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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bard Palawszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palawszewski 's entrance music is Type 0 Negative Kill you tonight . A fine choice. Bard Palawszewski 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bard Palawszewski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Condit!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palawszewski lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Condit sprawling to the canvas. Palawszewski follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Condit hang on?
Condit is rocked!
Condit looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Palawszewski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Condit is still on wobbly legs! Can Palawszewski finish him?
Palawszewski ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Condit's jaw. Condit's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Palawszewski does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bard Palawszewski !
Bard Palawszewski made sure to mention his sponsor, $50 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Gotrek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Torkel Pettersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Gotrek!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gotrek scores with a hook to the body. Pettersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gotrek misses with a two punch combination.
Gotrek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pettersson. That did some damage!
Gotrek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gotrek looks to land a combination but Pettersson avoids it well.
Gotrek lands a leg kick that knocks Pettersson off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotrek connects with a leg kick. Pettersson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pettersson is breathing heavily.
Gotrek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotrek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Torkel Pettersson has been cut.
A jab from Gotrek finds it's way through Pettersson's defenses.
Oooooh!!! Gotrek has knocked Pettersson down with a huge combo! Gotrek steps away and waves a wobbly Pettersson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pettersson is rocked!
Gotrek fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Pettersson square on the jaw! Damn, Pettersson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Gotrek!
An out of breath Felix Gotrek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffrey Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tomasz Drwal has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomasz Drwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Geoffrey Powell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drwal.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Drwal counters with a nice body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drwal.
Powell cracks Drwal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drwal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Powell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drwal tries to avoid it but Powell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drwal to the ground. Drwal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drwal lands a head shot.
Drwal sizes up Powell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powell is rocked!
Drwal lands a nice looking body shot.
Powell is still on wobbly legs! Can Drwal finish him?
Powell looks winded!
Crack! Drwal connects with the perfect overhand right and Powell falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Drwal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomasz Drwal!
An out of breath Tomasz Drwal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Suryanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain comes to the cage accompanied by A Warrior's Call. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muhammad Suryanto!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain misses with a straight right.
Suryanto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Suryanto from controlling successfully.
Suryanto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Suryanto is stalling in the full guard.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Suryanto from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Muhammad Suryanto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Oooooh!!! Cain has knocked Suryanto down with a huge combo! Cain steps away and waves a wobbly Suryanto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Muhammad Suryanto has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain throws an overhand right that drops Suryanto like a sack of potatoes! Cain dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cain!
Mike Cain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Milowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iverson comes to the cage accompanied by Through the pain. Joe Iverson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Milowski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milowski instigates a clinch.
Milowski stalling against the cage.
Milowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iversons head.
Iverson is trying to pull guard but Milowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Milowski gets underhooks to prevent Iverson's takedown attempt.
Iverson blocking some punches.
Milowski trying to stall but Iverson improves his position.
Milowski breaks from the clinch.
Iverson takes a swing at Milowski's ribcage but misses.
Iverson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milowski throws out the jab.
Iverson throws a shot from downtown. Milowski moves away and avoids it.
Milowski works over Iverson's head and body with a nice combination.
Iverson scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milowski.
Iverson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Milowski lands.
Milowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Milowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milowski looks to land a right hand but Iverson moved out of range.
Iverson misses with an uppercut. Milowski saw that one coming.
Milowski misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Milowski. That snapped Iverson's head back.
Iverson misses the jab.
Milowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iverson.
Iverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iverson swings for the body but Milowski moves out of range.
Iverson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Milowski lands.
Milowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson looks to throw the jab but Milowski is out of range.
Iverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Milowski circles away.
Iverson scores with a hook.
Milowski loads up on a big right hand but Iverson slips the punch.
Milowski 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.
Milowski swings for the body but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Milowski counters with a good low kick that Iverson was not able to check.
Milowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iverson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson misses with a wild body shot.
Iverson rushes Milowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milowski cracks Iverson with a nice body shot.
Iverson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iverson.
Iverson jumps guard but Milowski stands there with Iverson around his waist. Iverson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson jumps guard but Milowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Iverson tries to pull guard but Milowski won't allow it.
Milowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Milowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Iverson pulls guard.
Milowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Iverson has an active guard here but Milowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Milowski passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson reaches up to try and control the position but Milowski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Iverson rolls and tries to escape and now Milowski has his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson is trying to break free.
