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NFC 27: Brungalo vs Sheeks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Demont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Demont has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Demont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Demont defends it nicely.
Demont shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demont is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Demont is trying to keep an underhook but Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Demont has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee with the ground and pound but Demont uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee throws and elbow that misses. Demont uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Demont!
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee wants to sweep here but Demont controlling him for the moment.
Demont postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demont.
Demont is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Demont throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee is staying active underneath Demont, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Demont's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Demont's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Lee manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Lee struggling to land strikes to the head as Demont covers up.
Demont defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Demont covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lee lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee lands strikes to the head.
Lee struggling to land strikes to the head as Demont covers up.
Demont covering up well under a series of strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with an elbow to the head.
Lee somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Lee throwing strikes and Demont squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Lee goes for an armbar but Demont turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Demont.
Lee looks gassed!
Demont won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demont.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Demont from controlling successfully.
Demont working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Demont wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lee thows a big elbow that misses.
Lee throws and elbow that misses. Demont uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Demont!
Demont wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Demont looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Demont blocks nicely.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Demont gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Demont trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demont preventing the sweep.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Demont is proving a slippery customer.
Demont won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demont counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demont lands a slapping body shot.
Demont misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Demont won't be happy with that.
Lee throwing strikes but Demont manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The strikes coming from Demont are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ryan Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demont tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Demont keeps moving and retains side control.
Demont fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee is not content to let Demont control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Demont.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Demont tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demont somewhat.
Demont wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee looks for a takedown but Demont sprawls well.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demont tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demont to the ground. Demont escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demont has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee trying to control but Demont is working from the bottom.
Lee chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Demont trying to strike off his back.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demont wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee working some strikes from top position.
Lee is working Demont over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Demont keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee landing with the ground and pound.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Demont blocks nicely.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Demont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Demont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demont has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Demont wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Demont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demont's waist but Demont gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Charles Demont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lee.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Demont counters with a straight right hand.
Demont lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Demont.
Charles Demont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TakTak Tinkelbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Stinkfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stinkfist has chosen People Are Strange by The Doors as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, TakTak Tinkelbery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobcat Stinkfist!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinkelbery misses with a two punch combination.
Stinkfist connects with a body shot.
Bobcat Stinkfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stinkfist throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Stinkfist misses with a wild body shot.
Stinkfist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tinkelbery swivels and escapes.
Stinkfist throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkelbery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stinkfist.
Tinkelbery slips under a jab from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like TakTak Tinkelbery has been cut.
Stinkfist scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stinkfist misses with a body shot
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Tinkelbery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stinkfist fails with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkelbery swinging wildly here.
Stinkfist scores with a three punch combo!
Stinkfist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stinkfist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stinkfist misses with a takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
TakTak Tinkelbery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobcat Stinkfist.
Tinkelbery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stinkfist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tinkelbery.
Stinkfist thows a leg kick but Tinkelbery checks it
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Stinkfist throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Stinkfist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stinkfist counters with a series of strikes. Tinkelbery will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery tries to bum rush Stinkfist with a series of wild strikes but Stinkfist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stinkfist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stinkfist throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stinkfist throws a hook to the side of Tinkelbery's head but Tinkelbery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stinkfist throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
TakTak Tinkelbery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tinkelbery looks to land a combination but Stinkfist avoids it well.
Stinkfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stinkfist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Stinkfist looks gassed!
Stinkfist throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that Stinkfist avoids nicely.
Stinkfist cracks Tinkelbery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tinkelbery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stinkfist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkelbery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stinkfist throws out the jab.
Tinkelbery takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stinkfist misses with a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tinkelbery misses.
A head kick by Stinkfist misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Stinkfist.
Stinkfist throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stinkfist misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Tinkelbery does no damage.
Stinkfist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Stinkfist throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Tinkelbery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stinkfist throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stinkfist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobcat Stinkfist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TakTak Tinkelbery's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that Stinkfist avoids nicely.
Stinkfist misses with the body kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Stinkfist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Stinkfist throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Stinkfist misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Tinkelbery is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tinkelbery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tinkelbery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stinkfist.
Tinkelbery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist looks to land a right hand but Tinkelbery moved out of range.
Stinkfist connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Stinkfist is predictable there
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Stinkfist avoids them all with ease.
Stinkfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobcat Stinkfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stinkfist looks to throw a body kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tinkelbery as Stinkfist shoots in.
Stinkfist is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Stinkfist finds it's target.
Tinkelbery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stinkfist has his takedown stuffed
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Tinkelbery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stinkfist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tinkelbery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stinkfist misses the target.
Stinkfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Tinkelbery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stinkfist throws out the jab.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Stinkfist moves out of range.
Stinkfist misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab lands there for Stinkfist.
Tinkelbery misses with a double jab
and Stinkfist counters with a nice body kick.
Stinkfist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tinkelbery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tinkelbery misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist misses with a looping right.
Tinkelbery ducks under a wild hook from Stinkfist.
Stinkfist misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tinkelbery.
Stinkfist throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Stinkfist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tinkelbery.
