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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bjornsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Gullberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Very quick |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Gullberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
Gullberg has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bjornsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gullberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Gullberg on the inside.
Gullberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bjornsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gullberg has Bjornsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gullberg tries to pull guard but Bjornsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Gullberg drops back down to his feet.
Bjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gullberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gunnar Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gullberg.
Gullberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Alex Gullberg has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson is pressed up against the cage. Gullberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bjornsson down to the mat. Bjornsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gullberg avoids the head kick by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bjornsson lands with a straight right. Gullberg didn't see that one coming.
Gullberg is rocked!
Gullberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bjornsson can pounce on him.
Gullberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjornsson finish him?
Gullberg looks winded!
Bjornsson cracks Gullberg with a left hook right on the temple and Gullberg goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Bjornsson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gullberg is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Bjornsson!
A victorious Gunnar Bjornsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ellert Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Zubar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellert Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Zubar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Zubar misses.
Zubar misses with a two punch combination.
Zubar scores with a jab.
Roberts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ronald Zubar has been cut.
Zubar misses with the combination.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zubar was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Zubar throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zubar.
Roberts staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Zubar.
Zubar throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zubar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Zubar misses with the combination.
Zubar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zubar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zubar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Zubar.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Zubar circles away and keeps his distance.
Zubar throws a leg kick
and Roberts counters with a big head kick but Zubar shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zubar - that will leave a mark!
Zubar misses with a few strikes there.
Zubar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zubar. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zubar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ronald Zubar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zubar throws a front kick aimed at Roberts's knee but Roberts avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Roberts.
Roberts gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zubar to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zubar is looking to score with low kicks.
Zubar gets caught napping as Roberts dives in and scores a takedown. Zubar manages to retain guard.
Zubar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellert Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Zubar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zubar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zubar duly obliges.
Ellert Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts throws out a leg kick but Zubar moves out of range and Roberts only half commits.
Roberts moves out of range of the leg kick from Zubar.
Zubar throws a leg kick but Roberts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roberts moves out of range of the strikes.
Zubar misses with an uppercut.
Roberts scores with a one two! Zubar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Zubar.
A bit of stalling here from Roberts.
Zubar is trying to maintain a safe position but Roberts gets an underhook and turns Zubar into the cage.
Zubar misses with the head strike.
Zubar can't break the clinch.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Zubar misses.
Zubar scores with a hook.
Zubar throws a combination that misses
and Roberts counters with a left and a right that stings Zubar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubar tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Roberts.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zubar throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Roberts has Zubar up against the cage in a clinch.
Zubar is trying to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zubar misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubar prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Zubar misses with some punches.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Zubar.
Zubar misses with the head strike.
Zubar misses with a punch on the inside.
Zubar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Zubar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zubar throws a lazy right hand but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zubar throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roberts misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zubar.
Zubar misses with a few strikes there.
Zubar lands with a good body shot.
Zubar looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zubar throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronald Zubar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronald Zubar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Roberts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zubar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively.
Zubar throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Zubar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zubar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roberts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zubar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zubar throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zubar misses with the head strike.
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zubar throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Zubar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zubar.
Zubar keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubar throws a right hand that misses
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zubar back to the cage. Roberts follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zubar loads up on a big right hand but Roberts slips the punch.
Zubar swings widly with a right hand
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Zubar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zubar swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zubar throws a leg kick but Roberts moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Zubar keeps it at a distance.
Zubar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zubar walks into a left hand.
Zubar throws a big shot that misses.
Zubar misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
Roberts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Zubar.
Zubar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zubar is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Zubar.
Zubar misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Zubar coming out on top.
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 Ellert Roberts.
Well Roberts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ellert Roberts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tormund Giantsbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henley Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Henley Harris was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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27
157 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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36
150 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tormund Giantsbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Henley Harris!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giantsbane lands with an overhand left.
Giantsbane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Giantsbane digs a good hook to Harris's body.
Giantsbane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from Giantsbane.
Giantsbane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Giantsbane scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Giantsbane lands.
