Affliction : Bisping vs Zu PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blacko Mangetesmorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Miller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mangetesmorts
vs
Miller

180 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blacko Mangetesmorts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Miller!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mangetesmorts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Mangetesmorts working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Mangetesmorts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mangetesmorts working Miller over with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mangetesmorts working the head and body with strikes.
Miller is looking to escape.
Mangetesmorts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Mangetesmorts is looking for a kimura here.
Mangetesmorts prevents Miller from standing back up.
Miller is staying active underneath Mangetesmorts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mangetesmorts working Miller over with strikes.
Miller trying to control but Mangetesmorts postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mangetesmorts is staying active.
Mangetesmorts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mangetesmorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mangetesmorts prevents Miller from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Mangetesmorts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mangetesmorts wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Mangetesmorts slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
Miller trying to control but Mangetesmorts postures up.

Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mangetesmorts pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Mangetesmorts in his half guard.
Miller gets back to full guard.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Mangetesmorts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mangetesmorts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mangetesmorts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mangetesmorts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Mangetesmorts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangetesmorts has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Mangetesmorts from controlling successfully.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mangetesmorts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Mangetesmorts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller looks gassed!
Mangetesmorts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mangetesmorts is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mangetesmorts trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Mangetesmorts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mangetesmorts lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Mangetesmorts slips an elbow through the middle.

Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mangetesmorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangetesmorts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller wants to control but Mangetesmorts postures up.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Mangetesmorts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miller some visible discomfort.
Mangetesmorts lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miller down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Mangetesmorts is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mangetesmorts controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blacko Mangetesmorts 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.

Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Mangetesmorts moves out of range easily.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Mangetesmorts looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.

Mangetesmorts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mangetesmorts showed some decent athleticism there.
Mangetesmorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mangetesmorts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller tries to roll over but Mangetesmorts keeps him under control.
Mangetesmorts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Mangetesmorts has a good base and remains in mount.

Mangetesmorts looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mangetesmorts dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller can't escape the position.
Miller regains half guard.
Mangetesmorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mangetesmorts prevents Miller from improving his position.
Miller is looking to control Mangetesmorts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mangetesmorts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangetesmorts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mangetesmorts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mangetesmorts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangetesmorts trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.

Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mangetesmorts defends well.

Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mangetesmorts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mangetesmorts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangetesmorts ducks under a wild hook from Miller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mangetesmorts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miller was covering up waiting for the punch and Mangetesmorts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mangetesmorts landing some decent shots from guard.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Mangetesmorts is proving a slippery customer.
Mangetesmorts looking to pass the guard.

Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mangetesmorts defends it easily.

Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mangetesmorts defends well.
Mangetesmorts 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Miller can't keep his opponent in guard - Mangetesmorts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Blacko Mangetesmorts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is staying active underneath Mangetesmorts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Mangetesmorts is trying for a kimura here. Miller looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mangetesmorts wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blacko Mangetesmorts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Cuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elijah Cuu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thompson
vs
Cuu

180 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Elijah Cuu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuu throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Cuu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cuu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cuu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cuu throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.

Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Cuu keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Cuu.

Thompson is rocked!
Cuu scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson letting Cuu take a breather here.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cuu blocks it with crossed arms.

Cuu manages to break the clinch.

Cuu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Cuu lands a knee to the head.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Cuu won't allow it.
Cuu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cuu wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Cuu won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Cuu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Cuu tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the ropes.
Cuu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the ropes.
Cuu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cuu with a knee to the head.
Cuu looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cuu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cuu landing knees to the head.
Cuu looks gassed!
Cuu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.

Thompson pulls guard effortlessly.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cuu is controlling him.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cuu's guard.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cuu is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
Thompson advances to full mount.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuu is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson looking to control but Cuu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson misses with a head shot.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Cuu is squirming around nicely.
Cuu wants to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Cuu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuu moves out of range of the body kick from Thompson.
Cuu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cuu throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.