Stinkfist throws a series of strikes that have Tinkelbery backpedaling.
Stinkfist throws a looping overhand right but Tinkelbery ducks down to avoid it.
Stinkfist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Tinkelbery misses.
TakTak Tinkelbery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stinkfist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
TakTak Tinkelbery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobcat Stinkfist.
Stinkfist tries a head kick but it misses.
Stinkfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tinkelbery fails to land with a series of punches.
Stinkfist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Stinkfist misses with a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TakTak Tinkelbery dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TakTak Tinkelbery'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stinkfist misses with a shot to the body
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stinkfist misses with a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stinkfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Stinkfist throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Stinkfist.
Stinkfist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Stinkfist throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Stinkfist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stinkfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stinkfist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Stinkfist.
Stinkfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Stinkfist moves out of range.
Tinkelbery tries to bum rush Stinkfist with a series of wild strikes but Stinkfist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tinkelbery slips a straight right by Stinkfist.
Stinkfist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Stinkfist misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stinkfist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Stinkfist.
Tinkelbery throws a right hand that Stinkfist ducks under and follows up with a left that Stinkfist also avoids with ease.
Stinkfist throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tinkelbery ducks under a wild hook from Stinkfist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Tinkelbery lands a two punch combo.
Stinkfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Stinkfist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stinkfist tries to land a body kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Stinkfist misses with a jab to the body
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery throws a right hand that Stinkfist ducks under and follows up with a left that Stinkfist also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Tinkelbery scores with a four punch combination!
Stinkfist throws a hook but Tinkelbery blocks it.
Stinkfist misses with a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkelbery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stinkfist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tinkelbery looks to land a combination. Stinkfist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left and a right from Tinkelbery both land. Nice combination.
Stinkfist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Stinkfist misses with a kick to the body
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Stinkfist misses with a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Stinkfist.
Tinkelbery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stinkfist is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tinkelbery is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stinkfist.
Tinkelbery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stinkfist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Stinkfist backing up. Stinkfist nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Tinkelbery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stinkfist.
Stinkfist takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stinkfist misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Stinkfist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stinkfist misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Tinkelbery defending well as Stinkfist loads up on a big left hand.
Tinkelbery throws a combination that misses
and Stinkfist counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tinkelbery is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stinkfist tries for a takedown but Tinkelbery circles away easily
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Stinkfist.
And that's the end of the fight!
TakTak Tinkelbery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tinkelbery has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TakTak Tinkelbery!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Wopat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampson comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Battery. 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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185 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bart Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Wopat!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sampson throws a right and a left that Wopat avoids nicely.
Sampson throws a head kick that misses.
Sampson looks for a takedown but Wopat sprawls well.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but Wopat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wopat misses with the combination.
Sampson throws a body punch but Wopat moves out of range.
Sampson lunges at Wopat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wopat's hand.
Sampson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wopat is just out of range.
Wopat slips under a jab.
Sampson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wopat's waist but Wopat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sampson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wopat misses with a double jab.
Sampson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sampson wants to clinch.
Wopat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Wopat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Sampson with that takedown attempt.
Sampson shoots in and drives through. Wopat sprawls well.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Wopat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wopat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wopat stuffs the takedown attempt from Sampson. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sampson tries to clinch but Wopat is having none of it.
Sampson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Wopat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wopat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sampson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wopat tries to land a front kick but Sampson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A right-left combo lands from Wopat.
It looks like Bart Sampson has been cut.
Wopat swinging wildly here.
Wopat's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wopat duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wopat lands a left and a right that send Sampson crashing to the mat, dazed. Wopat thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sampson is rocked!
Wopat shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sampson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Wopat sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sampson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Wopat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamron Ydarush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Porucznik Borewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porucznik Borewicz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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198 lbs
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191 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamron Ydarush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Porucznik Borewicz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ydarush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ydarush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borewicz.
Borewicz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ydarush as he jumps to the side.
Ydarush misses with the combination.
Ydarush misses the shot to the body.
Borewicz feints and as Ydarush raises his hands in defense, Borewicz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Borewicz 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.
Borewicz has gone for a leg lock! Ydarush slips out almost immediately though and dives into Borewicz's guard.
Borewicz working for submissions but it's allowed Ydarush to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ydarush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borewicz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ydarush uses his free foot to push down on Borewicz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Borewicz.
Ydarush postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Borewicz looks a forlorn figure.
Borewicz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ydarush raining down shots from the mount!
Ydarush working for a guillotine from mount but Borewicz is in no mood to give up.
Ydarush is breathing heavily.
Ydarush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borewicz is just holding on here. Ydarush manages to take his back.
Ydarush is not going to allow Borewicz to sit and survive in this position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ydarush. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Borewicz rolls, trying to escape but Ydarush keeps control of the position.
Borewicz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borewicz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Can Borewicz hold on?! Ydarush is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ydarush controlling well, preventing Borewicz from escaping the position.
Ydarush is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Borewicz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ydarush lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ydarush.
Borewicz can't escape the position.
Will Ydarush go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ydarush not allowing Borewicz to control his hands.