Milowski gets his hands free as Iverson looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Iverson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Iverson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Milowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milowski is not going to allow Iverson to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Milowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Milowski loads up on a big right hand but Iverson slips the punch.
Iverson misses with a hook.
Milowski misses with a hook
and Iverson counters with a straight right hand.
Milowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iverson.
Iverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milowski.
Milowski takes a swing at Iverson's ribcage but misses.
Iverson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milowski.
Iverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Iverson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Milowski. That's going to slow Iverson down.
Iverson misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Milowski.
Jacek Milowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Milowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Iverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Iverson.
Some wild striking there from Iverson.
Iverson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Milowski avoids the body shot from Iverson.
Milowski looks to land a left hand but Iverson moved out of range nicely.
Iverson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Milowski.
Milowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milowski.
Iverson dips to his left and cracks Milowski with an uppercut!
Milowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Iverson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iverson tries to pull guard but Milowski won't allow it.
Iverson tries to pull guard but Milowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Milowski taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Milowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Milowski breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Milowski. No joy for Iverson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milowski.
Milowski misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Iverson misses.
Iverson moves out of range as Milowski strikes.
Milowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Iverson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iverson. Milowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Milowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Milowski throws a shot from downtown. Iverson moves away and avoids it.
Iverson slips a jab from Milowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson lands with a good body shot.
Iverson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iverson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Iverson fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Milowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Milowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Milowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Iverson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iverson staying out of range there.
Iverson misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Milowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Iverson throws a series of punches but Milowski avoids them all with ease.
Milowski throws a nice looking combination but Iverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Iverson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milowski moves away.
Iverson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iverson lands a head shot.
Iverson needs to keep his hands up - Milowski had a free shot at his head there.
Milowski throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily.
Milowski avoids the body shot from Iverson.
Milowski darts in and clinches Iverson up against the cage.
Iverson jumps guard.
Iverson working for a triangle but Milowski defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson is looking for a triangle but Milowski pushes his legs off easily.
Milowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Iverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson has an active guard here but Milowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Milowski in particular looking to stall.
Iverson looking for submissions off his back.
Milowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iverson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iverson tries to roll over but Milowski keeps him under control.
Iverson is not content to let Milowski control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson trying to hold on to Milowski's head to control him but Milowski postures up.
Milowski works his way into side control.
Iverson is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Milowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Milowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jacek Milowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Iverson stops Milowski from passing to mount.
Joe Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson regains half guard.
Iverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iverson wants to get back to full guard.
Iverson is not content to let Milowski control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joe Iverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Iverson!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Iverson.
I think Milowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacek Milowski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Escargesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escargesa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Just click it and listen already. Vincent Escargesa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Red Belt'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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincent Escargesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escargesa works Belt's body with a nice hook.
Belt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escargesa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escargesa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belt somewhat.
Escargesa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Red Belt has been cut.
Belt avoids the body shot from Escargesa.
Escargesa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belt.
Vincent Escargesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Belt.
Escargesa connects with a body shot that sends Belt's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escargesa misses the shot to the body.
Belt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Escargesa as Belt shoots in.
Belt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Escargesa to the mat! Escargesa manages to get full guard.
Escargesa is pulling down on Belt's head to control his posture.
Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Escargesa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escargesa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escargesa's head.
Belt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Escargesa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belt stops Escargesa from standing up.
Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Escargesa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escargesa keeping moving, preventing Belt from controlling successfully.
Belt is in close to Escargesa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belt throwing strikes from guard but Escargesa blocks nicely.
Escargesa working a defensive guard but Belt passes into half guard.
Belt moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa regains half guard.
Escargesa won't allow Belt to pass to mount.
Belt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Escargesa!
Escargesa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Escargesa is looking to improve his position.
Belt is thwarting Escargesa's attempts to control the position.
Escargesa is defending against the submission attempts here by Belt.
Escargesa wants to improve his position but Belt is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt trying to control from half guard but Escargesa is working away.
Belt thows a huge punch but Escargesa dodges it nicely.
Belt is working for a kimura but Escargesa is defending it quite comfortably.
Belt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Escargesa trying to control but Belt postures up.
Belt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Escargesa defends it well.
Escargesa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escargesa wants to stand and escape but Belt is having none of it.
