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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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30
142 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Bannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bannon blocks a low kick nicely.
Bannon throws a lazy right hand but Rad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bannon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rad connects with a leg kick. Bannon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jeremy Bannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bannon lands a nice looking body shot.
Rad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bannon checks a leg kick.
Bannon blocks a leg kick.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rad misses with a head kick.
Rad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bannon throws out the jab.
Rad connects with a solid leg kick.
Bannon lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bannon throws a big counter combination but Rad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rad.
Rad thumps Bannon with a low kick.
Bannon moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad working hard to break the clinch.
Rad has had enough of the clinch but Bannon keeps him there for the moment.
Rad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rad manages to break the clinch.
Bannon tries to close the distance and clinch but Rad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rad throws a body punch but Bannon moves out of range.
Bannon slaps away a takedown attempt from Rad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bannon tries to clinch up but Rad circles away and keeps his distance.
Bannon instigates a clinch.
Bannon is trying to stall.
Bannon stalls.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bannon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bannon keeps control of Rad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bannon or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rad throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rad trying to stall but Bannon improves his position.
Rad tries to break the clinch but Bannon is controlling the position.
Rad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rad scores with a shot to the side of Bannon's head.
Rad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bannon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bannon ducks under a wild hook from Rad.
Bannon moves into the clinch.
Rad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bannon taking a breather.
Rad manages to break the clinch.
Rad throws out a leg kick but Bannon moves out of range and Rad only half commits.
Bannon clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bannon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bannon breaks from the clinch.
Rad gets tackled into the cage by Bannon. Bannon maintains the clinch.
Bannon has Rad pressed against the cage, preventing Rad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Bannon.
Rad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bannon stalling.
Rad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bannon up against the cage.
Bannon trying to stall but Rad improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad tries a body shot but Bannon blocks it.
Bannon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rad up against the cage.
Rad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bannon loads up on a big right hand but Rad slips the punch.
Rad feints and then cracks Bannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bannon down.
Bannon thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Rad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Bannon down.
Bannon throws a body punch but Rad moves out of range.
A slow jab from Bannon misses its intended target.
Bannon wants to clinch up but Rad keeps it at a distance.
Rad tries to score with a low kick but Bannon moves his leg out of the way.
Bannon darts in trying to clinch
and Rad counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rad digs a good body shot into Bannon's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad 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.
Bannon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bannon.
Bannon gets a clinch.
Rad is looking to break free of the clinch but Bannon has double underhooks.
Rad is trying to break the clinch but Bannon is controlling him.
Bannon trying to stall but Rad improves his position.
Bannon effectively controlling the action here.
Rad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rad was well out of range. Poor timing from Bannon.
Kyle Rad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bannon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bannon has closed the distance and engaged Rad in a clinch.
Rad breaks the clinch.
Bannon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A jab from Bannon misses.
Rad lands a high kick!
It looks like Jeremy Bannon has been cut.
Rad scores with a head kick. Bannon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bannon is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Oh Bannon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bannon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rad moves away.
Rad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bannon checks a leg kick nicely.
Bannon seems to have got his legs back now.
Bannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bannon moves in looking to clinch but Rad pushes him off.
Bannon swings for the body but Rad moves out of range.
Rad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rad.
Bannon tries to land a body kick
and Rad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bannon's knee momentarily.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
Rad swats away the attempt to clinch by Bannon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bannon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bannon is looking to control Rad's arms but Rad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bannon has his back to the cage.
Rad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bannon's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Rad fails to land.
Bannon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bannon blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Bannon.
Rad struggles to land a body shot inside as Bannon controls his hands.
Bannon slows down the pace here.
Rad breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon blocks a leg kick.
Bannon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
Bannon tries to clinch
and Rad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bannon thinking.
Rad keeps the fight on the outside.
Bannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bannon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bannon wants to clinch.
Bannon dips to his left and cracks Rad with an uppercut!
Bannon connects with a right hand. Rad shakes it off.
Rad scores with a jab.
Bannon is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon closes the distance and pushes Rad back into the cage.
Jeremy Bannon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rad tries to circle away but Bannon has him pinned against the cage.
Rad breaks 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!
Nice shot by Bannon.
Rad is rocked!
Rad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rad misses with a leg kick.
Rad lands a body shot.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Rad lands but Bannon takes it in his stride.
Rad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rad lands a nice looking body kick.
Bannon wants to clinch up but Rad keeps it at a distance.
Bannon avoids the body shot from Rad.
That kick from Rad tenderised Bannon's leg. Bannon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rad misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Bannon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rad misses with a low kick.
Bannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bannon throws a head kick but Rad moves out of range.
Bannon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rad's corner calls for a 1-2. Rad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rad.
Rad keeps Bannon at a distance using the push kick.
Rad throws a leg kick but Bannon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bannon clinches.
Rad presses Bannon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Rad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bannon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rad.
Bannon works Rad's body with a nice hook.
Bannon misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bannon throws a head kick but Rad moves out of range.
Bannon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bannon tries to clinch up.
Bannon backing away here, and Rad unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rad throws a leg kick but Bannon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bannon tries to clinch but Rad is having none of it.