Borewicz tries to escape but Ydarush has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ydarush is looking to control Borewicz but Borewicz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ydarush has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Borewicz! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ydarush gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamron Ydarush!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Milito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McNiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Milito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve McNiff!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNiff.
Milito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Milito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Milito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNiff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Milito slaps away a takedown attempt from McNiff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McNiff shoots in and drives through. Milito sprawls well.
Milito scores with a hook.
Milito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McNiff's head.
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!
Milito misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Milito does no damage.
Milito lunges at McNiff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McNiff's hand.
Milito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNiff.
McNiff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milito pinned against the cage. Milito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diego Milito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve McNiff.
Milito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McNiff.
Milito looks to land a combination but McNiff avoids it well.
Milito lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Milito.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McNiff is defended easily by Milito.
McNiff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Milito stalks McNiff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McNiff's face. McNiff staggers backwards, shaken.
McNiff looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Milito just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego Milito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNiff dodges the punch combination from Milito.
McNiff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Milito stuffs the takedown.
Milito swinging wildly here.
McNiff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Milito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milito misses with a wild combination.
McNiff avoids the head kick by Milito.
Milito jabs at McNiff's body.
Milito throws a combination. McNiff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McNiff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diego Milito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNiff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Milito as he avoids it easily.
McNiff slips a jab and a cross from Milito.
McNiff is trying desperately to land a takedown but Milito is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McNiff.
Milito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNiff doesn't seem bothered though.
Milito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milito throws a head kick but McNiff moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McNiff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Milito throws a series of strikes that have McNiff backpedaling.
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!
Milito scores with a jab. McNiff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Milito there.
Milito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Milito scores with a nice head shot.
Milito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McNiff walks into a stiff left hand from Milito.
Milito is looking to land body kicks.
Milito lands with a nice combination. McNiff backs away looking to recover.
McNiff is rocked!
Milito misses with a two punch combination.
Milito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milito throws a right and a left that McNiff avoids nicely.
McNiff tries for a takedown but Milito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McNiff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McNiff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milito throws a series of punches but McNiff moves out of range.
McNiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Milito throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Milito!
McNiff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Milito lands a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Milito. That snapped McNiff's head back.
McNiff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Milito misses with a body shot.
McNiff ducks right into an uppercut from Milito.
McNiff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNiff somewhat.
Milito lands a right hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Milito.
McNiff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McNiff pushes Milito up against the cage in a clinch.
Milito tries to circle away but McNiff has him pinned against the cage.
McNiff tries to score a body lock takedown but Milito shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Milito is trying to force a seperation but McNiff has the dominant position.
Milito goes for a takedown attempt but McNiff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McNiff rushes Milito and presses him up against the cage.
Milito jumps guard but McNiff stands there with Milito around his waist. Milito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Milito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Milito jumps guard but McNiff stands there with Milito around his waist. Milito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McNiff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Milito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McNiff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNiff gets control of Milito's arms and successfully pulls guard. McNiff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Milito dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Milito digs a good body shot into McNiff's ribs.
McNiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Milito tries to sprawl out of it but McNiff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Milito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Milito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McNiff tries to clinch but Milito is having none of it.
Diego Milito is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by McNiff.
Milito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNiff can do to turn this around?
Milito swinging wildly here.
Milito lands a jab to McNiff's midsection.
Milito connects with a right hand. McNiff shakes it off.
Nice sprawl there from Milito as McNiff shoots in.
Milito lands a right hook to the body.
Milito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Milito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McNiff at a distance.
Milito throws a head kick but McNiff moves out of range.
Milito lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNiff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Milito scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Milito.
McNiff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milito cracks McNiff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Milito. No joy for McNiff on that attempt.
Diego Milito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve McNiff.
McNiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Milito is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McNiff prevents Milito from breaking the clinch.
Milito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Milito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milito looks to land a combination but McNiff avoids it well.
Milito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McNiff on the side of the head.
McNiff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Milito on the side of the head.
McNiff dodges the punch combination from Milito.
A combination from Milito does no damage.
McNiff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Milito. No joy for McNiff on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milito slips under a jab from McNiff.
McNiff moves in looking to clinch but Milito pushes him off.
Milito misses with a head kick.
Milito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McNiff on the side of the head.
Milito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Milito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diego Milito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McNiff.
McNiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McNiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Milito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNiff on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McNiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McNiff prevents Milito from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNiff has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Milito is trying to stand.
McNiff swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Milito is now in McNiff's guard. A big mistake from McNiff there, giving up the dominant position!
Milito would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McNiff is looking for a triangle but Milito pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNiff has a closed guard, preventing Milito from standing up.
McNiff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Milito is aware though and is defending well.
Milito is looking to stand up but McNiff won't let him.
McNiff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Milito wants to get up but he can't break McNiff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNiff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Milito is aware though and is defending well.
McNiff trying to keep a closed guard but Milito is proving a slippery customer.
Milito would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Milito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McNiff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Milito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Milito lands with an uppercut that bounces McNiff off the cage and back into rage.
Milito lands a jab.
Milito tries a head kick but it misses.
McNiff has a takedown stuffed.
Milito moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Milito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Milito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McNiff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Milito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Milito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Milito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Milito. That snapped McNiff's head back.
