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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hamill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Lindblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Hamill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Lindblad!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindblad just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamill shoots for a takedown but Lindblad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamill gets the takedown into side control.
Lindblad is looking for a sweep.
Lindblad regains half guard.
Lindblad desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamill connects with a nice short shot to Lindblad's temple.
Hamill tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lindblad.
Lindblad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lindblad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hamill wants to control from the top but Lindblad keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindblad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hamill tries to stand but Lindblad is controlling from the bottom.
Lindblad is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Hamill frees his head nicely. Oh but Lindblad has switched to an armbar! Hamill is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andreas Lindblad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Norris has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris looks to land a left hand but Gruber moved out of range nicely.
Gruber blocks a head kick by Norris.
Gruber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gruber closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gruber.
Norris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris misses with a knee to the head.
Gruber stalling.
Gruber pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norris with a knee to the head.
Gruber is stalling here.
Norris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris misses with a knee strike.
Gruber manages to break the clinch.
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gruber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws a hook but Gruber avoids it easily.
Gruber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber instigates a clinch.
Gruber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gruber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norris.
Gruber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruber cracks Norris with an open hand slap.
Gruber closes the distance and clinches.
Gruber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Norris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gruber blocks it with crossed arms.
Norris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gruber gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Norris regains guard.
Gruber tries to free his leg and advance position but Norris is retaining full guard.
Norris trying to strike off his back.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Gruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruber drops back looking for a leg! Norris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norris manages to kick Gruber off! Gruber jumps back into Norris's guard.
Norris throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber stopping the sweep attempt from Norris.
Norris 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.
Gruber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gruber won't allow Norris to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gruber scores with a kick to the body.
Gruber connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruber doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris clinches but Gruber breaks the clinch
and Gruber counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Norris!
Gruber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Norris is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris regains half guard.
Norris misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Norris manages to get to full guard.
Gruber preventing the sweep.
Gruber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Norris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Norris wants to sweep but no luck.
Norris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Norris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Norris cracks Gruber with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Norris with shots to the head and body - Gruber looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gruber is rocked!
Norris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gruber is still in real trouble! Can Norris finish him?
Norris landing shots from mount.
Norris looking to finish Gruber with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gruber!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands with some strikes.
Gruber is bucking up trying to escape but Norris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris lands with some strikes.
Norris has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gruber's face.
Norris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gruber working to try and regain half guard.
Gruber slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gruber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norris is working away from the top position though.
Gruber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norris kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gruber misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gruber trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gruber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Norris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gruber seems to have recovered his senses.
Gruber tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hans Gruber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Norris misses with a looping right.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.
Gruber shoots in but Norris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Gruber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Norris tries to land a knee to the head but Gruber blocks with his arms.
Norris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gruber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber has Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Norris's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber has Norris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jack Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Gruber.
Gruber is working Norris over against the cage.
Gruber taking a breather.
Norris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gruber has clasped his hands together around Norris's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Norris is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruber lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Norris down.
Norris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gruber's best efforts.
Norris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Norris actively working from the bottom here.
Gruber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Norris manages to get to full guard.
Gruber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gruber looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gruber!
Norris lands a big elbow.
Norris is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gruber can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gruber working to try and regain half guard.
Norris raining down shots from the mount!
Gruber slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gruber is trying to maintain the position but Norris is very close to passing his half guard.
Jack Norris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gruber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber punching from the bottom.
Gruber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norris's back!
Gruber tries to get the hooks in deep but Norris pushed the leg off.
Gruber controlling well, preventing Norris from escaping the position.
Gruber is looking to control Norris but Norris is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gruber is trying to stick to Norris's back but Norris is turning into Gruber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gruber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Norris.
Norris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norris throwing strikes but missing.
Gruber manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gruber swats away the attempt to clinch by Norris.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hans Gruber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gruber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norris tries to clinch up.
Norris looks to clinch
and Gruber counters by moving into the clinch.
Norris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gruber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norris works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gruber is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
Norris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Norris postures up in Gruber's guard and throws a big left but Gruber blocks it.
Norris wanted to stand there but Gruber had control of the position.
Norris cracks Gruber with a solid left hand.
Norris passes Gruber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Norris winds up and cracks Gruber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Norris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gruber lands a big head kick that sends Norris to the canvas! Gruber follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Gruber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godzilla Harddisksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsunami comes to the cage accompanied by Remember Me by Hoobastank. Godzilla Harddisksson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Tsunami's chin.
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220 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Tsunami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Godzilla Harddisksson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harddisksson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tsunami looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Harddisksson controlling the action here.