Bannon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Bannon backs off Rad throws a huge counter combo but Bannon manages to avoid it all.
Rad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bannon throws a hook but Rad avoids it easily.
Bannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rad manages to avoid it.
Bannon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rad.
Bannon wants to clinch up but Rad keeps it at a distance.
Bannon gets a clinch.
Rad lands an uppercut.
Rad throws a punch but it's blocked by Bannon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Bannon.
Rad manages to break the clinch.
Bannon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bannon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jeremy Bannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bannon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rad.
Bannon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bannon tries to clinch there but Rad circles away.
Bannon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rad connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Bannon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad blocks a leg kick.
Kyle Rad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bannon moves to clinch but Rad breaks away
and Rad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rad.
Rad throws a leg kick but Bannon sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bannon misses its target.
Bannon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bannon blocks an uppercut.
Bannon is trying to stall.
Bannon is looking to control Rad's arms but Rad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bannon has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rad is looking to break free of the clinch but Bannon has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rad feints and then cracks Bannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bannon down.
Bannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rad raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rad is looking to score with low kicks.
Rad blocks a jab.
Rad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bannon clinches up against the cage.
Bannon's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bannon prevents a body shot from Rad.
Bannon trying to stall but Rad improves his position.
Rad tries to circle away but Bannon has him pinned against the cage.
Bannon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bannon misses with a body punch
and Rad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bannon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Rad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rad 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rad!
After winning the bout, Kyle Rad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Teacher Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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210 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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217 lbs
25 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
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World class MT
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Maverick Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Teacher Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Onizuka moves out of range easily.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Great Teacher Onizuka has been cut.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Onizuka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Onizuka moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Onizuka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Onizuka avoids them all with ease.
Onizuka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Onizuka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Maverick Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onizuka avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Onizuka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Onizuka does no damage.
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Onizuka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Onizuka managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Onizuka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Anderson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Onizuka misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Onizuka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Onizuka avoids it.
Onizuka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Onizuka backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Onizuka is blocking nicely.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Onizuka is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Onizuka's brow.
Onizuka working aggressively here.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Onizuka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Onizuka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Onizuka.
Onizuka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onizuka has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Onizuka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Onizuka blocks with his arms.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Onizuka fails to land.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Onizuka misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Onizuka looking for a takedown.
Onizuka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Onizuka blocks it.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Onizuka blocks it.
Onizuka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Onizuka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Onizuka throws a head punch that misses.
Onizuka gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Onizuka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Onizuka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Onizuka has control of the leg.
Onizuka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Onizuka.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick misses from Anderson.
A combination from Onizuka does no damage.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a low kick but Onizuka moves out of range easily.
Onizuka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Onizuka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Onizuka swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Onizuka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Onizuka moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onizuka has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson tries to break free but Onizuka pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free but Onizuka has control.
A nice left hand lands by Onizuka.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Onizuka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Onizuka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Teacher Onizuka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Onizuka.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Maverick Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Onizuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Onizuka.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Onizuka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Onizuka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Onizuka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Onizuka can do to turn this around?
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Onizuka's head backwards.
Great Teacher Onizuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Onizuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Onizuka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Onizuka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Onizuka moved away.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Onizuka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Onizuka.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Onizuka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Maverick Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Onizuka feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onizuka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Onizuka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Onizuka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Onizuka avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Onizuka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Onizuka tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Onizuka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Onizuka slips the punch.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Onizuka moves away and avoids it.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Onizuka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Onizuka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Anderson lunges at Onizuka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Onizuka's hand.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Onizuka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Onizuka lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Onizuka avoids it well.
Onizuka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Onizuka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Onizuka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Onizuka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Great Teacher Onizuka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Onizuka misses with the head strike.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Onizuka avoids it.
Onizuka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
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!
Onizuka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings for the body but Onizuka moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Onizuka scores with a jab to the head.
Onizuka lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Maverick Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Onizuka slips a jab from Anderson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Onizuka down.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Onizuka.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Onizuka saw that one coming.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Onizuka in his tracks.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson throws the left hand but Onizuka avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Onizuka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onizuka scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Onizuka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Great Teacher Onizuka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Onizuka scores with a head kick.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Onizuka avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Onizuka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maverick Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Onizuka is out of range.
Onizuka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Onizuka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Onizuka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Onizuka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Onizuka circles away and keeps his distance.
Onizuka takes one on the button.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson throws a head kick but Onizuka moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onizuka connects with a looping right hand.
Onizuka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maverick Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Onizuka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Onizuka.
Anderson tries to stall but Onizuka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Onizuka lands a left hand.
Onizuka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Onizuka keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Onizuka lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Onizuka throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Onizuka blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka lands with a right to the head.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Onizuka has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Onizuka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Onizuka.
Onizuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Onizuka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Onizuka scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson trying to stall but Onizuka improves his position.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Onizuka keeps him there for the moment.
Onizuka lands a shoulder strike.
Jeez, Maverick Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Onizuka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Onizuka slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Onizuka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Onizuka avoids it well.
Onizuka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Onizuka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Onizuka backing up. Onizuka nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Onizuka.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Onizuka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson trying to stall but Onizuka improves his position.
Onizuka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Onizuka blocks it.