Giantsbane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Giantsbane connects with a jab.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
Tormund Giantsbane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henley Harris.
A left lands for Giantsbane.
Giantsbane catches Harris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harris is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Giantsbane.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Giantsbane finish him?
Harris bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Giantsbane comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Harris falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Harris was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tormund Giantsbane!
During a confident post fight interview, Tormund Giantsbane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau comes to the cage accompanied by Number of the Bollywood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Hancock!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hancock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nailatikau feints and then cracks Hancock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hancock down.
Nailatikau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nailatikau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nailatikau scores with a nice right hand.
Hancock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nailatikau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hancock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nailatikau lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Nailatikau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nailatikau connects with a body shot that sends Hancock's belly button to the back.
Hancock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nailatikau cracks Hancock with an open hand slap.
Epeli Nailatikau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nailatikau gets a double leg takedown into Hancock's guard.
Nailatikau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nailatikau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nailatikau drops back looking for a leg! Hancock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hancock manages to kick Nailatikau off! Nailatikau jumps back into Hancock's guard.
Hancock keeping moving, preventing Nailatikau from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nailatikau drops back looking for a leg! Hancock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hancock manages to kick Nailatikau off! Nailatikau jumps back into Hancock's guard.
Hancock trying to keep a closed guard but Nailatikau is proving a slippery customer.
Nailatikau is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau trying to control the position from guard on top but Hancock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nailatikau is really struggling to control Hancock but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Epeli Nailatikau.
A good leg kick by Nailatikau.
Nailatikau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hancock defends well and Nailatikau ends up having to push Hancock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hancock drags the fight down to the ground.
Hancock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nailatikau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nailatikau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hancock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nailatikau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hancock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nailatikau trying to control but Hancock is working from the bottom.
Nailatikau thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hancock has his feet on Nailatikau's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nailatikau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nailatikau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hancock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nailatikau somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Epeli Nailatikau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nailatikau jabs Hancock right on the nose. Hancock blinks but takes it well.
Hancock blocks a head kick by Nailatikau.
Nailatikau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nailatikau shoots in but no luck this time.
Hancock throws a push kick but Nailatikau slaps the foot to one side.
Nailatikau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hancock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hancock just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nailatikau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hancock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nailatikau.
Hancock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Hancock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Epeli Nailatikau dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some bone on bone action there as Nailatikau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nailatikau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nailatikau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hancock's sensitive parts.
Nailatikau clobbers Hancock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hancock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but Hancock checks it.
Nailatikau lands with a straight right. Hancock didn't see that one coming.
Nailatikau gets caught flat footed, as Hancock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nailatikau looking to control but Hancock passes into half guard.
Nailatikau wants to control but Hancock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hancock is trying to control. Nailatikau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nailatikau actively working from the bottom here.
Nailatikau is looking for a sweep. Hancock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nailatikau looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailatikau wants to get back to full guard but Hancock has passed into side control.
Nailatikau struggling a bit here.
Nailatikau is not content to let Hancock control the position.
Hancock has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hancock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nailatikau sprawls well initially but Hancock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hancock is taking a breather. Nailatikau 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.
Nailatikau is staying active underneath Hancock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nailatikau trying to control but Hancock postures up.
Nailatikau gets back to full guard.
Nailatikau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hancock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nailatikau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nailatikau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hancock gets to his feet - Nailatikau follows without any prompting.
Nailatikau throws a sloppy head kick and Hancock moves out of range easily.
Nailatikau thumps Hancock with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nailatikau.
Hancock gets a takedown into half guard.
Nailatikau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hancock pulls his head out easily.
Hancock wants to take a breather but Nailatikau is having none of it.
Hancock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nailatikau looking for submissions off his back.
Hancock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau is trying to control but can't.
Hancock seems to be working for a kimura but Nailatikau defends the submission attempt.
Hancock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hancock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Graham Hancock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nailatikau wants to control but Hancock is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nailatikau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nailatikau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hancock pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Graham Hancock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hancock slaps away a takedown attempt from Nailatikau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nailatikau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hancock tries to clinch but Nailatikau is having none of it.
