinch up but Column keeps it at a distance.
Column misses with the combination.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Column paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Column misses with a wild body shot.
Nakuratata is looking to clinch.
Nakuratata tries to clinch there but Column circles away.
Column misses with a takedown attempt - Nakuratata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thien Nakuratata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Column.
Nakuratata gets a clinch.
Nakuratata scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alex Column has been cut.
Column drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakuratata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakuratata doesn't manage to clinch there - Column circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Column throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakuratata.
Column circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakuratata gets a clinch.
Nakuratata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nakuratata working Column over with knees to the body.
Nakuratata pushes off an throws an elbow but Column leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakuratata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Column takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nakuratata is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Column tries for a takedown. No joy.
Column looks gassed!
Nakuratata creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Column's defenses.
Nakuratata lands an elbow just above Column 's eye.
Nakuratata lands a good knee to the midsection. Column won't want to take too many of those.
Column tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakuratata gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakuratata landing knees to the head.
Nakuratata creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nakuratata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakuratata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Column blocks it with crossed arms.
Nakuratata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Column changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakuratata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Column throws a right and a left that both miss.
Column swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakuratata.
Column fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Column swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakuratata.
Column avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakuratata wants to clinch up but Column keeps it at a distance.
Column circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick from Nakuratata lands but Column takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Nakuratata.
Nakuratata wants to clinch.
Nakuratata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Column, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thien Nakuratata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Column's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Column changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakuratata tries to avoid it but Column manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakuratata to the ground. Nakuratata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Column avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakuratata darts in and clinches Column up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Nakuratata.
Nakuratata connects with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Column drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakuratata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Column misses with a wild combination.
Nakuratata doesn't manage to clinch there - Column circles away.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch but Column swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Column keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakuratata tries to clinch up.
Nakuratata moves in looking to clinch but Column pushes him off.
Nakuratata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakuratata wants to clinch up but Column keeps it at a distance.
Column is breathing heavily.
Column blocks a head kick by Nakuratata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakuratata is looking to clinch.
Nakuratata wants to clinch up but Column keeps it at a distance.
Nakuratata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakuratata misses with an elbow strike.
Nakuratata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Column has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but Column blocks with his arms.
Nakuratata with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Nakuratata.
Nakuratata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nakuratata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Column.
Thien Nakuratata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Column.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nakuratata misses with an elbow strike.
Nakuratata scores with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nakuratata just misses with a elbow thrown towards Column's brow.
Nakuratata tries a knee to the head but Column blocks it.
Nakuratata lands a knee to the body.
Column tries to pull guard but Nakuratata holds him up against the cage and eventually Column drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakuratata tries a knee to the head but Column blocks it.
Nakuratata throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nakuratata creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Column's defenses.
Column avoiding damage as Nakuratata throws knees to the body.
Nakuratata misses with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata misses with an elbow strike.
Column pulls guard successfully.
Column wants to sweep here but Nakuratata controlling him for the moment.
Column manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakuratata manages to get himself to full guard.
Column trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakuratata is looking to stand up but Column isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Column throwing strikes but missing.
Column wants to control from the top but Nakuratata keeps moving.
Column wants to pass the guard but Nakuratata is keeping the position.
Column throwing strikes but missing.
Column is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakuratata is looking to stand back up but Column counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nakuratata.
Nakuratata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Column.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Column, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Column misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakuratata tries to clinch up but Column circles away and keeps his distance.
Column throws a series of punches but Nakuratata avoids them all with ease.
Nakuratata misses with a two punch combination.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch but Column swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thien Nakuratata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Column's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nakuratata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakuratata looks to land a combination. Column sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch but Column swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Column shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakuratata tries to sprawl out of it but Column keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakuratata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakuratata tries to clinch up but Column circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakuratata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakuratata wants to clinch.
Column rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakuratata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakuratata takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakuratata lands an elbow just above Column 's eye.
Column takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakuratata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nakuratata throws an elbow but it misses.
Nakuratata misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakuratata gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakuratata lands an elbow inside that Column shrugs off.
Column takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nakuratata connects with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Column dodges an elbow strike from Nakuratata.
Nakuratata comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakuratata misses with an elbow strike.
Nakuratata lands a damaging elbow.
Column blocks an elbow strike.
Nakuratata looking to throw knees to the head but Column is blocking nicely.
Column has Nakuratata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nakuratata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nakuratata gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakuratata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nakuratata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nakuratata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nakuratata creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nakuratata stops a takedown attempt from Column.
Thien Nakuratata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Column.
Nakuratata looking to throw knees to the head but Column is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakuratata throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nakuratata.
Column has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nakuratata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nakuratata trying to land knees to the body.
Nakuratata looking to throw knees to the head but Column is blocking nicely.
Nakuratata lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nakuratata throws an elbow but misses.
Nakuratata lands an elbow just above Column 's eye.
Nakuratata lands an elbow just above Column 's eye.
