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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mairbek Krylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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211 lbs
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mairbek Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Krylov.
Gracie jumps guard but Krylov stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Krylov is blocking nicely.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Krylov preventing the sweep.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Krylov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Krylov has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Krylov has control of the leg.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krylov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krylov's back!
Gracie working for the choke.
Krylov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie misses with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Krylov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Krylov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Krylov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Krylov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Krylov has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krylov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krylov's back!
Gracie is working the ground and pound. Can Krylov escape?
Krylov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Krylov showing good submission defense here.
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Krylov covers up.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Krylov is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Krylov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Krylov covers up.
Gracie missing with strikes from the back.
Gracie misses with punches from the back.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Krylov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Krylov with him. Krylov is trying to defend but Gracie has an arm under the chin now! Krylov grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between De Janeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razval Saraev (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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171 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, De Janeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Razval Saraev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saraev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Janeiro is trying to defend but Saraev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saraev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saraev trying to mount his opponent but Janeiro defends it.
Saraev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saraev slips a nice elbow through Janeiro's hands, connecting with Janeiro's forehead.
Saraev wants to control but Janeiro is keeping him busy.
Janeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saraev is trying to control. Janeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saraev passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saraev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Janeiro hang on?
Saraev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Saraev trying to control but Janeiro is having none of it.
Janeiro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Saraev controlling the position easily from mount.
Janeiro is bucking up trying to escape but Saraev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Janeiro is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janeiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saraev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev controlling the position.
Janeiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saraev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janeiro has Saraev in his guard.
Janeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saraev is in close to Janeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but Janeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraev chips away with some ground and pound.
Saraev throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saraev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saraev throwing strikes but missing.
Saraev looking to pass the guard.
Saraev throwing strikes from guard but Janeiro blocks nicely.
Saraev lands a couple of elbows.
Saraev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saraev wants to control from the top but Janeiro keeps moving.
Saraev with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razval Saraev 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.
Janeiro tries to sprawl but Saraev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Razval Saraev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Janeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Saraev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janeiro's head.
Janeiro is looking for a sweep. Saraev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saraev trying to control the action but Janeiro is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Saraev seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev thows a huge punch but Janeiro dodges it nicely.
Saraev lands strikes from half guard.
Saraev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saraev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saraev working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saraev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saraev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Saraev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Saraev is looking to take a break and control but Janeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Saraev throws a strike but Janeiro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Saraev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saraev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saraev looks to score with a jab to the body but Janeiro is just out of range.
Janeiro attempts a counter takedown but Saraev avoids it well and moves away.
Saraev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Janeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saraev wants to control from the top but Janeiro keeps moving.
Saraev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev chips away with some ground and pound.
Saraev landing some decent shots from guard.
Janeiro is rocked!
Saraev arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Janeiro's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Razval Saraev!
Razval Saraev very nearly forgot to thank Highland 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Kopp told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopp fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Szczęsny to the ground. Kopp is now in Szczęsny's guard.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kopp postures up in Szczęsny's guard and throws a big left but Szczęsny blocks it.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szczęsny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szczęsny tries to get out of the position.
Szczęsny is pulling down on Kopp's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kopp is one step ahead there.
Kopp is working Szczęsny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kopp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp landing some decent shots from guard.
Kopp pushing down on Szczęsny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kopp working the head and body with strikes.
Szczęsny is trying to stand back up but Kopp is controlling him
Kopp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szczęsny's head.
Kopp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Szczęsny taking some punishment here, with Kopp in his half guard.
Kopp lands strikes from half guard.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Szczęsny's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szczęsny is holding on to half guard well.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny wants to control but Kopp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kopp tries to pass to full mount but Szczęsny defends it.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Szczęsny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Kopp winds up and cracks Szczęsny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kopp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kopp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczęsny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kopp throwing shots but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopp winds up and cracks Szczęsny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szczęsny taking some punishment here, with Kopp in his half guard.
Szczęsny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Szczęsny.