McNiff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milito tries to avoid it but McNiff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milito to the ground. Milito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diego Milito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve McNiff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milito thuds a left hand into McNiff's body.
Milito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Milito scores with a shot to the body.
Milito throws a leg kick but McNiff checks it.
Milito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Milito wants it to stay on the feet.
McNiff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Milito lands an impressive looking overhand right. McNiff doesn't seem phased though.
McNiff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milito.
Milito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNiff fails to land the takedown.
McNiff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milito thuds a left hand into McNiff's body.
Milito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McNiff checks it well.
Milito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McNiff closes the distance and clinches.
McNiff lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milito prevents a takedown attempt there.
Milito has had enough of the clinch but McNiff keeps him there for the moment.
McNiff tries to pull guard but Milito won't allow it.
McNiff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Milito tries for a takedown but McNiff manages to get underhooks.
Milito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McNiff stalling in the clinch.
Milito is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McNiff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milito's efforts to push away.
McNiff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Milito gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve McNiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Milito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milito tries to break the clinch but McNiff is controlling the position.
Milito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McNiff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Milito tries for a takedown. No joy.
McNiff gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Milito on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Milito tries to get out of the position.
McNiff won't allow Milito to get back to his feet.
McNiff pushing down on Milito's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McNiff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Milito wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McNiff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Milito is just riding it out for now. McNiff eventually gives up the hold.
Milito pushes McNiff off looking to stand but McNiff dives back in and keeps control.
McNiff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McNiff prevents Milito from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Milito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Milito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Milito!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CS Lish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Chzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lish comes to the cage accompanied by Underdog - Kasabian. CS Lish looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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223 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, CS Lish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Chzov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lish throws a front kick aimed at Chzov's knee but Chzov avoids it well.
Lish misses with a low kick.
Chzov tries to clinch but Lish is having none of it.
Chzov wants to clinch up but Lish keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Lish misses.
Chzov rushes Lish and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Chzov.
Chzov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chzov obliges.
Lish is breathing heavily.
Chzov lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
It looks like CS Lish has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lish takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chzov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lish's face.
Chzov lands a knee to the head.
Lish is rocked!
Chzov drops Lish with a big knee straight up the middle! Lish is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Lish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chzov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lish takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lish throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chzov obliges.
Lish seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chzov lands a knee to the body.
Chzov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chzov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chzov connects with a knee to the head.
Chzov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chzov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
Lish wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
Chzov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lish's face.
Chzov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chzov landing knees to the body.
Chzov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lish's face.
Lish is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lish has Chzov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chzov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lish takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chzov with a knee to the head.
Lish missing with knees to the body.
Lish takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chzov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lish's face.
Chzov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lish's face.
Chzov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chzov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chzov landing knees to the head.
Chzov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chzov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chzov misses with a knee strike.
Chzov tries to land a knee to the head but Lish blocks with his arms.
Chzov crunches a lovely knee into Lish's ribcage.
Chzov misses with a knee to the head.
Lish stalling in the clinch but Chzov improves position.
Chzov misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chzov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lish's face.
Chzov connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
Lish misses with an elbow over the top.
Chzov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters up against the cage, Lish throws an elbow but misses.
Chzov blocks an elbow strike.
Chzov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lish tries to land a knee to the head but Chzov blocks with his arms.
Chzov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Chzov.
Chzov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chzov avoids a wild elbow strike from Lish.
Chzov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chzov scores with a knee to the head.
Chzov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lish's face.
Chzov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chzov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lish tries to stall but Chzov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lish takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chzov landing knees to the body.
Lish is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chzov is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
Chzov lands a knee to the head.
Lish tries a knee to the head but Chzov blocks it.
Chzov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chzov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lish has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chzov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chzov looking to throw knees to the head but Lish is blocking nicely.
Chzov lands a knee to the head.
Chzov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lish blocks it with crossed arms.
Lish looking to throw knees to the head but Chzov is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Chzov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CS Lish's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chzov moves into the clinch successfully.
Chzov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chzov scores a nice knee to the body.
Chzov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chzov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chzov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lish blocks it with crossed arms.
Chzov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chzov with a knee to the head.
Lish wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chzov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chzov lands a knee to the body.
Lish tries to break free but Chzov pushes him back against the cage.
Boris Chzov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chzov tries a knee to the head but Lish blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chzov obliges.
Chzov misses with a knee strike.
Chzov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lish misses with an elbow strike.
Chzov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lish's face.
Chzov tries a knee to the head but Lish blocks it.
Chzov looking to throw knees to the head but Lish is blocking nicely.
Chzov scores with a knee to the head.
Lish has Chzov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chzov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chzov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chzov landing knees to the head.
Chzov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lish.
Chzov with a knee to the head.
Chzov crunches a lovely knee into Lish's ribcage.
Lish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chzov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lish's face.
Lish tries to work over Chzov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chzov tries to land a knee to the head but Lish blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
Lish with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chzov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lish pushes off an throws an elbow but Chzov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chzov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lish has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lish misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lish just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chzov's brow.
Chzov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chzov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lish blocks it with crossed arms.
Chzov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chzov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lish has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chzov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lish can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CS Lish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chzov lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chzov obliges.
