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MMA Gods 28 - Super Fight! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noad Lahat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Beck is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noad Lahat!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck tries to move into range but Lahat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lahat misses with a hook. Beck ducked under it nicely.
Lahat misses with a hook. Beck ducked under it nicely.
Beck moves out of range of the leg kick from Lahat.
Lahat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lahat thuds his right hand into Beck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beck slips a jab from Lahat.
Beck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lahat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lahat's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Beck.
Beck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lahat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lahat throws a jab when Beck was well out of range.
Lahat throws a jab when Beck was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahat cracks Beck with a good jab.
Beck dips to his left and cracks Lahat with an uppercut!
Beck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lahat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beck misses with a two punch combination.
Lahat lands the left hand.
Noad Lahat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck misses with a double jab.
Lahat misses with a looping right.
Beck throws a sloppy head kick
and Lahat counters with a nice uppercut.
Lahat lands a right hook to the body.
Lahat lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lahat misses with a looping left.
Beck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beck lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lahat will feel that in the morning.
Lahat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahat lands a right hook to the body.
Beck clinches.
Lahat looking to slow down the pace here.
Lahat tries to stall but Beck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lahat is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Beck has denied him.
Beck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beck.
Beck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lahat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Noad Lahat has been cut.
Lahat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beck fails to land with a series of punches.
Beck tries to bum rush Lahat with a series of wild strikes but Lahat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahat throws a series of punches but Beck moves out of range.
Lahat thuds his right hand into Beck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beck avoids the body shot from Lahat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beck.
Beck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lahat throws out a loose jab but Beck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beck misses with a hook to the body
and Lahat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lahat scores with a jab. Beck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lahat scores with a jab to the head.
Lahat throws a hook to the side of Beck's head but Beck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lahat misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lahat connects with the punch.
Lahat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beck. Beck obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Beck misses.
Lahat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lahat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lahat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beck. Beck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lahat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lahat checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lahat! But no joy.
Lahat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beck. Beck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lahat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beck looks to score with a jab to the body but Lahat is just out of range.
Beck drops his hands momentarily and Lahat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beck is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beck misses with a leg kick
and Lahat scores with a counter punch that sends Beck to the canvas! Lahat smells blood - he's punishing Beck with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Beck has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noad Lahat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Muladjanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aziz Muladjanov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aziz Muladjanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Suleijma Tudekiks!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudekiks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muladjanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tudekiks.
Tudekiks lands an uppercut.
Muladjanov managing to block the knees to the body from Tudekiks.
Muladjanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muladjanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tudekiks backwards.
Muladjanov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tudekiks tries to break the clinch but Muladjanov is controlling the position.
Muladjanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muladjanov can't find room to land a body shot as Tudekiks controls the action.
Tudekiks tries to break the clinch but Muladjanov is controlling the position.
Tudekiks is trying to break the clinch but Muladjanov is controlling him.
Tudekiks breaks the clinch.
Muladjanov scores with a jab to the head.
Muladjanov misses with a jab to the body
and Tudekiks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muladjanov throws a shot from downtown. Tudekiks moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muladjanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muladjanov scores with a jab.
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Tudekiks tries to bum rush Muladjanov with a series of wild strikes but Muladjanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muladjanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tudekiks staying out of range there.
Muladjanov throws a combination that misses
and Muladjanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muladjanov takes a swing at Tudekiks's ribcage but misses.
Tudekiks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tudekiks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muladjanov takes a swing at Tudekiks's ribcage but misses.
Muladjanov swinging wildly here.
Muladjanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Tudekiks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muladjanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tudekiks counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Muladjanov! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suleijma Tudekiks!
Suleijma Tudekiks very nearly forgot to thank Namunamu Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Asbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dasuki Gohei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Asbra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dasuki Gohei!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asbra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gohei's coach down at Pitbull MMA London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gohei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Asbra slaps away a takedown attempt from Gohei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gohei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asbra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gohei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gohei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asbra defends it well.
Asbra clinches up with Gohei and pushes him back against the cage.
Asbra digs a right hand into Gohei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gohei's gas tank.
Gohei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gohei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gohei closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asbra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gohei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gohei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asbra is trying to maintain the position but Gohei is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gohei lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asbra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Asbra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asbra being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gohei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Asbra pulls Gohei in to control the position.
Gohei controls from within his opponent's guard.
