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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryce ODonnell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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171 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Bryce ODonnell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ODonnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Tony Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaa looks to throw the jab but ODonnell is out of range.
ODonnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaa.
Jaa throws a hook but ODonnell blocks it.
Jaa is trying hard to land a takedown here. ODonnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from ODonnell as Jaa shoots in.
Jaa looks to score with a jab to the body but ODonnell is just out of range.
Jaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Jaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ODonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaa tries to clinch but ODonnell is having none of it.
Jaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaa moves into range and clinches up with ODonnell.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ODonnell avoids it.
Our sources have told us that Jaa has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaa has had enough of the clinch but ODonnell keeps him there for the moment.
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!
ODonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ODonnell scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa trying to control the position but instead, ODonnell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaa into the cage.
ODonnell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jaa managing to block the knees to the body from ODonnell.
ODonnell tries to work over Jaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaa tries to circle away but ODonnell has him pinned against the cage.
Jaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaa manages to break the clinch.
ODonnell digs a good body shot into Jaa's ribs.
Jaa tries to clinch but ODonnell is having none of it.
Jaa fails with the takedown.
A shot to the liver by ODonnell. Beautiful body shot.
ODonnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaa counters with a body kick that stops ODonnell in his tracks momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
ODonnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaa.
ODonnell lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ODonnell tries a body shot but Jaa blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaa is trying to push ODonnell away but ODonnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
ODonnell stalling.
ODonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ODonnell lands an elbow inside.
Jaa is trying to break free.
ODonnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaa takes a shot to the head.
Jaa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ODonnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ODonnell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ODonnell throws a body kick that misses.
Jaa doesn't manage to clinch there - ODonnell circles away.
Jaa tries to clinch but ODonnell moves out of range.
Jaa shoots in for a double leg but ODonnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick by Jaa misses
and ODonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaa is breathing heavily.
ODonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ODonnell moves out of range of the body kick.
ODonnell looks to land a left hand but Jaa moved out of range nicely.
ODonnell rushes Jaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
ODonnell cracks Jaa with a nice body shot.
ODonnell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
ODonnell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
ODonnell has Jaa pushed against the cage.
Knees to the body from ODonnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ODonnell lands a damaging elbow.
ODonnell has Jaa pressed against the cage, preventing Jaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
ODonnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
ODonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Jaa is blocking nicely.
ODonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ODonnell has Jaa pressed against the cage, preventing Jaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
ODonnell missing with knees to the body.
ODonnell missing with knees to the body.
ODonnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaa's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell scores with a hook to the body.
ODonnell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jaa goes for a takedown in the clinch but ODonnell prevents it.
ODonnell works on Jaa's body with a couple of short punches.
ODonnell works on Jaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ODonnell moves away from the strike by Jaa.
Jab from ODonnell.
ODonnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and ODonnell counters with a slapping leg kick.
ODonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ODonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaa's head.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ODonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaa shoots in for a double leg but ODonnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ODonnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryce ODonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ODonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce ODonnell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ODonnell stuns Jaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses.
ODonnell forces Jaa back against the cage and clinches.
Jaa tries to pull guard but ODonnell won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from ODonnell.
ODonnell wants to stall.
ODonnell lands an elbow just above Jaa 's eye.
ODonnell working Jaa over with knees to the body.
Bryce ODonnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
ODonnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaa takes a shot to the head.
Jaa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from ODonnell.
Oh Jaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
ODonnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaa's efforts to push away.
ODonnell lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaa won't want to take too many of those.
ODonnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from ODonnell.
Jaa is trying to break the clinch but ODonnell is controlling him.
ODonnell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
ODonnell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaa is trying to pull guard but ODonnell has him pressed against the cage.
ODonnell throws a big uppercut that drops Jaa! More strikes from ODonnell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jaa lies dazed against the cage as ODonnell celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryce ODonnell!
Bryce ODonnell took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune comes to the cage accompanied by 僕はミス・テイク~. Keiji Kawada has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune shoots in looking for a takedown but Kawada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kitsune's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kitsune gets the takedown into side control.
Kitsune lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kitsune wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawada keeps working.
Kawada tries to buck Kitsune off but Kitsune is having none of it.