Nailatikau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nailatikau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nailatikau tries to score with a low kick but Hancock moves his leg out of the way.
Hancock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nailatikau is trying to defend but Hancock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hancock is thwarting Nailatikau's attempts to control the position.
Hancock gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice body kick from Nailatikau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nailatikau, right into the meat.
Nailatikau connects with an inside leg kick.
Nailatikau tries to sprawl but Hancock drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nailatikau is looking to control Hancock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nailatikau avoid being mounted?
Nailatikau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hancock postures up in Nailatikau's guard and throws a big left but Nailatikau blocks it.
Hancock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nailatikau looking for a guillotine here but Hancock defends easily.
Hancock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nailatikau is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau looking for subs off his back but Hancock has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hancock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hancock prevents Nailatikau from improving his position.
Nailatikau trying to control here.
Nailatikau desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau is trying to maintain the position but Hancock is very close to passing his half guard.
Nailatikau looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hancock pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hancock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hancock working Nailatikau over with strikes here.
Hancock wants to control the pace but Nailatikau is squirming around nicely.
Nailatikau is desperately trying to improve his position but Hancock has a good base and remains in mount.
Nailatikau reaches up to try and control the position but Hancock seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Nailatikau rolls and tries to escape and now Hancock has his back!
Nailatikau is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hancock gets his way!
Nailatikau is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancock trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nailatikau tries to escape the position.
Nailatikau trying to control the hands but Hancock won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hancock trying to control momentarily.
Hancock not allowing Nailatikau to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Graham Hancock.
I think Hancock 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Graham Hancock!
Our winner, Graham Hancock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Shishkanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan OReily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shishkanov comes to the cage accompanied by Digital Farm Animals - Home. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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179 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasiliy Shishkanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan OReily!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shishkanov is looking to chop away at OReily's legs.
OReily thuds a left hand into Shishkanov's body.
OReily steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shishkanov.
OReily throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shishkanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shishkanov lands a right hand.
OReily is looking to break free of the clinch but Shishkanov has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
OReily tries to pull guard but Shishkanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OReily tries to pull guard but Shishkanov holds him up against the cage and eventually OReily drops back down to his feet.
Shishkanov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shishkanov slows the pace down.
Shishkanov working the body and head with strikes.
Shishkanov lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shishkanov working the ground and pound.
OReily is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shishkanov landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkanov is working OReily over with some ground and pound from side control.
OReily is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shishkanov trying to control the action but OReily is working from the bottom.
Shishkanov is working OReily over with some ground and pound from side control.
OReily takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shishkanov is putting a hurting on OReily here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shishkanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear OReily down.
OReily 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.
OReily is not content to let Shishkanov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReily is trying to buck Shishkanov off.
Shishkanov lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shishkanov lands some shots froms side control.
OReily bucks up and tries to throw Shishkanov off but instead Shishkanov has got his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OReily trying to get back to his feet but Shishkanov is in full control for now.
Shishkanov is working the ground and pound. Can OReily escape?
OReily has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Shishkanov wants to control but OReily is keeping busy.
OReily is trying to get back to his feet but Shishkanov has full control of the position and if anything, OReily has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shishkanov lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shishkanov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
OReily is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Shishkanov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure OReily doesn't escape.
OReily covers up after that shot from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for OReily.
OReily holding both Shishkanov 's hands and preventing any damage.
OReily is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shishkanov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for OReily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can OReily do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. OReily is looking for a way out.
Shishkanov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shishkanov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OReily has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Shishkanov cracks OReily with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing OReily from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Shishkanov has OReily flattened out and is raining down punches.
OReily is trapped and Shishkanov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Shishkanov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for OReily to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shishkanov is riding his opponent, not letting OReily buck him off.
OReily wants to get back to his feet.
Shishkanov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can OReily hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Shishkanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
OReily falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shishkanov counters with a nice body shot.
OReily looks to land a combination but Shishkanov avoids it well.
Shishkanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
OReily checks a leg kick nicely.
