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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Young III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Wade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, James Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young III!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Young III.
Young III misses with a series of wild punches.
Wade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Young III. No joy for Wade on that attempt.
Young III takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Wade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wade dodges the punch combination from Young III.
Some wild striking there from Young III.
Wade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young III sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Young III defends it nicely.
Wade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young III.
Wade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Young III tries to avoid it but Wade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Young III to the ground. Young III escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Young III scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Young III there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young III feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wade sprawling to the canvas! Wade rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Young III finish him?!
Wade is rocked!
It looks like James Wade has been cut.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Young III.
Young III circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wade to the canvas! Wade doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Young III keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Young III!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Czyzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ferone (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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168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Wojtek Czyzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Ferone!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czyzewski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferone defends it nicely.
Czyzewski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Czyzewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Czyzewski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Czyzewski somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojtek Czyzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferone closes the distance and pushes Czyzewski back into the cage.
Ferone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Czyzewski working hard to break the clinch.
Ferone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferone checks a leg kick.
Czyzewski looks for a takedown but Ferone sprawls well.
Czyzewski misses with a two punch combination.
Czyzewski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czyzewski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferone avoids it really well and circles away.
Czyzewski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Czyzewski is breathing heavily.
Czyzewski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferone sprawls well. Ferone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Czyzewski gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferone clinches with his opponent.
Ferone lands a left hand.
Ferone slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czyzewski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Czyzewski tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferone leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Ferone.
Ferone digs a good body shot into Czyzewski's ribs.
Ferone works the jab nicely.
Ferone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Czyzewski in his tracks.
Good exchange - Ferone coming out on top.
Ferone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Czyzewski checks it well.
Czyzewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Ferone misses its intended target.
Ferone lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ferone cracks Czyzewski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Czyzewski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ferone finish him?
Czyzewski is rocked!
It looks like Wojtek Czyzewski has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Czyzewski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferone grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Czyzewski takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Ferone cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Ferone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Bernales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernales kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hitomi no Jyuunin by L'arc en Ciel. Ingemar Bernales had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Ingemar Bernales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Bunk!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunk cracks Bernales with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Ingemar Bernales has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Bernales 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bernales tries to clinch up but Bunk circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunk clinches.
Bernales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunk lands an uppercut.
Bernales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bunk misses with some punches.
A short right from Bunk on the inside.
Bernales misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Bunk.
A short right from Bunk.
Bunk drops Bernales onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bernales is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bernales is rocked!
Bernales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Bernales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunk stalling.
Bernales seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunk.
Bunk is leaning against Bernales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bunk is pushing Bernales up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bunk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bernales lands a knee to the head.
Bunk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bunk lands with a right to the head.
Bunk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but Bunk blocks it.
Bunk gets through Bernales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bernales.
A shot in the inside from Bunk.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bernales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bernales is breathing heavily.
Bernales connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bunk.
Ingemar Bernales's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Bunk on the inside.
Bunk scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bunk.
A nice left hand lands by Bunk.
Bunk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernales throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bernales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bunk's brow.
Bunk lands a shot to the body.
Bunk lands a left hand.
A short right from Bunk on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunk.
Bunk cracks Bernales with a nice body shot.
Bunk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bunk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bernales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bunk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bunk lands a left hand.
Bunk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunk lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bunk.
Bunk has Bernales pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernales gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bunk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernaless head.
Bernales misses with a knee to the head.
Bunk effectively controlling the action here.
Bernales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bernales throws an elbow but misses.
Bernales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bernales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunk is stalling here.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunk.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bunk lands with a short shot to the head.
Bunk scores with a shot to the side of Bernales's head.
Bunk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bunk scores with a hook to the body.
Bunk digs a right hand into Bernales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bernales's gas tank.
Bunk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernaless head.
Bunk lands a shoulder strike.
Bunk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bernales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunk.
A shot in the inside from Bunk.