Kitsune connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kawada some visible discomfort.
Kitsune working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kitsune 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.
Kitsune thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kawada tries to buck Kitsune off but Kitsune is having none of it.
Kawada is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kitsune has just dragged him back down to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsune is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kawada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kawada is trying to get back to his feet.
Kitsune has hold of Kawada's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kawada seems comfortable defending it but Kitsune has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kawada is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kawada is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kitsune couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Momoshiro Kitsune!
A very excited looking Momoshiro Kitsune made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Swano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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204 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bjj Pro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swano misses with a low kick.
Pro has his takedown stuffed
and Swano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swano.
Pro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Swano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pro 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.
Swano 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.
Pro throwing strikes from guard but Swano blocks nicely.
Swano is controlling Pro's posture.
Pro trying to control the position from guard on top but Swano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swano is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swano seems keen to control Pro's posture.
Dan Swano has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Swano counter with a right hand.
Swano misses with a two punch combination.
Pro shoots in but no luck this time.
Dan Swano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Pro.
Pro dives in and grabs Swano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swano pushes down on Pro's head and hops out.
A swing and a miss from Pro.
A punch combination from Swano misses.
Swano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pro.
Pro looks for a takedown but Swano sprawls well.
Swano lands with a right hand.
Pro is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pro is still on wobbly legs! Can Swano finish him?
Swano is looking to score with low kicks.
Pro slips under a jab.
Swano wants to slow Pro down by chopping away at his legs.
Swano drops Pro with a straight right hand, right on the button! Swano follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Swano!
An out of breath Dan Swano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Downstait - This Is My Life. Andrew Martin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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272 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin has his takedown stuffed
and Maximov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martin's knee momentarily.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Maximov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maximov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin tries for a takedown but Maximov circles away easily
and Maximov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt
and Maximov counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin tries for a takedown but Maximov circles away easily
and Maximov counters with a left and a right that stings Martin.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Maximov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximov circles away.
Maximov pushes Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximov stalls.
Maximov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov slowing the pace effectively.
Martin goes for a takedown attempt but Maximov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maximov thows a body shot but no joy.
Martin fails with the takedown
and Maximov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maximov on his heels. He'll look to pass Maximov's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maximov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin wants to control from the top but Maximov keeps moving.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin 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.
Martin pushes down on Maximov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martin slows the pace down in half guard.
Martin uses his free foot to push down on Maximov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maximov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is squirming around, avoiding Martin's attempts to control the action.
Martin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Martin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martin has isolated one of Maximov's arms. Maximov looking to fight him off but Martin twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Martin!
Andrew Martin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
31 - 31 - 1 |
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185 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
31 - 31 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Walter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strikes misses with a head kick.
Walter shoots in looking for a takedown. Strikes tries to sprawl out of it but Walter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strikes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Strikes is looking to regain half guard here but Walter keeps moving and retains side control.
Strikes is working hard here to advance position.
Strikes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rift Fighting Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter tries for a kimura but Strikes is defending well.
Strikes parries the strikes from Walter easily there. Walter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Strikes to escape.
Strikes wants to control but Walter postures up.
Strikes is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter cracks Strikes with a big elbow.
Walter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strikes wants to control but Walter postures up.
Walter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strikes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Walter's guard! Nice work there by Strikes!
Walter is trying to control the position but Strikes postures up.
Strikes preventing the sweep.
Walter is pulling down on Strikes's head. It's preventing any offense from Strikes, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stephan Walter.
Walter shoots in but no luck this time.
Walter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strikes, pushing him back against the cage.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strikes, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strikes lands a knee to the body.
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes 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 Stephan Walter has been cut.
Strikes stuffs the takedown.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephan Walter.
Walter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walter closes the distance and clinches up with Strikes, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes Strikes against the cage but Strikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walter.
Stephan Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strikes. Walter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walter moves to clinch but Strikes breaks away
and Strikes counters with a head kick that drops Walter to the mat! Walter scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strikes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Walter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walter pushing down on Strikes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walter wants to pass the guard but Strikes is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walter stops Strikes from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strikes defending well though.
Strikes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walter pulls his head out easily.