Chzov tries to land a knee to the head but Lish blocks with his arms.
Lish using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chzov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Lish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chzov connects with a knee to the head.
Chzov misses with a knee strike.
Chzov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chzov tries to land a knee to the head but Lish blocks with his arms.
Chzov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chzov misses with a knee to the head.
Chzov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lish takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chzov with a knee to the head.
Chzov tries a knee to the head but Lish blocks it.
Chzov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lish.
Chzov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chzov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chzov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lish holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chzov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lish has Chzov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chzov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chzov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chzov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chzov landing knees to the head.
Chzov crunches a lovely knee into Lish's ribcage.
Chzov is pressed up against the cage. Lish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chzov down to the mat. Chzov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chzov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boris Chzov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chzov closes the distance and pushes Lish back into the cage.
Chzov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lish blocks it with crossed arms.
Chzov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lish avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Chzov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CS Lish's cut.
That's time! Lish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chzov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lish throws a right hand that Chzov ducks under and follows up with a left that Chzov also avoids with ease.
Lish keeps the fight on the outside.
Lish circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Lish misses.
Chzov tries to clinch but Lish is having none of it.
Chzov is looking to clinch but Lish is avoiding it.
Chzov tries to clinch but Lish is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chzov throws an overhand right that lands on Lish's shoulder, as Lish tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chzov.
Chzov clinches up with Lish and pushes him back against the cage.
Chzov scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chzov misses with a knee strike.
Lish misses with a knee strike.
Chzov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lish.
Chzov scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
Lish takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chzov crunches a lovely knee into Lish's ribcage.
Lish tries a knee to the head but Chzov blocks it.
Chzov with a knee to the head.
Chzov landing knees to the body.
Lish tries to land knees in the clinch but Chzov avoids the damage to the body.
Chzov scores with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chzov landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chzov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lish creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chzov lands a knee to the head.
Lish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chzov landing knees to the head.
Lish tries to break free but Chzov pushes him back against the cage.
Chzov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lish's face.
Chzov misses with a knee strike.
Chzov lands a knee to the head.
Chzov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chzov misses with a knee to the head.
Lish wants to stall.
Lish can't break the clinch.
Chzov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chzov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chzov misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chzov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
Chzov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chzov with a knee to the head.
Chzov scores with a knee to the head.
Lish looking to throw knees to the head but Chzov is blocking nicely.
Lish takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lish tries to land knees in the clinch but Chzov avoids the damage to the body.
Boris Chzov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chzov misses with a knee to the head.
Lish lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chzov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chzov with a knee to the head.
Chzov connects with a knee to the head.
CS Lish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
A knee to the head by Chzov.
Chzov landing knees to the head.
Chzov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chzov lands a knee to the head.
Chzov connects with a knee to the head.
Chzov scores with a knee to the head.
Chzov working Lish over with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chzov with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lish.
Chzov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chzov landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Chzov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chzov 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Chzov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed has chosen Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royal as his entrance music. Dr Murdock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Reed!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Reed lands a nice looking body kick.
Murdock swinging wildly here.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense.
Reed scores with a push kick.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Reed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Dr Murdock has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murdock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Murdock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Murdock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Murdock's head back.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Reed lands but Murdock takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands a big head kick that sends Murdock tumbling to the mat! Reed takes a step backwards and waves Murdock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Murdock is rocked!
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed lands a big head kick that sends Murdock tumbling to the mat! Reed takes a step backwards and waves Murdock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Murdock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Reed! Murdock is out on his feet! Reed rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Murdock is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Murdock is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Reed!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yassir Morabet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Kopacz (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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184 lbs
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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, Yassir Morabet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Piotr Kopacz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopacz digs a good body shot into Morabet's ribs.
Kopacz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Morabet.
Kopacz swings for the body but Morabet moves out of range.
Kopacz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morabet.
Morabet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kopacz.
Morabet tries to clinch but Kopacz moves out of range.
Kopacz misses with an uppercut.
Kopacz lands the left hand.
Kopacz swats away the attempt to clinch by Morabet.
Kopacz lands a nice hook to Morabet's body. Morabet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kopacz throws a series of punches but Morabet avoids them all with ease.
Kopacz slips a jab from Morabet.
Kopacz tries a head kick but it misses.
Morabet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morabet moves out of range of the leg kick from Kopacz.
Kopacz looks to land a combination. Morabet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Yassir Morabet has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morabet moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morabet lands a good knee to the midsection. Kopacz won't want to take too many of those.
Kopacz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kopacz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morabet tries to clinch but Kopacz moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Morabet.
Morabet tries to clinch up.
Morabet moves in looking to clinch but Kopacz pushes him off.
Kopacz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morabet has time to react.
Morabet throws a head kick but Kopacz moves out of range.
Morabet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kopacz drops Morabet with a beautiful combination! Morabet stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kopacz is looking for the KO!
Morabet is rocked!
Kopacz throws a pinpoint strike between Morabet's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Morabet crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kopacz scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piotr Kopacz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Speziale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manu Speziale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Howard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Speziale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Speziale lands a good knee to the midsection. Howard won't want to take too many of those.