Asbra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gohei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gohei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asbra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asbra being controlled here, momentarily.
Gohei is looking to work some ground and pound but Asbra has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Asbra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asbra with a jab.
Gohei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asbra but Asbra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asbra pushes Gohei up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gohei.
Asbra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gohei has picked Asbra up - he's going for a ride! Gohei dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gohei throws a strike but Asbra avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gohei trying to control but Asbra is working from the bottom.
Gohei postures up in Asbra's guard and throws a big left but Asbra blocks it.
Asbra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asbra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gohei is one step ahead there.
Gohei works over Asbra with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gohei tries to free his leg and advance position but Asbra is retaining full guard.
Gohei wants to control from the top but Asbra keeps moving.
Asbra trying to keep a closed guard but Gohei is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gohei postures up and lands a big shot to Asbra's brow.
Asbra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asbra keeping moving, preventing Gohei from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asbra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dasuki Gohei will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gohei lands with a shot to the body.
It looks like Papa Asbra has been cut.
Asbra misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Gohei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gohei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gohei lands strikes from half guard.
Asbra is looking to control Gohei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asbra avoid being mounted?
Gohei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asbra taking some punishment here, with Gohei in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asbra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gohei.
Asbra is trying to maintain the position but Gohei is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohei trying to control from Asbra's half guard. Asbra has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gohei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gohei preventing the sweep.
Gohei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asbra keeping full guard, as Gohei tries to pass.
Gohei keeps trying to improve his position.
Gohei looking to sit in guard and control but Asbra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asbra trying to control but Gohei is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gohei managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gohei wants to sweep but no luck.
Gohei keeping moving, preventing Asbra from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gohei with a poor takedown
and Asbra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Asbra finds it's way through Gohei's defenses.
Gohei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asbra but Asbra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Papa Asbra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gohei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asbra but Asbra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Papa Asbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dasuki Gohei.
Gohei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good exchange - Asbra coming out on top.
Gohei with a poor takedown
and Asbra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gohei misses the body punch
and Asbra counters with a crisp right that sends Gohei to the canvas! Asbra follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Asbra!
Our winner, Papa Asbra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konor MacKregor (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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Konor MacKregor!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins lands a nice shot to the body.
MacKregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Martins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacKregor with a poor takedown
and Martins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacKregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacKregor is trying to ground and pound but Martins uses the momentary lack of control by MacKregor to regain half guard.
Martins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martins.
MacKregor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martins has escaped and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacKregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacKregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins looking to pass the guard.
Martins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacKregor is proving hard to escape from.
Martins won't allow MacKregor to sweep him here.
Martins trying to control but MacKregor is working from the bottom.
MacKregor is trying to keep Martins in close.
MacKregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martins is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martins looking to pass the guard.
MacKregor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
MacKregor working a defensive guard here.
Martins tries to stand but MacKregor is controlling from the bottom.
MacKregor looking for a guillotine here but Martins defends easily.
MacKregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martins wants to stand but MacKregor is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Martins stuffs the takedown.
Lucas Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konor MacKregor.
Martins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacKregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacKregor thinking.
Martins connects with a combination that backs up MacKregor into the cage. Martins lands a flurry of punches that gets past MacKregor's guard. MacKregor is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Martins bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Martins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snoop Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion comes to the cage accompanied by Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Snoop Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Law!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lion.
Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lion takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lion is looking for a sweep.
Lion is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Law working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Law working the body and head with strikes.
Lion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lion manages to get back to half guard.
Lion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Law scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lion is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Law is looking for a kimura but Lion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Lion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Law pulls his head out easily.
Lion is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard.
Lion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lion is trying to stand.
Lion tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Law in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lion tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Law!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Law!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Law made sure he mentioned Instinct , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Snoop Lion was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to hit a blunt... puts everything in perspective...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khadzhimurat Gatsalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khadzhimurat Gatsalov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands with a straight right. Gatsalov didn't see that one coming.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite build in the buildup to the fight.
Gatsalov defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Gatsalov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatsalov is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Johnson throws a hook but Gatsalov avoids it easily.
Gatsalov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gatsalov misses with a right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Khadzhimurat Gatsalov has been cut.
Gatsalov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Gatsalov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson works Gatsalov's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsalov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Gatsalov was not able to check.
