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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Yayram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yayram has chosen 99 Problems as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lex Yayram!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yayram scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yayram tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yayram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Jab from Yayram.
Yayram stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yayram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Yayram connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yayram regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yayram working a defensive guard here.
Yayram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Yayram has wrist control.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yayram is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Yayram is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yayram works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Yayram is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yayram keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yayram is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Smith wants to control from the top but Yayram keeps moving.
Smith postures up in Yayram's guard and throws a big left but Yayram blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yayram working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yayram is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yayram!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lex Yayram!
Lex Yayram bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Del Mar (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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180 lbs
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180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Del Mar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Del Mar does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Mar.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Del Mar.
Del Mar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Del Mar lands a head kick!
It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
Del Mar doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
Del Mar instigates a clinch.
Del Mar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Del Mar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St Pierre looking for a takedown.
Del Mar pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Mar trying to land knees to the body.
Del Mar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
Del Mar tries a knee to the head but St Pierre blocks it.
Del Mar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Del Mar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
Del Mar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Del Mar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Del Mar looking to throw knees to the head but St Pierre is blocking nicely.
St Pierre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Del Mar prevents St Pierre from breaking the clinch.
St Pierre can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Pierre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Del Mar tries to clinch there but St Pierre circles away.
Fabio Del Mar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Mar.
St Pierre takes a kick to the side of the head.
A combination from St Pierre does no damage.
Del Mar connects with a leg kick. St Pierre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Mar.
Del Mar is looking to clinch.
St Pierre throws out a loose jab but Del Mar uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Pierre throws a head kick but Del Mar moves out of range.
Del Mar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar tries to clinch up.
St Pierre avoids the head kick by Del Mar.
St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Del Mar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Mar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Mar looking to throw knees to the head but St Pierre is blocking nicely.
Del Mar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Mar is trying to stall.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Del Mar throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Del Mar misses with a knee to the head.
Del Mar taking a breather.
St Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Del Mar.
Del Mar misses with a knee strike.
Del Mar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Del Mar stalls.
St Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Mar trying to control the position but instead, St Pierre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Del Mar into the cage.
St Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Del Mar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Del Mar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre'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.
Del Mar throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
St Pierre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Del Mar!
Del Mar tries to improve position but can't.
St Pierre grinds an elbow into Del Mar's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Mar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre swings around for an armbar but Del Mar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into St Pierre's guard.
Del Mar tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
St Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Del Mar from controlling successfully.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Del Mar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre kicks off Del Mar and gets to his feet.
St Pierre throws a combination that misses
and Del Mar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Del Mar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Del Mar misses with a knee to the head.
Del Mar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St Pierre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Pierre is trying to push Del Mar away but Del Mar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
St Pierre has had enough of the clinch but Del Mar keeps him there for the moment.
Del Mar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
St Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Del Mar.
Del Mar throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Pierre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Mar working St Pierre over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Del Mar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Del Mar misses with a knee to the head.
St Pierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Del Mar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Del Mar.
Del Mar is pressed up against the cage. St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Del Mar down to the mat. Del Mar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
St Pierre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Del Mar is looking to clinch.
Del Mar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Del Mar wants to clinch up but St Pierre keeps it at a distance.
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Del Mar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Del Mar.
No joy there for Del Mar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Del Mar.
Del Mar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Mar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Del Mar.
Del Mar throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Del Mar.
Del Mar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar stalling against the cage.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Pierre avoids it.
Del Mar misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Del Mar obliges.
Del Mar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Del Mar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Pierre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Mar wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Del Mar is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Del Mar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Del Mar tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Mar throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely.
Del Mar connects with a leg kick. St Pierre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Mar.
St Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Del Mar lands a nice leg kick that just misses St Pierre's sensitive parts.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Del Mar is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
Del Mar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Del Mar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Del Mar manages to kick St Pierre off! St Pierre jumps back into Del Mar's guard.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Mar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Mar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre stops Del Mar from standing up.
St Pierre won't allow Del Mar to sweep him here.
