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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq-NShfefks. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Da Silva is in Taylor's guard.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Taylor's guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Da Silva trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Da Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Da Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Taylor screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Da Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pedro Da Silva!
Our winner, Pedro Da Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cm International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, cm International!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
International stuffs the takedown.
Rogers with a lazy takedown attempt
and International counters by moving into the clinch.
Rogers tries for a takedown but International manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
International is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rogers can't fight it off and eventually International manages to take the fight to the floor. Rogers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
International trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
International landing some decent shots from guard.
International postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of International, into his guard.
International looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on International, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by International.
International manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogers's guard now, I'm sure.
Rogers controlling the position.
Rogers wants to sweep here but International controlling him for the moment.
Rogers is working hard here to advance position.
Rogers looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
International trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
International gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers won't allow International to sweep him here.
Rogers prevents International from getting back to his feet.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
International tries to land a sweep but no joy.
International wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling him.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but International has wrist control.
Rogers landing with the ground and pound.
International looking to control.
International preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if International can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers wants to stand but International is controlling his posture from full guard.
International thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
International pushes Rogers off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
International tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
International looks winded!
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as International sprawls well. International wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into International's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
International throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
International 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.
International is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rogers throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to International's body to avoid the submission. International has instead reached around Rogers's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! International arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). cm International!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Vanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Quijote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vanko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oh No by Gogol Bordello. Quijote has chosen Mr.Kro Latin Bitches as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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285 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Vanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Quijote!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quijote sizes up Vanko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vanko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ivan Vanko has been cut.
A big left from Vanko misses.
No joy there for Quijote, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quijote throws a hook but Vanko blocks it.
Jab from Quijote.
Vanko tries to clinch up
and Vanko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quijote finds it's way round the side to connect with Vanko's head.
Quijote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanko wants to clinch but Quijote slips to the side
and Quijote counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quijote throws a hook but Vanko avoids it easily.
Quijote swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanko tries to clinch but Quijote moves out of range.
Vanko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quijote.
Vanko tries to clinch
and Quijote counters with a three punch combo that has Vanko backing up. Vanko nods at Quijote to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanko looks to throw the jab but Quijote is out of range.
Quijote throws a jab when Vanko was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quijote throws a good cross that connects.
Quijote swings for the body but Vanko moves out of range.
Vanko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Quijote manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quijote swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanko.
Quijote circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanko slips under a jab.
Quijote has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Quijote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quijote jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ivan Vanko's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Quijote.
Vanko moves away from the strike by Quijote.
Quijote swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanko.
Quijote throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanko tries to clinch there but Quijote circles away.
Quijote scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vanko moves out of range as Quijote strikes.
Quijote takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ivan Vanko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanko wants to clinch up but Quijote keeps it at a distance.
Quijote might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Quijote throws the left hand but Vanko avoids the punch easily.
Quijote lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quijote misses with a hook. Vanko ducked under it nicely.
Quijote's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vanko under the eye.
Quijote throws a hook to the side of Vanko's head but Vanko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanko wants to clinch.
Vanko slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Quijote dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Vanko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Quijote misses with a few strikes there.
Don Quijote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quijote misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanko ducks under a wild hook from Quijote.
Quijote misses with a body shot.
Quijote misses with a wild body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vanko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vanko moves out of range as Quijote strikes.
Vanko clinches up with Quijote and pushes him back against the cage.
Vanko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vanko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quijote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quijote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quijote bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vanko's head backwards.
Vanko looks to clinch
and Quijote counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quijote loads up on a big right hand but Vanko slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Quijote.
Quijote misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanko blocks a jab.
Quijote tries to bum rush Vanko with a series of wild strikes but Vanko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quijote tries to bum rush Vanko with a series of wild strikes but Vanko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vanko clinches up against the cage.
Quijote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vanko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Don Quijote has been cut.
Quijote manages to break the clinch.