Gatsalov moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gatsalov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Gatsalov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gatsalov misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gatsalov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatsalov.
Johnson tries to work over Gatsalov's front leg with a kick but Gatsalov checks it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsalov tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gatsalov counters with a straight right hand.
Gatsalov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gatsalov scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsalov throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Gatsalov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steven Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsalov lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson throws a combination. Gatsalov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Gatsalov ducks down to avoid it.
Gatsalov misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steven Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gatsalov throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Gatsalov counters with a leg kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatsalov moves away.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatsalov wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Johnson misses with a hook. Gatsalov ducked under it nicely.
Gatsalov lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gatsalov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatsalov tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Gatsalov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Gatsalov persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gatsalov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatsalov is just out of range.
Gatsalov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gatsalov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Gatsalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatsalov manages to avoid it.
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 Steven Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khadzhimurat Gatsalov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatsalov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gatsalov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gatsalov instigates a clinch.
Gatsalov scores with a hook to the body.
Gatsalov breaks the clinch.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Gatsalov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsalov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gatsalov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsalov misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gatsalov wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Gatsalov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Gatsalov.
Gatsalov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Gatsalov tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson takes a swing at Gatsalov's ribcage but misses.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Gatsalov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsalov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gatsalov checks it well.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Jab, jab by Gatsalov - just one landing.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Gatsalov moves out of range.
Gatsalov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Gatsalov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatsalov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gatsalov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Gatsalov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
letting Gatsalov counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gatsalov.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gatsalov.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Gatsalov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gatsalov with a hook.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gatsalov throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gatsalov lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gatsalov throws a nice head kick!
Gatsalov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatsalov moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson takes a swing at Gatsalov's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson moves forwards but Gatsalov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gatsalov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Gatsalov throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gatsalov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatsalov is just out of range.
Gatsalov feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khadzhimurat Gatsalov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Khadzhimurat Gatsalov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gatsalov lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gatsalov can pounce on him.
Gatsalov avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Gatsalov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Gatsalov.
Johnson cracks the inside of Gatsalov's front leg.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Gatsalov counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatsalov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsalov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatsalov misses the target.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson slips under a jab from Gatsalov.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Gatsalov moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsalov throws a nice head kick!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatsalov moves away.
Gatsalov misses with a wild body shot.
Gatsalov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Gatsalov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Gatsalov controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Gatsalov blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsalov throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson 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.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gatsalov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gatsalov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsalov.
Gatsalov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Gatsalov misses with the head strike.
Gatsalov working aggressively here.
Gatsalov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Gatsalov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatsalov lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gatsalov.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatsalov's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatsalov presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gatsalov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gatsalov lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Gatsalov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Gatsalov is working Johnson over against the cage.
Gatsalov looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Gatsalov.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a body shot but Gatsalov blocks it.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Gatsalov gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Gatsalov pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatsalov presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gatsalov tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Gatsalov drops back down to his feet.
Gatsalov avoiding damage.
A short right from Gatsalov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatsalov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson taking a breather.
Gatsalov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatsalov tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Gatsalov controls the action.
Khadzhimurat Gatsalov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gatsalov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gatsalov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatsalov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khadzhimurat Gatsalov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatsalov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Khadzhimurat Gatsalov!
A victorious Khadzhimurat Gatsalov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Plouman (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman throws a leg kick but Freeman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Freeman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Freeman checks a leg kick.
Freeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Plouman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plouman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Plouman gets tackled into the cage by Freeman. Freeman maintains the clinch.
Plouman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Freeman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Plouman.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Freeman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Plouman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Plouman's defenses.
Freeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Plouman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plouman lands with a short shot to the head.
Freeman tries to land knees in the clinch but Plouman avoids the damage to the body.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Plouman.
Plouman is stalling here.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plouman is trying to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Plouman fails to land.
Plouman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Plouman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plouman misses with a punch on the inside.
Freeman controlling the action here for a moment.
Freeman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman tries to break free but Freeman pushes him back against the cage.
Plouman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Plouman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Plouman is looking to control Freeman's arms but Freeman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Plouman has his back to the cage.
Plouman tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman has Plouman pressed against the cage, preventing Plouman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plouman.
Plouman working aggressively here.
Freeman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Freeman blocking some punches.
Freeman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plouman.
Plouman is trying to break the clinch but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Freeman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plouman avoids it.