Bernales misses with a knee strike.
Bunk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bunk is leaning against Bernales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bunk.
Bunk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bernales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bunk.
Bunk scores with a shot to the side of Bernales's head.
A short left from Bunk.
Bunk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bunk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bernales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bunk.
A body shot lands from Bunk.
Bunk works on Bernales's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bunk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but Bunk blocks with his arms.
Bunk scores with a shoulder strike.
Bunk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bernales.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunk.
Bunk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bunk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bunk.
A right hook to the body lands for Bunk.
Bunk avoiding damage.
Bunk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bunk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernaless head.
A short right from Bunk on the inside.
Bernales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bunk blocks it with crossed arms.
Bunk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bunk avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bunk.
Bunk scores with a shot to the side of Bernales's head.
Bernales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bunk blocks it with crossed arms.
Bunk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernaless head.
Bunk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Bunk on the inside.
Bunk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bernales.
Bunk scores with a shoulder strike.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but Bunk blocks with his arms.
Bunk is leaning against Bernales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bunk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ingemar Bernales's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bernales clinches but Bunk breaks the clinch
and Bunk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bunk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bunk lands a body punch.
Bruce Bunk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk avoids a wild elbow strike from Bernales.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bernales throws an elbow but misses.
Bunk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bernales swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bernales misses with a knee to the head.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but Bunk blocks it.
Bunk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bunk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bernales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk lands a shot to the body.
Bunk lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bunk lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bunk dodges an elbow strike from Bernales.
Bernales has a couple of punches blocked by Bunk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernaless head.
Bunk lands a nice uppercut.
Bunk is stalling here.
Bernales has a couple of punches blocked by Bunk.
Still in the clinch, Bunk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bunk scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Bunk to work.
Bernales throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bunk is pushing Bernales up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Bunk.
Bernales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bernales lands a damaging elbow.
Bernales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bunk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bernales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bernales takes a shot to the head.
Bunk gets through Bernales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunk is leaning against Bernales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bunk avoids a wild elbow strike from Bernales.
Bunk lands a left hand.
Bunk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunk lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Bunk.
A short body shot lands from Bunk as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Bunk.
Bunk lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Bunk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunk.
Bunk lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Bunk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bunk.
Bunk lands a right hand.
Bunk avoids the elbow strike from Bernales, against the cage.
Bunk is pushing Bernales up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bunk lands a body shot.
Bunk presses Bernales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bernales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bunk avoids a wild elbow strike from Bernales.
A short left from Bunk.
Bunk pushes Bernales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunk digs a right hand underneath Bernales's ribcage. Bernales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunk.
Bernales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bunk's face.
Bunk cracks Bernales with a nice body shot.
Bunk lands with a short shot to the head.
Bernales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bunk scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bunk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernaless head.
A short uppercut from Bunk.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but Bunk blocks it.
Bunk pushes Bernales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bernales misses with a knee to the head.
Bunk scores with a shoulder strike.
Bunk lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunk.
Bunk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bernales looking to throw knees to the head but Bunk is blocking nicely.
Bunk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Bunk.
Bunk works on Bernales's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bunk lands with a right to the head.
Bernales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bunk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bunk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bunk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but Bunk blocks with his arms.
Bernales letting Bunk take a breather here.
Bernales has a couple of punches blocked by Bunk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunk.
A short left from Bunk.
Bernales takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bunk.
Bernales pushes off an throws an elbow but Bunk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bunk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bunk lands a left hand.
Bunk lands a shoulder strike.
Bernales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bunk.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bunk gets through Bernales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Bunk.
A nice left hand lands by Bunk.
Bunk lands with a light punch inside.
Bunk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bernales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunk gets through Bernales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bernales misses with an elbow over the top.
Bunk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bernales or not.
Bunk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bunk lands a nice uppercut.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but Bunk blocks it.
Nice body punch from Bunk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bunk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ingemar Bernales's cut.
That's time! Bernales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Bunk. No joy for Bernales on that attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bunk.