Quijote connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vanko momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quijote misses with a double jab.
Quijote looks to throw the jab but Vanko is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanko wants to clinch.
Don Quijote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanko dodges the punch combination from Quijote.
Quijote misses with a wild combination.
Quijote ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quijote misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vanko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanko tries to close the distance and clinch but Quijote swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vanko walks into a straight right hand from Quijote.
Jeez, Ivan Vanko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vanko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quijote misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quijote rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Quijote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Quijote throws out a loose jab but Vanko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Quijote - just one landing.
Vanko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanko goes for a takedown attempt but Quijote pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quijote will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quijote slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quijote circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quijote throws a right hand that Vanko ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanko also avoids with ease.
Vanko tries to clinch but Quijote moves out of range.
Vanko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quijote misses with a hook.
Vanko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quijote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quijote moves away from the strike by Vanko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanko moves in looking to clinch but Quijote pushes him off.
Quijote misses with a hook. Vanko ducked under it nicely.
Quijote throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanko.
Vanko tries to clinch but Quijote is having none of it.
Vanko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quijote swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanko walks into a left hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivan Vanko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Don Quijote!
In his post fight interview, Don Quijote started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Tudman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Gentry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, General Tudman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudman lands a jab to the head.
Tudman throws a hook but Gentry avoids it easily.
Tudman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tudman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentry.
Tudman looks to land a combination but Gentry avoids it well.
Tudman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gentry at a distance.
Tudman misses with a straight right.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tudman sprawls well. Tudman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Tudman drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudman stands up from Gentry's guard - Tudman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tudman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gentry keeping moving, preventing Tudman from controlling successfully.
Tudman passes Gentry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry tries to get to full guard but Tudman has control of the leg.
Tudman decides to stand and escape the position.
Gentry shoots in and drives through. Tudman sprawls well.
No joy there for Tudman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tudman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tudman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gentry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tudman is trying to defend but Gentry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gentry manages to pass to mount!
Tudman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gentry.
Gentry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tudman is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tudman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gentry working Tudman over with strikes here.
Gentry jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tudman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gentry is controlling him well.
Tudman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tudman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gentry is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tudman bucks up and tries to throw Gentry off but instead Gentry has got his back!
Gentry working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentry working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Tudman is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Gentry has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Tudman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Gentry!
After winning the bout, Matt Gentry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bari Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koops Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers's entrance music is 96 Bars of Revenge. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Aquino's choice of entrance music: RAWR. Koops Aquino told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bari Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Koops Aquino!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aquino looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Aquino misses with a knee strike.
Rogers jumps guard but Aquino stands there with Rogers around his waist. Rogers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aquino scores a nice knee to the body.
Rogers takes an elbow to the temple.
Aquino lands a knee to the head.
Aquino lands a damaging elbow.
Aquino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aquino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aquino misses with a knee to the head.
Aquino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Aquino throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rogers jumps guard but Aquino stands there with Rogers around his waist. Rogers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aquino missing with knees to the body.
Rogers trying to control the position but instead, Aquino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogers into the cage.
Aquino tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Rogers effectively controlling the action here.
Aquino landing knees to the body.
Aquino trying to land knees to the body.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aquino has him pressed against the cage.
Aquino misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aquino connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rogers's face.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Aquino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bari Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquino landing knees to the head.
It looks like Bari Rogers has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aquino landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aquino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogers's defenses.
Aquino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aquino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aquino lands a nice knee to the body.
Aquino lands a nice knee to the body.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Aquino throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Aquino lands an elbow inside.
Aquino looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Aquino lands an elbow inside that Rogers shrugs off.
Aquino looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aquino throws an elbow but misses.
Aquino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rogers avoiding damage as Aquino throws knees to the body.
Rogers tries to break free but Aquino pushes him back against the cage.
Aquino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Knees to the body from Aquino.
