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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piper has chosen Green Hills of Tyrol as his entrance music. 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 Roddy Piper was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Floyd misses.
Piper missing with a left hand there. Floyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Piper misses the target.
Piper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Floyd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Piper's corner calls for a 1-2. Piper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Floyd.
Piper moves into range and clinches up with Floyd.
A frustrated look appears on Floyd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Floyd takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Floyd.
Floyd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Piper or not.
Floyd misses with a punch to the body.
Floyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Piper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piper misses with a body punch.
Floyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Piper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piper scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd pushes Piper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Piper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Floyd tries to throw a body punch but Piper avoids it by throwing Floyd back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Floyd fails to land.
Piper throws a punch but it's blocked by Floyd.
A short right from Piper.
A nice right hand lands inside from Floyd.
Floyd works on Piper's body with a couple of short punches.
Piper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Floyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Floyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Floyd.
Floyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Floyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piper moves away.
Floyd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
John Floyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Floyd looks to throw the jab but Piper is out of range.
We've been told by Floyd's head coaches at Victory Gym and Spa that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Floyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Floyd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Piper just manages to avoid it.
Floyd looks to score with a jab to the body but Piper is just out of range.
Piper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Floyd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Floyd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Piper misses.
Floyd throws a right and a left that Piper avoids nicely.
Piper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Piper throws a shot from downtown. Floyd moves away and avoids it.
Piper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Floyd throws a hook to the side of Piper's head but Piper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Piper gets a takedown into half guard.
Floyd wants to get back to full guard.
Floyd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Piper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Floyd is trying to control Piper's posture but Piper avoids it.
Floyd is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Piper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Piper thows a huge punch but Floyd dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Floyd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Floyd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piper throws an elbow that misses. Floyd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Piper's guard. Nice move by Floyd!
Piper wants to sweep here but Floyd controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Piper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Floyd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Floyd 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.
Floyd trying to control but Piper is working from the bottom.
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 John Floyd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Floyd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Piper drives through and clinches with Floyd against the cage.
Piper throws a head punch that misses.
Piper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Piper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floyd.
Floyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Floyd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Piper is pushing Floyd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Floyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Piper uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Floyd misses with a punch on the inside.
Floyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piper blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floyd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Floyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Floyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Piper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Piper fails to land.
Floyd pushes Piper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Floyd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Floyd misses with a punch on the inside.
Piper has a couple of punches blocked by Floyd.
Floyd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Floyd blocking some punches.
Piper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Floyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Floyd misses with a punch to the body.
Piper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Floyd misses with a body punch.
Floyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piper's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Piper struggles to land a body shot inside as Floyd controls his hands.
Floyd blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Floyd is trying to maintain a safe position but Piper gets an underhook and turns Floyd into the cage.
Piper has a couple of punches blocked by Floyd.
Floyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Piper.
Piper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Floyd misses with a body punch.
Piper pushes Floyd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Floyd blocks an uppercut.
Floyd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Floyd digs a right hand underneath Piper's ribcage. Piper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Floyd is stalling here.
Floyd can't find room to land a body shot as Piper controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Floyd.
Roddy Piper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Floyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Floyd misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Floyd pushes Piper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Floyd blocks an uppercut.
Piper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Floyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Piper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Floyd.
Floyd tries a head kick but it misses.
Piper with a nice cross.
Piper clinches up with Floyd and pushes him back against the cage.
Piper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floyd.
Piper throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piper.
A right handed body shot lands from Floyd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piper lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Floyd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Floyd prevents the takedown attempt.
John Floyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.
Floyd blocking some punches.
Piper lands a right hand.
Floyd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Piper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Piper blocks the low kick.
Piper darts in looking for a takedown but Floyd gets double underhooks and turns Piper into the cage.
Floyd throws out a loose jab but Piper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floyd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Piper fails with a takedown attempt.
Floyd takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Floyd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Piper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Floyd.
Floyd is looking to land body kicks.
Floyd moves out of range of the strikes.
Piper moves out of range of the body kick.
Floyd scoring well with a low kick there.
Floyd defending well as Piper loads up on a big left hand.