Bunk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bunk taking a breather.
Bunk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bernales or not.
A head punch on the inside from Bernales fails to land.
Bernales looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunk.
Bernales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bunk scores with a shoulder strike.
Bunk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bernales throws a head punch that misses.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bunk as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunk.
Bunk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bunk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bernales.
Bunk controlling the action here for a moment.
Bunk is leaning against Bernales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bernales looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bunk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Bunk.
Bunk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bunk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bunk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bunk scores with a shot to the side of Bernales's head.
Bunk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Bunk.
Bunk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bunk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bunk lands with a left to the head.
Bunk gets through Bernales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunk is working Bernales over against the cage.
Bunk softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Bunk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bernales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bunk is stalling here.
Bunk lands with a left to the head.
Bunk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but Bunk blocks it.
Bunk lands a nice uppercut.
Bernales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bunk blocks it with crossed arms.
Bunk is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bunk scores with a shoulder strike.
Bernales lands an elbow inside that Bunk shrugs off.
Bunk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but Bunk blocks it.
Bunk lands a nice uppercut.
Bunk is working Bernales over against the cage.
Bunk is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bernales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bernales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bunk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernaless head.
Bernales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunk blocks an elbow strike.
Bernales looking to throw knees to the head but Bunk is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Bunk.
A short uppercut from Bunk.
Bunk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bernales lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bernales misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Bunk.
Bernales throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bunk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Bunk has Bernales pressed against the cage.
Bunk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bernales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk lands a left hand.
Bunk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunk blocking some punches.
Bunk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bernales or not.
Bernales misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bernales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bunk's brow.
A short uppercut from Bunk.
Bruce Bunk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bernales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bernales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bunk blocks it with crossed arms.
Bunk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunk blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bunk lands a body shot.
Bunk lands with a left to the head.
Bernales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bunk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bernales misses with the head strike.
Bunk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bernales backwards.
Ingemar Bernales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bunk pushes Bernales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bunk.
A short right from Bunk.
Bunk blocks an elbow strike from Bernales.
Bunk taking a breather.
Bernales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bunk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bunk lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunk lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bunk.
Bernales tries to land a knee to the head but Bunk blocks with his arms.
Bunk lands a nice uppercut.
Bunk blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Bunk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bunk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Bunk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Barry Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.
Black wants to clinch up but Hill keeps it at a distance.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Black is trying to stand.
Black wants to control but Hill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Hill seems content to control.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hill in particular looking to stall.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
Hill controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hill controlling the action here.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Black trying to control here.
Hill trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt
and Black moves into the clinch.
Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hill blocks it with crossed arms.
Hill can't get the takedown.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Black looks gassed!
Hill tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill tries for a takedown but Black manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill tries to score a body lock takedown but Black shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hill wants a takedown.
Hill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Black is looking to clinch.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
Hill takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hill clobbers Black with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Jack Black has been cut.
Hill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Black wants to stand but Hill is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill controlling from the top position.
Hill's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hill prevents Black from getting back to his feet.
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Black should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hill wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black wants to control but Hill passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Black'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.
Hill gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hill remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Black wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hill controls the position.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hill trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Black shoots and misses
and Hill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hill.
Hill tries to score a body lock takedown but Black shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Hill gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
Hill wants a takedown but no success here.
Black is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Black is breathing heavily.
Hill decides to pull guard.
Black won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill prevents Black from standing back up.
Black is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill controlling the pace.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hill with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hill is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Hill is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Hill is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hill slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Barry Hill just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Hill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Black manages to get to full guard.
Hill postures up.
Hill throwing strikes but missing.
Hill stops Black from standing up.
Hill 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Hill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Black's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Black moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Black throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Hill.
A head kick from Hill lands but Black takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
Hill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hill works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hill passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Black is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Hill!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dave jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. yes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! dave jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, dave jones!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adebisi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from jones.