OReily changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shishkanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OReily sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shishkanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
OReily throws a right and a left that Shishkanov avoids nicely.
Shishkanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shishkanov looks to throw the jab but OReily is out of range.
Shishkanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shishkanov misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OReily throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shishkanov counters with a one-two to the body.
OReily misses with a wild combination.
OReily misses with a series of wild punches.
OReily misses with a wild combination.
OReily throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan OReily seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OReily defending well as Shishkanov loads up on a big left hand.
Shishkanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
OReily throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Shishkanov misses.
OReily fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReily throws a right hand that Shishkanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shishkanov also avoids with ease.
OReily is breathing heavily.
No joy there for OReily, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan OReily is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shishkanov dips to his left and cracks OReily with an uppercut!
Shishkanov clinches up with OReily and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OReily takes a shot to the head.
Shishkanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shishkanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OReily looking for a takedown.
Shishkanov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, OReily regains guard.
Shishkanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OReily can do to turn this around?
Shishkanov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
OReily throws a combination that misses
and Shishkanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shishkanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OReilys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
OReily is rocked!
Shishkanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
OReily is still on wobbly legs! Can Shishkanov finish him?
OReily moves out of range as Shishkanov strikes.
Shishkanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OReily swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shishkanov counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Shishkanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shishkanov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. OReily can't fight it off and eventually Shishkanov manages to take the fight to the floor. OReily looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shishkanov stops OReily from standing up.
Shishkanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Shishkanov working some strikes from top position.
Shishkanov 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.
OReily has momentary wrist control but Shishkanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Shishkanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OReily wants to get back to his feet but Shishkanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shishkanov controlling from the top position.
Shishkanov stands and steps away. OReily gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OReily defending well as Shishkanov loads up on a big left hand.
OReily seems to have recovered his senses.
OReily swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shishkanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OReily.
Shishkanov misses with a wild body shot.
Shishkanov forces OReily back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov lands a right hand.
Shishkanov avoiding damage.
I was talking to Shishkanov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shishkanov lands a shoulder strike.
Shishkanov lands with a left to the head.
Shishkanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shishkanov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, OReily regains guard.
Vasiliy Shishkanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shishkanov works over OReily with some ground and pound from guard.
Shishkanov trying to control the position from guard on top but OReily is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shishkanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OReily is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shishkanov won't allow OReily to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Shishkanov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shishkanov throws a jab when OReily was well out of range.
OReily falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shishkanov counters with a stiff right hand.
OReily misses with a wild combination.
Shishkanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shishkanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shishkanov pushes OReily back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shishkanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shishkanov has OReily pushed against the cage.
Shishkanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shishkanov digs a right hand underneath OReily's ribcage. OReily let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shishkanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OReily takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shishkanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shishkanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shishkanov stalling.
Shishkanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shishkanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks OReily with a big uppercut! OReily tries to clinch up but Shishkanov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples OReily to the mat! OReily covers up and Shishkanov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vasiliy Shishkanov!
A victorious Vasiliy Shishkanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chan Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Zombies. Chan Sung Jung could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Rad's chin.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chan Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jung's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rad ducks under a wild hook from Jung.
Jung throws a jab but it's blocked by Rad.
Rad slips a jab from Jung.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rad.
Rad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rad scores with a three punch combo!
Rad throws a good cross that connects.
Rad connects with a leg kick. Jung looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rad catches Jung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jung jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rad!
Rad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung cracks Rad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rad is rocked!
Rad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Jung finish him?
Jung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rad. Rad obviously looking to wear him down.
Rad seems to have recovered his senses.
Jung rushes Rad with punches - Rad moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Rad goes down! Jung follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chan Sung Jung!
Chan Sung Jung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kyle Rad spoke after the fight, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darth Paduwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paduwan comes to the cage accompanied by Bitch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 12 - 3, fighting out of London, Darth Paduwan !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paduwan clinches with his opponent.
Marshall Matthews told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Marshall Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
Paduwan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paduwan s head.
A hook to the body from Paduwan .
Paduwan keeps control of Marshall Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paduwan tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Paduwan working aggressively here.