Piper lands the left hand.
That kick from Floyd tenderised Piper's leg. Piper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Floyd looks to throw a body kick
and Floyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Floyd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Floyd misses with a low kick.
Floyd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Floyd misses with a leg kick
letting Piper counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Floyd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piper throws a looping overhand right but Floyd ducks down to avoid it.
Floyd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd slips under a jab from Piper.
Piper might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Piper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Floyd.
Floyd lands with a nice body punch.
Floyd takes a swing at Piper's ribcage but misses.
Piper blocks a head kick by Floyd.
Floyd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Floyd.
Floyd is looking to wear down Piper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Piper darts in looking for a takedown but Floyd gets double underhooks and turns Piper into the cage.
Piper throws the left hand but Floyd avoids the punch easily.
Piper clobbers Floyd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Piper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Piper moves out of range as Floyd strikes.
Floyd throws a right hand that Piper ducks under and follows up with a left that Piper also avoids with ease.
Floyd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Floyd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Piper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Piper scores with a decent looking hook.
Piper checks a low kick from Floyd.
Piper blocks a leg kick.
Floyd misses with a body kick.
Piper digs a good hook to Floyd's body.
Piper cracks Floyd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Floyd defending well as Piper loads up on a big left hand.
Floyd throws a head kick but Piper moves out of range.
Floyd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Piper throws a body punch but Floyd moves out of range.
John Floyd is winning the standup battle so far.
Floyd needs to keep his hands up - Piper had a free shot at his head there.
Floyd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Floyd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Piper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Floyd.
Floyd needs to keep his hands up - Piper had a free shot at his head there.
Piper has managed to clinch.
Piper blocking some punches.
Floyd has a couple of punches blocked by Piper.
Floyd taking a breather.
Floyd is trying to break free.
Piper throws a head punch that misses.
Floyd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Floyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Floyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Floyd is defending well.
Floyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Floyd prevents the takedown attempt.
John Floyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Piper is looking for a takedown.
Piper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Floyd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Piper can turn it around.
Floyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Floyd.
Piper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piper wants to stall.
Floyd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Floyd.
Piper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Floyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Piper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Floyd backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Piper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floyd.
Floyd breaks from the clinch.
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 John Floyd.
I think Floyd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Floyd!
John Floyd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Roddy Piper stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated, and I let him win anyway. My opponent was and remains a bum. Piss off.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson staying out of range there.
Teimosia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teimosia is looking to score with low kicks.
Robinson misses the jab.
Teimosia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teimosia can pounce on him.
Teimosia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Teimosia clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Teimosia has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson looking for a takedown.
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teimosia just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teimosia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
I was talking to Robinson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia scores with a shoulder strike.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Teimosia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robinson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teimosia can turn it around.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Teimosia to keep the fight standing.
Teimosia lands with a short shot to the head.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
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!
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Teimosia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia won't allow it.
Teimosia pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Teimosia uses from the top position.
Teimosia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teimosia defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teimosia controlling from the top position.
Robinson pulls Teimosia in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Teimosia cracks the inside of Robinson's front leg.
Robinson checks the leg kick.
Robinson throws a hook but Teimosia blocks it.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teimosia is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Teimosia circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Teimosia.
Teimosia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Teimosia.
Teimosia throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Teimosia ducks down to avoid it.
Teimosia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Teimosia.
Some bone on bone action there as Robinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teimosia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Teimosia throws out a powerful jab.
Teimosia throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Teimosia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teimosia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Teimosia throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Robinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Teimosia misses.
Teimosia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robinson.
Robinson misses with a hook. Teimosia ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Robinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robinson.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Teimosia shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teimosia.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teimosia.
Hilton Teimosia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a hook
and Teimosia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Teimosia throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
Teimosia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robinson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teimosia. That one must have hurt.
Teimosia looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
Teimosia darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robinson trying to control but Teimosia is working from the bottom.
Teimosia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teimosia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teimosia keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Teimosia pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Teimosia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teimosia keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Teimosia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Teimosia.