Freeman tries to throw a body punch but Plouman avoids it by throwing Freeman back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plouman is defending well for now.
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Plouman improves position.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Plouman up against the cage.
Plouman swings wildly with an uppercut but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freeman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Plouman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Freeman lands a good knee to the midsection. Plouman won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Plouman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Plouman misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Freeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Plouman dodges an elbow strike from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a knee strike.
Freeman trying to land knees to the body.
Freeman misses with an elbow over the top.
Plouman blocks a body shot from Freeman.
Plouman lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Freeman taking a breather.
Freeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Plouman misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freeman.
Plouman tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position.
Plouman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plouman lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Freeman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Plouman lands with an overhand left.
Plouman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Plouman is out of range.
Plouman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Plouman.
Plouman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Plouman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Freeman lands with a right hand.
Freeman tries to land a leg kick but Plouman saw it coming and moves away.
Plouman looks to land a combination but Freeman avoids it well.
Plouman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Freeman has managed to clinch.
Plouman blocking some punches.
Freeman prevents a body shot from Plouman.
Plouman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plouman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Freeman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Freeman being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Plouman can't break the clinch.
Freeman misses with a knee to the head.
Plouman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Freeman takes a shot to the head.
Plouman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Plouman tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freeman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Plouman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Plouman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman has had enough of the clinch but Freeman keeps him there for the moment.
Plouman throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
A head punch on the inside from Plouman fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Plouman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freeman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Plouman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freeman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Plouman.
Freeman lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plouman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freeman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Plouman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freeman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plouman is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman tries to throw a body punch but Freeman avoids it by throwing Plouman back against the cage.
Gavin Freeman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Freeman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Freeman throws an elbow but misses.
Freeman tries to land a knee to the head but Plouman blocks with his arms.
Freeman working Plouman over with knees to the body.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plouman can do to turn this around?
Plouman has had enough of the clinch but Freeman keeps him there for the moment.
Plouman throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Knees in the clinch landing for Freeman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Freeman.
Freeman lands a damaging elbow.
Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plouman.
Plouman tries to stall but Freeman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Freeman lands a body punch.
Plouman blocks an uppercut.
Freeman working Plouman over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Plouman.
Freeman misses with a knee to the head.
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Plouman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land.
Plouman trying to control the position but instead, Freeman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plouman into the cage.
Plouman pushes Freeman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plouman.
Plouman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plouman breaks from the clinch.
Plouman misses with a looping right.
Plouman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plouman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Freeman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Plouman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Freeman is out of range.
Plouman avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Freeman 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 Plouman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Plouman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Freeman.
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Plouman moved out of range nicely.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Plouman's shoulder, as Plouman tries to avoid the shot.
Plouman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Freeman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Plouman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Freeman checks it well.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Plouman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Plouman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Freeman is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman throws a leg kick but Freeman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Plouman lands a lovely overhand right.
Plouman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Freeman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Plouman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman lands with a nice combination. Plouman backs away looking to recover.
Plouman throws a leg kick but Freeman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Plouman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Freeman.
Nice defenses there by Plouman.
Freeman misses with a left hand
and Plouman counters with a straight right hand.
Plouman throws an off balance right hand
and Freeman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Plouman misses.
Freeman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Plouman tries to work over Freeman's front leg with a kick but Freeman checks it.
Freeman is looking to counter the offense by Plouman and move into the clinch.
Plouman lands with a right hand.
Plouman misses with a straight right.
Rocky Plouman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Plouman.
Plouman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plouman there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Freeman checks it well.
Freeman checks a leg kick.
Plouman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Freeman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plouman's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Plouman misses.
Plouman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plouman throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Plouman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Freeman motions for Plouman to come forward. Freeman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman misses with a hook.
Plouman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Plouman duly obliges.
Plouman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Plouman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Freeman misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plouman motions for Freeman to come forward. Plouman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Plouman throws a body punch but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman clinches with his opponent.
Freeman looking to throw knees to the head but Plouman is blocking nicely.
Plouman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Freeman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Plouman is defending well for now.
Rocky Plouman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plouman prevents a body shot from Freeman.
Freeman blocks a body shot from Plouman.
A short right from Freeman.
Freeman trying to land knees to the body.
Plouman tries to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plouman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plouman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouman misses with a punch on the inside.
Plouman tries to throw a body punch but Freeman avoids it by throwing Plouman back against the cage.