Thompson gets a clinch.
Cuu lands a body punch.
Cuu is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the ropes.
Cuu looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Cuu manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Cuu.
Cuu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cuu tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cuu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cuu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson is looking to control Cuu's arms but Cuu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the ropes.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cuu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cuu breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Cuu.
Vince Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Elijah Cuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A good leg kick by Cuu.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Cuu had a free shot at his head there.
Cuu throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Cuu misses with a head kick.
Cuu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Cuu tries to clinch up

and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Cuu fights it but they end up in guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Cuu keeps moving.
Cuu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuu has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Cuu keeps moving.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses.
Cuu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cuu wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cuu is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Cuu.
Cuu tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cuu's guard.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Cuu is keeping the position.
Thompson wants to stand but Cuu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Cuu keeps moving.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cuu keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vince Thompson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cuu lands with a kick to the temple. Thompson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cuu, pushing him back against the ropes.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuu taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson keeps control of Cuu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cuu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cuu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to stall but Cuu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuu prevents it.
Thompson jumps guard but Cuu stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Cuu breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cuu misses with a head kick.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Cuu.
Cuu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cuu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Elijah Cuu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cuu. Cuu obviously looking to wear him down.
Cuu throws a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Cuu.

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.
Cuu throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Cuu doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Cuu looks to land a combination. Thompson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cuu misses with a knee to the head.
Cuu tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.

Cuu manages to break the clinch.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at Cuu's knee but Cuu avoids it well.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Cuu scores with a head kick.
Cuu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
Cuu throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Cuu.

Thompson has Cuu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cuu with a knee to the head.
Cuu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cuu wants to stall.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuu prevents it.

Cuu manages to break the clinch.

Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thompson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cuu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thompson controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuu struggling a bit here.
Thompson staying calm.
Thompson trying to control the position but Cuu is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elijah Cuu.
I think Cuu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Cuu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tayeb Taheri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Danare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danare has chosen For those about to rock as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Taheri
vs
Danare

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tayeb Taheri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Danare!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danare throws a half hearted mid kick.
Danare fails with a takedown attempt.

Taheri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Danare did well to prevent Taheri getting side control.
Danare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taheri is pressing down on Danare's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danare is holding on for now.
Taheri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Danare wants to control but Taheri passes into side.
Taheri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danare keeps working.
Taheri tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taheri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Danare!
Danare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danare swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Taheri fails to advance to Danare's back.
Taheri tries to control but Danare wriggling away.
Danare is desperately trying to improve his position but Taheri has a good base and remains in mount.
Taheri tries to control but Danare wriggling away.
Taheri looking to finish Danare with some ground and pound. This is bad for Danare!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taheri moves to the back position.
Taheri gets his hands free as Danare looks to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taheri has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Danare's body.
Taheri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Taheri avoiding Danare 's attempts to control his hands.
Taheri trying to control momentarily.
Taheri keeps control of the position as Danare tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Danare do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Taheri controlling well, preventing Danare from escaping the position.
Taheri is not going to allow Danare to sit and survive in this position.
Taheri has Danare flattened out and is raining down punches.
Danare tries to escape but Taheri has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Danare looks gassed!
Taheri throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Danare!
Taheri looking to hold on to the position here but Danare rolls and ends up regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danare trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Taheri trying to control the position from guard on top but Danare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taheri pushing down on Danare's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taheri wants to take a breather but Danare is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Taheri seems content to control.

Taheri wants to work for an arm triangle but Danare is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taheri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danare keeps working.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tayeb Taheri just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Danare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tayeb Taheri 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.

Danare looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danare has his takedown stuffed

so Taheri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taheri wants to control from the top but Danare keeps moving.

Danare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taheri is aware though and is defending well.
Taheri connects with a couple of short punches.
Taheri is stalling in the full guard.
Taheri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taheri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Danare knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Taheri there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taheri connects with a nice short shot to Danare's temple.
Taheri controlling the pace.
Taheri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taheri controlling the pace for now.

Danare defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taheri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danare wants to hold on but Taheri pushes him away.
Taheri lands with some strikes.
Taheri with the ground and pound from mount.
Taheri controlling from the full mount.

Taheri working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Danare turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Taheri off and cradles Danare's limp body as Taheri celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tayeb Taheri!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agador Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agador Spartacus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Caesar Diaz's chin.

Diaz
vs
Spartacus

193 cm
22
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Caesar Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Agador Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Spartacus tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spartacus tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.

Spartacus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spartacus misses with a knee strike.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Knees to the body from Spartacus.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz avoiding damage as Spartacus throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spartacus tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Spartacus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spartacus taking a breather.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spartacus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Spartacus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spartacus holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Spartacus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Spartacus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spartacus tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diaz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spartacus connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartacus landing knees to the body.
Spartacus is trying to stall.
Spartacus looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz stalls.
Spartacus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz presses Spartacus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartacus trying to land knees to the body.
Spartacus looks gassed!
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Spartacus missing with knees to the body.

Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Spartacus wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spartacus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spartacus at a distance.
Spartacus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Spartacus's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is looking to slow Spartacus down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz lunges at Spartacus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spartacus's hand.
Spartacus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spartacus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spartacus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Spartacus's head.
Spartacus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spartacus in his tracks.
Diaz cracks Spartacus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartacus.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartacus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz sizes up Spartacus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz lands a head kick!
Spartacus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diaz.
Spartacus walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Spartacus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Diaz lands a left and a right that send Spartacus crashing to the mat, dazed. Diaz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Spartacus is rocked!
Diaz Rushes Spartacus and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Spartacus is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Diaz Piles on the pressure and Spartacus crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caesar Diaz!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between quintan jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Timberloke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). quintan jackson had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

jackson
vs
Timberloke

186 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

188 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, quintan jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Timberloke!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Timberloke but Timberloke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Timberloke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timberloke wants it to stay on the feet.
jackson slips a jab and a cross from Timberloke.
Timberloke tries to bum rush jackson with a series of wild strikes but jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timberloke is fending him off so far but jackson persists. Nope, Timberloke circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for quintan jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timberloke throws a right hand that jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that jackson also avoids with ease.
Timberloke misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Timberloke drops jackson with a beautiful combination! jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Timberloke is looking for the KO!

jackson is rocked!

It looks like quintan jackson has been cut.
Timberloke lands a brutal uppercut that launches jackson off his feet! jackson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Timberloke!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael The Count (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Count has chosen The streets don't love you no more!!! as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Murray
vs
The Count

180 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Murray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael The Count!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Count manages to avoid it.
The Count avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Count scores with a sloppy right hand. Murray should have avoided that one.
Murray misses with a straight left.
The Count misses with an uppercut.
Murray swings for the body but The Count moves out of range.
The Count slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Murray throws a hook but The Count blocks it.
The Count keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

The Count moves into the clinch successfully.
Murray lands a body shot.
The Count stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Count lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The Count with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray is pushing The Count up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murray stalling in the clinch but The Count improves position.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray leaning his opponent against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count wants to stall.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Count backwards.
The Count is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Count as Murray tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from The Count fails to land.
Murray taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Murray.
The Count with a hook.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from The Count.
Murray throws a series of punches but The Count moves out of range.
Murray walks into a left hand.
The Count moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Michael The Count seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Count. The Count obviously looking to wear him down.
The Count defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray throws a series of punches but The Count moves out of range.
The Count works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
The Count lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Count moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murray misses with a body punch
and The Count counters with a leg kick.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but The Count bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Count lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and The Count counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from The Count as the two fighters clinch.
The Count lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from The Count.
The Count lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Count lands with a light punch inside.
The Count throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Count trying to control the position but instead, Murray has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Count into the ropes.
The Count digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank.
The Count stalling.
The Count blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Count scores with a shot to the side of Murray's head.
The Count scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray dodges an elbow strike from The Count.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
The Count lands a good knee to the midsection. Murray won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from The Count.
The Count lands with a short shot to the head.
The Count lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
The Count looking to throw knees to the head but Murray is blocking nicely.
The Count taking a breather.
The Count throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Count lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Count swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Count prevents a body shot from Murray.
The Count lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
The Count slowing the pace effectively.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as The Count controls his hands.
The Count gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Count is trying to maintain a safe position but Murray gets an underhook and turns The Count into the ropes.
The Count lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Count.
The Count taking a breather.
A body shot lands from The Count.
A right handed body shot lands from The Count.
The Count trying to stall but Murray improves his position.
Murray misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from The Count fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from The Count on the inside.
The Count trying to control the position but instead, Murray has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Count into the ropes.
The Count blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Count looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Nice body punch from The Count.
Murray stalling in the clinch but The Count improves position.
The Count looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, The Count creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Count lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Murray.
The Count throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.