Harddisksson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harddisksson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsunami is rocked!
Nice strikes from Harddisksson there.
Oh Tsunami is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harddisksson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Harddisksson uses his free foot to push down on Tsunami's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tsunami.
Harddisksson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tsunami taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Harddisksson.
Harddisksson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tsunami looks a forlorn figure.
Harddisksson with shots to the head and body - Tsunami looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Tsunami that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Harddisksson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harddisksson working the ground and pound effectively.
Tsunami is in a horrible position here. Harddisksson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Harddisksson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tsunami turns into him and now he's in Harddisksson's guard.
Harddisksson looking to control but Tsunami passes into half guard.
Harddisksson moves into full guard.
Harddisksson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Harddisksson keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Harddisksson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harddisksson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harddisksson is trying to control the position but Tsunami postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harddisksson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tsunami!
Harddisksson with a couple of short strikes.
Harddisksson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tsunami wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Harddisksson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godzilla Harddisksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filip Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hais comes into the arena with Dimples by Charlene Choi blaring out of the sound system. Filip Hais could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anders Lundin's chin.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Filip Hais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hais avoids the head kick by Lundin.
Lundin gets caught flat footed, as Hais shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lundin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hais tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundin is retaining full guard.
Hais drops back looking for a leg! Lundin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lundin manages to kick Hais off! Hais jumps back into Lundin's guard.
Lundin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hais tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundin is retaining full guard.
Hais passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hais prevents Lundin from escaping the position.
Hais tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hais has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lundin struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais takes a little break here. Lundin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lundin is looking to reverse the position.
Lundin parries the strikes from Hais easily there. Hais is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lundin to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lundin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lundin tries to clinch but Hais is having none of it.
Lundin tries to clinch up.
Lundin is looking to clinch but Hais is avoiding it.
Hais keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lundin.
Lundin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lundin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lundin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hais looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lundin is fending him off so far but Hais persists. Nope, Lundin circles away and we're back to standing.
Lundin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hais keeps the fight on the outside.
Lundin looks gassed!
Hais swinging wilding here.
Lundin misses with a double jab
and Hais counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lundin pushes Hais off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lundin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hais counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lundin!
Hais stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hais jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hais counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais prevents Lundin from getting back to his feet.
Lundin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundin keeping full guard, as Hais tries to pass.
Lundin wants to stand up but Hais is controlling him.
Lundin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lundin has his foot on Hais's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hais works his way back into a safe position though.
Lundin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hais can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lundin wants to clinch
so Hais counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hais trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin tries to strike from the bottom.
Hais slips nicely into half guard.
Lundin pushes Hais off looking to stand but Hais dives back in and keeps control.
Hais is thwarting Lundin's attempts to control the position.
Lundin manages to get to full guard.
Lundin wants to hit a switch here but Hais passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lundin there!
Lundin is trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundin is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hais has taken his back!
Hais is not going to allow Lundin to sit and survive in this position.
Lundin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hais kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Hais dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hais looks for a takedown but Lundin sprawls well.
Lundin has his takedown stuffed
and Hais counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lundin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lundin moves into full guard.
Lundin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hais is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lundin wants to stand and escape but Hais is having none of it.
Hais drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lundin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lundin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lundin!
Hais gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hais manages to get to full guard.
Hais looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lundin passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais is looking to improve his position.
Hais trying to control but Lundin postures up.
Hais manages to get to full guard.
Hais looking for a sweep. Not yet Hais, not yet.
Hais has control of Lundin's left arm, preventing Lundin from doing any damage.
Hais looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hais is looking for a triangle but Lundin pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lundin tries to stand but Hais is controlling from the bottom.
Hais manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lundin manages to get himself to full guard.
Filip Hais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hais advances to half guard.
Lundin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lundin wants to get back to his feet but Hais is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hais pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lundin is keeping the position for now.
Lundin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hais is controlling him.
Lundin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hais's guard.
Lundin passes Hais's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin is working for a kimura here but Hais manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lundin's guard.
Hais works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hais prevents Lundin from improving his position.
Hais is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lundin!
Hais with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lundin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hais has a good base and remains in mount.
Hais looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lundin is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais working the ground and pound effectively.
Hais looking for a guillotine from mount but Lundin is having none of it.
Lundin tries to hold on but Hais pushes him away.
Hais has control of Lundin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lundin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lundin working to try and regain half guard.
Hais lands a heavy elbow.
Lundin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lundin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hais unloads with some shots from mount but Lundin bucks and avoids them well.