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szczęsny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szczęsny trying to control the position.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopp won't allow Szczęsny to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Szczęsny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Szczęsny blocks nicely.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kopp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Szczęsny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp throws a big right hand that misses.
Szczęsny wants to sweep here but Kopp controlling him for the moment.
Kopp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Szczęsny is pulling down on Kopp's head. It's preventing any offense from Kopp, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Szczęsny connects with a single shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Kopp gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Kopp takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kopp 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.
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Kopp circles away.
Kopp wants to counter the offense by Szczęsny and move into the clinch position.
Kopp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Szczęsny scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Szczęsny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kopp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szczęsny swivels and escapes.
Kopp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szczęsny sprawls well initially but Kopp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kopp prevents Szczęsny from standing back up.
Szczęsny keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kopp working Szczęsny over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szczęsny is doing well to control the position and prevent Kopp from advancing to side control.
Szczęsny is trying to stand up here but Kopp is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kopp lands strikes from half guard.
Kopp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szczęsny defending well though.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kopp lands with a punch from half guard.
Kopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Szczęsny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kopp.
Kopp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Szczęsny is trying to stand.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szczęsny defending well though.
Kopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Szczęsny trying to hold on to Kopp's head to control him but Kopp postures up.
Szczęsny manages to get to full guard.
Kopp landing with the ground and pound.
Kopp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szczęsny is rocked!
Kopp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczęsny is keeping the position for now.
Oh Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny trying to control the position.
Szczęsny seems to have got his legs back now.
Szczęsny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kopp stands up over Szczęsny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kopp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Szczęsny controls Kopp momentarily but Kopp frees himself.
Szczęsny lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Szczęsny wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kopp, not yet.
Kopp keeping moving, preventing Szczęsny from controlling successfully.
Szczęsny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Kopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Szczęsny leaves Kopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kopp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szczęsny is on top in guard.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny wants to get up but he can't break Kopp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kopp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopp wants to sweep but no luck.
Szczęsny trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Szczęsny showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kopp has a closed guard, preventing Szczęsny from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kopp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kopp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szczęsny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopp somewhat.
Kopp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Szczęsny as Kopp shoots in.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kopp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szczęsny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
Kopp moves in looking to clinch but Szczęsny pushes him off.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Szczęsny shows good takedown defense.
Kopp connects with a body shot.
Kopp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kopp is trying to drag Szczęsny to the mat but Szczęsny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kopp can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
Kopp fails to pull guard.
Kopp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szczęsny just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szczęsny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dave Kopp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Dave Kopp has been cut.
Szczęsny misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kopp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Kopp!
An out of breath Dave Kopp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Victor Szczęsny spoke after the fight, saying 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Westlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicente Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyril Westlake had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyril Westlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vicente Nunes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westlake takes a swing at Nunes's ribcage but misses.
Nunes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nunes slips a straight right by Westlake.
Westlake swats away the attempt to clinch by Nunes.
Westlake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nunes throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nunes, as that shot connected.
Westlake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nunes momentarily.
Nunes slips a jab from Westlake.
Nunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Westlake throws the left hand but Nunes avoids the punch easily.
Nunes closes the distance but Westlake moves to the side
and Westlake counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake throws a looping overhand right but Nunes ducks down to avoid it.
Nunes slips a jab from Westlake.
Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westlake.
Nunes throws out a loose jab but Westlake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westlake takes a swing at Nunes's ribcage but misses.
Nunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westlake was well out of range. Poor timing from Nunes.
Westlake misses the body punch
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Westlake connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Vicente Nunes has been cut.
Westlake throws an overhand right that lands on Nunes's shoulder, as Nunes tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Nunes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nunes blocks a jab.
Nunes throws a looping overhand right but Westlake ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunes misses the shot to the body.
Westlake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Westlake.
Westlake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunes moves away.
Nunes ducks under a wild hook from Westlake.
Westlake throws a hook but Nunes blocks it.
Westlake looks to score with a jab to the body but Nunes is just out of range.
Nunes ducks under a wild hook from Westlake.