Teimosia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson jumps guard but Teimosia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Robinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Teimosia to keep the fight standing.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
A short right from Teimosia.
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!
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teimosia pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia won't allow it.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Teimosia has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Teimosia.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teimosia lands with a right to the head.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Teimosia.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Teimosia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Teimosia throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Teimosia throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Teimosia is looking to score with low kicks.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Teimosia misses the target.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teimosia looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Teimosia tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Teimosia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Robinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teimosia takes the fight into the clinch.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teimosia smiles and moves away.
Teimosia connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia thows a leg kick but Robinson checks it
and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Teimosia didn't expect that.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.
Teimosia is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson is pressing down on Teimosia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teimosia is holding on for now.
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teimosia has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia is doing well to control the position and prevent Robinson from advancing to side control.
Teimosia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Teimosia trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Robinson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Teimosia is not content to let Robinson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson is pressing down on Teimosia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teimosia is holding on for now.
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Teimosia is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teimosia throws out the jab.
Robinson tries to counter with a takedown but Teimosia is quick to defend against it.
Robinson lands a lovely overhand right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teimosia throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Teimosia connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Teimosia lands a nice looking body kick.
Teimosia throws a head kick that misses.
Teimosia jabs Robinson right on the nose. Robinson blinks but takes it well.
Teimosia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teimosia scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teimosia throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia misses with a combination
so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robinson stands and throws Teimosia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Teimosia is defending well.
Robinson trying to control the position but Teimosia is working away.
You can see the frustration on Teimosia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teimosia looking for a sweep but Robinson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Teimosia is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teimosia wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Teimosia is controlling an arm, preventing Robinson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Robinson goes for an armbar but Teimosia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Teimosia.
Robinson has his foot on Teimosia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teimosia works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teimosia is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teimosia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teimosia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teimosia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Teimosia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teimosia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Robinson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Teimosia cracks Robinson with a big elbow.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teimosia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Teimosia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teimosia is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hilton Teimosia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teimosia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 44:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilton Teimosia!
Hilton Teimosia is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carroll comes to the cage accompanied by Horse Outside. Andokuhle Congo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andokuhle Congo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carroll misses with a few strikes there.
Carroll misses with a hook
and Congo counters with a straight right hand.
Congo looks to throw the jab but Carroll is out of range.
Carroll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Congo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Congo misses with a series of wild punches.
Carroll throws a hook but Congo blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Congo.
Carroll clobbers Congo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carroll avoids the body shot from Congo.
Carroll lands a big uppercut and Congo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Congo looks OK. Carroll waves Congo back to his feet!
Congo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carroll fakes the body blow, causing Congo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Congo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Carroll!
In his post fight interview, Andy Carroll started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Quint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart has chosen Amish Paradise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Sam Quint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Hart!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart is looking to land body kicks.
Quint is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quint motions for Hart to come forward. Quint throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hart misses the jab.
Quint jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hart dips to his left and cracks Quint with an uppercut!
Hart's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quint under the eye.
Elijah Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quint connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hart momentarily.
Quint moves away from the strike by Hart.
No luck for Hart with that takedown attempt.
Quint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart.
Hart missing with a left hand there. Quint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Quint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hart takes a swing at Quint's ribcage but misses.
Quint feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quint takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart throws a body kick that misses.
Hart throws a leg kick but Quint moved away.
Hart lands with a right hand.
Quint looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hart misses with a two punch combination.
Hart dips to his left and cracks Quint with an uppercut!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Quint checks a leg kick.
Quint swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That kick from Quint tenderised Hart's leg. Hart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Quint misses with a double jab.
Quint misses with a straight right.
Quint checks the leg kick.
Quint lands with a nice combination. Hart backs away looking to recover.
Quint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
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!
Hart throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quint is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart works Quint's body with a nice hook.
Quint is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quint as he avoids it easily.
Good work by Hart as he checks the leg kick.
Hart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quint scores with a three punch combo!
Hart is rocked!
Quint blocks the body kick.
Quint walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hart drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Quint swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hart's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Quint!