Rogers managing to block the knees to the body from Aquino.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aquino misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino with a knee to the head.
Rogers misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers avoids the elbow strike from Aquino, against the cage.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Aquino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aquino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rogers is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aquino landing knees to the body.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aquino working the clinch nicely. Rogers is working for position but Aquino cracks him with a big knee to the head! Rogers crumples up against the cage and Aquino lands two more shots before the ref can save Rogers! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Koops Aquino!
Koops Aquino very nearly forgot to thank Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stokker Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marx comes to the cage accompanied by Momma said Knock you out. Stokker Marx could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frederick Barbarossa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stokker Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Barbarossa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarossa jabs Marx to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbarossa connects with a jab.
Frederick Barbarossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbarossa misses with a wild combination.
Barbarossa looks to throw the jab but Marx is out of range.
Barbarossa avoids the head kick by Marx.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbarossa throws a combination that misses
and Marx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marx has managed to clinch.
Marx misses with an elbow strike.
Marx wants to stall.
Barbarossa blocking some punches.
Marx tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbarossa avoids it.
Barbarossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbarossa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbarossa misses with the combination.
Marx tries to clinch but Barbarossa is having none of it.
Barbarossa misses with a double jab
and Marx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbarossa.
Barbarossa misses with a straight right.
Marx is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marx. That's going to slow Barbarossa down.
Barbarossa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbarossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marx's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marx. Barbarossa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbarossa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marx misses the shot to the body.
Barbarossa wants to clinch up but Marx keeps it at a distance.
Marx lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marx rushes Barbarossa and presses him up against the cage.
Marx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbarossa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marx darts in and clinches Barbarossa up against the cage.
Marx wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbarossa won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa avoids a wild elbow strike from Marx.
Marx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbarossa misses with a hook.
Marx throws a sloppy head kick and Barbarossa moves out of range easily.
Barbarossa tries to clinch but Marx is having none of it.
Marx wants to clinch.
Marx scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbarossa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbarossa throws a series of punches but Marx moves out of range.
Barbarossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marx lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbarossa's head.
Barbarossa throws a series of punches but Marx moves out of range.
Barbarossa misses with a double jab
and Marx counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbarossa's knee momentarily.
Marx walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Marx.
Barbarossa with a hook.
Marx lands a right hook to the body.
Marx with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbarossa misses with a combination
and Marx counters with a nice leg kick.
Marx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbarossa moves into the clinch.
Barbarossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbarossa avoiding damage as Marx throws knees to the body.
Marx tries to land a knee to the head but Barbarossa blocks with his arms.
Marx will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barbarossa up against the cage.
Barbarossa lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Marx.
Marx comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marx blocking some punches.
Marx is stalling here.
Marx is trying to push Barbarossa away but Barbarossa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barbarossa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marx scores with a shot to the body.
Marx throws the left hand but Barbarossa avoids the punch easily.
Barbarossa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marx.
Barbarossa leaves Marx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marx throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbarossa throws a jab when Marx was well out of range.
Marx tries to clinch but Barbarossa moves out of range.
Marx throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frederick Barbarossa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbarossa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick from Marx.
Barbarossa moves out of range of the body kick from Marx.
Marx plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barbarossa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frederick Barbarossa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marx throws a head kick but Barbarossa moves out of range.
Barbarossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marx.
A left and a right from Marx both land. Nice combination.
Marx has closed the distance and engaged Barbarossa in a clinch.
Barbarossa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbarossa misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Marx.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marx lands a shoulder strike.
Barbarossa tries to work over Marx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marx throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbarossa.
Barbarossa can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbarossa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marx throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marx ducks under a wild hook from Barbarossa.
Marx drives through and clinches with Barbarossa against the cage.
Barbarossa is looking to break free of the clinch but Marx has double underhooks.
Barbarossa blocking some punches.
Marx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbarossa's elbow.
Barbarossa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbarossa is trying to force a seperation but Marx has the dominant position.
Barbarossa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marx misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbarossa.