Strikes actively working from the bottom here.
Walter working over Strikes with some ground and pound. Strikes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strikes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strikes pulls Walter in close to his closed guard and prevents Walter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strikes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strikes pushes Walter off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Walter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walter tries to clinch but Strikes moves out of range.
Walter blocks a head kick by Strikes.
Walter throws a right hand that Strikes ducks under and follows up with a left that Strikes also avoids with ease.
Strikes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strikes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walter lands a couple of digs.
Strikes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walter is one step ahead there.
Walter has gone for a leg lock! Strikes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walter's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter trying to keep a closed guard but Strikes is proving a slippery customer.
Strikes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walter is keeping the position for now.
Strikes wants to stand but Walter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strikes stops Walter from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Strikes throws a right hand that Walter ducks under and follows up with a left that Walter also avoids with ease.
Walter throws a right hand that Strikes ducks under and follows up with a left that Strikes also avoids with ease.
Walter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strikes back to the cage. Walter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strikes misses with a wild combination.
Walter misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Strikes misses.
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Walter back into the cage.
Walter manages to break the clinch.
Strikes misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter has a takedown stuffed.
Walter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strikes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strikes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephan Walter.
Strikes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strikes scores with a shoulder strike.
Walter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strikes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Strikes clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes trying to stall but Walter improves his position.
Strikes lands a shot to the body.
Walter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strikes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walter jumps guard but Strikes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes tries to clinch but Walter moves out of range.
Strikes is looking to slow Walter down with leg kicks.
Walter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walter avoids the head kick by Strikes.
Strikes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strikes wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walter is breathing heavily.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch but Walter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Walter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Walter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walter lands in his opponent's guard.
Strikes wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strikes holds on and takes a little breather.
Strikes wants to sweep but no luck.
Walter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walter throws a big elbow that misses.
Walter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walter preventing the sweep.
Strikes tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter tries to free his leg and advance position but Strikes is retaining full guard.
Strikes pulls Walter in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Strikes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Carlos Strikes.
Strikes has closed the distance and engaged Walter in a clinch.
Strikes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walter.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Strikes drives through and clinches with Walter against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Strikes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walter.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but Strikes shows good takedown defense.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephan Walter.
Strikes clinches up against the cage.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Walter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Strikes both land. Nice combination.
Walter tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strikes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walter has Strikes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strikes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strikes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Strikes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strikes cracks Walter with a nice body shot.
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strikes is fending him off so far but Walter persists. Nope, Strikes circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strikes.
Walter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strikes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strikes wants to clinch.
Walter shoots in but Strikes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strikes pinned against the cage. Strikes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strikes has closed the distance and engaged Walter in a clinch.
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter shoots for a double leg takedown but Strikes sprawls well. He's pushed Walter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walter fails with a takedown attempt.
Stephan Walter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Walter misses with a body punch
and Strikes counters with a body kick that stops Walter in his tracks momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strikes, 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 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
Carlos Strikes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Navas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Barbosa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Navas!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navas doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Navas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheers as Navas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Navas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Navas tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Barbosa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Navas's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Navas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Navas prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Navas's head to control him but Navas postures up.
Navas is working for a kimura but Barbosa is defending it quite comfortably.
Barbosa trying to control here.
Navas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Navas winds up and cracks Barbosa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navas's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Navas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barbosa wants to control but Navas is keeping him busy.
Navas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Navas.
Navas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barbosa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Navas.
Navas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barbosa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navas controlling the position well.
Barbosa slips a nice elbow through Navas's hands, connecting with Navas's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barbosa lands a nice short elbow.
Barbosa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barbosa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Navas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barbosa is looking to advance position but Navas won't allow it.
Barbosa trying to control the pace.
Navas actively working from the bottom here.
Navas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Navas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barbosa is thwarting Navas's attempts to control the position.
Barbosa is nestled in close to Navas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa is thwarting Navas's attempts to control the position.
Navas taking some punishment here, with Barbosa in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Barbosa there.
Navas works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Navas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Navas's head to control him but Navas postures up.
Navas is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Navas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Navas down.