Westlake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westlake throws a lazy uppercut
and Nunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nunes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westlake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes closes the distance but Westlake moves to the side
and Westlake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Westlake slips a jab from Nunes.
Westlake scores with a decent looking hook.
Westlake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nunes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nunes throws a hook but Westlake blocks it.
Westlake throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Westlake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Westlake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nunes. Westlake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westlake misses with a hook
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Westlake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nunes misses with a straight left.
Nunes misses the jab.
Westlake looks to land a left hand but Nunes moved out of range nicely.
Nunes tries to counter with a clinch but Westlake shakes him off and moves away.
Nunes tries to clinch
and Westlake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Westlake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nunes thinking.
Westlake throws an off balance right hand
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Westlake thuds a left hand into Nunes's body.
A slow jab from Westlake misses its intended target.
Nunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westlake throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Westlake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vicente Nunes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nunes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Westlake.
Westlake scores with a body shot.
Westlake throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westlake scores with a shot to the body.
Cyril Westlake is winning the standup battle so far.
Nunes throws a big shot that misses.
Westlake swings widly with a right hand
and Nunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Westlake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Westlake throws out a powerful jab.
Westlake throws a sloppy body shot
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Westlake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Westlake. Westlake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nunes throws a body punch but Westlake moves out of range.
Westlake is looking to counter punch.
Westlake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nunes misses with a looping left.
Westlake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nunes lands with a good body shot.
Westlake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around?
Nunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westlake.
Nunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Westlake throws out the jab.
Westlake slips a jab from Nunes.
Westlake throws the left hand but Nunes avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nunes throws out the jab.
Westlake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westlake throws a hook but Nunes avoids it easily.
Nunes misses with a straight left.
Westlake throws a hook but Nunes avoids it easily.
Westlake misses with a looping left.
Westlake throws a right hand that misses
and Nunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes has managed to clinch.
Nunes has a couple of punches blocked by Westlake.
Westlake lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Westlake - that landed with a thud.
Nunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westlake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Nunes throws a head punch that misses.
Nunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Westlake or not.
Westlake tries to work over Nunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Westlake.
Nunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Westlake.
Nunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westlake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westlake wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunes won't allow it.
Westlake blocks a body shot from Nunes.
Westlake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunes tries a body shot but Westlake blocks it.
Nunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Nunes on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Westlake.
Westlake takes a shot to the head.
Nunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Westlake tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Westlake back against the cage.
Nunes tries a body shot but Westlake blocks it.
Nunes can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Nunes fails to land.
Nunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vicente Nunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunes taking a breather.
Westlake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cyril Westlake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vicente Nunes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nunes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nunes misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Westlake misses its target.
Westlake throws a right hand that misses
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Westlake looks to land a right hand but Nunes moved out of range.
Nunes misses with a hook to the body
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westlake throws a good cross that connects.
Westlake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nunes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Westlake with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Westlake. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Westlake to counter with a crisp jab.
Nunes misses with a combination
and Westlake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nunes is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake moves in close and cracks Nunes with a massive right hand! Nunes, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Westlake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyril Westlake!
Cyril Westlake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferris Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and L Manning Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bueller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Footloose by Kenny Loggins. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
140 lbs
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151 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferris Bueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, L Manning Hines!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hines walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bueller throws an overhand right that lands on Hines's shoulder, as Hines tries to avoid the shot.
Bueller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hines at a distance.
Hines shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bueller sprawls well. Bueller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hines gets slowly back to his feet.
Hines shoots in looking for a takedown but Bueller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hines's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bueller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferris Bueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Manning Hines.
Bueller cracks Hines with a right hand to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hines.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bueller closes the distance and clinches.
Bueller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hines.
Hines turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hines manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hines thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hines tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bueller's legs.
Hines is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bueller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bueller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bueller is not content to let Hines control the position.
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.
Bueller wants to get back to his feet but Hines drags him back down.
Hines is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bueller is trying to escape and Hines transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bueller is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hines! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). L Manning Hines!