Marx landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marx misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Marx.
Barbarossa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marx tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbarossa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbarossa moves away.
Barbarossa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbarossa blocks a head kick by Marx.
Barbarossa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbarossa throws a combination that misses
and Marx makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Marx.
Barbarossa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barbarossa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marx circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbarossa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marx to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barbarossa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa keeping moving, preventing Marx from controlling successfully.
Marx throws a big right hand that misses.
Barbarossa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marx.
Marx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbarossa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbarossa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokker Marx has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marx shoots in for a double leg but Barbarossa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marx misses the shot to the body.
Barbarossa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbarossa throws a lazy uppercut
and Marx makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marx tries to clinch up but Barbarossa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbarossa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbarossa misses with a series of wild punches.
Marx lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbarossa throws a right hand that Marx ducks under and follows up with a left that Marx also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marx shoots in for a takedown but Barbarossa shows good takedown defense.
Marx avoids the body shot from Barbarossa.
Barbarossa misses with a double jab.
Marx clobbers Barbarossa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stokker Marx dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barbarossa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marx dips to his left and cracks Barbarossa with an uppercut!
Barbarossa throws an off balance right hand
and Marx counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbarossa throws a jab but it's blocked by Marx.
Marx scores with a kick to the body.
Marx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbarossa lands with a shot to the body.
Barbarossa scores with a one two! Marx had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marx throws a head kick but Barbarossa moves out of range.
A punch combination from Barbarossa misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbarossa misses with a few strikes there.
Marx throws a head kick that misses.
Marx wants to clinch up but Barbarossa keeps it at a distance.
Marx throws the kick towards the body but Barbarossa avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Barbarossa. Those never looked like landing.
Barbarossa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbarossa.
Frederick Barbarossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbarossa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarossa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marx's head.
Marx with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbarossa walks into a stiff left hand from Marx.
Barbarossa tries to clinch but Marx is having none of it.
Barbarossa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Barbarossa does no damage.
Marx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbarossa.
Barbarossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbarossa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbarossa throws a looping overhand right but Marx ducks down to avoid it.
Marx lands a jab.
Marx takes a swing at Barbarossa's ribcage but misses.
Frederick Barbarossa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbarossa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marx scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marx drives through and clinches with Barbarossa against the cage.
Barbarossa tries a body shot but Marx blocks it.
Barbarossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbarossa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marx counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbarossa tries to clinch up but Marx circles away and keeps his distance.
Marx fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbarossa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marx drives through and clinches with Barbarossa against the cage.
Nice body punch from Marx - that landed with a thud.
Barbarossa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marx tries a body shot but Barbarossa blocks it.
Marx trying to land knees to the body.
Marx taking a breather.
Barbarossa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Barbarossa.
Barbarossa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbarossa misses with the combination.
Barbarossa blocks a head kick by Marx.
Good exchange - Marx coming out on top.
Marx throws a push kick but Barbarossa slaps the foot to one side.
Marx lands with a slapping head kick.
Barbarossa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marx.
Barbarossa tries to bum rush Marx with a series of wild strikes but Marx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marx throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Marx there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbarossa takes a swing at Marx's ribcage but misses.
Marx misses with a head kick.
Barbarossa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marx circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbarossa's head.
Barbarossa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marx counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Marx lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbarossa's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marx thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barbarossa if he has to take too many more of those.
Barbarossa avoids the body shot from Marx.
Barbarossa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbarossa looks to throw the jab but Marx is out of range.
Barbarossa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marx counters with a right hand to the body.
Marx lands a nice hook to Barbarossa's body. Barbarossa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbarossa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marx throws a head kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Marx scores with a four punch combination!
A left and a right from Barbarossa both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stokker Marx showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marx has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stokker Marx!
Stokker Marx seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagendra's entrance music is Mozart - Lacrimosa. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Nagendra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagendra dives in and grabs CoxX's left leg, looking for a takedown. CoxX pushes down on Nagendra's head and hops out.