Hais goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lundin turns into him and now he's in Hais's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Hais dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lundin darts in trying to clinch
and Hais counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lundin throws a head kick but Hais moves out of range.
Lundin misses with a shot to the body
and Hais counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hais stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hais closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lundin to the mat! Lundin manages to get full guard.
Hais stands up from Lundin's guard - Hais perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lundin misses with a wild body shot.
Hais gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lundin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hais's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundin stands and steps away. Hais gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lundin scores with a jab to the body.
Filip Hais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hais shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lundin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hais.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais blocks the strikes from Lundin.
Lundin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hais is tying to control. Lundin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lundin is in trouble now - Hais has advanced to mount!
Hais moves to back control.
Hais is controlling the position but Lundin somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Hais is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lundin defends it well.
Hais wants to control but Lundin is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais controlling the pace.
Lundin is looking to improve his position.
Hais thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hais not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lundin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hais wants to pass the guard but Lundin is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lundin looks to land a combination but Hais avoids it well.
Lundin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hais counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anders Lundin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hais is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hais is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lundin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin wants to get back to his feet.
Lundin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hais manages to pass to mount!
Lundin regains half guard.
Lundin is staying active underneath Hais, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lundin pushes Hais off looking to stand but Hais dives back in and keeps control.
Hais throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lundin kicks Hais off and gets back to his feet.
Lundin gets caught flat footed, as Hais shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hais postures up in Lundin's guard and throws a big left but Lundin blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais preventing the sweep.
Lundin trying to control the position.
Lundin wants to get back to his feet but Hais passes into half guard.
Lundin is trying to control but can't.
Hais blocks the strikes from Lundin.
Lundin is trying to stand.
Lundin trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lundin tries to clinch up
and Hais counters with a shoot takedown. Lundin fights it but they end up in guard.
Lundin wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundin pushes Hais off and gets back to his feet.
Lundin shoots and misses
and Hais counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hais.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hais is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lundin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hais's back instead.
Lundin lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hais hold on?!
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Hais showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hais, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Hais!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Writer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Writer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke fails with the takedown.
Writer shoots in and bounces Locke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Writer is looking to stand up but Locke won't let him.
Locke pushes a forearm under Writer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Writer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Locke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chingo Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chingo Stack!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Textmark cracks Stack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Textmark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Textmark tries to get to full guard but Stack has control of the leg.
Stack wants to stand but Textmark has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stack prevents Textmark from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark trying to control from the bottom.
Stack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Textmark moves into full guard.
Stack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Textmark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stack looking to pass the guard.
Textmark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Textmark could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stack wanted to stand there but Textmark had control of the position.
Textmark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Textmark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Textmark wants to work for an arm triangle but Stack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Textmark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stack tries to kick Textmark off but Textmark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stack is pressing down on Textmark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark postures up.
Textmark stops Stack from standing up.
Textmark passes Stack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Textmark is breathing heavily.
Stack has one foot on Textmark's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Textmark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stack.
Textmark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stack's waist but Stack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Textmark off to one side.
Textmark throws a jab when Stack was well out of range.
Stack scores with a jab to the body.
Stack scores a takedown into full mount!
Textmark is trying to escape the mount but Stack keeps good control and instead manages to take Textmark's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark tries to escape but Stack has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stack is trying to stick to Textmark's back but Textmark is turning into Stack. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stack's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Textmark.
Textmark trying to control but Stack is working from the bottom.
Stack can't keep his opponent in guard - Textmark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stack is not content to let Textmark control the position.
Textmark trying to control from Stack's half guard. Stack has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chingo Stack dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Textmark shoots for a double leg takedown but Stack sprawls well. He's pushed Textmark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Textmark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Textmark just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Textmark.
Stack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
Stack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Textmark.
Textmark is rocked!
Stack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oh Textmark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Textmark trying to hold on to Stack's head to control him but Stack postures up.
Textmark seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack passes into side control, despite Textmark's attempt to control the position.
Stack throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stack decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Textmark keeps the fight on the outside.
Stack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Textmark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Textmark.
Chingo Stack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Textmark misses with an uppercut
and Stack counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stack.
Textmark moves out of range as Stack strikes.
Textmark shoots in but no luck this time.
Stack wants to clinch up but Textmark keeps it at a distance.
Textmark misses the shot to the body.
Stack gets the takedown into side control.
Stack wants to control but Textmark is keeping him busy.
Textmark is looking for a sweep.
Stack wants to stand but Textmark has his arm trapped.
Stack working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Textmark tries to roll over but Stack keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Textmark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Textmark controls Stack momentarily but Stack frees himself.