Marshall Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Paduwan .
Paduwan lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Paduwan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paduwan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paduwan digs a right hand into Marshall Matthews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall Matthews's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paduwan or not.
Paduwan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marshall Matthews slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paduwan has Marshall Matthews pushed against the cage.
Paduwan takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall Matthews fails to land.
Paduwan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews dodges an elbow strike from Paduwan .
Marshall Matthews misses with a body punch.
Paduwan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshall Matthews is defending well for now.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Paduwan swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Paduwan misses with a leg kick
and Marshall Matthews counters with a big head kick but Paduwan shrugs it off.
Marshall Matthews misses with a looping left.
Marshall Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marshall Matthews slips a jab from Paduwan .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall Matthews moves to clinch but Paduwan breaks away
and Paduwan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marshall Matthews's knee momentarily.
Marshall Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paduwan pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshall Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paduwan .
It looks like Morton Marshall Matthews has been cut.
Marshall Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paduwan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Paduwan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall Matthews looking to throw knees to the head but Paduwan is blocking nicely.
Paduwan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews digs a right hand underneath Paduwan 's ribcage. Paduwan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paduwan misses with a low kick.
Paduwan throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paduwan takes the fight into the clinch.
Paduwan tries to work over Marshall Matthews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break free.
Paduwan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall Matthews avoids it.
Paduwan scores a nice knee to the body.
Paduwan pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshall Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marshall Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paduwan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body punch.
Paduwan lands a right hand.
Marshall Matthews stalling in the clinch but Paduwan improves position.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Paduwan . Paduwan maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Marshall Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Paduwan controls the action.
Paduwan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Marshall Matthews is working Paduwan over against the cage.
Paduwan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Paduwan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paduwan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marshall Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Paduwan .
Marshall Matthews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paduwan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paduwan scores a nice knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews crunches a lovely knee into Paduwan 's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but Paduwan blocks with his arms.
Paduwan has Marshall Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Marshall Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews pushes Paduwan up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darth Paduwan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Morton Marshall Matthews's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Paduwan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Paduwan circles away.
Marshall Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marshall Matthews looks to clinch
and Paduwan counters with an inside leg kick.
Paduwan looks to land a left hand but Marshall Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Paduwan lands with a hook. Marshall Matthews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marshall Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paduwan .
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Paduwan is avoiding it.
Paduwan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews presses Paduwan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall Matthews avoiding damage as Paduwan throws knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews tries to circle away but Paduwan has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Paduwan is controlling him.
Marshall Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paduwan .
Marshall Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paduwan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall Matthews.
Paduwan stalling in the clinch but Marshall Matthews improves position.
Marshall Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paduwan 's efforts to push away.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paduwan avoids it.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paduwan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paduwan misses with a knee strike.
Marshall Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paduwan has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall Matthews misses with a knee to the head.
Marshall Matthews trying to control the position but instead, Paduwan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marshall Matthews into the cage.
Marshall Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paduwan .
Marshall Matthews blocks a body shot from Paduwan .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marshall Matthews's efforts to push away.
Paduwan stalling in the clinch.
Paduwan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Paduwan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshall Matthews is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paduwan .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paduwan scores with a hook to the body.
Paduwan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paduwan looking to stall.
Paduwan blocking some punches.
Paduwan manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Paduwan misses
and Marshall Matthews counters with a head kick.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paduwan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paduwan throws a hook to the side of Marshall Matthews's head but Marshall Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshall Matthews scores with a head kick. Paduwan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Paduwan avoids it by throwing Marshall Matthews back against the cage.
Paduwan breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews misses with a head kick.
Paduwan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marshall Matthews's sensitive parts.
Paduwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Paduwan moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Paduwan . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paduwan .
Paduwan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Paduwan catches Marshall Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Paduwan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been told by Paduwan 's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marshall Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paduwan swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Paduwan throws a looping overhand right but Marshall Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Paduwan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches Paduwan up against the cage.
Paduwan lands a knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews tries to stall but Paduwan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paduwan lands a knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews is breathing heavily.