CoxX throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagendra counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
CoxX is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagendra tries to score with some ground and pound. CoxX controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nagendra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nagendra is looking to take a break and control but CoxX is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
CoxX gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nagendra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CoxX is just riding it out for now. Nagendra eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagendra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed CoxX's head.
CoxX is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
CoxX wants to improve his position but Nagendra is controlling well.
Nagendra tries to stand but his hand is stuck under CoxX.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CoxX tries to get to full guard but Nagendra has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Nagendra there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nagendra thows a huge punch but CoxX dodges it nicely.
CoxX wants to get back to full guard.
Nagendra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nagendra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
CoxX avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagendra.
Nagendra is thwarting CoxX's attempts to control the position.
Nagendra wants to control but CoxX is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagendra.
CoxX is looking for a sweep. Nagendra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
CoxX avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagendra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CoxX blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagendra.
CoxX slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
CoxX bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nagendra's guard.
CoxX wants to stand but Nagendra is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nagendra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagendra 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.
CoxX throwing strikes but missing.
CoxX trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagendra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX trying to control but Nagendra is working from the bottom.
Nagendra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
CoxX scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagendra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
CoxX must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nagendra working for a triangle but CoxX defends it easily.
Nagendra trying to strike off his back.
Nagendra keeping full guard, as CoxX tries to pass.
CoxX forces his way into half guard.
CoxX lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX passes to side control.
Nagendra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
CoxX is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagendra is just riding it out for now. CoxX eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagendra blocking the ground and pound attempt from CoxX.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagendra striking from the bottom.
Nagendra trying to control here.
CoxX 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Montgomery Nagendra will probably get the nod.
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.
Horrible takedown by Nagendra or perhaps it was just good defense by CoxX which made him look bad.
CoxX cracks Nagendra with an open hand slap.
CoxX darts in trying to clinch
and Nagendra counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for CoxX!
Nagendra with good strikes from the mount here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nagendra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CoxX is looking to escape.
CoxX tries to reverse the position but Nagendra maintains control.
Nagendra trying to control but CoxX is having none of it.
CoxX is in a horrible position here. Nagendra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nagendra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish CoxX?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
CoxX is rocked!
Nagendra postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have CoxX in real trouble here! The ref calls for CoxX to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montgomery Nagendra!
Montgomery Nagendra really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzesimir Ciupaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ciupaga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Polak potrafi. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzesimir Ciupaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciupaga stuffs the takedown attempt from Jemelianko. Jemelianko gets slowly back to his feet.
Jemelianko swinging wildly here.
Jemelianko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jemelianko fails with the takedown.
Ciupaga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jemelianko.
Krzesimir Ciupaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiodor Jemelianko.
Ciupaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jemelianko closes the distance and clinches up with Ciupaga, looking for a takedown. Jemelianko pushes Ciupaga against the cage but Ciupaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jemelianko tries to bum rush Ciupaga with a series of wild strikes but Ciupaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ciupaga misses with a head kick.
Ciupaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Jemelianko does no damage.
Ciupaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Jemelianko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ciupaga. Ciupaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jemelianko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ciupaga.
Krzesimir Ciupaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jemelianko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jemelianko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ciupaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jemelianko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ciupaga counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jemelianko thows a body shot but no joy.
Jemelianko throws a right hand that Ciupaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciupaga also avoids with ease.
Ciupaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jemelianko.
Ciupaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fiodor Jemelianko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jemelianko looks winded!
Jemelianko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ciupaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jemelianko manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ciupaga!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ciupaga lands a big head kick that sends Jemelianko tumbling to the mat! Ciupaga takes a step backwards and waves Jemelianko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jemelianko is rocked!
Ciupaga lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzesimir Ciupaga!
After winning the bout, Krzesimir Ciupaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bojan Bajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson has chosen turisas- stand up and fight as his entrance music. Bojan Bajic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 lbs
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Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Bojan Bajic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson blocks a head kick by Bajic.