It looks like Simon Adebisi has been cut.
jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Adebisi.
Adebisi shoots in and drives through. jones sprawls well.
jones drops Adebisi with a beautiful combination! Adebisi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - jones is looking for the KO!
Adebisi is rocked!
dave jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adebisi moves in looking to clinch but jones pushes him off.
Oh Adebisi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
jones lands an uppercut, right on the button! Adebisi tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). dave jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between max damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pro Ject (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). damage comes to the cage accompanied by yes. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Granite 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, max damage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pro Ject!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
damage misses with a double jab.
Ject lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like max damage has been cut.
Ject bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ject throws a combination that misses
letting damage counter with a right hand.
damage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ject counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from damage.
damage slips a jab and a cross from Ject.
damage missing with a left hand there. Ject was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ject getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ject ducks under a wild hook from damage.
damage misses with a wild body shot.
damage throws a jab when Ject was well out of range.
No joy there for Ject, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
damage throws a looping overhand right but Ject ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Ject lands.
max damage's cut is getting worse.
damage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ject lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and damage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from damage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pro Ject is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
damage throws a big shot that misses.
Ject walks into a straight right hand from damage.
Ject cracks damage with a good jab.
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!
Ject connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ject loads up on a big right hand but damage slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ject.
max damage's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ject misses with a combination
enabling damage to counter with a crisp jab.
Ject moves away from the strike by damage.
damage throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ject tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but damage was well out of range. Poor timing from Ject.
damage throws a hook but Ject avoids it easily.
damage is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Ject.
damage is breathing heavily.
Ject looks to land a combination. damage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ject misses with a double jab
and damage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ject misses with a hook to the body
and damage counters with a nice uppercut.
Ject scores with a three punch combo!
Jeez, max damage's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at max damage's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pro Ject!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharkov has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Harry Henderson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigori Kharkov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kharkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Henderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Kharkov scores with punches from side control.
It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Henderson down.
Kharkov scores with punches from side control.
Harry Henderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harry Henderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grigori Kharkov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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249 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Morales!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morales.
Morales throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Morales throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muller on the side of the head.
Muller connects with a right hand. Morales shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Muller. No joy for Morales on that attempt.
Morales misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Morales checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morales tries to land a front kick but Muller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Muller moved out of range.
Morales looks to land a body kick but Muller moved away.
Muller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Muller misses.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller slips a jab from Morales.
Morales checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Muller throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Muller finds it's way through Morales's defenses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Muller.
Muller blocks a jab.
Muller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morales's calf.
Morales is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Morales looks gassed!
Muller works the jab nicely.
It looks like Alvaro Morales has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a leg kick which misses Morales's front leg but catches the back leg as Morales tries to avoid it.
Muller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Muller cracks Morales with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Morales looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Muller finish him?
Morales is rocked!
Good leg kick by Muller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morales is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?
Muller scores with a kick to the body.
Morales seems to have recovered his senses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Muller.
Muller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Muller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muller works the jab nicely.
Leon Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Muller.
Morales drops his hands momentarily and Muller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muller throws a monster overhand right that drops Morales! Muller follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Muller!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hais is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time to Say Goodbye by Bocelli & Brightman. 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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135 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Hais!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hais throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King tries to clinch up.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King misses with a straight left.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hais.
Hais takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hais shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hais showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hais wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Hais is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hais.
Hais works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King prevents Hais from improving position.
King struggling a bit here.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
Hais throws a strike aimed at the side of King's head but King avoids it well.
That's two 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.
Hais tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hais is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
Hais trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Hais goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, King rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hais's guard! Nice work there by King!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Hais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hais is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hais working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hais throws his legs up looking for a submission but King uses it to pass to side control.
King trying to control the position but Hais is working away.
Hais sneaks back into half guard.
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 Martin King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hais.
Hais fails to land the takedown.
King moves in looking to clinch but Hais pushes him off.
Hais tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Vladimir Hais seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hais shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hais dodges the punch combination from King.
