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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Drew Barron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele staying out of range there.
Barron tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Barron manages to break the clinch.
Barron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barron has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Steele takes a swing at Barron's ribcage but misses.
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Barron breaks the clinch.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barron lands with a shot to the body.
Barron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barron misses with a wild body shot.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barron gets tackled into the cage by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch.
Barron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Barron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barron throwing a counter right hand but Steele manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Barron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barron takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Barron misses its target.
Barron misses with a double jab.
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
Barron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Jab from Steele.
Barron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele slips a jab and a cross from Barron.
Steele moves away from the strike by Barron.
Steele ducks right into an uppercut from Barron.
Steele slips a straight right by Barron.
Barron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steele misses with a shot to the body
and Barron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barron at a distance.
Barron looks to throw the jab but Steele is out of range.
Steele is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Barron misses the target.
Barron tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barron manages to break the clinch.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Barron circles away.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Barron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steele has managed to clinch.
Steele misses with some punches.
Barron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Barron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele punishes Barron's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barron misses with a two punch combination.
Barron slips a jab from Steele.
It looked like Barron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barron throws out the jab.
Barron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele wants to clinch.
Barron throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barron swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Barron counter with a right hand.
Barron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barron finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Steele moves away from the strike by Barron.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barron appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barron misses the shot to the body.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Barron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Barron circles away.
Barron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele pushes Barron up against the cage in a clinch.
Barron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Barron controls the action.
Barron blocking some punches.
Steele misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barron is trying to push Steele away but Steele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Barron dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steele closes the distance and pushes Barron back into the cage.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele walks into a left hand.
Barron keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Barron misses the target.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barron seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steele instigates a clinch.
Barron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele tries to clinch there but Barron circles away.
Steele throws a body punch but Barron moves out of range.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Barron misses its target.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Barron circles away.
Steele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele pushes Barron up against the cage in a clinch.
Barron breaks from the clinch.
Barron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele wants to counter the offense by Barron and move into the clinch position.
Barron circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Barron to counter with a crisp jab.
Steele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barron rather than just go for the knockout.
Barron swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barron loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barron, pushing him back against the cage.
Steele tries to work over Barron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Barron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steele's head backwards.
Barron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Barron.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Barron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele closes the distance but Barron moves to the side
letting Barron counter with a right hand.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele wants to clinch
and Barron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barron with a nice cross.
Barron connects with a right hand. Steele shakes it off.
Steele tries to clinch but Barron is having none of it.
Steele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barrons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barron misses with a hook.
Drew Barron is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele has Barron up against the cage in a clinch.
Jason Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barron has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment.
Steele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barron seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steele can turn it around.
Steele has Barron pressed against the cage, preventing Barron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Barron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to clinch there but Barron circles away.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Barron looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Barron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barron misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Steele on the inside.
Steele misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Barron breaks from the clinch.
Steele tries to clinch there but Barron circles away.
Barron appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Barron dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steele has managed to clinch.
Barron breaks the clinch.
Steele defending well as Barron loads up on a big left hand.
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barron, pushing him back against the cage.
Barron blocking some punches.
Barron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barron breaks the clinch.
Barron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Barron misses its intended target.
Barron looks to land a combination. Steele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Barron circles away.
Steele forces Barron back against the cage and clinches.
Barron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barron throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele tries to clinch up
and Barron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barron misses the shot to the body.
Barron throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it.
Steele clinches with his opponent.
Barron tries to break the clinch but Steele is controlling the position.
Barron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele tries to clinch but Barron is having none of it.
Barron appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A right-left combo lands from Barron.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele takes a swing at Barron's ribcage but misses.
Steele wants to clinch up but Barron keeps it at a distance.
Steele tries to clinch up but Barron circles away and keeps his distance.
Barron misses with a looping right.
Steele steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barron.
Barron moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barron.
Steele rushes Barron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barron tries to circle away but Steele has him pinned against the cage.
Steele tries a body shot but Barron blocks it.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barron is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Steele looks to move away, Barron throws a big counter combo but Steele just gets out of the way.
Barron throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Steele is looking to clinch but Barron is avoiding it.
Barron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barron looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Barron swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barron works the jab nicely.
Barron throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Barron pushes him off.
Barron circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steele looks to clinch
letting Barron counter with a right hand.
Barron digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.
Barron looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Steele lands a jab to Barron's midsection.
Barron misses with a body shot.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steele wants to clinch up but Barron keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barron throws out a powerful jab.
Steele tries to clinch there but Barron circles away.
Barron cracks Steele with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barron has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steele to stand back up!
Steele is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Barron pushes him off.
Barron throwing a counter right hand but Steele manages to avoid it.
Barron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Barron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jason Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele slips a straight right by Barron.
Steele instigates a clinch.
Barron manages to break the clinch.
Steele defending well as Barron loads up on a big left hand.
Steele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Barron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barron moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Barron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barron, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Barron!
Drew Barron was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Merle Highchurch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nguyen Hoang Minh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen Hoang Minh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Merle Highchurch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nguyen Hoang Minh!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoang Minh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Highchurch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch is looking to chop away at Hoang Minh's legs.
Highchurch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoang Minh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Highchurch counters with a takedown into side control.
Hoang Minh struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highchurch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang Minh wants to control but Highchurch postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highchurch taking a breather here.
Highchurch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hoang Minh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Highchurch's guard! Nice work there by Hoang Minh!
Highchurch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Highchurch misses with a head kick.
Hoang Minh darts in looking for a takedown but Highchurch gets double underhooks and turns Hoang Minh into the cage.
The fighters circling - Highchurch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Highchurch misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Hoang Minh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hoang Minh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Highchurch backs off Hoang Minh throws a huge counter combo but Highchurch manages to avoid it all.