Onizuka misses with some punches.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Onizuka has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onizuka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to break free but Onizuka pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Onizuka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Onizuka dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
Onizuka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Onizuka feints the counter takedown.
Onizuka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Onizuka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Onizuka.
Onizuka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Great Teacher Onizuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Onizuka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Teacher Onizuka!
Great Teacher Onizuka made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bram Nijhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Konopacki (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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bram Nijhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konopacki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Konopacki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nijhoff looks for a takedown but Konopacki sprawls well.
Konopacki punishes Nijhoff's body with a nice straight punch.
Nijhoff blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Konopacki.
Konopacki with a nice cross.
Konopacki lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijhoff goes for a double leg but Konopacki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Konopacki continues to drive forward.
Konopacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nijhoff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Konopacki lands a body shot.
Nijhoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Konopacki! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bram Nijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konopacki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Konopacki thuds his shin into the meat of Nijhoff's side.
Konopacki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pawel Konopacki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konopacki is looking to slow Nijhoff down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nijhoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konopacki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Konopacki misses with a body shot.
Nijhoff feinted with a counter takedown.
Nijhoff avoids the head kick by Konopacki.
Nijhoff dives in and grabs Konopacki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Konopacki pushes down on Nijhoff's head and hops out.
Nijhoff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Konopacki finds it's way round the side to connect with Nijhoff's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijhoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Konopacki counters with a good, hard body kick but Nijhoff shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki lands a nice hook to Nijhoff's body. Nijhoff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Konopacki throws a right hand that Nijhoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Nijhoff also avoids with ease.
Nijhoff attempts a counter takedown but Konopacki avoids it well and moves away.
Konopacki throws a head kick that misses.
Nijhoff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Konopacki sprawls and moves away.
Konopacki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Konopacki. No joy for Nijhoff on that attempt.
Nijhoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Konopacki. Konopacki obviously looking to wear him down.
Konopacki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Konopacki scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff moves out of range as Konopacki strikes.
Konopacki misses with an uppercut. Nijhoff saw that one coming.
Nijhoff feinted with a counter takedown.
Nijhoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konopacki defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Konopacki! But no joy.
Konopacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nijhoff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Konopacki sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nijhoff shoots in for a double leg but Konopacki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nijhoff darts in looking for a takedown but Konopacki gets double underhooks and turns Nijhoff into the cage.
Nijhoff shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Konopacki 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.
Konopacki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Konopacki throws the left hand but Nijhoff avoids the punch easily.
Nijhoff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Konopacki lands with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nijhoff might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Konopacki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Konopacki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konopacki thumps Nijhoff with a low kick.
Nijhoff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konopacki throws a head kick that misses
and Nijhoff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Konopacki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nijhoff has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijhoff throws an elbow but Konopacki slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopacki is looking to reverse the position.
Konopacki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nijhoff in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nijhoff working the body and head with strikes.
Nijhoff taking a breather here.
Nijhoff lands a nice forearm strike.
Nijhoff scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nijhoff in side control, throwing shots but Konopacki defends.
Nijhoff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Konopacki to see if he's OK.
Konopacki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Konopacki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nijhoff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nijhoff throws a strike aimed at the side of Konopacki's head but Konopacki avoids it well.
Konopacki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Konopacki parries the strikes from Nijhoff easily there. Nijhoff is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Konopacki to escape.
Konopacki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nijhoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bram Nijhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nijhoff wants to control but Konopacki is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nijhoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Konopacki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nijhoff gets back to full guard.
Nijhoff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Konopacki manages to get himself to full guard.
Konopacki 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Konopacki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nijhoff is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nijhoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Konopacki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nijhoff.
Nijhoff preventing the sweep.
Nijhoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Konopacki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nijhoff has managed to get both his arms back between Konopacki's legs - danger averted.
Nijhoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Konopacki has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bram Nijhoff dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Konopacki lands a body shot.
Konopacki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nijhoff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Konopacki sprawls and moves away.
Nice body punch from Konopacki.
Konopacki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Konopacki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nijhoff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nijhoff looking to sit in guard and control but Konopacki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Konopacki throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijhoff keeping moving, preventing Konopacki from controlling successfully.
Nijhoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Konopacki is one step ahead there.
Konopacki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Konopacki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konopacki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nijhoff is trying to control the position but Konopacki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Konopacki throws a big elbow that misses.
Konopacki is looking to work some ground and pound but Nijhoff has wrist control.
Konopacki trying to control but Nijhoff is working from the bottom.
Nijhoff controls Konopacki momentarily but Konopacki frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Konopacki motions for Nijhoff to come forward. Konopacki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Konopacki throws a sloppy head kick and Nijhoff moves out of range easily.
Nijhoff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Konopacki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Konopacki tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Konopacki gets back to half guard.
Nijhoff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nijhoff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Konopacki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Konopacki keeping moving, preventing Nijhoff from controlling successfully.
Konopacki has momentary wrist control but Nijhoff slips an elbow through the middle.
Konopacki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Konopacki keeping full guard, as Nijhoff tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki wants to sweep but no luck.
Nijhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konopacki is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Konopacki is on top in guard.
Konopacki throws a big elbow that misses.