Belt postures up.
Escargesa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belt defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt postures up in Escargesa's guard and throws a big left but Escargesa blocks it.
Escargesa is trying to keep Belt in close.
Belt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escargesa's head.
Belt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escargesa looking to control.
Belt is pushing down on Escargesa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Escargesa is fighting to maintain full guard but Belt has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Belt slips a nice elbow through Escargesa's hands, connecting with Escargesa's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escargesa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belt postures up in Escargesa's guard and throws a big left but Escargesa blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escargesa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escargesa 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.
Belt distracts Escargesa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Red Belt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Red Belt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab lands there for Escargesa.
Escargesa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belt.
Belt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escargesa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escargesa throws a jab but it's blocked by Belt.
Escargesa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escargesa but Escargesa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belt dives in and grabs Escargesa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escargesa pushes down on Belt's head and hops out.
Vincent Escargesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Belt.
Belt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Escargesa wants to get back to full guard.
Escargesa regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escargesa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Escargesa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belt is one step ahead there.
Escargesa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belt preventing the sweep.
Escargesa trying to control the position.
Escargesa keeping full guard, as Belt tries to pass.
Belt stands up over Escargesa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belt postures up.
Red Belt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escargesa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belt defends it easily.
Escargesa has Belt pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belt lands a couple of digs.
Escargesa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escargesa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Belt postures up.
Belt pushes down on Escargesa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belt is working for a kimura but Escargesa is defending it quite comfortably.
Belt is thwarting Escargesa's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escargesa has hold of Belt's hands but Belt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Belt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Escargesa sees it coming and defends easily.
Escargesa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belt is working for a kimura but Escargesa is defending it quite comfortably.
Escargesa is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escargesa is on top in guard.
Escargesa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belt's head.
Belt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Escargesa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escargesa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belt has momentary wrist control but Escargesa slips an elbow through the middle.
Belt lands some strikes from the bottom.
Escargesa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vincent Escargesa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Red Belt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Escargesa throws a series of punches but Belt avoids them all with ease.
Escargesa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Belt.
Escargesa is trying to get back to half guard.
Belt advances to full mount.
Belt with the ground and pound from mount.
Escargesa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Escargesa throws a big right hand that misses.
Belt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Escargesa connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belt wants to sweep here but Escargesa controlling him for the moment.
Belt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escargesa stopping the sweep attempt from Belt.
Escargesa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Belt's head.
Belt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escargesa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escargesa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escargesa trying to control the position from guard on top but Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escargesa landing with the ground and pound.
Escargesa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Escargesa wants to stand but Belt has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escargesa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belt has hold of Escargesa's hands but Escargesa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Escargesa tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escargesa thows a huge punch but Belt dodges it nicely.
Escargesa wants to control but Belt is keeping him busy.
Belt trying to hold on to Escargesa's head to control him but Escargesa postures up.
Nice strikes from Escargesa there.
Belt connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Escargesa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Escargesa connects with a nice short shot to Belt's temple.
Escargesa drops an elbow to the side of Belt's head.
Escargesa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escargesa pulls his head out easily.
Escargesa drops an elbow to the side of Belt's head.
Belt wants to improve his position but Escargesa is controlling well.
Escargesa lands strikes from half guard.
Belt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Belt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt is refusing to be controlled, as Escargesa sits in half guard.
Belt moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belt has momentary wrist control but Escargesa slips an elbow through the middle.
Escargesa trying to control but Belt is working from the bottom.
Escargesa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escargesa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escargesa landing some decent shots from guard.
Escargesa throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belt looking for a guillotine here but Escargesa defends easily.
Escargesa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Escargesa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escargesa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Red Belt!
Red Belt made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seth Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Fight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wray comes into the arena with The Leprechan Song blaring out of the sound system. David Fight has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Seth Wray's chin.
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seth Wray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Fight!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wray throws a hook but Fight avoids it easily.
Fight has a takedown stuffed.
Fight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wray to score with a decent uppercut.
Fight has a takedown stuffed.
Wray just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fight gets a takedown into half guard.
Wray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fight's back!
Fight showing good submission defense here.
Fight tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight prevents Wray from getting a body triangle.
Good control from Wray.
Wray has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Fight is in real trouble here. Wray gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Fight is tapping out! Wray wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seth Wray!