Bajic throws a nice looking combination but Dickinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dickinson.
Bajic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dickinson slips under a jab.
Bajic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dickinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bajic lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajic tries to land a front kick but Dickinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bajic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickinson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bajic's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dickinson won't allow Bajic to sweep him here.
Bajic wants to stand but Dickinson is controlling the position.
Bajic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bajic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dickinson trying to control but Bajic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is pushing down on Bajic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bajic is fighting to maintain full guard but Dickinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bajic tries to get to full guard but Dickinson has control of the leg.
Dickinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bajic tries to get to full guard but Dickinson has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickinson prevents Bajic from improving his position.
Dickinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dickinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajic is looking for a sweep. Dickinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bajic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dickinson won't allow Bajic to sweep him here.
Dickinson wants to control from the top but Bajic keeps moving.
Bajic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dickinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Bajic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickinson is on top in guard.
Dickinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson being controlled here momentarily.
Bajic wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bajic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dickinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bajic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Bajic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bajic throws a head kick but Dickinson moves out of range.
It looks like Will Dickinson has been cut.
Dickinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bajic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bajic lands with a left to the head.
Bajic prevents a body shot from Dickinson.
Dickinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bajic avoids the damage to the body.
Bajic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bajic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but Bajic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dickinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bajic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bajic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bajic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dickinson avoids it.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but Bajic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dickinson tries a body shot but Bajic blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajic blocks an uppercut.
Dickinson jumps guard but Bajic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bojan Bajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Dickinson.
Bajic misses with a punch to the body.
Bajic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Will Dickinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson closes the distance but Bajic moves to the side
and Bajic counters with a straight right hand.
Bojan Bajic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Bajic there.
Bajic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dickinson.
Dickinson is rocked!
Dickinson tries to clinch but Bajic moves out of range.
Bojan Bajic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bajic keeps the fight on the outside.
Bajic swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson checks a low kick from Bajic.
Bajic connects with a solid leg kick.
Bajic throws a head kick that misses.
Dickinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bajic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Bajic as he connects with a hook.
Bajic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickinson moves away.
Bajic lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Dickinson misses
and Dickinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bajic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dickinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bajic tries to avoid it but Dickinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bajic to the ground. Bajic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bajic sprawls well. He's pushed Dickinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dickinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dickinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bajic throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bajic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bajic stuffs the takedown.
Bojan Bajic is winning the standup battle so far.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Bajic moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bajic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bajic throws a head kick that Dickinson semi-blocks.
Bajic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bajic swinging wildly here.
Bajic throws a body kick that misses.
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Bajic moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bajic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bajic lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Bajic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Dickinson'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. This is the final round!
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Bajic.
The crowd cheers as Bajic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dickinson doesn't seem phased though.
Bajic tries to land a front kick but Dickinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dickinson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bajic to score with a decent uppercut.
Bajic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickinson.
Bajic swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson shoots in and drives through. Bajic sprawls well.
Bajic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dickinson closes the distance and clinches up with Bajic, looking for a takedown. Dickinson pushes Bajic against the cage but Bajic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bojan Bajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Dickinson.
Dickinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bajic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dickinson's head.
Dickinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bajic lands a slapping body shot.
Bajic throws a head kick but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bajic counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dickinson is defended easily by Bajic.
Bajic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dickinson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bajic.
Bajic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bajic misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Bajic.
Bajic lands a nice shot to the body.
Bojan Bajic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dickinson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dickinson closes the distance and clinches up with Bajic, looking for a takedown. Dickinson pushes Bajic against the cage but Bajic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dickinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dickinson misses with a takedown attempt - Bajic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dickinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bajic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dickinson closes the distance and clinches.
Bajic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bajic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Will Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dickinson fails to land.
Dickinson blocks a body shot from Bajic.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bajic breaks the clinch.