Konopacki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konopacki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nijhoff 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.
Nijhoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Konopacki is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pawel Konopacki.
I think Konopacki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Konopacki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ocean Colour Scene - Hundred Mile High City. The crowd seem to be enjoying Elwood's choice of entrance music: Ice Cube - Why We Thugs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
184 lbs
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170 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Elwood!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elwood rushes Harrison and presses him up against the cage.
Elwood is working Harrison over against the cage.
Elwood works on Harrison's body with a couple of short punches.
Elwood has a couple of punches blocked by Harrison.
Elwood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrison's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Elwood fails to land.
Harrison wants to stall.
Elwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elwood throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison wants to break free but Elwood has control.
Elwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrison thuds his right hand into Elwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elwood lands a head shot.
Elwood tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
Elwood throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot.
Harrison appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrison throws a hook to the side of Elwood's head but Elwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Elwood misses.
Harrison throws a solid leg kick but Elwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harrison.
Elwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harrison throws a shot from downtown. Elwood moves away and avoids it.
Elwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Elwood lands but Harrison takes it in his stride.
It looks like Simon Harrison has been cut.
Harrison staying out of range there.
Elwood throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot.
Harrison throws a shot from downtown. Elwood moves away and avoids it.
Elwood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elwood misses the jab.
Harrison tried to counter with a leg kick but Elwood avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrison.
Harrison throws a big shot that misses.
Elwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elwood throws out a leg kick but Harrison moves out of range and Elwood only half commits.
Harrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Harrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elwood throws a hook but Harrison blocks it.
Elwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Elwood misses with an uppercut
and Harrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elwood misses with a low kick as Harrison jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harrison blocks the body kick.
Elwood misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Elwood.
Elwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Elwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elwood has closed the distance and engaged Harrison in a clinch.
Elwood manages to break the clinch.
Elwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elwood throws a front kick aimed at Harrison's knee but Harrison avoids it well.
Harrison misses with a looping right.
Elwood throws a body kick that misses.
Elwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrison slips a jab from Elwood.
Harrison fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elwood just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Elwood moves out of range of the body kick from Harrison.
Harrison checks a leg kick.
Elwood throws a head kick but Harrison moves out of range.
Elwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elwood tries to clinch but Harrison is having none of it.
Harrison blocks a head kick by Elwood.
Elwood misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Harrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elwood wants to clinch.
Harrison tries to keep at a distance but Elwood has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Elwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Harrison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Elwood does no damage.
Harrison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elwood.
Harrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elwood.
Harrison defending well as Elwood loads up on a big left hand.
Jake Elwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elwood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harrison checks it well.
Elwood pushes Harrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Elwood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harrison is stalling here.
Elwood is leaning against Harrison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elwood misses with a body punch.
Elwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Elwood has a couple of punches blocked by Harrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Elwood as the two fighters clinch.
Elwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elwood breaks from the clinch.
Harrison avoids the head kick by Elwood.
Elwood throws a head kick but Harrison moves out of range.
Elwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison connects with a nice looking jab.
Elwood moves into the clinch.
Harrison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Elwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elwood as Harrison tries to tie him up.
Elwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Elwood.
Elwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Elwood blocks a body shot from Harrison.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elwood works Harrison's body with a nice hook.
Oooooh!!! Elwood has knocked Harrison down with a huge combo! Elwood steps away and waves a wobbly Harrison back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Harrison is rocked!
Jake Elwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elwood measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Harrison! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jake Elwood!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Elwood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Hoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov comes to the cage accompanied by Hangar 18. Hoe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ivanhoe theme. 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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26
194 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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29
185 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Hoe!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov scores with the left hand. Hoe knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Hoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bashorov takes one on the button.
Hoe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoe misses with a right hand
and Bashorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bashorov scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bashorov takes a swing at Hoe's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov throws a jab when Hoe was well out of range.
Hoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov swings for the body but Hoe moves out of range.
Hoe throws out a powerful jab.
Bashorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hoe.
Bashorov scores with a three punch combo!
Bashorov lands with a nice body punch.
Bashorov clobbers Hoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bashorov misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Bashorov finds it's target.
Bashorov misses with a jab to the body
and Hoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoe's coach down at German Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
Hoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bashorov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashorov connects with a looping right hand.
Ivan Hoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashorov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoe misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoe looks to throw the jab but Bashorov is out of range.
Hoe throws a nice looking combination but Bashorov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoe with a nice cross.
Hoe wants to slow Bashorov down by chopping away at his legs.
Bashorov takes a swing at Hoe's ribcage but misses.
Hoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Bashorov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bashorov dives in and scores a takedown into Hoe's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hoe keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Hoe has Bashorov pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov distracts Hoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashorov pushes down on Hoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bashorov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bashorov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bashorov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bashorov is looking to advance position but Hoe won't allow it.
Hoe trying to hold on to Bashorov's head to control him but Bashorov postures up.
We've been hearing that Bashorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov moves into full mount! Hoe won't be happy about that!
Bashorov working Hoe over with strikes here.
Hoe is looking to get to half guard.
Hoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hoe moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashorov passes Hoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov 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.
Bashorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoe.