Hais shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Hais keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hais is breathing heavily.
Hais rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hais off to one side.
Hais stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Martin King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hais walks into a left hand.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King lands with an overhand left.
King drives through and clinches with Hais against the cage.
King effectively controlling the action here.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands an elbow inside that Hais shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hais's brow.
King with a knee to the head.
King lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
King lands an elbow inside that Hais shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King missing with knees to the body.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hais avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Hais is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hais.
The referee is keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King lands an elbow that stopped Hais in his tracks for a moment.
Hais can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Hais is blocking nicely.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Hais is blocking nicely.
King dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hais is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hais's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hais moves out of range of the strikes.
Hais tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
A low kick from Hais misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hais bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Hais pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Hais settles back down.
Hais shoots and misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hais thinking.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hais paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King wants to clinch up but Hais keeps it at a distance.
Hais with a poor takedown
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Hais connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hais shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hais shoots and misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hais thinking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hais.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hais blocks an elbow strike.
Hais blocks the elbow strike.
Hais looking for a takedown.
King lands an elbow just above Hais 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King feints and then cracks Hais's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hais down.
Hais throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Hais doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
Hais drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hais wants a takedown.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Hais leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hais is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hais avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hais takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hais tries for a takedown. No joy.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hais.
King lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Hais blocks with his arms.
King has Hais pushed against the cage.
Hais avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Hais blocks with his arms.
Hais is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hais's brow.
Hais gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hais is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hais 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
King manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais looking to pass the guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hais is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hais drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hais tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hais not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Martin King did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
Hais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hais pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hais fails with the takedown
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Hais has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hais has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Hais leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hais has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hais is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Hais is blocking nicely.
Hais is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King just leaning against Hais, taking a breather.
Hais avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
Hais turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hais working away.
Hais is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hais's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
King is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is working hard here to advance position.
King is staying active underneath Hais, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hais is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
Hais looks to land a strike but King avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Hais wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Hais is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hais fails with the takedown
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
Hais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from King.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hais jumps guard but King stands there with Hais around his waist. Hais gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hais tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Hais drops back down to his feet.
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.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hais.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hais can't get the takedown.
King misses with an elbow strike.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Hais dodges an elbow strike from King.
Hais letting King take a breather here.
Hais changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
Hais with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin King had his way with Vladimir Hais in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
King is looking to clinch but Hais is avoiding it.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hais misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Hais shoots and misses
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King leaning his opponent against the cage.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Hais has picked King up - he's going for a ride! Hais dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hais is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hais sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
Hais thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
King is trying to control but can't.
King wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Hais circles away.
King misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hais gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hais is lucky that one didn't land flush.
King throws a leg kick which misses Hais's front leg but catches the back leg as Hais tries to avoid it.
Martin King is winning the standup battle so far.
Hais shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Hais.
Hais throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King punishes Hais's body with a nice straight punch.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hais's brow.
King stalling.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hais looking for a takedown.
Hais managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hais wants to break free but King has control.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King lands an elbow that stopped Hais in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hais is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King tries to roll over but Hais keeps him under control.
Hais 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.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vladimir Hais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais 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.
Hais is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hais to get the leverage.
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 Martin King.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin King!
Martin King retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tazwar Masood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Polls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masood comes to the cage accompanied by The Pakistan National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tazwar Masood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sim Polls!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polls throws a hook but Masood blocks it.
Masood fails to land with a series of punches.
Polls slips under a jab from Masood.
Polls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polls just misses with a punch to the body.
Polls looks to land a left hand but Masood moved out of range nicely.
Polls just misses with a punch to the body.
Masood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polls.
Masood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Polls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masood tries to clinch but Polls is having none of it.
Masood throws out a loose jab but Polls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polls closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masood to the mat! Masood manages to get full guard.
Masood tries to strike from the bottom.
Masood looking for a sweep. Not yet Masood, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls scoring with some ground and pound.