Sam Quint spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Elijah Hart stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry Jebediah and Ishmael, I let you down again.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Farrelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Farrelly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The man that you FEAR . Seamus Farrelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Farrelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrelly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xezeron closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farrelly to the mat! Farrelly manages to get full guard.
Farrelly pulls Xezeron in close to prevent any damage.
Farrelly keeping moving, preventing Xezeron from controlling successfully.
Farrelly is pulling down on Xezeron's head. It's preventing any offense from Xezeron, at least for the moment.
Farrelly wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrelly has Xezeron pulled in close to control his posture.
Farrelly wants to sweep here but Xezeron controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrelly keeping moving, preventing Xezeron from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farrelly throws the left hand but Xezeron avoids the punch easily.
Xezeron wants to counter with a clinch but Farrelly pushes him away.
Farrelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Farrelly keeps Xezeron at a distance using the push kick.
Farrelly throws a leg kick
and Xezeron holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xezeron is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farrelly is defending well.
Xezeron has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Farrelly after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Farrelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Farrelly.
Farrelly is working Xezeron over against the cage.
Farrelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seamus Farrelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farrelly works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farrelly.
Xezeron wants to counter with a clinch but Farrelly pushes him away.
Farrelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farrelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xezeron on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xezeron clinches with his opponent.
Xezeron has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farrelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Our sources have told us that Farrelly has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Seamus Farrelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillian Xezeron.
Farrelly tries a body shot but Xezeron blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Farrelly.
Farrelly lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Farrelly.
Xezeron is rocked!
Xezeron wants to take the fight to the mat but Farrelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xezeron blocks an elbow strike from Farrelly.
Farrelly lands with a right to the head.
Farrelly is pressed up against the cage. Xezeron has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farrelly down to the mat. Farrelly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Farrelly and Xezeron are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Farrelly throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Xezeron into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Farrelly knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Seamus Farrelly!
An intense looking Seamus Farrelly took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Glad to defend my belt in London. I look forward to my next challenge. His style was too basic. Who wants to get knocked out next?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones scores with a jab. Ragnarson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnarson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Ragnarson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ragnarson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ragnarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragnarson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragnarson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragnarson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Ragnarson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Ragnarson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ragnarson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragnarson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnarson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Ragnarson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ragnarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Ragnarson throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ragnarson's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Ragnarson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Ragnarson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarson has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragnarson is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ragnarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ragnarson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnarson is one step ahead there.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Ragnarson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ragnarson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ragnarson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ragnarson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarson working Jones over with strikes.
Ragnarson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnarson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ragnarson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones trying to control but Ragnarson postures up.
Ragnarson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Ragnarson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
That's time! Ragnarson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ragnarson blocks a jab.
Ragnarson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ragnarson off to one side.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Ragnarson shoots in.
Ragnarson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ragnarson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a jab when Ragnarson was well out of range.
Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Ragnarson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Ragnarson postures up.
Ragnarson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
Jones looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones thuds his right hand into Ragnarson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones throws out a counter right but Ragnarson avoids it with no problem.
Jones throws a jab when Ragnarson was well out of range.
Ragnarson needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones works over Ragnarson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones misses with a hook. Ragnarson ducked under it nicely.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones leaves Ragnarson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarson is defended easily by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ragnarson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ragnarson 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.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ragnarson cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ragnarson's guard.
Ragnarson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones is fighting to break Ragnarson's control of his arms but Ragnarson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ragnarson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Ragnarson is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ragnarson tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnarson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragnarson is working away from the top position though.
Ragnarson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ragnarson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ragnarson lands with a punch from 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. Ragnarson connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ragnarson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Ragnarson connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Ragnarson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones has hold of Ragnarson's hands but Ragnarson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Ragnarson misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnarson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarson is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ragnarson throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ragnarson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Gustav Ragnarson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Ragnarson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones 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.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ragnarson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Ragnarson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Ragnarson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnarson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones leaves Ragnarson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones jabs Ragnarson right on the nose. Ragnarson blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Ragnarson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Ragnarson!
Our winner, Gustav Ragnarson, 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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