It looked like Bashorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov scores with a body shot.
Bashorov throws a right hand that misses
and Hoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoe misses with an uppercut
enabling Bashorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bashorov catches Hoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Bashorov.
Hoe with a hook.
Bashorov throws a shot to the body.
Bashorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoe can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov scores with a shot to the body.
Bashorov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bashorov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a nice looking combination but Hoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bashorov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoe feints a counter leg kick.
Bashorov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bashorov lands a lovely overhand right.
Bashorov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoe throws a hook but Bashorov blocks it.
Hoe avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Hoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bashorov lands an overhand right.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov moves away from the strike by Hoe.
Hoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashorov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoe at a distance.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Hoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range and Hoe settles back down.
Hoe throws an overhand right that lands on Bashorov's shoulder, as Bashorov tries to avoid the shot.
Hoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
Hoe scores with a jab to the head.
Hoe misses with an uppercut
and Bashorov counters with a nice body shot.
Bashorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov shoots in for a double leg but Hoe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashorov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoe. That's going to slow Bashorov down.
Hoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Bashorov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoe doesn't seem phased though.
Bashorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoe.
Bashorov throws a hook but Hoe avoids it easily.
Hoe loads up on a big right hand but Bashorov slips the punch.
Bashorov scores with a shot to the body.
Bashorov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bashorov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoe has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bashorov misses.
Hoe throws a combination that misses
and Bashorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoe is just out of range.
Bashorov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bashorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoe throws a hook but Bashorov avoids it easily.
Bashorov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bashorov at a distance.
Hoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.
Bashorov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bashorov connects with a decent elbow.
Bashorov 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.
Hoe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bashorov off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov breaks Hoe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashorov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karim Bashorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov trying to control the action but Hoe is working from the bottom.
Hoe stops Bashorov from passing to mount.
Hoe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoe is refusing to be controlled, as Bashorov sits in half guard.
Hoe wants to control but Bashorov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Hoe keeps moving.
Bashorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoe is keeping the position for now.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Hoe keeps moving.
Bashorov lands a couple of elbows.
Hoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivan Hoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bashorov is trying to control but Hoe manages to pass to mount!
Hoe looking to land elbow strikes but Bashorov uses the position to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bashorov defending well though.
Bashorov tries to get to full guard but Hoe has control of the leg.
Bashorov moves into full guard.
Bashorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bashorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bashorov is keeping the position for now.
Hoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hoe postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bashorov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bashorov thuds a left hand into Hoe's body.
Hoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
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 Karim Bashorov.
Well Bashorov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ivan Hoe stepped up to the mic, saying 'No hos for Hoe tonight...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majja comes to the cage accompanied by Afroman - Because I Got High. Ward has chosen Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians) as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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38
180 lbs
34 - 13 - 1 |
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27
186 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Guru Majja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Ward!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Majja defends it nicely.
As Ward tries to get set, Majja tries to push him back and clinch up but Ward manages to avoid the attempt.
Majja moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Majja was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ward.
Majja takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Majja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Majja gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ward to score an easy takedown into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ward working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ward wants to control from the top but Majja keeps moving.
Majja is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward stops Majja from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majja pushes Ward off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Majja counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Majja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Majja manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majja wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
Majja looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Majja wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Majja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Majja pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majja slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guru Majja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Ward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Majja.
Majja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majja scores with a hook to the body. Ward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Majja!
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ward looks winded!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Majja.
It looks like Tommy Ward has been cut.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Majja but Majja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ward tries for a takedown but Majja circles away easily
enabling Majja to counter with a crisp jab.
Ward is rocked!
Majja thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ward if he has to take too many more of those.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Majja finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Majja. Ward shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majja lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ward up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Majja from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ward's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guru Majja!
A very excited looking Guru Majja rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Tommy Ward was interviewed post fight and said 'best 2 of 3?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renner has chosen God Particle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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39
163 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renner gets tackled into the cage by Joseph. Joseph maintains the clinch.
Joseph working Renner over with knees to the body.
Renner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Renner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Renner tries to score a body lock takedown but Joseph shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joseph is trying to maintain a safe position but Renner gets an underhook and turns Joseph into the cage.
Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Renner is defending well for now.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Renner.
Joseph is defending well against a takedown attempt.
William Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Renner controls the action.
A body shot lands from Joseph.
Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Renner.
Joseph looking to throw knees to the head but Renner is blocking nicely.
Joseph definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Joseph prevents the takedown attempt.
Renner wants a takedown.
Renner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short left from Joseph.
Joseph gets underhooks to prevent Renner's takedown attempt.
Joseph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Joseph trying to land knees to the body.
Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Renner avoids the damage to the body.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Renner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Renner has Joseph pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joseph manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joseph pushes Renner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Joseph - that landed with a thud.
Renner looks winded!
Joseph tries to stall but Renner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Renner avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Renner takes a shot to the head.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner wants to take the fight to the mat but Joseph manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joseph missing with knees to the body.
Renner working hard to break the clinch.
Joseph is fighting off a takedown attempt but Renner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Joseph to the mat. Joseph regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph wants to stand and escape but Renner is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joseph is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph wanted to stand there but Renner had control of the position.