Polls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Polls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Polls makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Polls stopping the sweep attempt from Masood.
Masood pulls Polls in to control the position.
Masood has his foot on Polls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Polls works his way back into a safe position though.
Polls keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masood's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masood is on top in guard.
Polls throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masood is looking to work some ground and pound but Polls has wrist control.
Polls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Polls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masood's guard.
Masood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polls is one step ahead there.
Polls wants to control from the top but Masood keeps moving.
Polls with a nice head shot there.
Polls cracks Masood with a solid left hand.
Masood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Polls's guard.
Masood wants to control from the top but Polls keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masood stands and throws Polls's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masood grinds an elbow into Polls's temple.
Masood cracks Polls with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Masood wants to control but Polls is keeping him busy.
Masood throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Polls is not content to let Masood control the position.
Polls wants to control but Masood postures up.
Masood taking a breather here.
Masood postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masood scores with punches from side control.
Polls can't do much from the bottom here.
Polls tries to bench press Masood off him but Masood keeps the position.
Polls defending against the ground and pound.
Polls manages to get back to half guard.
Polls wants to control but Masood is keeping busy.
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. Masood connects with a nice short shot to Polls's temple.
Masood trying to mount his opponent but Polls defends it.
Polls is refusing to be controlled, as Masood sits in half guard.
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 Tazwar Masood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Polls scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masood misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Polls 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masood misses with a few strikes there.
Polls misses the shot to the body.
Masood blocks a jab.
Masood misses with a body punch
enabling Polls to counter with a crisp jab.
Masood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polls moves away from the strike by Masood.
Polls tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masood is able to avoid easily.
Polls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Polls misses.
Polls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masood.
Polls misses with a wild body shot.
Masood looks to throw the jab but Polls is out of range.
Masood misses with a body punch
and Polls counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Masood misses.
Polls misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masood counters with a three punch combo that has Polls backing up. Polls nods at Masood to acknowledge the strikes.
Polls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polls takes a swing at Masood's ribcage but misses.
Polls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masood misses with a takedown attempt
and Polls counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masood thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masood loads up on a big right hand but Polls slips the punch.
Polls fails with the takedown
and Masood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Polls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Polls as he jumps to the side.
Masood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polls.
Masood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masood looks to score with a jab to the body but Polls is just out of range.
Polls scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Polls staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Polls catches Masood right on the button with a cross.
Masood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Polls jabs at Masood's body.
Tazwar Masood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Polls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Polls looks to score with a jab to the body but Masood is just out of range.
Polls wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masood missing with a left hand there. Polls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masood.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polls was well out of range. Poor timing from Masood.
Masood swings for the body but Polls moves out of range.
Polls is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masood rather than just go for the knockout.
Masood wants to clinch up but Polls keeps it at a distance.
Masood missing with a left hand there. Polls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polls lunges at Masood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masood's hand.
Masood scores with a jab. Polls acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Polls counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Polls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Polls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polls takes a swing at Masood's ribcage but misses.
Masood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polls.
Masood scores with the left hand. Polls knows he should have avoided that one.
Masood gets a clinch.
Masood prevents a body shot from Polls.
Masood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Polls works on Masood's body with a couple of short punches.
Masood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masood lands a right hand.
Masood looking to slow down the pace here.
Masood misses with a body punch.
Masood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polls backwards.
Masood working aggressively here.
Polls tries to work over Masood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Polls avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Polls is trying to maintain a safe position but Masood gets an underhook and turns Polls into the cage.
Polls has picked Masood up - he's going for a ride! Polls dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Masood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Polls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polls has managed to get both his arms back between Masood's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Polls throwing strikes but missing.
Polls trying to control the position from guard on top but Masood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masood throws a right and a left that Polls avoids nicely.
Masood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Polls misses.
Polls lands a really nice looking cross but Masood seems unphased.
Polls slips under a jab from Masood.