Speziale connects with a knee to the head.
Speziale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Speziale walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Speziale is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Speziale is looking to clinch.
Howard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Howard lands in his opponent's guard.
Howard trying to control but Speziale is working from the bottom.
Speziale looking for a sweep. Not yet Speziale, not yet.
Speziale has Howard pulled in close to control his posture.
Howard trying to control but Speziale is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard pushing down on Speziale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is trying to control. Speziale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Speziale has one foot on Howard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Speziale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard digs a good hook to Speziale's body.
Manu Speziale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard looks to land a combination. Speziale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Howard tries to bum rush Speziale with a series of wild strikes but Speziale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard looks to score with a jab to the body but Speziale is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howard is trying to drag Speziale to the mat but Speziale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Speziale smiles and moves away.
Manu Speziale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Howard.
Howard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Speziale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Howard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Howard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Speziale to get to his feet.
Speziale drives through and clinches with Howard against the cage.
Speziale is trying to maintain a safe position but Howard gets an underhook and turns Speziale into the cage.
Howard tries for a takedown but Speziale manages to get underhooks.
Howard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Speziale walks away with a smile on his face. Howard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Speziale stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Speziale wants to clinch.
Speziale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howard throws a series of punches but Speziale avoids them all with ease.
Speziale moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speziale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Howard pulls guard successfully.
Howard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Speziale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Speziale pulls his head out easily.
Howard looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speziale is controlling the pace.
Howard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Speziale pushes past his half guard into mount!
Speziale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Howard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howard tries to lock up and control but Speziale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Speziale working Howard over with strikes here.
Speziale mounts Howard! Really nice guard pass there!
Howard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to hold on but Speziale postures up.
Speziale controlling his opponent.
Howard is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Speziale.
Howard is trying desperately to improve position.
Speziale manages to capitalize on a mistake by Howard to take his back!
Speziale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speziale is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Howard is defending well though. Speziale let's go of the attempt for now.
Speziale doesn't have the hooks in and Howard manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Speziale 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.
Speziale tries to clinch there but Howard circles away.
Speziale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Speziale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Speziale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Speziale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speziale tries to clinch up.
Speziale wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.
Speziale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Speziale shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Howard wants to control but Speziale is keeping him busy.
Howard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Speziale has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speziale gets back to half guard.
Speziale is trying to get back to full guard.
Howard prevents Speziale from standing back up.
Howard trying to control from half guard but Speziale is working away.
Speziale is doing well to control the position and prevent Howard from advancing to side control.
Speziale won't allow Howard to pass to mount.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speziale keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Speziale as Howard shoots in.
Howard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Speziale!
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Speziale is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Speziale and Howard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Speziale gets back to half guard.
Howard wants to take a breather but Speziale is having none of it.
Howard is thwarting Speziale's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is just content to waste time from the top position. Speziale takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Speziale looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Speziale is keeping the position for now.
Howard is looking to work some ground and pound but Speziale has wrist control.
Howard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Howard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Speziale wants to control but Howard postures up.
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.
Speziale gets back to half guard.
Howard lands with a punch from half guard.
Speziale is refusing to be controlled, as Howard sits in half guard.
Howard seems to be working for a kimura but Speziale defends the submission attempt.
Howard is looking for submissions but instead, Speziale has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speziale 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Howard 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! This is the final round!
Speziale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Speziale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Speziale wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.
Speziale doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Howard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Howard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Speziale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howard is trying to get an arm triangle but Speziale is defending well.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speziale is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speziale controls the position for a moment.
Speziale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Howard wants to get back to full guard.
Speziale is looking to take a break and control but Howard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Speziale is controlling the pace.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.
Speziale is working for a kimura but Howard is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two 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.
Howard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Speziale pulls his head out easily.
Speziale is thwarting Howard's attempts to control the position.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Manu Speziale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Speziale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard lands an overhand right.
Speziale leaves Howard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manu Speziale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Howard.
Howard gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking to stall here but Speziale recovers full guard.
Speziale will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Howard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Speziale manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Speziale trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speziale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Speziale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Howard tries to buck Speziale off but Speziale is having none of it.
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.
Howard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Speziale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Howard gets back to half guard.
Howard is trying to maintain the position but Speziale is very close to passing his half guard.
Howard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Speziale defends it easily.
Howard looking for subs off his back but Speziale has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Howard.
I think Howard 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Howard!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Sheeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Brugnolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheeks comes into the arena with Heman "What makes A man" blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brugnolo's choice of entrance music: Culture club - Do you really want to hurt me?. Kevin Brugnolo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrett Sheeks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Brugnolo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheeks thows a body shot but no joy.
Brugnolo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sheeks takes a step back to recover.
Brugnolo throws an overhand right that lands on Sheeks's shoulder, as Sheeks tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Sheeks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheeks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brugnolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheeks throws a series of punches but Brugnolo avoids them all with ease.
Garrett Sheeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brugnolo fails with a takedown attempt.
Brugnolo feints and then cracks Sheeks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheeks down.
Sheeks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brugnolo loads up on a big right hand but Sheeks slips the punch.
Sheeks throws an overhand right that lands on Brugnolo's shoulder, as Brugnolo tries to avoid the shot.