Joseph not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joseph would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Joseph wants to clinch up but Renner keeps it at a distance.
As Joseph backs off Renner throws a huge counter combo but Joseph manages to avoid it all.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Joseph rushes Renner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Renner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joseph gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Renner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joseph is defending well.
Renner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Renner breaks from the clinch.
Joseph instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Renner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Renner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Renner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Renner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joseph throws the left hand but Renner avoids the punch easily.
Joseph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joseph darts in trying to clinch
and Renner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joseph won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renner working the ground and pound but Joseph is defending the strikes.
Joseph is trying to improve his position.
Renner decides to stand back up. Renner steps back and let's Joseph get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph blocks a head kick by Renner.
Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joseph tries to clinch but Renner moves away
and Renner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Renner scores with a nice right hand.
Renner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joseph rushes Renner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Joseph.
Renner letting Joseph take a breather here.
Renner has had enough of the clinch but Joseph keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Joseph gets underhooks to prevent Renner's takedown attempt.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Renner avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is trying to maintain a safe position but Renner gets an underhook and turns Joseph into the cage.
Renner avoiding damage as Joseph throws knees to the body.
Joseph is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph misses with a knee to the head.
Renner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
William Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Renner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joseph is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joseph looking to slow down the pace here.
Joseph working Renner over with knees to the body.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renner can do to turn this around?
Renner is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Joseph scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph is stalling here.
Renner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joseph tries to work over Renner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joseph.
William Joseph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Renner looking for a takedown.
Renner tries to score a body lock takedown but Joseph shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Renner controls the action.
Joseph unloads a knee to the mid-section. Renner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Joseph lands a hook that snaps the head of Renner backwards.
Joseph is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Renner is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joseph.
Renner prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joseph looking to slow down the pace here.
Joseph lands a knee to the body.
Joseph is pressed up against the cage. Renner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joseph down to the mat. Joseph avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Renner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joseph drives through and clinches with Renner against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph looking to throw knees to the head but Renner is blocking nicely.
Renner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joseph's waist but Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Renner off to one side.
William Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Renner misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph tries to clinch but Renner moves out of range.
Joseph doesn't manage to clinch there - Renner circles away.
Joseph's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Joseph duly obliges.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Renner throws a sloppy head kick and Joseph moves out of range easily.
William Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renner misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Joseph is looking to clinch but Renner is avoiding it.
Renner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Renner throws a shot to the body.
Joseph instigates a clinch.
Renner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Renner backwards.
Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Renner avoids the damage to the body.
Joseph leaning his opponent against the cage.
Joseph looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renner tries for a takedown but Joseph manages to get underhooks.
Joseph unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Renner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Renner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Renner avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Renner.
William Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Renner.
Nice body punch from Joseph - that landed with a thud.
Renner blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joseph trying to stall but Renner improves his position.
Renner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joseph pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Renner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joseph clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Renner scores with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner is not going to allow Joseph to sit and survive in this position.
Renner is punishing Joseph with strikes - can he finish him?!
Renner misses with punches from the back.
Joseph is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Joseph is working hard here to advance position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph is keeping busy.
Renner not allowing Joseph to control his hands.
William Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tries to break free.
Joseph trying to control the action but Renner just sinks the hooks in.
Renner controlling well, preventing Joseph from escaping the position.
Renner scores with punches to the body.
Renner doesn't have the hooks in and Joseph manages to turn into his guard.
Renner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Joseph is now in half guard.
Joseph stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to advance to full mount but Renner doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Renner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 William Joseph.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joseph, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Joseph!
William Joseph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jeremy Renner had this to say: 'The better man won tonight. I'll be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wyclef Jean - 911. ZaZa Mutombo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maester Ochu's chin.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ZaZa Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maester Ochu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Ochu. Those never looked like landing.
Mutombo throwing a counter right hand but Ochu manages to avoid it.
Ochu throws a front kick that sends Mutombo stumbling back into the cage.
Mutombo misses with a hook.
Ochu avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Ochu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mutombo blocks a low kick nicely.
Maester Ochu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutombo lands with a hook. Ochu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ochu throws a shot to the body.
Ochu throws a poor cross that misses
and Mutombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochu. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutombo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mutombo misses with a looping left.
Ochu throws a lazy right hand but Mutombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mutombo tries to counter with a takedown but Ochu is quick to defend against it.
Mutombo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ochu throws a right hand that misses
and Mutombo counters with a straight right hand.
Ochu throws a body kick that misses
and Mutombo counters with a series of strikes. Ochu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ochu misses with a left hand
and Mutombo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ochu misses with a left hand
and Mutombo counters with a one-two to the body.
Ochu misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Ochu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutombo cracks Ochu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutombo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ochu defends well and Mutombo ends up having to push Ochu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ochu 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 Mutombo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mutombo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mutombo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu dodges the punch combination from Mutombo.
Ochu lands a two punch combo.
We've been informed that Ochu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mutombo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ochu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mutombo looks to land a combination but Ochu avoids it well.
Mutombo clobbers Ochu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mutombo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ochu throws a leg kick but Mutombo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ochu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ochu works the jab nicely.