Polls looks to score with a jab to the body but Masood is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Polls counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Masood as he checks the leg kick.
Polls just misses with a punch to the body.
Polls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masood.
Masood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tazwar Masood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masood. Polls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polls swings for the body but Masood moves out of range.
Masood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Polls counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polls thows a big elbow that misses.
Polls trying to control but Masood is working from the bottom.
Polls is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Masood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polls trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polls working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Polls really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Polls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Masood defending well as Polls loads up on a big left hand.
Polls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masood.
Nice uppercut there from Masood.
Polls avoids the body shot from Masood.
Masood clinches but Polls breaks the clinch
and Polls counters with a nice body shot.
Masood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Polls counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Polls misses with a shot to the body
and Polls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Polls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masood manages to avoid it.
Polls thuds his right hand into Masood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Masood.
Polls defending well as Masood loads up on a big left hand.
Masood blocks a jab.
Polls looks to land a left hand but Masood moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Masood misses its intended target.
Masood throws an overhand right that lands on Polls's shoulder, as Polls tries to avoid the shot.
Masood lands a glancing blow to the side of Polls's head.
Masood tries to clinch up but Polls circles away and keeps his distance.
Polls swats away the attempt to clinch by Masood.
Polls misses with a low kick.
That's two 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.
Masood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masood throws a looping overhand right but Polls ducks down to avoid it.
Masood throws a jab when Polls was well out of range.
Tazwar Masood is winning the standup battle so far.
Polls throws the left hand but Masood avoids the punch easily.
Masood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polls looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Polls throws a looping overhand right but Masood ducks down to avoid it.
Polls throws a sloppy body shot
and Masood counters with a right hand to the body.
Masood throws a hook but Polls blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masood misses with a wild body shot.
Masood lands with a shot to the body.
Masood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polls.
Masood closes the distance and clinches.
Masood has Polls pushed against the cage.
Masood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polls misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polls taking a breather.
Polls lands a nice shot to the body.
Masood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Polls jumps guard but Masood stands there with Polls around his waist. Polls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masood.
Polls lands a body punch.
Polls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polls is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masood is keeping busy.
Polls is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Masood lands an uppercut.
Polls is leaning against Masood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masood struggles to land a body shot inside as Polls controls his hands.
Masood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polls backwards.
Masood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polls backwards.
Polls taking a breather.
Masood pushes Polls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polls backwards.
Polls working aggressively here.
Masood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Masood.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Masood cracks Polls with a nice body shot.
Polls lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Polls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Polls.
Masood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Masood - that landed with a thud.
Masood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Polls.
Masood turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Masood manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masood working the ground and pound from side control.
Masood working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Masood scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tazwar Masood had his way with Sim Polls in 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. This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Masood as he connects with a hook.
Polls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masood.
Polls bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masood avoids the body shot from Polls.
Masood misses with a wild body shot.
Masood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polls.
Polls looks to score with a jab to the body but Masood is just out of range.
Polls swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masood works over Polls's head and body with a nice combination.
Masood wants to clinch.
Masood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polls.
Masood is looking to clinch.
Masood misses the jab.
Masood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Polls stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Polls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masood moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Polls lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masood misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masood blocks a jab.
Masood tries to clinch but Polls is having none of it.
Polls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masood.
Masood ducks under a wild hook from Polls.
Masood misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masood misses with a looping left.
Polls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masood.
Masood moves in looking to clinch but Polls pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Polls.
Polls avoids the body shot from Masood.
Polls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masood defends it nicely.
Masood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polls.
Polls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polls slips under a jab.
Masood tries to clinch up but Polls circles away and keeps his distance.
Polls keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polls moves away.
Masood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polls but Polls pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masood manages to avoid it.
Masood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masood throws a right and a left that Polls avoids nicely.
Polls ducks under a wild hook from Masood.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masood misses with a takedown attempt
and Polls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Tazwar Masood.
I think Masood 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Tazwar Masood retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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