Nakuratata looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nakuratata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nakuratata misses with a knee strike.
Column can't get the takedown.
Column is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakuratata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakuratata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Column has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakuratata looking to throw knees to the head but Column is blocking nicely.
Column tries to pull guard but Nakuratata won't allow it.
Nakuratata misses with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakuratata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Column tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakuratata lands an elbow inside that Column shrugs off.
Nakuratata throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nakuratata misses with an elbow over the top.
Nakuratata misses with an elbow strike.
Column tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakuratata smiles and moves away.
Column tries to bum rush Nakuratata with a series of wild strikes but Nakuratata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakuratata wants to clinch.
Column misses with a double jab.
Column circles away from the clinch attempt.
Column tries to bum rush Nakuratata with a series of wild strikes but Nakuratata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Column fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakuratata gets a clinch.
Nakuratata lands an elbow inside that Column shrugs off.
Nakuratata lands an elbow that stopped Column in his tracks for a moment.
Column jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakuratata walks away with a smile on his face. Column gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Column keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakuratata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Column circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakuratata drives through and clinches with Column against the cage.
Nakuratata pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nakuratata landing knees to the head.
Column can't get the takedown.
Nakuratata lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakuratata scores with a knee to the head.
Nakuratata comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakuratata tries a knee to the head but Column blocks it.
Nakuratata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nakuratata throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thien Nakuratata clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Column's cut.
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.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakuratata doesn't manage to clinch there - Column circles away.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakuratata is looking to clinch.
Nakuratata is looking to clinch.
Nakuratata moves in looking to clinch but Column pushes him off.
Column misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakuratata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Column keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakuratata tries to clinch but Column is having none of it.
Nakuratata tries to clinch up but Column circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakuratata misses with a combination
and Column counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakuratata wants to stand and escape but Column is having none of it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Column working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Column tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakuratata is retaining full guard.
Column has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Column is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakuratata has wrist control.
Column postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Column postures up in Nakuratata's guard and throws a big left but Nakuratata blocks it.
Column wants to control from the top but Nakuratata keeps moving.
Column postures up in Nakuratata's guard and throws a big left but Nakuratata blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakuratata tries to clinch up but Column circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch but Column swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Column avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Column misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakuratata stuffs the takedown attempt from Column. Column gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakuratata throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Column.
Nakuratata wants to clinch
and Column counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Column trying to control but Nakuratata is working from the bottom.
Column stops Nakuratata from standing up.
Nakuratata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Column on the ground.
Column thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Column throws and elbow that misses. Nakuratata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Column's guard. Nice move by Nakuratata!
Column wants to improve his position but instead Nakuratata has moved into half guard.
Nakuratata wants to stand but Column has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Column wants to improve his position but Nakuratata is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakuratata wants to clinch up but Column keeps it at a distance.
Column misses with a few strikes there.
Nakuratata tries to clinch up but Column circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Column tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakuratata swivels and escapes.
Nakuratata is looking to clinch.
Nakuratata wants to clinch up but Column keeps it at a distance.
Column just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakuratata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees to the body from Nakuratata.
Nakuratata throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nakuratata landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Column dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alex Column's cut.
That's time! Nakuratata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Nakuratata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Column swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Column shoots in for a double leg but Nakuratata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakuratata clinches up against the cage.
Nakuratata is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Nakuratata.
Thien Nakuratata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nakuratata lands a knee to the head.
Nakuratata tries to land a knee to the head but Column blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nakuratata obliges.
Nakuratata with a knee to the head.
Column goes for a takedown attempt but Nakuratata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nakuratata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nakuratata tries to clinch up
and Column counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nakuratata!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Column takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakuratata tries to buck Column off but he can't manage it.
Column is landing with some decent strikes but Nakuratata is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Column breaks from Nakuratata's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakuratata in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Column lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nakuratata in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Column looking to finish with strikes here!
Column thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakuratata wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Column.
Nakuratata is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Column landing strikes from the mount.
Column breaks from Nakuratata's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Column wants to control the pace but Nakuratata is squirming around nicely.
Nakuratata blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Column throwing strikes here but Nakuratata is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Column thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Column landing strikes from the mount.
Column putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Column is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakuratata can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Column thowing shots but they're missing.
Column tries to control but Nakuratata wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Column looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alex Column has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Column throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nakuratata because Column loaded up on that one.
Column won't let Nakuratata get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Column takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakuratata wants to get back to his feet.
Column raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Column comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakuratata 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thien Nakuratata!
Thien Nakuratata is the new lightweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis von Carelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiro Takanata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanata is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pain by Four Star Mary. Curtis von Carelstein has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis von Carelstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoshiro Takanata!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Carelstein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takanata. Takanata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by von Carelstein.
von Carelstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takanata moves away.
Takanata ducks under a wild hook from von Carelstein.
von Carelstein has a takedown stuffed.
Takanata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
von Carelstein throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Carelstein lands with a hook. Takanata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by von Carelstein.