Murray pulls guard successfully.
The Count missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Count trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael The Count dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Murray throws a looping overhand right but The Count ducks down to avoid it.
The Count doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Steve Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Count.
The Count fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murray.
Murray throws a series of punches but The Count moves out of range.
The Count steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
The Count scoring well with a low kick there.
The Count looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murray throws a right and a left that The Count avoids nicely.
Murray throws a one two combo.
The Count looks to land a combination. Murray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Count manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Count looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Count keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by The Count. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Count.
Murray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Count slips a jab from Murray.
The Count throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Count scores with a jab.

Murray is rocked!
Murray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! The Count has cracked Murray with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! The Count lands another huge swinging hook and Murray tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Murray, before The Count can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael The Count! Michael The Count retains his welterweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Claude Bawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Dos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Mack the knife as his entrance music. Sam Dos Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Claude Bawls's chin.

Bawls
vs
Dos Silva

180 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Claude Bawls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Dos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Bawls should have avoided that one.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Bawls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bawls blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a right hand that Bawls ducks under and follows up with a left that Bawls also avoids with ease.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bawls tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bawls to the ground. Bawls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bawls looking for a sweep. Not yet Bawls, not yet.

Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bawls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Bawls's legs - danger averted.

Bawls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Bawls trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bawls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.

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.

Bawls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.

Bawls looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Bawls up and slammed him! Bawls can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
Silva throwing strikes but Bawls manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bawls prevents Silva from escaping the position.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Bawls keeps moving and retains side control.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bawls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bawls thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Bawls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Bawls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bawls is controlling him well.

Bawls is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude Bawls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bawls throws a head kick that misses.
Bawls bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.

It looks like Sam Dos Silva has been cut.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Bawls moved out of range.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Bawls moves into the clinch successfully.
Bawls stalling against the ropes.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bawls gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bawls with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bawls looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Bawls.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bawls prevents it.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Bawls keeps him there for the moment.
Bawls is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bawls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Claude Bawls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Dos Silva.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bawls tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bawls lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva can't get the takedown.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to pull guard but Bawls holds him up against the ropes and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Bawls.
Bawls lands a nice uppercut.
Bawls lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bawls working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bawls is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bawls has his back to the ropes.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bawls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bawls doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Bawls tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bawls lands a big head kick that sends Silva to the canvas! Bawls follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claude Bawls!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhang Zu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bisping
vs
Zu

188 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
190 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Bisping!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zhang Zu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zu throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
Zu throws a head kick but Bisping moves out of range.

Bisping gets a clinch.

Bisping breaks from the clinch.
Zu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bisping.
Zu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bisping scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Sam Bisping has been cut.
Bisping shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zu pinned against the cage. Zu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crunch! Bisping slams his shin into Zu's torso.

Bisping clinches up against the ropes.
Bisping tries to break free but Zu pushes him back against the ropes.
Bisping is pushing Zu up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Zu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zu throws a head kick that misses.
Zu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Zu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zu seems keen to control Bisping's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bisping wants to control from the top but Zu keeps moving.
Bisping tries to stand but Zu is controlling from the bottom.

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.
Bisping pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zu is keeping the position for now.
Zu is controlling Bisping's posture.
Bisping might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Zu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bisping won't allow Zu to get back to his feet.

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.
Zu has a closed guard, preventing Bisping from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bisping misses with a takedown attempt - Zu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bisping wants to clinch.
Bisping fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zu throws a head kick but Bisping moves out of range.
No luck for Bisping with that takedown attempt.
Zu looks to land a body kick but Bisping moved away.
Zu throws a nice head kick!
Zu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bisping takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zu scoring well with a low kick there.
Zu scores with a head kick.

Bisping is rocked!
Zu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Bisping is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Zu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Zu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Bisping's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Zu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bisping seems to have got his legs back now.
Zu keeps Bisping at a distance using the push kick.
Zu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bisping's head.

Zu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bisping won't allow Zu to get back to his feet.
Bisping 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.
Zu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zu takes Bisping's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bisping is in trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bisping prevents Zu from getting a body triangle.
Zu has good solid back control here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping trying to get back to his feet but Zu is in full control for now.

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.
Zu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Zu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Bisping's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
Zu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bisping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zu.
Bisping bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zu's head backwards.
Zu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zu scores with a leg kick.
Zu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zu.
Zu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Zu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bisping takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bisping is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisping takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zu.
Zu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zu lands a head kick. Bisping smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zu circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bisping drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Zu follows Bisping to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Zu! Zhang Zu retains his middleweight title!

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