Seth Wray retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Seth Wray said 'I've told ye before... Nobody can take this leprechaun's gold!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radar Salter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Radar Salter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Radar Salter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chip Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Douglas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salter circles away.
Salter lands a head shot.
Douglas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Douglas dives in and grabs Salter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salter pushes down on Douglas's head and hops out.
Radar Salter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Douglas.
Salter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Douglas somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salter.
Douglas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salter. Salter obviously looking to wear him down.
Salter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Douglas's hands.
Salter swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Salter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Douglas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salter lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Salter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Douglas ducks right into an uppercut from Salter.
Douglas shoots in but no luck this time.
Salter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Salter.
Douglas moves out of range of the leg kick from Salter.
Radar Salter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas shoots in looking for a takedown but Salter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Douglas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Douglas tries to clinch up but Salter circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Salter. Beautiful body shot.
Douglas gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Douglas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Salter has one of Douglas's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Douglas's best efforts.
Douglas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salter's head.
Douglas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but Salter defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to work for an arm triangle but Salter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Douglas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Douglas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salter is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter wants to improve his position but Douglas is controlling well.
Douglas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salter is looking to escape.
Douglas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Douglas.
Salter is defending against the submission attempts here by Douglas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radar Salter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Salter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salter misses with a few strikes there.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salter as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Salter.
Douglas misses with a straight right.
Salter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Salter as Douglas shoots in.
Salter misses with a double jab.
Salter lands a jab-cross combination.
Douglas avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Douglas is defended easily by Salter.
Radar Salter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Douglas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglas dodges the punch combination from Salter.
Salter throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salter scores with a nice head shot.
Salter looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
Radar Salter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salter slaps away a takedown attempt from Douglas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Douglas fails to land the takedown.
Radar Salter is winning the standup battle so far.
Salter throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter lands an overhand right.
Salter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salter works over Douglas's head and body with a nice combination.
Radar Salter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Douglas.
Jab from Salter.
Salter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Douglas walks into a left hand.
Salter swats away the attempt to clinch by Douglas.
Salter throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salter as he avoids it easily.
Douglas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Salter. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salter jabs Douglas right on the nose. Douglas blinks but takes it well.
Salter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Douglas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salter misses with a two punch combination.
Salter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Douglas shoots for a takedown but Salter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Salter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salter swinging wildly here.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Salter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter stalks Douglas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Douglas's face. Douglas staggers backwards, shaken.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salter gets underhooks to prevent Douglas's takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salter with a hook.
Douglas moves out of range as Salter strikes.
Salter lands a jab to the nose.
Salter misses the jab.
Douglas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Salter lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Salter misses.
Douglas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salter throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radar Salter dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salter misses with a hook.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salter.
Douglas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Salter throws an off balance right hand
and Douglas counters with a takedown into side control.
Douglas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Douglas in the domination position with Salter hanging on.
Salter defending against the ground and pound.
Douglas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salter, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Douglas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Salter parries the strikes from Douglas easily there. Douglas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Salter to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter wants to get back to his feet but Douglas drags him back down.
Douglas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chip Douglas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Douglas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salter is trying to control Douglas's posture but Douglas avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Douglas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Douglas but great work by Salter.
Douglas is looking for a sweep.
Salter decides to stand back up. Salter steps back and let's Douglas get back to his feet.
Salter fails to land with a series of punches.
Douglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salter throws a combination that misses
so Douglas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Douglas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douglas.
Douglas throws a big elbow that misses.
Douglas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Douglas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Douglas prevents Salter from escaping the position.
Douglas swings around for an armbar but Salter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Douglas's guard.
Douglas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Salter stacks Douglas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Salter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to get back to his feet but Salter drags him back down.
Salter stands up and beckons Douglas to his feet.
Salter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salter cracks Douglas with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Salter.
Douglas defending well as Salter loads up on a big left hand.
Salter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salter lands with a nice combination. Douglas backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salter swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Douglas really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Salter scores with a nice strike.
Salter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Salter misses its intended target.
Douglas gets a takedown into half guard.
Douglas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salter works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douglas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Douglas has gone for a leg lock! Salter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Douglas's guard.
Salter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Douglas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Douglas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Douglas is looking to sweep but instead, Salter has passed into half guard.
Douglas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salter tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas actively working from the bottom here.