Takanata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
von Carelstein cracks Takanata with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Takanata tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but von Carelstein pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Takanata is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis von Carelstein!
Curtis von Carelstein retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Nail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backstrom has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor as his entrance music. David Backstrom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nail!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Backstrom!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backstrom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nail to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Backstrom trying to control the position.
Nail controlling from the top position.
Nail won't allow Backstrom to sweep him here.
Nail controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nail is pushing down on Backstrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Backstrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Nail has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nail is looking for a kimura but Backstrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nail to get the leverage.
Nail winds up and cracks Backstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Backstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nail pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Nail seems content to control.
Backstrom is looking to improve his position.
Backstrom wants to control but Nail is keeping busy.
Backstrom is looking for a sweep. Nail is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nail is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backstrom wants to get back to full guard but Nail has mounted him!
Backstrom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nail working Backstrom over with strikes here.
Backstrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nail controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nail can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Backstrom is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nail tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Backstrom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Backstrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nail throws some wild stikes that Backstrom manages to avoid easily.
Nail stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
David Nail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nail dives in and grabs Backstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Backstrom pushes down on Nail's head and hops out.
Nail is trying hard to land a takedown here. Backstrom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nail shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nail is breathing heavily.
Nail moves into the clinch.
Backstrom lands a nice elbow.
Backstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nail avoids it.
Nail drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Backstrom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nail dodges an elbow strike from Backstrom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Backstrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nail's defenses.
It looks like David Nail has been cut.
Backstrom lands a knee to the body.
Nail takes an elbow to the forehead.
Backstrom lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Nail dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Nail's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Backstrom throws a series of punches but Nail moves out of range.
Backstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Nail. Nail gets slowly back to his feet.
Backstrom leaves Nail with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Backstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nail clinches with his opponent.
Nail is looking to control Backstrom's arms but Backstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nail has his back to the cage.
Backstrom jumps guard but Nail stands there with Backstrom around his waist. Backstrom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nail managing to block the knees to the body from Backstrom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nail.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Backstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nail takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Backstrom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Backstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nail has him pressed against the cage.
Backstrom gets underhooks to prevent Nail's takedown attempt.
Nail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Backstrom can't break the clinch.
Backstrom lands an elbow inside.
Nail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Backstrom.
Backstrom with a knee to the head.
Backstrom ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Backstrom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Backstrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nail is one step ahead there.
Nail trying to control but Backstrom is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nail manages to get himself to full guard.
Backstrom throwing strikes from guard but Nail blocks nicely.
Nail utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Backstrom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Backstrom trying to move into half guard but instead Nail has managed to sweep!
Nail wants to control from the top but Backstrom keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Nail stopping the sweep attempt from Backstrom.
Backstrom is trying to keep Nail in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Backstrom tries to clinch but Nail moves away
so Nail counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Backstrom working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nail decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Backstrom, up you get!
Nail rushes Backstrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Backstrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Backstrom jumps guard.
Backstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nail doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nail manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nail wants to stand but Backstrom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Backstrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Nail'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.
Backstrom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nail's guard.
Nail had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Backstrom defends it easily.
Nail working a defensive guard here.
Backstrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nail trying to control the position.
Backstrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Backstrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Backstrom postures up in Nail's guard and throws a big left but Nail blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom throws a big right hand that misses.
Nail 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Backstrom tries to clinch but Nail moves away
and Nail counters with a shoot takedown. Backstrom fights it but they end up in guard.
Backstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nail is fighting to break Backstrom's control of his arms but Backstrom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nail postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nail looking to sit in guard and control but Backstrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nail manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backstrom manages to get himself to full guard.
David Nail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nail would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nail has gone for a leg lock! Backstrom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nail's guard.
Backstrom is in close to Nail's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Backstrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nail pushes Backstrom off and scrambles back to his feet.
Backstrom tries to clinch there but Nail circles away.
Nail tries to clinch up.
Backstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nail.
Backstrom clinches up against the cage.
Backstrom misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Backstrom successfully pulls guard.
Backstrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Backstrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nail's guard.
Nail looking to control.
Backstrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Backstrom wanted to stand there but Nail had control of the position.
Nail trying to keep a closed guard but Backstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Backstrom thows a big elbow that misses.
Backstrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but David Backstrom just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on David Nail's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nail shoots in and bounces Backstrom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Backstrom keeping moving, preventing Nail from controlling successfully.
Nail throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Backstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Backstrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nail's guard.
Backstrom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nail trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nail looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backstrom is one step ahead there.
Backstrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nail is proving hard to escape from.
Backstrom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Backstrom stands and throws Nail's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nail avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Backstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nail is working to avoid the ground and pound but Backstrom connects with a decent elbow.
Nail is trying to control Backstrom's posture but Backstrom avoids it.
Backstrom scoring with punches and elbows.
Backstrom has hold of Nail's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nail seems comfortable defending it but Backstrom has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nail is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nail is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Backstrom couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Backstrom!
David Backstrom is the new middleweight champion!
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