St Pierre postures up in Del Mar's guard and throws a big left but Del Mar blocks it.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Mar trying to control the position.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Del Mar.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Del Mar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for St Pierre!
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
St Pierre is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Del Mar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… St Pierre turns into him and now he's in Del Mar's guard.
St Pierre throws a strike but Del Mar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control the position.
St Pierre working a defensive guard but Del Mar manages to pass into side control anyway.
St Pierre wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Del Mar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St Pierre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Georges St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Del Mar taking a break here but St Pierre is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fabio Del Mar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Mar wants to take a breather but St Pierre is having none of it.
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 Georges St Pierre.
I think Del Mar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Del Mar!
Fabio Del Mar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fry comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name - rage against the machine. Bo Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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139 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bo Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Fry has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Fry steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Bo Johnson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fry is looking to clinch.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fry finish him?
Fry moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Fry.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fry.
A knee to the head by Fry.
Fry unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Johnson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fry is unloading with more strikes now! Johnson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Fry!
Simon Fry made sure to mention his sponsor, Pitt Nutrition (3x158 2x159 products) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Candy Paint kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Dane!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dane looks to land a combination but Boyle avoids it well.
Dane punishes Boyle's body with a nice straight punch.
Dane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boyle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dane is staying active underneath Boyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boyle is trying to work for a kimura but Dane is defending well.
Boyle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boyle wants to free his trapped foot but Dane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dane wants to control but Boyle is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dane is looking to escape.
Boyle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boyle is looking for a kimura but Dane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boyle to get the leverage.
Boyle is thwarting Dane's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boyle.
Dane is concentrating on defense, preventing Boyle from advancing position.
Boyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dane is just riding it out for now. Boyle eventually gives up the hold.
Boyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boyle seems to be looking for submissions.
Dane tries to roll over but Boyle keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dane is trying to stand.
Boyle is looking for a kimura but Dane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boyle to get the leverage.
Boyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dane has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boyle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyle is looking to advance position but Dane won't allow it.
Dane is looking to improve his position.
Dane is positioning himself well to prevent Boyle advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle wants to take a breather but Dane is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fred Boyle.
Boyle throws a sloppy head kick
letting Dane counter with a right hand.
Dane misses with a wild combination.
Boyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dane manages to avoid it.
Dane throws a looping overhand right but Boyle ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Dane as Boyle shoots in.
Dane misses with a straight right.
Dane misses with a double jab
and Boyle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dane.
Dane throws a sloppy body shot
letting Boyle counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle fails with the takedown
and Dane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boyle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dane.
Boyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dane.
Boyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dane circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dane misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Dane blocks the low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dane.
Dane throws a hook but Boyle avoids it easily.
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!
Boyle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Boyle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boyle throws a body punch but Dane moves out of range.
Boyle shoots in for a double leg but Dane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyle moves away from the strike by Dane.
Dane looks to land a left hand but Boyle moved out of range nicely.
Dane lands a slapping body shot.
Dane looks to land a left hand but Boyle moved out of range nicely.
Dane misses with a lunging right hand
and Boyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyle tries to move into range but Dane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Dane there.
Boyle shoots in but no luck this time.
Dane tests Boyle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boyle on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boyle under the eye.
Dane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dane misses with the combination.
Dane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice takedown defense from Dane. No joy for Boyle on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boyle closes the distance and clinches up with Dane, looking for a takedown. Boyle pushes Dane against the cage but Dane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fred Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dane.
Donny Dane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dane lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle moves forwards but Dane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dane sprawls well. Dane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Dane. Those never looked like landing.
Boyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dane thows a body shot but no joy.
Dane throws an overhand right that lands on Boyle's shoulder, as Boyle tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dane staying out of range there.
Dane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dane digs a good body shot into Boyle's ribs.
Boyle walks into a jab.
Boyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dane thuds a left hand into Boyle's body.
Dane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boyle dodges the punch combination from Dane.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dane as he jumps to the side.
Dane throws a body punch but Boyle moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dane looks to land a left hand but Boyle moved out of range nicely.
Dane throws a jab when Boyle was well out of range.