Salter gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Salter cracks the inside of Douglas's front leg.
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salter.
Douglas slips a jab from Salter.
Salter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Douglas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salter to score with a decent uppercut.
Salter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salter scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Douglas with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Salter.
No luck for Douglas with that takedown attempt.
Salter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Douglas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Douglas.
Salter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salter throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
Salter misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries for a takedown but Salter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radar Salter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Douglas.
Salter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Douglas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salter throws a series of punches but Douglas avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salter lands with a straight right. Douglas didn't see that one coming.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Salter.
No joy there for Salter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Salter.
Douglas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salter slaps away a takedown attempt from Douglas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salter throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely.
Salter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Douglas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radar Salter had his way with Chip Douglas in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Salter lands a right hook to the body.
Salter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salter throws out the jab.
Salter misses with a wild body shot.
Salter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Douglas fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Salter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salter. Salter obviously looking to wear him down.
Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Douglas walks into a straight right hand from Salter.
Douglas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salter throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily.
Salter misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salter stuffs the takedown attempt from Douglas. Douglas gets slowly back to his feet.
Douglas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Salter tests Douglas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salter as he avoids it easily.
Radar Salter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Douglas.
Douglas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Douglas closes the distance and clinches up with Salter, looking for a takedown. Douglas pushes Salter against the cage but Salter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Douglas's hands.
Salter misses with a lunging right hand
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Douglas.
Douglas goes for a takedown attempt but Salter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salter fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Douglas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Douglas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salter's waist but Salter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Douglas off to one side.
Salter throws a series of punches but Douglas avoids them all with ease.
Salter throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Salter connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Salter. Those never looked like landing.
Salter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salter stuffs the takedown.
Salter swinging wildly here.
Salter connects with a nice looking jab.
Salter loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
Salter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salter lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Salter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Salter misses with a straight left.
Salter throws a series of strikes that have Douglas backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter scores with a hook to the body. Douglas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salter scores with a one two! Douglas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Douglas slips a jab from Salter.
The fighters circling - Salter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Douglas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salter is trying to defend but Douglas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Douglas is working for a kimura but Salter is defending it quite comfortably.
Chip Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radar Salter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salter 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radar Salter!
Radar Salter retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Radar Salter, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between BitchFace PoopyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadas Menelaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tadas Menelaos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with BitchFace PoopyPants's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BitchFace PoopyPants!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tadas Menelaos!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menelaos digs a good hook to PoopyPants's body.
PoopyPants misses the body punch
and Menelaos counters with a crisp one two that drops PoopyPants! Menelaos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves PoopyPants to his feet! PoopyPants is in big trouble!
PoopyPants 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!
Menelaos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menelaos misses with a straight right.
PoopyPants jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for PoopyPants.
Menelaos throws a predictable looking body shot
and PoopyPants counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
PoopyPants blocks a jab.
Oooooh!!! Menelaos has knocked PoopyPants down with a huge combo! Menelaos steps away and waves a wobbly PoopyPants back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh PoopyPants is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BitchFace PoopyPants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PoopyPants throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menelaos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menelaos misses with a two punch combination.
Menelaos avoids the body shot from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants seems to have got his legs back now.
PoopyPants misses with an uppercut.
PoopyPants darts in and clinches Menelaos up against the cage.
PoopyPants blocks an uppercut.
PoopyPants working aggressively here.
PoopyPants looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menelaos misses with a body punch.
Menelaos scores with a shot to the side of PoopyPants's head.
Menelaos blocks the elbow strike.
PoopyPants pushes off an throws an elbow but Menelaos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Menelaos working aggressively here.
Menelaos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
PoopyPants takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
PoopyPants slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
PoopyPants tries to clinch up.
Menelaos throws a jab but it's blocked by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menelaos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
PoopyPants takes a swing at Menelaos's ribcage but misses.
PoopyPants listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Menelaos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
PoopyPants is breathing heavily.
Menelaos drops PoopyPants with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but PoopyPants looks back up at him and smiles so Menelaos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like BitchFace PoopyPants has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menelaos cracks PoopyPants with a left hook right on the temple and PoopyPants goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Menelaos lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully PoopyPants is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tadas Menelaos!
Tadas Menelaos is the new heavyweight champion!
Tadas Menelaos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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