That kick from Barbosa tenderised Navas's leg. Navas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa moves out of range as Navas strikes.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Navas tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Navas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Navas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navas has momentary wrist control but Barbosa slips an elbow through the middle.
Navas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound.
Navas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barbosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barbosa tries to lock up and control but Navas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Navas cracks Barbosa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Navas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape.
Barbosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to control but Navas is having none of it.
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but Navas maintains control.
Navas working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Barbosa slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Navas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barbosa's head.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Navas has control of the leg.
Barbosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbosa looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is really struggling to control Navas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Navas throws a big right hand that misses.
Navas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Navas tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Barbosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barbosa stops Navas from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands with a punch from half guard.
Barbosa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Navas is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navas actively working from the bottom here.
Navas is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.
Barbosa working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing that Barbosa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa passes to side control.
Barbosa lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barbosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navas checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Navas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa has Navas up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa is working Navas over against the cage.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Navas controls the action.
Navas tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Navas tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Navas taking a breather.
Navas presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa missing with knees to the body.
Navas lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navas taking a breather.
Navas lands a nice knee to the body.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barbosa.
Navas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Navas is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Navas into the cage.
Navas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa stalling in the clinch but Navas improves position.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Navas prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tries to land knees in the clinch but Navas avoids the damage to the body.
Navas taking a breather.
Barbosa wants to stall.
Barbosa is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navas trying to control the position but instead, Barbosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Navas into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Navas.
Barbosa is struggling to control the position.
Barbosa stalling in the clinch but Navas improves position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barbosa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barbosa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Navas fails to land.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Navas backwards.
Navas tries to stall but Barbosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navas's elbow.
Navas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Navas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Navas blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Navas is keeping busy.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Navas blocks it.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Navas stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Navas as Barbosa tries to tie him up.
Navas stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Navas controls the action.
Navas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Navas tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Navas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navas has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa stalling the fight.
Navas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Navas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Navas is defending well for now.
Navas looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa is looking to control Navas's arms but Navas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barbosa has his back to the cage.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Navas avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Navas swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Navas presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Navas lands a shot to the body.
Navas avoiding damage as Barbosa throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Navas tries to clinch up.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navas moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Navas crunches a lovely knee into Barbosa's ribcage.
Navas lands a nice knee to the body.
Barbosa looking to slow down the pace here.
Navas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa slowing the pace effectively.
Navas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Navas tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Navas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barbosa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Navas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barbosa tries to land a knee to the head but Navas blocks with his arms.
Navas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbosa blocks it with crossed arms.
Navas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barbosa tries to land knees in the clinch but Navas avoids the damage to the body.
Barbosa effectively controlling the action here.
Navas is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Navas into the cage.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Navas controls the action.
Hector Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Navas can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Barbosa.
Navas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa looking to slow down the pace here.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Navas blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Stalling in the clinch from Barbosa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Navas is defending well for now.
Navas throws a head punch that misses.
Navas controlling the action here for a moment.
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!
A bit of stalling here from Barbosa.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Navas lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navas lands a shot to the body.
Navas is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Navas into the cage.
Nice body punch from Navas - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navas tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barbosa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navas.
Barbosa slows down the pace here.
Navas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navas trying to land knees to the body.
Navas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Navas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navas struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa tries to work over Navas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbosa controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Navas looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Navas blocks it with crossed arms.
Navas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hector Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa connects with a high kick.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbosa throws a leg kick which misses Navas's front leg but catches the back leg as Navas tries to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navas.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Navas moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa fails to land the takedown.
Navas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Navas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navas moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa tries to land a leg kick but Navas saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Navas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Navas as Barbosa tries to tie him up.
Navas tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Navas back against the cage.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbosa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Navas up against the cage.
Fernando Navas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Navas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Barbosa to work.
Barbosa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Navas.
Navas throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Navas avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Navas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Barbosa to work.
Navas has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Navas lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Navas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to throw knees to the head but Navas is blocking nicely.
Navas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
Navas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Navas lands with a short shot to the head.
Navas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbosa leaning against his opponent.
Navas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navas lands a nice shot to the body.
Navas looking to stall.
Barbosa trying to stall but Navas improves his position.
Navas takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Navas avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Navas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navas.
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!