Ochu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a few strikes there.
Mutombo connects with a single shot there.
Ochu moves out of range of the body kick from Mutombo.
Ochu feints the counter takedown.
Ochu throws a hook but Mutombo avoids it easily.
Ochu misses with a low kick.
Mutombo blocks a jab.
Mutombo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mutombo misses with a looping right.
Ochu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mutombo defends it well.
Ochu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ochu. Those never looked like landing.
Mutombo feinted with a counter takedown.
Mutombo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo scores with a jab.
Ochu connects with a leg kick. Mutombo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mutombo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ochu is fending him off so far but Mutombo persists. Nope, Ochu circles away and we're back to standing.
Ochu throws out a counter right but Mutombo avoids it with no problem.
Ochu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ochu swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mutombo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ochu misses the jab.
Mutombo throws a chopping leg kick but Ochu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ochu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ochu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ochu avoids the head kick by Mutombo.
Nice takedown defense from Ochu. No joy for Mutombo on that attempt.
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 ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body punch from Mutombo.
Ochu checks a leg kick.
Ochu tries to clinch there but Mutombo circles away.
Mutombo swings widly with a right hand
and Ochu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ochu misses with an uppercut
and Mutombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Ochu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochu misses with an uppercut
and Mutombo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mutombo darts in trying to clinch
and Ochu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
Ochu throws a shot from downtown. Mutombo moves away and avoids it.
Ochu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Mutombo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mutombo.
Mutombo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ochu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ochu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutombo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutombo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ochu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu lands a shoulder strike.
Mutombo blocks an uppercut.
Mutombo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Ochu.
Ochu throws a leg kick
and Mutombo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochu wants to improve his position but Mutombo is controlling well.
Ochu is looking to control Mutombo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ochu avoid being mounted?
Ochu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutombo.
Ochu is looking for a sweep. Mutombo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutombo moves into full mount! Ochu won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mutombo with the ground and pound from mount.
Mutombo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ochu?
Ochu is rocked!
Ochu working to try and regain half guard.
Mutombo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ochu is still in real trouble! Can Mutombo finish him?
Mutombo lands a big shot to the head and Ochu winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). ZaZa Mutombo!
After winning the bout, ZaZa Mutombo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elmo Salty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini comes to the cage accompanied by Raffaella Carra - Rumore. Salty has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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259 lbs
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260 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Marcolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elmo Salty!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcolini throws a right hand that misses
and Salty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marcolini misses with a hook.
Marcolini throws a right hand that Salty ducks under and follows up with a left that Salty also avoids with ease.
Marcolini moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salty.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salty avoids it.
Salty lands a body shot.
Salty landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marcolini is breathing heavily.
Salty wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcolini won't allow it.
Salty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcolini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Marco Marcolini has been cut.
Salty scores with a nice body kick.
Marcolini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Marcolini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marcolini drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Salty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marcolini is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salty prevents Marcolini from moving into mount.
Marcolini prevents Salty from escaping the position.
Salty is not content to let Marcolini control the position.
Marcolini tries to move to mount but Salty blocks the move with his legs.
Marcolini lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Salty wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Marcolini are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marcolini throws an elbow but Salty slips to the side and avoids it well.
Salty dodges the ground and pound from Marcolini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salty prevents Marcolini from moving into mount.
Salty tries to escape but Marcolini is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Salty has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Salty is pushing Marcolini's head away, looking to escape. Marcolini manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Marcolini seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marcolini has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Salty wants to try and get back to his feet.
Marcolini landing strikes from the mount.
Marcolini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Marcolini lands a big shot to the head and Salty winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marco Marcolini!
Marco Marcolini made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
The defeated Elmo Salty had this to say: 'You win some, you lose some. I'll be back. I always do man...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (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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28
169 lbs
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165 lbs
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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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
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firetribe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firetribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Firetribe avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Firetribe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Garcia misses.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Firetribe is looking to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Firetribe scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Brother Firetribe has been cut.
Marcelo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Firetribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Firetribe's head but Firetribe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Firetribe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firetribe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firetribe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Garcia will feel that in the morning.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Garcia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia drives through and clinches with Firetribe against the cage.
Firetribe prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firetribe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Firetribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Firetribe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Firetribe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Firetribe stands up from Garcia's guard - Firetribe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firetribe throws a nice head kick!
Garcia jabs Firetribe right on the nose. Firetribe blinks but takes it well.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Firetribe is out of range.
Firetribe lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Firetribe misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Firetribe counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands with a good body shot.
Firetribe lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Firetribe. That one must have hurt.
Firetribe throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
As Garcia tries to get set, Firetribe tries to push him back and clinch up but Garcia manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Firetribe walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Firetribe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Firetribe tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Firetribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Firetribe avoids it well.
Firetribe connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Firetribe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Firetribe tries to counter by clinching up but Garcia breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Firetribe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Firetribe lands a knee to the body.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garcia jumps guard but Firetribe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Garcia.
Firetribe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Firetribe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia jumps guard but Firetribe stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Firetribe lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Firetribe won't allow it.
Garcia jumps guard but Firetribe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Firetribe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
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 Brother Firetribe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brother Firetribe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia takes a swing at Firetribe's ribcage but misses.