Freeman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Freeman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freeman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plouman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plouman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plouman throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Gavin Freeman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plouman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses.
Plouman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freeman's elbow.
Freeman prevents Plouman from breaking the clinch.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Plouman can't find room to land a body shot as Freeman controls the action.
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 Gavin Freeman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freeman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gavin Freeman!
A less than humble Gavin Freeman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ardjem Vamidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Plouman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ardjem Vamidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Plouman enables Vamidov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Plouman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vamidov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Plouman has locked up a guillotine! Plouman's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vamidov is holding on here and Plouman must be using up a lot of energy. Vamidov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Plouman gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Plouman!
Chris Plouman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Altair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Tauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Altair comes to the cage accompanied by Assassin's Creed. Max Tauer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Altair!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Tauer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Altair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Altair misses the shot to the body.
Tauer misses with a hook to the body
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tauer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altair can pounce on him.
Altair lands a really nice looking cross but Tauer seems unphased.
Tauer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Altair pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tauer is out of range and Altair settles back down.
Altair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tauer throws a series of punches but Altair moves out of range.
Altair throws a low kick but Tauer avoids it.
Altair sizes up Tauer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tauer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Altair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altair dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tauer. That did some damage!
Tauer misses with a double jab
and Altair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altair throws a solid leg kick but Tauer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Altair.
Altair scores with a jab to the jaw.
Altair lands with an uppercut that bounces Tauer off the cage and back into range.
Tauer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Altair lands a leg kick that knocks Tauer off balance momentarily.
Altair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tauer.
Altair slips under a jab.
Anton Altair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tauer doesn't manage to clinch there - Altair circles away.
Altair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Altair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Altair connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altair cracks Tauer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Tauer.
A telegraphed right hand from Altair misses the target.
Altair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tauer.
Tauer ducks right into an uppercut from Altair.
Tauer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tauer misses with a leg kick
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tauer thows a leg kick but Altair checks it
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Tauer is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Altair! Tauer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Altair!
Anton Altair retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Anton Altair thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwiwan Fogomayu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fogomayu comes into the arena with Kyamadu blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Kwiwan Fogomayu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwiwan Fogomayu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fogomayu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fogomayu swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fogomayu throws a leg kick
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fogomayu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Fogomayu getting side control.
Hardy kicks Fogomayu off and gets back to his feet.
Fogomayu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Fogomayu.
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardy to the mat! Hardy manages to get full guard.
Fogomayu looking to pass the guard.
Hardy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fogomayu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fogomayu. Fogomayu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fogomayu moves away.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fogomayu scores with a head kick. Hardy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Fogomayu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Fogomayu looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Fogomayu misses with a hook
and Fogomayu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fogomayu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Fogomayu tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
Fogomayu walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fogomayu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fogomayu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fogomayu throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy pushes Fogomayu off and gets back to his feet.
Fogomayu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fogomayu circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy throws the left hand but Fogomayu avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Fogomayu.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fogomayu.
A punch combination from Fogomayu misses.
Fogomayu is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fogomayu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Fogomayu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Fogomayu - just one landing.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu misses with a head kick.
Fogomayu ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Fogomayu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Fogomayu lands with an overhand left.
Fogomayu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fogomayu slips a jab from Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fogomayu missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fogomayu loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Fogomayu misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Fogomayu.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fogomayu connects with an inside leg kick.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fogomayu lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fogomayu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fogomayu lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 Kwiwan Fogomayu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fogomayu throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Fogomayu's shoulder, as Fogomayu tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fogomayu 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 Hardy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Hardy.
Fogomayu staying out of range there.
Fogomayu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fogomayu digs a good hook to Hardy's body.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu.
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy swings for the body but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Fogomayu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Fogomayu shakes it off.
Fogomayu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fogomayu.
Fogomayu throws a shot to the body.
Fogomayu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardy eats them both and turns towards Fogomayu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fogomayu.
Hardy tries to move into range but Fogomayu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
Hardy cracks Fogomayu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fogomayu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fogomayu throws out a leg kick but Hardy moves out of range and Fogomayu only half commits.
Hardy moves out of range as Fogomayu strikes.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fogomayu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy jabs Fogomayu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fogomayu.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fogomayu.
Nice shot lands for Fogomayu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fogomayu.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fogomayu throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Fogomayu.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fogomayu scores with a hook to the body. Hardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Fogomayu.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Fogomayu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hardy blocks the low kick.