Bajic lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bojan Bajic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bajic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bojan Bajic!
Bojan Bajic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henderson Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eildon Heap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heap sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cormier somewhat.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heap sprawls well. Heap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cormier gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.
Eildon Heap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Heap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heap misses with an uppercut.
Heap tries to sprawl but Cormier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cormier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heap keeps working.
Cormier controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cormier.
Cormier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cormier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cormier is trying to control. Heap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henderson Cormier wasn't active enough on the ground.
Heap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cormier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heap wants to clinch
so Cormier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Heap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cormier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heap working a defensive guard here.
Cormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cormier throwing strikes but missing.
Heap trying to keep a closed guard but Cormier is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eildon Heap just wasn't active enough.
Heap fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heap wants to clinch.
Heap clinches up against the cage.
Heap throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cormier takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Henderson Cormier has been cut.
Cormier has Heap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cormier is trying to drag Heap to the mat but Heap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heap walks away with a smile on his face. Cormier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heap tries to close the distance and clinch but Cormier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heap tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heap to the ground. Heap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heap fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Heap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cormier keeps the fight on the outside.
Heap takes the fight into the clinch.
Heap pushes off an throws an elbow but Cormier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heap is defending well.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heap avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Heap stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henderson Cormier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henderson Cormier'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.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but Heap saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cormier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eildon Heap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heap closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heap.
Heap stops a takedown attempt from Cormier.
Heap tries to land a knee to the head but Cormier blocks with his arms.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Heap forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Eildon Heap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Heap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heap landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heap taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Heap tries a knee to the head but Cormier blocks it.
Heap putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cormier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heap crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Cormier wants a takedown.
Heap lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heap misses with a knee strike.
Heap lands a knee to the head.
Heap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Heap lands an elbow that stopped Cormier in his tracks for a moment.
Heap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses.
Heap unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Heap tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heap connects with a knee to the head.
Cormier jumps guard.
Heap trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Cormier, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eildon Heap has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Heap gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier landing some decent shots from guard.
Heap looking for a sweep. Not yet Heap, not yet.
Cormier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heap's head.
Heap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier chips away with some ground and pound.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heap has his hands on Cormier's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cormier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heap manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cormier has Heap in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We're going to have a standup here because Eildon Heap wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Heap tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cormier shoots in but Heap avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heap misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eildon Heap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henderson Cormier's cut.
That's time! Heap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Heap leaves Cormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heap doesn't manage to clinch there - Cormier circles away.
Cormier shoots in and drives through. Heap sprawls well.
Cormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heap pinned against the cage. Heap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eildon Heap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Cormier with a poor takedown
and Heap counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Heap.
Heap scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heap takes the fight into the clinch.
Heap lands a knee to the body.
Heap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Heap lands an elbow inside.
Heap stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cormier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Heap.
Heap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Henderson Cormier's cut even more.
Heap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Heap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Eildon Heap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heap putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cormier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses.
Heap dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Heap gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cormier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Heap.
Heap working Cormier over with knees to the body.
Heap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heap scores a nice knee to the body.
Heap lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heap obliges.
Heap misses with a knee to the head.
Heap misses with a knee strike.
Heap misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cormier.
Heap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cormier can do to turn this around?
Cormier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heap prevents it.
Nice elbow from Heap.
Heap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Heap working Cormier over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Heap.
Heap landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Heap.
Heap lands an elbow inside that Cormier shrugs off.
Cormier takes an elbow to the temple.
Heap connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
A knee to the head by Heap.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heap.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Heap holds him up against the cage and eventually Cormier drops back down to his feet.
Heap unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Heap.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Heap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cormier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heap smiles and moves away.
Heap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heap quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier stalling away here and it's allowed Heap to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cormier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heap manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cormier has Heap in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cormier has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Heap has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eildon Heap showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heap has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eildon Heap!
Eildon Heap is the new light heavyweight champion!
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