Dane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown but Dane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Dane.
Boyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dane.
Donk. Dane catches Boyle right on the button with a cross.
Donny Dane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Boyle or perhaps it was just good defense by Dane which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boyle under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dane scores with the left hand. Boyle knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Dane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boyle eats them both and turns towards Dane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dane wants it to stay on the feet.
Dane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boyle. Boyle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donny Dane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boyle counters with a straight right hand.
Dane swings widly with a right hand
and Boyle counters with a stiff right hand.
Boyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dane throws out the jab.
A nice combination there by Boyle.
Dane misses with a left hand
and Boyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Dane misses its intended target.
Boyle misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Dane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dane.
Boyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boyle somewhat.
Dane throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Boyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Dane lands the left hand.
Dane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dane cracks Boyle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boyle shoots in for a double leg but Dane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dane throws a right and a left that Boyle avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dane.
Boyle avoids the body shot from Dane.
Dane throws a combination. Boyle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Boyle.
Boyle shoots in and drives through. Dane sprawls well.
Dane throws an off balance right hand
and Boyle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dane feints a jab promting Boyle to slip. Dane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boyle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dane swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Boyle.
Boyle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dane throws out the jab.
Dane misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyle avoids the body shot from Dane.
Boyle misses with the combination.
Dane throws out a loose jab but Boyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dane misses with an uppercut. Boyle saw that one coming.
Boyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dane.
Boyle misses with a wild body shot.
Boyle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boyle closes the distance and clinches up with Dane, looking for a takedown. Boyle pushes Dane against the cage but Dane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boyle back to the cage. Dane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dane looks to throw the jab but Boyle is out of range.
Dane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dane falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Boyle counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Dane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Dane!
Donny Dane opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Filip Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andersson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Krewella - Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
21 - 20 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Filip Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andersson's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harrison distracts Andersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andersson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harrison!
Andersson with a couple of short strikes.
Andersson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Andersson is landing with some decent strikes but Harrison is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andersson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harrison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andersson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to escape the mount.
Andersson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Andersson tries to control but Harrison wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Andersson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andersson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harrison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andersson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Harrison sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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!
Harrison wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Harrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is nestled in close to Harrison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harrison wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Harrison is having none of it.
Harrison controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Harrison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harrison pulls Andersson in close to his closed guard and prevents Andersson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Andersson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
Harrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harrison controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Harrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andersson's guard.
Andersson looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Harrison tries to pass.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Harrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrison is in close to Andersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 Filip Andersson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andersson sprawls well. Andersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Harrison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
Andersson stops a takedown attempt from Harrison.
Harrison lands a takedown into guard.
Harrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
Harrison looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison looking to control.
Andersson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harrison's head.
Andersson connects with a couple of short punches.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Harrison.
Harrison looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Andersson is defending well. Harrison quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Andersson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Harrison celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Harrison!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madison Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes to the cage accompanied by donald wheres your troosers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Madison Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymond Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan looks for the body kick but Grant saw that one coming.
Jab by Morgan.
It looks like Madison Grant has been cut.
Grant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morgan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grant trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Grant throwing strikes but missing.
Grant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grant trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grant trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Grant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grant 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.
Grant won't allow Morgan to get back to his feet.
Grant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a big right hand that misses.
Grant 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.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Grant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
Grant 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.
Grant drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Grant as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Morgan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Grant! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Madison Grant!
After winning the bout, Madison Grant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cice Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 3, fighting out of London, Sean Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Cice Salace!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn takes a swing at Salace's ribcage but misses.
Quinn tries to clinch up.
A jab from Quinn finds it's way through Salace's defenses.
Quinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quinn clinches.
Quinn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Quinn struggling a bit here.
Quinn gets back to half guard.
Salace is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quinn is just riding it out for now. Salace eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace is looking to pass Quinn's guard but actually Quinn recovers to full guard.
Quinn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quinn is keeping the position for now.
Salace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quinn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Quinn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Quinn has escaped and now he's on top!
Quinn controlling from the top position.