Kwiwan Fogomayu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A good leg kick by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu misses with a low kick.
Fogomayu missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fogomayu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy throws a hook but Fogomayu avoids it easily.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Fogomayu moves away and avoids it.
Fogomayu throws a head kick that Hardy semi-blocks.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Fogomayu connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Hardy throws a right hand that Fogomayu ducks under and follows up with a left that Fogomayu also avoids with ease.
Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fogomayu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Fogomayu throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hardy walks into a stiff left hand from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu slips under a jab.
Fogomayu misses with a low kick.
Fogomayu lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fogomayu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fogomayu throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy slips a straight right by Fogomayu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fogomayu's head backwards.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fogomayu. Fogomayu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fogomayu cracks Hardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fogomayu lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.
Fogomayu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Fogomayu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Fogomayu.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardy swings for the body but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Hardy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Fogomayu slips the punch.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
A jab from Fogomayu misses.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fogomayu misses with a looping right.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Fogomayu avoids it with no problem.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Fogomayu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Fogomayu lands with a cross.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fogomayu looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Fogomayu tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fogomayu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Fogomayu takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fogomayu throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fogomayu misses with a hook.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends Fogomayu's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fogomayu misses with a straight right.
As Fogomayu backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Fogomayu manages to avoid it all.
Hardy throws a series of strikes that have Fogomayu backpedaling.
Fogomayu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fogomayu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fogomayu.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Fogomayu avoids nicely.
Fogomayu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fogomayu throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Fogomayu shoots and misses
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fogomayu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Fogomayu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fogomayu swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Fogomayu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fogomayu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Fogomayu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Fogomayu misses with a few strikes there.
Fogomayu throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fogomayu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fogomayu throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Fogomayu misses with the combination.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Fogomayu misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brian Hardy just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy throws a hook but Fogomayu blocks it.
Fogomayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fogomayu moves away.
Fogomayu misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fogomayu moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Fogomayu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Fogomayu dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fogomayu misses with a straight right.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Fogomayu.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fogomayu misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu misses with a body kick.
Fogomayu connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Fogomayu coming out on top.
Fogomayu throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fogomayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Fogomayu is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Fogomayu slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy with a hook.
Fogomayu misses with a wild body shot.
Fogomayu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy clobbers Fogomayu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fogomayu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardy.
A punch lands to the side of Fogomayu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fogomayu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Fogomayu saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu wants to land a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Fogomayu with a jab.
Fogomayu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy tests Fogomayu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Fogomayu misses its intended target.
Fogomayu missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fogomayu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fogomayu misses with a left hand
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy jabs at Fogomayu's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu wants to slow Hardy down by chopping away at his legs.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
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!
Fogomayu swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Fogomayu throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy clobbers Fogomayu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fogomayu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fogomayu throws a low kick, looking for Hardy's leg but Hardy calmly moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a hook
enabling Fogomayu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fogomayu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Fogomayu is out of range.
Fogomayu throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fogomayu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fogomayu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Fogomayu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Fogomayu misses its target.
Fogomayu catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy digs a good body shot into Fogomayu's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fogomayu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Fogomayu.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a good low kick that Hardy was not able to check.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fogomayu misses with a right hand
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Fogomayu misses with a double jab.
Fogomayu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy clobbers Fogomayu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Fogomayu.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick.
Fogomayu slips a straight right by Hardy.
Fogomayu missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Fogomayu misses
and Fogomayu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fogomayu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fogomayu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fogomayu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fogomayu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fogomayu throws out the jab.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Fogomayu throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fogomayu misses with a straight right.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fogomayu throws a lazy head kick
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot.
Fogomayu throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fogomayu misses with a straight left.
Fogomayu throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Fogomayu swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fogomayu throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fogomayu throws out the jab.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fogomayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Fogomayu thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fogomayu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy takes a swing at Fogomayu's ribcage but misses.
Fogomayu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy scores with a nice right hand.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Hardy blocks the low kick.
Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fogomayu backs up against the cage.
Fogomayu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu clobbers Hardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fogomayu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Fogomayu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fogomayu.
Hardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fogomayu throws a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Hardy.
Well Hardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Kwiwan Fogomayu retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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