Paduwan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paduwan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marshall Matthews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paduwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paduwan loads up on a big right hand but Marshall Matthews slips the punch.
Marshall Matthews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paduwan . Paduwan obviously looking to wear him down.
Marshall Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paduwan moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Paduwan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morton Marshall Matthews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paduwan clinches with his opponent.
Paduwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paduwan avoids the head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Marshall Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marshall Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paduwan tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Marshall Matthews looking to stall.
Marshall Matthews tries to work over Paduwan 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Paduwan , against the cage.
Paduwan tries to stall but Marshall Matthews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall Matthews.
Paduwan breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paduwan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marshall Matthews misses with the combination.
Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.
Marshall Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paduwan .
A head punch on the inside from Paduwan fails to land.
Marshall Matthews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews defending well as Paduwan loads up on a big left hand.
Paduwan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marshall Matthews's sensitive parts.
Marshall Matthews misses with a kick to the body.
Marshall Matthews swinging wildly here.
Marshall Matthews throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paduwan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marshall Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Paduwan misses.
Paduwan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paduwan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paduwan throws a looping overhand right but Marshall Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paduwan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paduwan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paduwan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshall Matthews counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paduwan closes the distance and pushes Marshall Matthews back into the cage.
Paduwan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall Matthews tries a knee to the head but Paduwan blocks it.
Marshall Matthews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall Matthews blocks a body shot from Paduwan .
Paduwan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paduwan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paduwan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paduwan leaning against his opponent.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paduwan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall Matthews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paduwan . Paduwan obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paduwan throws a leg kick which misses Marshall Matthews's front leg but catches the back leg as Marshall Matthews tries to avoid it.
Marshall Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paduwan looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall Matthews is blocking nicely.
Paduwan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paduwan managing to block the knees to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Paduwan lands a damaging elbow.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Paduwan pushes Marshall Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Paduwan misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall Matthews avoids a wild elbow strike from Paduwan .
Paduwan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paduwan is looking to control Marshall Matthews's arms but Marshall Matthews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paduwan has his back to the cage.
Marshall Matthews dodges an elbow strike from Paduwan .
Paduwan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marshall Matthews up against the cage.
Paduwan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Paduwan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Morton Marshall Matthews's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Paduwan circles away.
Paduwan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paduwan looks to land a left hand but Marshall Matthews moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paduwan .
Paduwan misses with a leg kick.
Paduwan throws a hook to the side of Marshall Matthews's head but Marshall Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paduwan misses with a hook. Marshall Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Paduwan blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Paduwan throws a leg kick
and Marshall Matthews counters with a head kick. That will keep Paduwan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paduwan counters with a straight right hand.
Marshall Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Paduwan does it's job there.
Paduwan tests Marshall Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshall Matthews is rocked!
Marshall Matthews's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paduwan connects with a leg kick. Marshall Matthews looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marshall Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Paduwan finish him?
Paduwan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Paduwan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paduwan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Marshall Matthews to the canvas! Marshall Matthews doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Paduwan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Paduwan !
Darth Paduwan retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Darth Paduwan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture has chosen Mama said knock you out as his entrance music. Brandon Couture will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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169 lbs
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Couture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Couture. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Couture looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Couture looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Couture digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Couture tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarez 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Couture's guard.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couture tries to kick Alvarez off but Alvarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alvarez throwing shots but Couture is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is trying to control. Couture wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alvarez working over Couture with some ground and pound. Couture looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Couture is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarez lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez lands with a punch from half guard.
Couture is trying to stand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couture does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvarez lands a nice short elbow.
Alvarez passes to full mount!
Alvarez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Couture?
Alvarez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alvarez raining down shots from the mount!
Couture is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Couture is in a horrible position here. Alvarez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
You get the feeling that Couture really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alvarez lands a heavy elbow.
Couture is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Alvarez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couture squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Couture is squirming around nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Couture looks a forlorn figure.
Couture wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Alvarez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Couture is squirming around nicely.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Couture is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Alvarez lands a big shot there that rocks Couture but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Couture takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alvarez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Couture's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Alvarez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Couture is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Alvarez dominating with strikes here.