L Manning Hines decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dang Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Keene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dang Sai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Keene!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sai instigates a clinch.
Keene is trying to force a seperation but Sai has the dominant position.
Keene blocks an elbow strike.
Keene avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Keene digs a right hand underneath Sai's ribcage. Sai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keene blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
A right hand to the body from Keene.
Keene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Keene lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Keene.
Keene takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keene avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Keene.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Keene breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai looks to score with a jab to the body but Keene is just out of range.
Sai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sai has closed the distance and engaged Keene in a clinch.
Sai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keene's efforts to push away.
Keene lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keene blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keene avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Keene tries to break the clinch but Sai is controlling the position.
Keene can't break the clinch.
Sai prevents a body shot from Keene.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Keene can't find room to land a body shot as Sai controls the action.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sai.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Sai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keene lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sai backwards.
Keene blocks the elbow strike.
Keene misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Keene leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Keene.
Keene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Scott Keene has been cut.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keene blocks an elbow strike.
Keene takes an elbow to the temple.
Keene blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Keene misses with a punch to the body.
Keene avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Keene throws a punch but it's blocked by Sai.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keene lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sai or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Keene dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Keene.
Keene misses with a body punch.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Keene pushes Sai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keene takes an elbow to the temple.
Keene avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Keene avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keene's brow.
Keene dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Keene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sai's elbow.
Sai lands a damaging elbow.
Keene blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Keene.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Keene leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Keene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keene wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Keene blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keene blocks an elbow strike.
Keene has had enough of the clinch but Sai keeps him there for the moment.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keene blocks the elbow strike.
Keene blocks the elbow strike.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Keene.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sai throws an elbow but misses.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Keene blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dang Sai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Keene's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sai misses with a shot to the body
and Keene counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sai slips under a jab from Keene.
Good standup being displayed there by Keene as he connects with a hook.
Keene paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Keene misses the target.
Sai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keene can do to turn this around?
A big left from Keene misses.
Sai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sai moves out of range as Keene strikes.
Keene has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dang Sai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sai.
A little jabbing left from Keene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene throws the left hand but Sai avoids the punch easily.
Keene cracks Sai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Keene has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sai to stand back up!
Sai is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keene darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sai's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Keene before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Keene!
An out of breath Scott Keene thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Longworth!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longworth gets a takedown into half guard.
Longworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Longworth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth misses with a head shot. Fitzgerald uses the momentum to regain guard.
Longworth throws a strike but Fitzgerald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fitzgerald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald is looking to stand up but Longworth won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth has his foot on Fitzgerald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzgerald works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Longworth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzgerald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Longworth has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position here.
Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longworth won't allow Fitzgerald to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep here but Longworth controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Longworth throws a strike aimed at the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald avoids it well.
Fitzgerald tries to buck Longworth off but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Longworth postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fitzgerald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Longworth.
Longworth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Longworth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Longworth tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longworth working the ground and pound but Fitzgerald is defending the strikes.
Longworth looks up at the clock and then as Fitzgerald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Longworth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Fitzgerald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Longworth's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Longworth misses.
Fitzgerald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Longworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longworth lands a lovely overhand right.
Longworth throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Longworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Fitzgerald. Beautiful body shot.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Longworth's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A lazy body kick from Longworth
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth punishes Fitzgerald's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the side of Longworth's head but Longworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Longworth throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
Fitzgerald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Longworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Longworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but Longworth avoids it well.
Longworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
Longworth looks to throw a body kick
and Fitzgerald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Longworth's guard.
Longworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzgerald defends well.
Vinnie Longworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Longworth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzgerald defends it easily.
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzgerald is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald wanted to stand there but Longworth had control of the position.
Longworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily.
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzgerald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fitzgerald wanted to stand there but Longworth had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth working for a triangle but Fitzgerald defends it easily.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Longworth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Longworth is looking for a triangle here but Fitzgerald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Longworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Longworth in his half guard.
Longworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Longworth trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Longworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzgerald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Longworth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinnie Longworth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Longworth persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Longworth tried to score with a low kick but Fitzgerald checks it.
Longworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Longworth scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzgerald stalks Longworth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Longworth's face. Longworth staggers backwards, shaken.
Longworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Longworth misses.
Fitzgerald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
Longworth misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Longworth throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
Longworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Longworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth swinging wildly here.
Fitzgerald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Longworth is quick to defend against it.
Fitzgerald connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Fitzgerald.
Longworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzgerald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Longworth sprawls and moves away.
Fitzgerald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body shot.
Longworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald works Longworth's body with a nice hook.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Longworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Longworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth throws a body kick that misses.
Longworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzgerald should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald connects with a body shot.
Fitzgerald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald with a hook.
Longworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzgerald momentarily.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Longworth lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Longworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Longworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab from Fitzgerald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Longworth gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Longworth with a series of wild strikes but Longworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longworth throws out a counter right but Fitzgerald avoids it with no problem.
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald lands with a hook. Longworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Longworth misses the target.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Longworth misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Fitzgerald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth moves out of range as Fitzgerald strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Longworth throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaddeus Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Longworth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Longworth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Gumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Hellmuth Jr 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Gumble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellmuth Jr cracks Gumble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Barney Gumble has been cut.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gumble in his tracks.
Phil Hellmuth Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hook to the side of Gumble's head but Gumble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hellmuth Jr drops his hands momentarily and Gumble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Phil Hellmuth Jr has been cut.
Gumble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hellmuth Jr.
Gumble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Gumble takes one on the button.
Barney Gumble's cut is getting worse.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumble ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Gumble holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hellmuth Jr working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumble.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gumble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gumble misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumble is working Hellmuth Jr over against the cage.
Gumble tries to work over Hellmuth Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
Hellmuth Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
Gumble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Gumble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hellmuth Jr's elbow.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Gumble.
Gumble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hellmuth Jrs head.
Gumble swings wildly with an uppercut but Hellmuth Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hellmuth Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumble backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumble misses with a punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hellmuth Jr fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
Gumble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gumble has a couple of punches blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Still in the clinch, Gumble scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumble.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gumble's brow.
Gumble works on Hellmuth Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Gumble misses with a punch to the body.
Gumble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hellmuth Jr tries to throw a body punch but Gumble avoids it by throwing Hellmuth Jr back against the cage.
Gumble lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr looks winded!
Gumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Gumble.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumble.
Gumble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Gumble.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumble lands an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gumble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumble working aggressively here.
A short right from Gumble on the inside.
A short right from Gumble.
Gumble lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
Gumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumble lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumble tries a body shot but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Gumble cracks Hellmuth Jr with a nice body shot.
Gumble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gumble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hellmuth Jr.
Gumble lands a hook that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
Hellmuth Jr blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gumble.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
A hook to the body from Gumble.
Gumble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hellmuth Jr prevents a body shot from Gumble.
Gumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gumble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumble blocks the elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumble drops Hellmuth Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hellmuth Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hellmuth Jr is rocked!
Gumble unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hellmuth Jr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gumble is unloading with more strikes now! Hellmuth Jr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Gumble!
Barney Gumble is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Barney Gumble 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Glorious Superior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Wills (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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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
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Glorious Superior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Wills!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Superior if he has to take too many more of those.
Superior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glorious Superior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Superior.
Wills follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Superior moves out of range as Wills throws a body kick.
Wills throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Wills.
Wills misses with an uppercut
and Superior counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wills throws a head kick that misses.
Wills misses with a head kick.
Wills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Superior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Superior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Superior misses the target.
Superior takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Superior tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wills counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Superior on the side of the head.
Superior tried to score with a low kick but Wills checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wills! But no joy.
Wills tries to score with a low kick but Superior moves his leg out of the way.
Superior ducks under a wild hook from Wills.