Firetribe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Firetribe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Firetribe jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Firetribe swivels and escapes.
Firetribe throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Firetribe scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Firetribe connects with a solid leg kick.
Firetribe wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia misses with a hook. Firetribe ducked under it nicely.
Firetribe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garcia manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe slips under a jab.
Firetribe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Firetribe's head but Firetribe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firetribe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Garcia scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Firetribe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Firetribe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Firetribe cracks the inside of Garcia's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Firetribe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Firetribe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Firetribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Firetribe, right into the meat.
Firetribe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Firetribe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Firetribe moves out of range as Garcia throws a body kick.
Marcelo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Firetribe throws a counter high kick but Garcia was just alert enough to avoid it.
Firetribe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Firetribe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Firetribe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Garcia.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Firetribe in a clinch.
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcia's defenses.
Firetribe misses with a knee to the head.
Firetribe trying to control the position but instead, Garcia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Firetribe into the cage.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Firetribe holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
Firetribe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Firetribe throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firetribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Firetribe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Firetribe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firetribe tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Firetribe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brother Firetribe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Firetribe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Firetribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Firetribe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia jumps guard but Firetribe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia jumps guard but Firetribe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Firetribe cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Garcia is trying to drag Firetribe to the mat but Firetribe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Firetribe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a good knee to the midsection. Garcia won't want to take too many of those.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Firetribe prevents it.
Firetribe throws an elbow but it misses.
Firetribe lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Garcia wants the takedown. Firetribe is fighting it off but Garcia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Firetribe's guard against the cage.
Garcia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Firetribe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Firetribe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Firetribe!
Firetribe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Firetribe moves into full mount!
Firetribe avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brother Firetribe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Firetribe jabs at Garcia's body.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Firetribe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Firetribe to the mat! Firetribe manages to get full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Firetribe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Firetribe.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Firetribe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Firetribe has escaped and now he's on top!
Garcia is trying to control the position but Firetribe postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Firetribe has passed into half guard!
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firetribe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garcia is looking to control Firetribe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Firetribe is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Firetribe is really struggling to control Garcia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Firetribe trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Firetribe escapes and gets back to his feet.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Firetribe counters with a nice leg kick.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Firetribe misses the target.
Firetribe slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Firetribe is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Firetribe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and Firetribe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Firetribe tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Firetribe as he jumps to the side.
Jab by Firetribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Firetribe.
Crunch! Firetribe slams his shin into Garcia's torso.
Firetribe moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firetribe.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Firetribe won't allow it.
Garcia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Garcia postures up.
Garcia advances to half guard.
Firetribe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia throws an elbow that misses. Firetribe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcia's guard. Nice move by Firetribe!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Firetribe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Firetribe stands up from Garcia's guard - Firetribe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Firetribe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garcia's head.
Garcia forces Firetribe back against the cage and clinches.
Garcia jumps into guard, dragging Firetribe to the mat.
Firetribe wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia is trying to keep Firetribe in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brother Firetribe's cut.
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.
Garcia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Firetribe on the side of the head.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Firetribe moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Firetribe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Firetribe blocks a jab.
Firetribe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
An inside leg kick lands from Firetribe.
Firetribe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Firetribe didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Firetribe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firetribe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Firetribe.
Firetribe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Firetribe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia throws a right hand that Firetribe ducks under and follows up with a left that Firetribe also avoids with ease.
Firetribe tried to counter with a leg kick but Garcia avoided it.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Firetribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Firetribe counters with a head kick. That will keep Garcia thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Garcia is rocked!
Firetribe cracks Garcia with an open hand slap.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Firetribe finish him?
Firetribe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Firetribe.
Firetribe misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firetribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Firetribe.
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Firetribe in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Firetribe has him pressed against the cage.
Firetribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Firetribe throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Firetribe won't allow it.
Firetribe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Firetribe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Garcia.
Firetribe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Firetribe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia controlling the position.
Garcia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Firetribe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garcia.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Firetribe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Firetribe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Marcelo Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia seems a little lost for a moment, as Firetribe dominates the positioning.
Firetribe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garcia is avoiding damage well.
Firetribe stands up and beckons Garcia to his feet.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Firetribe scores with a nice right hand.
Garcia blocks the body kick.
Firetribe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Firetribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe had his way with Marcelo Garcia in that round.
The cut man is working on Brother Firetribe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Firetribe jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Firetribe, right into the meat.
Firetribe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Firetribe jabs at Garcia's body.
Firetribe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia looks to land a combination. Firetribe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Firetribe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Firetribe is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Firetribe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Firetribe darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Firetribe seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcia drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Firetribe is proving a slippery customer.
Firetribe wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Firetribe wanted to stand there but Garcia had control of the position.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Firetribe wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firetribe is one step ahead there.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Firetribe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia looking to control.
Firetribe won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Firetribe defends it easily.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Firetribe is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia is working for a kimura but Firetribe is defending it quite comfortably.
Garcia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Firetribe to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Marcelo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firetribe wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Firetribe is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Firetribe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe retains his lightweight title!
Brother Firetribe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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