Alvarez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alvarez landing strikes from the mount and Couture is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez has control of Couture's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Couture regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alvarez landing strikes from the mount and Couture is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.
Alvarez won't allow Couture to get back to his feet.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez postures up in Couture's guard and throws a big left but Couture blocks it.
Alvarez prevents Couture from getting back to his feet.
Couture is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is really struggling to control Couture but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez won't allow Couture to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Alvarez won't allow Couture to get back to his feet.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Couture.
Couture misses with an attempted mid kick.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Brandon Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture being controlled here, momentarily.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Couture manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Couture's corner calls for a 1-2. Couture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Couture tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Couture.
Alvarez slips a jab from Couture.
Couture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Couture scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandon Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Couture!
Alvarez grinds an elbow into Couture's temple.
Couture is pushing Alvarez's head away, looking to escape. Alvarez manages to hold on to the position though.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.
Couture taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Couture has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Couture misses with a body shot.
Couture connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandon Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Couture.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couture can do to turn this around?
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Couture scores with a punch to the head.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Couture tries to escape but Alvarez is in control.
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Couture, who protects the arm well.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Brandon Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez controlling the position.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Couture is trying to escape and Alvarez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Couture is forced to tap! Nice work there by Alvarez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
Our winner, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BitchFace PoopyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Casablancas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PoopyPants comes into the arena with Deathly Quiet blaring out of the sound system. Casablancas has chosen Gers Pardoel - Bagagedrager ft. Sef as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Julian Casablancas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Great elbows
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, BitchFace PoopyPants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Casablancas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casablancas tries to sprawl but PoopyPants drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
PoopyPants wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casablancas keeps working.
Casablancas tries to kick PoopyPants off but PoopyPants keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
PoopyPants wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casablancas keeps working.
PoopyPants is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Casablancas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but PoopyPants is on him like a limpet, forcing Casablancas back against the cage.
Casablancas misses with the head strike.
Casablancas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casablancas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
PoopyPants on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Casablancas. Casablancas obviously looking to wear him down.
Casablancas misses with a double jab
and PoopyPants counters with a straight right hand.
PoopyPants misses with a right hand
and Casablancas counters with a left and a right that stings PoopyPants.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - PoopyPants coming out on top.
A slow jab from PoopyPants misses its intended target.
PoopyPants loads up on a big right hand but Casablancas slips the punch.
PoopyPants lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
PoopyPants just misses with a punch to the body.
Casablancas's coach down at Warrior Dogs was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Casablancas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A left and a right from Casablancas both land. Nice combination.
PoopyPants misses with a looping right.
PoopyPants connects with the punch.
PoopyPants has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Casablancas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
PoopyPants swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PoopyPants stuns Casablancas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
PoopyPants throws a right hand that misses
and Casablancas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Casablancas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PoopyPants moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants lands a nice shot to the body.
Casablancas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
PoopyPants jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PoopyPants swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Casablancas tries to clinch up but PoopyPants circles away and keeps his distance.
PoopyPants throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
PoopyPants drops Casablancas with a nice combination! PoopyPants dives into Casablancas's guard, looking to finish!
Casablancas is rocked!
PoopyPants wants to control from the top but Casablancas keeps moving.
Casablancas is still in real trouble! Can PoopyPants finish him?
PoopyPants slips nicely into half guard.
PoopyPants sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Casablancas gets full guard.
PoopyPants in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Casablancas wants to stand up but PoopyPants is controlling him.
PoopyPants 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.
PoopyPants advances to half guard.
PoopyPants is working for a submission of some sort.
Casablancas seems to have recovered his senses.
Casablancas looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants is working for a kimura but Casablancas is defending it quite comfortably.
PoopyPants is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casablancas is just riding it out for now. PoopyPants eventually gives up the hold.
Casablancas won't allow PoopyPants to pass to mount.
Casablancas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
PoopyPants is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Casablancas defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casablancas is trying to control but can't.
PoopyPants is working for a submission of some sort.
Casablancas gets back to full guard.