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Navas.
Hector Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Navas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Navas tries a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks it.
Navas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Navas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Navas.
Navas taking a breather.
Navas tries a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks it.
Navas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Barbosa.
Well Barbosa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Barbosa!
Hector Barbosa is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Hector Barbosa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Osko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sabotage kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Osko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Osko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dempsey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dempsey just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Osko.
Dempsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dempsey throws a hook but Osko blocks it.
Osko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dempsey is trying to stand.
Osko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dempsey is trying to stand up here but Osko is controlling him well.
Dempsey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osko.
Dempsey is trying to stand up here but Osko is controlling him well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dempsey is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Osko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dempsey is controlling Osko's trapped leg to prevent Osko from advancing to side control.
Dempsey is trying to stand.
Osko trying to control from half guard but Dempsey is working away.
Osko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dempsey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dempsey connects with an inside leg kick.
Osko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dempsey.
Osko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dempsey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jack Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Osko. Those never looked like landing.
Dempsey takes a swing at Osko's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dempsey is looking to slow Osko down with leg kicks.
Dempsey connects with a jab.
We've been told by Dempsey's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osko throws a leg kick but Dempsey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dempsey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dempsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Osko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dempsey misses with a looping right.
Osko misses with a kick to the body.
Dempsey lands with a slapping head kick.
Jack Dempsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osko connects with a body shot.
Dempsey checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osko tries to score with a low kick but Dempsey moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Dempsey misses the target.
Dempsey scores with a nice strike.
Dempsey thuds his right hand into Osko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Osko is rocked!
Osko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Osko is still in real trouble! Can Dempsey finish him?
Osko is keen to just control but Dempsey is a slippery customer.
Osko seems to have recovered his senses.
Dempsey is trying is best to control the position here.
Osko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dempsey keeps working.
Osko is taking a breather. Dempsey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dempsey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osko's back!
Dempsey wants to control but Osko is keeping busy.
Osko trying to control but not successfully.
Osko is really stuck here.
Dempsey is landing with strikes. Osko can't take much more of this.
Osko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dempsey tries to keep control of the position but Osko is staying busy.
I really don't envy Osko right now.
Osko trying to control but not successfully.
Osko staying busy and making it hard for Dempsey to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dempsey scores with punches from the back.
Dempsey not allowing Osko to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dempsey 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.
Nice sprawl there from Dempsey as Osko shoots in.
Dempsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osko was well out of range. Poor timing from Dempsey.
Dempsey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osko.
Dempsey lands a right hook to the body.
Dempsey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dempsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osko.
An inside leg kick lands from Dempsey.
Osko throws a right and a left that Dempsey avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Dempsey.
Dempsey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dempsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey throws a head kick that half lands.
Osko throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dempsey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dempsey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dempsey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dempsey misses with a looping right.
Osko misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Dempsey as he connects with a hook.
Osko looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dempsey lands a right hand from hell, dropping Osko. Dempsey pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dempsey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrance Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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273 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrance Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raybould tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams tries to bum rush Raybould with a series of wild strikes but Raybould uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Adams's head coaches at Lawson MMA (UK) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raybould throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams scores with a body shot.
Raybould keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adams.
Raybould throws a sloppy body shot
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raybould is looking to chop away at Adams's legs.
Raybould throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Adams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raybould blocks a low kick nicely.
Raybould gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams.
Raybould swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raybould checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adams tries to bum rush Raybould with a series of wild strikes but Raybould uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raybould throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raybould jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raybould moves away.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raybould.
Raybould swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raybould tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Raybould thows a body shot but no joy.
Adams misses with the combination.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raybould.
Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Raybould misses with a jab to the body
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raybould looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams looks to land a combination but Raybould avoids it well.
Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Raybould's head back.
Adams staying out of range there.
Adams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Adams lands a jab to the head.
Adams slips a jab from Raybould.
Raybould ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raybould has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raybould counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raybould takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raybould cracks Adams with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Raybould has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Adams to stand back up!
It looks like Lawrance Adams has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raybould on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raybould measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Adams! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kevin Raybould!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kevin Raybould waved his t-shirt featuring Sparta Fightware's logo in front of the cameras.
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