Wills throws out a leg kick but Superior moves out of range and Wills only half commits.
Superior throws a shot from downtown. Wills moves away and avoids it.
Superior gets tackled into the cage by Wills. Wills maintains the clinch.
Wills misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills.
Wills lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wills tries a body shot but Superior blocks it.
Superior tries to work over Wills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wills working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superior blocking some punches.
Wills throws a punch but it's blocked by Superior.
Wills misses with a hook from the clinch.
Superior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Superior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wills blocking some punches.
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!
Wills has a couple of punches blocked by Superior.
Wills is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Superior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Superior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Superior tries to throw a body punch but Wills avoids it by throwing Superior back against the cage.
Superior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wills can't find room to land a body shot as Superior controls the action.
Wills misses with a punch on the inside.
Superior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wills is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Superior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Superior misses with some punches.
Superior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Superior blocking some punches.
Wills swings wildly with an uppercut but Superior uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superior.
Wills fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Superior misses with some punches.
Superior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wills misses with some punches.
Wills lands a nice shot to the body.
Wills fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wills misses with a punch on the inside.
Superior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wills goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wills.
Wills throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Superior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wills lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wills manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wills had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Superior defends it easily.
Wills looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Superior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills keeping full guard, as Superior tries to pass.
Superior pushes down on Wills's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Superior looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills is just out of range.
Superior lands with a nice body punch.
Superior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills.
Superior is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wills's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Good leg kick by Wills there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wills avoids the body shot from Superior.
Wills misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Superior. Wills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wills displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Superior throws out the jab.
Superior avoids the head kick by Wills.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wills misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Superior defending well as Wills loads up on a big left hand.
Superior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Superior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wills. That's going to slow Superior down.
Decent striking displayed by Superior there.
Wills throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wills looks to score with a jab to the body but Superior is just out of range.
Superior throwing a counter right hand but Wills manages to avoid it.
A jab from Superior does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Superior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Superior misses with a looping right.
Wills has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Superior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Superior avoids the body shot from Wills.
Superior with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Superior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Wills.
Superior misses with a wild body shot.
Superior scores with a hook to the body. Wills takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Superior misses with a looping right.
Wills is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Superior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wills.
Superior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Superior tries to clinch there but Wills circles away.
Wills lands an overhand right.
Superior misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson Wills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wills tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Wills. No joy for Superior on that attempt.
Wills is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wills moves out of range of the strikes.
Superior jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Wills misses
and Superior counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Superior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wills is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Superior, into his guard.
Superior wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superior keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully.
Wills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wills slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Superior working for a triangle but Wills defends it easily.
Wills pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Superior is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Glorious Superior will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Superior was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wills.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wills!
Superior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Superior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills's elbow.
Superior throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills.
Superior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wills is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Superior.
Wills misses with a body punch.
Wills jumps guard but Superior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wills prevents a body shot from Superior.
Superior misses with some punches.
Wills working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior blocks a body shot from Wills.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superior.
A left hand lands to the body for Wills.
Wills lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Superior has a couple of punches blocked by Wills.
Wills fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills gets through Superior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wills drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Superior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Glorious Superior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Wills.
Superior swings wildly with an uppercut but Wills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Superior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wills swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wills tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wills tries to throw a body punch but Superior avoids it by throwing Wills back against the cage.
Wills scores with a shot to the side of Superior's head.
Wills tries to work over Superior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson Wills seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Superior prevents a body shot from Wills.
Superior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Superior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wills's elbow.
Wills swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wills has a couple of punches blocked by Superior.
Wills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Superior's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wills lands a right hand that snaps the head of Superior backwards.
Superior lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wills or not.
Superior lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Superior misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Wills.
Superior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wills.
Superior struggles to land a body shot inside as Wills controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wills creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Superior.
Wills has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Superior looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Wills fails to land.
Superior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wills throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Superiors head.
A short right from Wills on the inside.
Wills misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Superior lands with a light punch inside.