Brugnolo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheeks misses with a wild combination.
Sheeks throws a lazy right hand but Brugnolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sheeks thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Sheeks misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheeks digs a good body shot into Brugnolo's ribs.
Sheeks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brugnolo. That one must have hurt.
Sheeks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sheeks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheeks just misses with a punch to the body.
Brugnolo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brugnolo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Sheeks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brugnolo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheeks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garrett Sheeks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brugnolo loads up on a big right hand but Sheeks slips the punch.
Sheeks looks to score with a jab to the body but Brugnolo is just out of range.
Brugnolo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brugnolo moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheeks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brugnolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brugnolo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brugnolo scores with a leg kick.
Sheeks is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brugnolo lands a really nice looking cross but Sheeks seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheeks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sheeks looks to throw the jab but Brugnolo is out of range.
Sheeks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brugnolo throws a right hand that Sheeks ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheeks also avoids with ease.
Sheeks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brugnolo counters with a nice leg kick.
Brugnolo jabs at Sheeks's body.
Sheeks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brugnolo can pounce on him.
Brugnolo closes the distance and clinches up with Sheeks, looking for a takedown. Brugnolo pushes Sheeks against the cage but Sheeks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brugnolo throws a right and a left that Sheeks avoids nicely.
Brugnolo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sheeks.
Brugnolo lands with a slapping head kick.
Brugnolo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brugnolo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheeks tries to avoid it but Brugnolo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheeks to the ground. Sheeks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garrett Sheeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Brugnolo.
A swing and a miss from Sheeks.
Brugnolo moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brugnolo misses with a knee to the head.
Brugnolo tries to land knees in the clinch but Sheeks avoids the damage to the body.
Brugnolo looking to throw knees to the head but Sheeks is blocking nicely.
Sheeks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheeks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brugnolo.
Brugnolo lands a knee to the head.
Brugnolo stalling in the clinch.
Brugnolo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheeks's efforts to push away.
Brugnolo misses with a knee strike.
Sheeks wants to get back to striking at distance but Brugnolo won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Sheeks.
Sheeks tries to break the clinch but Brugnolo is controlling the position.
Brugnolo connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brugnolo is struggling to control the position.
Brugnolo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sheeks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheeks wants to break free but Brugnolo has control.
Brugnolo wants to stall.
Brugnolo misses with a knee to the head.
Sheeks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sheeks is trying to break the clinch but Brugnolo has him pressed against the cage.
Sheeks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sheeks lands a jab to the head.
Sheeks throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Brugnolo counter with a right hand.
Brugnolo tests Sheeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sheeks misses with an uppercut.
Sheeks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sheeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheeks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brugnolo. Brugnolo obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brugnolo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sheeks's calf.
Sheeks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheeks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brugnolo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sheeks's knee momentarily.
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!
Brugnolo closes the distance and pushes Sheeks back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Brugnolo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sheeks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brugnolo shoots in for a takedown but Sheeks shows good takedown defense.
Brugnolo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sheeks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brugnolo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sheeks misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sheeks misses with a combination
and Brugnolo counters with a head kick. That will keep Sheeks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sheeks misses with a double jab
and Brugnolo counters with a low kick, right behind Sheeks 's knee.
Sheeks misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brugnolo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Sheeks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brugnolo counters with a left to the body.
Brugnolo lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brugnolo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brugnolo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sheeks throws a big shot that misses.
Sheeks throws a right and a left that Brugnolo avoids nicely.
Kevin Brugnolo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheeks misses with a shot to the body
and Brugnolo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sheeks's guard.
Sheeks has momentary wrist control but Brugnolo slips an elbow through the middle.
Sheeks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sheeks tries to get out of the position.
Brugnolo content to stall in guard here.
Brugnolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brugnolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brugnolo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brugnolo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheeks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brugnolo has managed to get both his arms back between Sheeks's legs - danger averted.
Brugnolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheeks wants to stand and escape but Brugnolo is having none of it.
Brugnolo advances position into side control!
Sheeks taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brugnolo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheeks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brugnolo wants to control but Sheeks is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brugnolo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheeks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sheeks is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brugnolo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Brugnolo trying to control but Sheeks is having none of it.
Sheeks squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brugnolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sheeks is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sheeks trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sheeks takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brugnolo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brugnolo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sheeks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brugnolo with good strikes from the mount here!
Sheeks is desperately trying to improve his position but Brugnolo has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brugnolo working for a submission but Sheeks is keeping him at bay.
Brugnolo wants to control the pace but Sheeks is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Brugnolo 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.
Sheeks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheeks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Brugnolo.
Sheeks misses with a double jab
and Brugnolo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sheeks falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sheeks misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sheeks throws out a loose jab but Brugnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brugnolo tries to clinch up.
Sheeks misses with a combination
and Brugnolo counters with an inside leg kick.
Sheeks misses with a double jab
and Brugnolo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brugnolo seems to be looking for submissions.
Sheeks is looking to escape.
Brugnolo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheeks keeps working.
Brugnolo controlling the pace.
Sheeks is trying to maintain the position but Brugnolo is very close to passing his half guard.