Stack tries to stand but Textmark is controlling from the bottom.
Textmark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stack is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stack thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Textmark misses the shot to the body.
Stack tries to move into range but Textmark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Textmark swings widly with a right hand
and Stack counters with a left and a right that stings Textmark.
Textmark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stack misses with a low kick.
Textmark misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chingo Stack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Textmark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chingo Stack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Textmark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Textmark closes the distance and clinches up with Stack, looking for a takedown. Textmark pushes Stack against the cage but Stack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stack ducks under a wild hook from Textmark.
Textmark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Textmark slow jab from Stack misses its intended target.
A choreographed right hand from Stack misses the target.
Stack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stack cracks Textmark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Textmark connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Stack misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack trying to work for an americana but Textmark has managed to regain full guard.
Stack 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.
Stack wants to stand but Textmark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stack gets to his feet - Textmark follows without any prompting.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Textmark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stack - the referee stops the clock and Textmark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stack. Textmark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stack tries to clinch there but Textmark circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Stack as Textmark shoots in.
Textmark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Textmark has his foot on Stack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stack works his way back into a safe position though.
Textmark keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Textmark keeping moving, preventing Stack from controlling successfully.
Textmark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stack decides to stand back up. Stack steps back and let's Textmark get back to his feet.
Textmark throws a body punch but Stack moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Textmark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Textmark throws a shot from downtown. Stack moves away and avoids it.
Justin Textmark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Textmark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stack tries to clinch but Textmark moves out of range.
Textmark moves away from the strike by Stack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stack misses with a double jab.
Stack throws out a loose jab but Textmark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Textmark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Stack as Textmark shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Textmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Textmark misses with a hook.
Textmark throws a big shot that misses.
Textmark circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Textmark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Textmark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stack fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chingo Stack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chingo Stack!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Ojankaivaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Melvin Ferguson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sami Ojankaivaja!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ojankaivaja looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ojankaivaja will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ferguson forces his way into half guard.
Ferguson is looking for a kimura here.
Ojankaivaja is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson is working for a kimura but Ojankaivaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Ojankaivaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ojankaivaja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferguson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ojankaivaja lands a few punches from side control.
Ferguson wants to control but Ojankaivaja postures up.
Ferguson regains half guard.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ojankaivaja.
Ojankaivaja throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Ferguson is trying to maintain the position but Ojankaivaja is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferguson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson is pressing down on Ojankaivaja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ojankaivaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ojankaivaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ojankaivaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojankaivaja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferguson looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ojankaivaja looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ojankaivaja wants to improve his position but Ferguson is controlling well.
Ferguson is controlling the pace.
Ojankaivaja tries to get to full guard but Ferguson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control from half guard but Ojankaivaja is working away.
Ferguson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ojankaivaja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferguson wants to take a breather but Ojankaivaja is having none of it.
Ojankaivaja striking from half guard on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ojankaivaja decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson managing to control the position.
Ojankaivaja stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson looking for a guillotine here but Ojankaivaja defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojankaivaja trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson working for a triangle but Ojankaivaja defends it easily.
Ferguson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ferguson is looking for a triangle but Ojankaivaja pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ojankaivaja cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ojankaivaja landing some decent shots from guard.
Ojankaivaja wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Ferguson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ferguson fails with the takedown
and Ojankaivaja counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ojankaivaja won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Melvin Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ojankaivaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferguson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ojankaivaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Ferguson has his foot on Ojankaivaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ojankaivaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferguson is looking for a triangle but Ojankaivaja pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojankaivaja stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Ojankaivaja postures up.
Ojankaivaja lands a couple of digs.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Ojankaivaja from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Ojankaivaja keeps moving.
Ojankaivaja is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferguson postures up in Ojankaivaja's guard and throws a big left but Ojankaivaja blocks it.
Ojankaivaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ojankaivaja striking from the bottom.
Ojankaivaja looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ferguson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ferguson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ojankaivaja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferguson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ojankaivaja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ojankaivaja throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ferguson. What's that going to do exactly?
Ferguson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ojankaivaja has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ojankaivaja!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ojankaivaja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has his foot on Ojankaivaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ojankaivaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ojankaivaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Ojankaivaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson looking to control.
Ojankaivaja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferguson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ojankaivaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson looking to control.
Ojankaivaja throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojankaivaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferguson looking for a triangle here. Ojankaivaja is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferguson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ojankaivaja is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Melvin Ferguson!
Melvin Ferguson is the new heavyweight champion!
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