Salace looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Quinn is defending well. Salace quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Quinn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Salace celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cice Salace!
An out of breath Cice Salace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo People. Thomas Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Gardner's chin.
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36
250 lbs
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230 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
26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gardner jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Gardner.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gardner throws out the jab.
Gardner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gardner!
Gardner parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gardner to escape.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries for a kimura but Gardner is defending well.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Gardner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gardner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gardner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gardner has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Gardner wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gardner manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gardner's guard.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Gardner defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gardner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson not doing much here.
Gardner tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner makes his way to full guard, as Johnson worked for a kimura.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gardner dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gardner wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Gardner to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
Gardner is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gardner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gardner has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardner is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson postures up in Gardner's guard and throws a big left but Gardner blocks it.
Gardner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gardner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Gardner in his guard.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Gardner.
Gardner throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gardner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gardner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Gardner in his guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Gardner's head. It's preventing any offense from Gardner, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thomas Johnson.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gardner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gardner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Gardner, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Gardner against the cage but Gardner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Josh Gardner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardner. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson defending well as Gardner loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gardner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gardner takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gardner.
Gardner throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Gardner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gardner.
Gardner throws a right hand that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Gardner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gardner lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Gardner.
Gardner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Gardner.
Gardner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gardner circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a right hand that Gardner ducks under and follows up with a left that Gardner also avoids with ease.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gardner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gardner swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Gardner throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Gardner lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Gardner thows a body shot but no joy.
Gardner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gardner throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Gardner throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardner as he jumps to the side.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Gardner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson dives in and grabs Gardner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardner pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Gardner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson checks a low kick from Gardner.
Gardner misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Gardner. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Thomas Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardner misses with a hook.
Gardner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Josh Gardner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gardner avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gardner throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardner throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Gardner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gardner, right into the meat.
Gardner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gardner misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Gardner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Johnson!
After the big win, Thomas Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dragon and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamapi Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ikenai Tayou. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yamapi Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Riggs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Riggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riggs rushes Chan and presses him up against the cage.
Riggs lands with a light punch inside.
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Riggs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chan seems to be looking for submissions.
Chan wants to take a breather but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs is trying to get back to full guard.
Riggs is not content to let Chan control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggs, not yet.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riggs is on top in guard.
Chan being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riggs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riggs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chan wants to sweep here but Riggs controlling him for the moment.
Riggs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Derek Riggs.
Chan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chan can pounce on him.
Riggs throws the left hand but Chan avoids the punch easily.
Riggs throws out a loose jab but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Riggs misses its intended target.
Chan connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Riggs looks to throw the jab but Chan is out of range.
Riggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riggs misses with a body shot
and Chan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riggs won't be happy with that.
Riggs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Riggs trying to control from half guard but Chan is working away.
Riggs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riggs is controlling the pace.
Chan is refusing to be controlled, as Riggs sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan is trying to get back to full guard.
Riggs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chan tries to hold on but Riggs postures up.
Riggs controlling the pace for now.
Chan working to try and regain half guard.
Chan is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Riggs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Riggs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Yamapi Chan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riggs tests Chan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riggs digs a good hook to Chan's body.
Riggs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riggs is pressing down on Chan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chan wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chan!
Chan is looking to get to half guard.
Riggs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chan tries to hold on but Riggs postures up.
Riggs controlling from mount.
Derek Riggs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Riggs throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chan slips a jab from Riggs.
Riggs connects with a crisp jab.
Riggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chan to score with a decent uppercut.
Derek Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Riggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riggs walks into a stiff left hand from Chan.
A slow jab from Riggs misses its intended target.
Riggs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riggs looks to throw the jab but Chan is out of range.
Chan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riggs.
Chan is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Riggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Chan's head.
Riggs connects with a looping right hand.
Riggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Riggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riggs lands a right hook to the body.
Riggs looks to land a right hand but Chan moved out of range.
Riggs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riggs. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riggs misses with an uppercut
and Chan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs has his hands on Chan's head, controlling the position.
Riggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riggs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Riggs controls Chan momentarily but Chan frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derek Riggs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chan was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Chan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riggs throws a looping overhand right but Chan ducks down to avoid it.
Riggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Riggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Riggs looks to land a left hand but Chan moved out of range nicely.
Riggs throws a looping overhand right but Chan ducks down to avoid it.
Riggs swings widly with a right hand
and Chan counters with a shoot takedown. Riggs fights it but they end up in guard.
Riggs trying to keep a closed guard but Chan is proving a slippery customer.
Yamapi Chan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chan has gone for a leg lock! Riggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chan's guard.
Chan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
Riggs stands and throws Chan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riggs is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chan is not content to let Riggs control the position.
Chan is looking to regain half guard here but Riggs keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Riggs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Riggs is looking to take a break and control but Chan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Derek Riggs.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riggs as he avoids it easily.
Chan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Derek Riggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan scores with a spinning back kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chan.
Chan fails to land the takedown.
Chan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Chan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Riggs.
Chan walks into a jab.
Riggs jabs Chan right on the nose. Chan blinks but takes it well.
Chan defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Riggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamapi Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs with a hook.
Riggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Chan is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan dives in and grabs Riggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riggs pushes down on Chan's head and hops out.
Chan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chan blocks a leg kick.
Riggs lands a jab to the head.
Chan throws a head kick but Riggs moves out of range.
Chan takes a swing at Riggs's ribcage but misses.
Riggs lands with an overhand left.
Riggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggs throws the left hand but Chan avoids the punch easily.
Riggs throws a hook but Chan avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riggs. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Riggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Riggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Riggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reginaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Krook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krook has chosen Courage as his entrance music. Kalle Krook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Reginaldo Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Kalle Krook!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Krook misses.
Silva thows a leg kick but Krook checks it
and Krook counters with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krook - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krook. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva swings for the body but Krook moves out of range.
Krook changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krook postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Krook throws an elbow but Silva slips to the side and avoids it well.
Krook scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is not content to let Krook control the position.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krook trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook lands a nice forearm strike.
Krook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva wants to control but Krook postures up.
Krook misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Krook keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Krook.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Krook working away.
Krook creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krook lands an elbow.
Silva prevents Krook from improving position.
Krook scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krook working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Krook working the head with strikes.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krook is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krook advances nicely into full mount.
Krook tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva regains half guard.
Krook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva keeping hold of Krook's head, controlling as best he can.
Krook is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Krook to pass to mount.
Krook is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krook with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krook is aware though and is defending well.
Krook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krook trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krook tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Krook from controlling successfully.
Krook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krook wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krook looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Krook uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Krook!
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krook is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Krook dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Krook ducks down to avoid it.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva is looking to clinch but Krook is avoiding it.
Krook throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a series of strikes that sends Krook to the canvas! Silva follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Krook is retaining full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Krook keeps moving.
Krook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krook is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kalle Krook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krook keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Krook is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Krook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reginaldo Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A punch combination from Krook misses.
Silva tries to clinch but Krook moves out of range.
Krook tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Krook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krook keeps working.
Silva winds up and cracks Krook with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva working Krook over with strikes.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Krook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krook is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krook looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Krook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva wants to control from the top but Krook keeps moving.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Krook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Reginaldo Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Krook. That snapped Silva's head back.
Reginaldo Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Krook throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Krook throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Krook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Krook works Silva's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginaldo Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krook throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krook's sensitive parts.
Krook lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Krook moved out of range nicely.
Silva throws a leg kick but Krook sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Krook's head but Krook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krook bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva tries to buck Krook off but Krook is having none of it.
Silva stops Krook from passing to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Krook trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook advances to full mount.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Krook postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Krook lands a big elbow.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krook with a couple of short strikes.
Silva tries to hold on but Krook pushes him away.
Krook lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Krook's attempts to control the action.
Krook might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Krook looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Krook connects with a bit shot that sees Silva covering up! More strikes from Krook and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Krook is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Krook! Kalle Krook retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kalle Krook made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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