PoopyPants trying to control the position from guard on top but Casablancas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Casablancas is looking to stand up but PoopyPants isn't so interested in that idea.
PoopyPants has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BitchFace PoopyPants dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Casablancas is looking to clinch.
Casablancas tries to clinch but PoopyPants moves out of range.
A jab from Casablancas misses.
PoopyPants tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Casablancas swivels and escapes.
PoopyPants throws a shot from downtown. Casablancas moves away and avoids it.
BitchFace PoopyPants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casablancas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PoopyPants throws a shot to the body.
Casablancas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
PoopyPants lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
PoopyPants fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Casablancas sprawls well initially but PoopyPants persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PoopyPants is trying to work for a kimura but Casablancas is defending well.
PoopyPants is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casablancas is looking for a sweep. PoopyPants is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Casablancas is not content to let PoopyPants control the position.
Casablancas wants to control but PoopyPants is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Casablancas tries to roll over but PoopyPants keeps him under control.
PoopyPants is working for a submission of some sort.
Casablancas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casablancas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
PoopyPants is trying to control the action in half guard but Casablancas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
PoopyPants performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
PoopyPants wants to free his trapped foot but Casablancas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
PoopyPants seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
PoopyPants prevents Casablancas from standing back up.
Casablancas is defending against the submission attempts here by PoopyPants.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Casablancas pushes PoopyPants off looking to stand but PoopyPants dives back in and keeps control.
PoopyPants is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casablancas is just riding it out for now. PoopyPants eventually gives up the hold.
Casablancas gets back to full guard.
Casablancas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Casablancas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casablancas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Casablancas ducks under a wild hook from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
PoopyPants dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Casablancas does no damage.
PoopyPants throws a looping overhand right but Casablancas ducks down to avoid it.
BitchFace PoopyPants is winning the standup battle so far.
Casablancas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PoopyPants thows a left - swing and a miss!
PoopyPants throws the left hand but Casablancas avoids the punch easily.
PoopyPants throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PoopyPants catches Casablancas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
PoopyPants misses with a double jab
and Casablancas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BitchFace PoopyPants dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Casablancas looks to land a combination but PoopyPants avoids it well.
PoopyPants throws an off balance right hand
and Casablancas counters with a nice body shot.
Casablancas moves away from the strike by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants scores with a jab to the jaw.
Casablancas fails with an attempt to clinch.
PoopyPants waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Casablancas.
Casablancas slips under a jab from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants swats away the attempt to clinch by Casablancas.
PoopyPants lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
PoopyPants closes this distance looking for a takedown but Casablancas circles away.
Casablancas slips a jab from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Casablancas to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PoopyPants misses with an uppercut.
PoopyPants swings for the body but Casablancas moves out of range.
PoopyPants cracks Casablancas with an open hand slap.
Casablancas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
PoopyPants avoids a punch combination nicely.
PoopyPants misses the shot to the body.
PoopyPants connects with a good right hand that stumbles Casablancas. Casablancas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
PoopyPants throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Casablancas misses with a hook. PoopyPants ducked under it nicely.
PoopyPants drops Casablancas with a straight right hand, right on the button! PoopyPants 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 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BitchFace PoopyPants!
BitchFace PoopyPants thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for George Wilson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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28
181 lbs
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182 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, George Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon King!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devon King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilson can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilson wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
Wilson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King trying to pass the guard but Wilson defending well.
Wilson tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to get back to full guard but King takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wilson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wilson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
King lands a couple of good shots and Wilson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
King controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King has the hooks in. Wilson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
King tightening his grip on Wilson, looking for the choke.
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!
Wilson is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
King doesn't have the hooks in and Wilson manages to turn into his guard.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.
Wilson wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Wilson 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.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
King stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King lands a couple of digs.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson looking to control.
Wilson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
King lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
King jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from King.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King lands a couple of digs.
King stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King lands a couple of elbows.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. King doesn't defend quickly enough and Wilson has managed to lock this one up! Can King escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wilson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Wilson!
George Wilson retains his welterweight title!
George Wilson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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