Wills misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills manages to pull guard.
Wills looking for a guillotine here but Superior defends easily.
Wills working a defensive guard here.
Superior looking to pass the guard.
Superior passes Wills's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wills looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson Wills has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wills does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wills is trying to control but can't.
Wills makes his way to full guard, as Superior worked for a kimura.
Wills looking for a guillotine here but Superior defends easily.
Wills escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Superior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Superior just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Superior throws the left hand but Wills avoids the punch easily.
Wills replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Superior blocks it well.
Superior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wills, pushing him back against the cage.
Wills misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wills lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wills scores with a shoulder strike.
Wills lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Superior fails to land.
Wills blocks a body shot from Superior.
Superior is trying to trip Wills. He has hold of a leg but Wills is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Superior persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wills working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Superior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Superior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superior trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wills manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wills won't allow Superior to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wills's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Superior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wills passes Superior's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superior tries to roll over but Wills keeps him under control.
Wills performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Superior wants to get back to full guard.
Wills is taking a breather. Superior says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Superior is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills is trying to control. Superior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wills is controlling the pace.
Superior is refusing to be controlled, as Wills sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wills lands a head shot.
Superior misses the body punch
and Wills cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills looks to land a body kick but Superior moved away.
Superior thumps Wills with a low kick.
Superior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wills tries a quick counter leg kick but Superior is wise to it.
Wills connects with a solid leg kick.
Superior throws a body punch but Wills moves out of range.
Superior connects with a single shot there.
Wills throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills lands with a kick to the ribs.
Superior shoots in looking for a takedown. Wills tries to sprawl out of it but Superior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wills manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Superior backs off Wills throws a huge counter combo but Superior manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Wills scores with a leg kick.
Wills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Superior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Superior throws a body shot but no joy.
Wills is looking for the big counter here.
Superior avoids the body shot from Wills.
Nice cross by Wills.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wills.
Superior throws a hook to the side of Wills's head but Wills sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wills buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Superior's hands.
Wills throws a hook but Superior avoids it easily.
No joy there for Wills, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Superior on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Superior is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Superior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wills chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Superior misses.
Superior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wills displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Superior throws out the jab.
Superior throws out a loose jab but Wills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wills thuds his shin into the meat of Superior's side.
Glorious Superior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Superior misses the target.
Superior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills.
Wills tries to bum rush Superior with a series of wild strikes but Superior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Superior misses the target.
Superior clinches.
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!
Superior digs a right hand into Wills's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wills's gas tank.
Superior lands with a light punch inside.
Wills tries to pull guard but Superior won't allow it.
Superior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wills drags the fight down to the ground.
Superior wants to control from the top but Wills keeps moving.
Superior tries to free his leg and advance position but Wills is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Superior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Superior throws a big elbow that misses.
Superior tries to free his leg and advance position but Wills is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Superior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Superior looks to land a left hand but Wills moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Wills's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Superior sizes up Wills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wills scores with a leg kick.
Wills listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Superior tries to close the distance and clinch but Wills swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Superior misses with an uppercut. Wills saw that one coming.
Superior backing away here, and Wills unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Superior. That did some damage!
Superior walks into a stiff left hand from Wills.
Wills moves out of range as Superior strikes.
Superior backing away here, and Wills unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Superior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills moves away.
Superior throws a low kick but Wills avoids it.
Wills's jab looks to have found its range, popping Superior under the eye.
Superior missing with a left hand there. Wills was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Superior takes a swing at Wills's ribcage but misses.
Superior throws a shot from downtown. Wills moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Superior misses with a wild body shot.
Wills lands a body shot.
Wilson Wills is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wills throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilson Wills.
Well Wills 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wills! Wilson Wills retains his featherweight title!
As Wilson Wills got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Another garbage fight. How many times i got to beat this guy? Consider me retired bitches. Get your shit together Highland.'.
Glorious Superior spoke after the fight, saying 'It looks like the imperialist neo-fascists won this year.'.
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