Brugnolo passes to side control.
Sheeks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheeks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brugnolo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sheeks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sheeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brugnolo on the ground.
Sheeks is looking for a sweep.
Sheeks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brugnolo is keen to just control but Sheeks is a slippery customer.
Sheeks wants to get back to his feet.
Brugnolo is nestled in close to Sheeks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brugnolo works his way into side control.
Brugnolo trying to control the position but Sheeks is working away.
Brugnolo moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheeks tries to lock up and control but Brugnolo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brugnolo scoring with strikes but Sheeks is staying in there.
Brugnolo tries to control but Sheeks wriggling away.
Brugnolo landing shots from mount.
Brugnolo content just to control the position here.
Sheeks tries to reverse the position but Brugnolo maintains control.
Sheeks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brugnolo is working for a guillotine from mount but Sheeks frees his head quite easily.
Brugnolo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sheeks has worked his arm free - good work by Sheeks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheeks throws Brugnolo to one side and escapes!
Sheeks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sheeks throws a combination that misses
and Brugnolo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sheeks blocks a low kick nicely.
Sheeks throws a combination that misses
and Brugnolo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sheeks misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brugnolo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brugnolo showed some decent athleticism there.
Brugnolo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sheeks sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Brugnolo really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sheeks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheeks checks a low kick from Brugnolo.
Jab, jab by Sheeks - just one landing.
Sheeks throws a body punch but Brugnolo moves out of range.
Sheeks scores with a shot to the body.
Garrett Sheeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brugnolo tries to clinch there but Sheeks circles away.
Sheeks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sheeks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sheeks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brugnolo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brugnolo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sheeks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sheeks.
Sheeks misses with a double jab
and Brugnolo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sheeks won't be happy with that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sheeks tries to improve position but can't.
Kevin Brugnolo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brugnolo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sheeks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Brugnolo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sheeks is not content to let Brugnolo control the position.
Brugnolo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sheeks kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brugnolo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sheeks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sheeks is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brugnolo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brugnolo is looking to take a break and control but Sheeks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheeks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brugnolo is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Sheeks misses.
Sheeks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheeks wants it to stay on the feet.
Brugnolo misses with a looping right.
Sheeks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brugnolo. That's going to slow Sheeks down.
Brugnolo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheeks. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheeks misses with a body shot
and Brugnolo counters with a straight right hand.
Sheeks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brugnolo.
Brugnolo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheeks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brugnolo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheeks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Brugnolo.
Sheeks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sheeks thows a body shot but no joy.
Sheeks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Brugnolo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheeks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brugnolo counters with a body kick.
Sheeks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brugnolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheeks misses with a double jab
and Brugnolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brugnolo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheeks circles away.
Brugnolo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brugnolo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brugnolo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brugnolo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheeks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Brugnolo dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brugnolo scores with a leg kick.
Sheeks lands with a right hand.
Sheeks cracks a nice hook into Brugnolo's ribs.
Sheeks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Kevin Brugnolo has been cut.
Brugnolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sheeks doesn't seem bothered though.
Sheeks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sheeks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brugnolo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brugnolo lands a really nice looking cross but Sheeks seems unphased.
Brugnolo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sheeks is able to avoid easily.
Sheeks looks to land a left hand but Brugnolo moved out of range nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brugnolo scores with a one two! Sheeks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Brugnolo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brugnolo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brugnolo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheeks scores with a hook to the body. Brugnolo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sheeks misses with a double jab
and Brugnolo counters with a good low kick that Sheeks was not able to check.
Sheeks misses with a jab to the body
and Brugnolo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brugnolo connects with a right hand. Sheeks shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheeks. Brugnolo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheeks misses with a wild body shot.
Brugnolo looks for a takedown but Sheeks sprawls well.
Sheeks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brugnolo counters with a good, hard body kick but Sheeks shrugs it off.
Brugnolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheeks.
Sheeks thows a body shot but no joy.
Sheeks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheeks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brugnolo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brugnolo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheeks as he avoids it easily.
Sheeks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brugnolo.
Brugnolo shoots in for a double leg but Sheeks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garrett Sheeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Brugnolo.
Sheeks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brugnolo counters with a body kick that stops Sheeks in his tracks momentarily.
Brugnolo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brugnolo dips to his left and cracks Sheeks with an uppercut!
Brugnolo moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheeks misses with a body shot
and Brugnolo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sheeks's guard.
Brugnolo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brugnolo is standing up over Sheeks. Sheeks looks to escape but Brugnolo dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheeks is trying to improve his position.
Brugnolo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brugnolo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sheeks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brugnolo scores with punches from side control.
Sheeks is trying to buck Brugnolo off.
Brugnolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sheeks tries to bench press Brugnolo off him but Brugnolo keeps the position.
Brugnolo is looking to take a break and control but Sheeks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheeks wants to get back to his feet but Brugnolo is dominant here and he's now got Sheeks's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brugnolo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sheeks tries to roll but Brugnolo sticks to his back.
Brugnolo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sheeks is keeping busy.
Kevin Brugnolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garrett Sheeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brugnolo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sheeks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Brugnolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brugnolo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Brugnolo! Kevin Brugnolo retains his middleweight title!
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