Hoang Minh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Highchurch swivels and escapes.
Merle Highchurch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Hoang Minh.
Hoang Minh is looking to clinch but Highchurch is avoiding it.
Highchurch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoang Minh manages to circle out of the way.
Highchurch throws a shot from downtown. Hoang Minh moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Hoang Minh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hoang Minh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Highchurch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Highchurch misses its intended target.
Hoang Minh shoots in looking for a takedown but Highchurch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoang Minh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoang Minh avoids the head kick by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Highchurch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoang Minh is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoang Minh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Highchurch checks it well.
Hoang Minh has a takedown stuffed.
Hoang Minh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Highchurch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hoang Minh looks winded!
Hoang Minh tries for a takedown but Highchurch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Highchurch lands a lovely overhand right.
Highchurch misses with a low kick as Hoang Minh jumps back.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Hoang Minh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Highchurch misses with a body shot.
A big left from Highchurch misses.
Highchurch swings for the body but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Hoang Minh checks a low kick from Highchurch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch misses with a hook.
Highchurch swings for the body but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Hoang Minh moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Highchurch connects with a leg kick. Hoang Minh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hoang Minh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highchurch.
Highchurch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Highchurch throws a body punch but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Highchurch misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highchurch throws a body shot but no joy.
Highchurch tries a head kick but it misses.
Highchurch throws a body punch but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch 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.
Hoang Minh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Highchurch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoang Minh shoots in looking for a takedown. Highchurch tries to sprawl out of it but Hoang Minh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Highchurch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Highchurch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nguyen Hoang Minh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highchurch misses with a body kick.
Hoang Minh feints the counter takedown.
Hoang Minh shoots in and drives through. Highchurch sprawls well.
Merle Highchurch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Hoang Minh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch lands a lovely overhand right.
Highchurch misses the shot to the body.
Hoang Minh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Highchurch throws a wild body kick that Hoang Minh sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoang Minh checks a low kick from Highchurch.
Highchurch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Highchurch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoang Minh closes the distance and clinches.
Highchurch wants a takedown but no success here.
Highchurch is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoang Minh has double underhooks.
Highchurch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoang Minh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Highchurch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoang Minh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Highchurch walks away with a smile on his face. Hoang Minh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Merle Highchurch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Highchurch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Highchurch misses with a looping right.
Highchurch looks to land a body kick but Hoang Minh moved away.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch throws a hook but Hoang Minh avoids it easily.
Hoang Minh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Highchurch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Highchurch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoang Minh manages to avoid it.
Highchurch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoang Minh clinches up against the cage.
Hoang Minh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoang Minh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoang Minh wants to clinch up but Highchurch keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoang Minh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highchurch throws out the jab.
Highchurch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hoang Minh is breathing heavily.
Highchurch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoang Minh.
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
Highchurch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highchurch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoang Minh tries to counter with a clinch but Highchurch shakes him off and moves away.
Highchurch misses with a wild body shot.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highchurch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoang Minh was well out of range. Poor timing from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh looks to score with a jab to the body but Highchurch is just out of range.
Highchurch is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hoang Minh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws out a loose jab but Hoang Minh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoang Minh tries for a takedown but Highchurch circles away easily
and Highchurch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoang Minh won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highchurch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Highchurch advances nicely into full mount.
Highchurch throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoang Minh because Highchurch loaded up on that one.
Highchurch controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hoang Minh blocks a head kick by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh moves away from the strike by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh tries to clinch up but Highchurch circles away and keeps his distance.
Highchurch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Hoang Minh moves out of range easily.
Highchurch takes a swing at Hoang Minh's ribcage but misses.
Hoang Minh dives in for a single leg takedown but Highchurch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Highchurch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hoang Minh moves out of range of the body kick from Highchurch.
Highchurch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Hoang Minh throws a head kick but Highchurch moves out of range.
Highchurch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoang Minh manages to avoid it.
Hoang Minh has Highchurch up against the cage in a clinch.
Highchurch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoang Minh can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highchurch can't break the clinch.
Highchurch breaks from the clinch.
Highchurch leaves Hoang Minh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Highchurch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoang Minh.
Hoang Minh moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoang Minh moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoang Minh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoang Minh flicks out a counter leg kick but Highchurch steps away.
Highchurch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Highchurch throws a hook but Hoang Minh avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Highchurch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh is looking to clinch but Highchurch is avoiding it.
Highchurch is looking to land body kicks.
Hoang Minh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Highchurch avoids it really well and circles away.
Merle Highchurch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Hoang Minh.
Hoang Minh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Highchurch tries to avoid it but Hoang Minh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Highchurch to the ground. Highchurch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoang Minh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Highchurch misses with a head kick.
Highchurch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Highchurch, right into the meat.
Highchurch throws a body kick that misses.
Highchurch looks to land a left hand but Hoang Minh moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Hoang Minh.
Highchurch sets himself, and Hoang Minh steps forward looking for the clinch! Highchurch avoids it this time.
Highchurch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoang Minh blocks the body kick.
Highchurch throws a body punch but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Hoang Minh throws a big counter head kick but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.
Highchurch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoang Minh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Highchurch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoang Minh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Highchurch's waist but Highchurch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoang Minh off to one side.
Highchurch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch throws a hook to the side of Hoang Minh's head but Hoang Minh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoang Minh avoids a kick to the body.
Highchurch throws a front kick aimed at Hoang Minh's knee but Hoang Minh avoids it well.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Hoang Minh avoids the head kick by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh tries to clinch there but Highchurch circles away.
Highchurch tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoang Minh avoided it.
Highchurch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoang Minh moves out of range as Highchurch strikes.
Hoang Minh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highchurch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoang Minh shoots in but Highchurch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nguyen Hoang Minh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merle Highchurch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoang Minh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Highchurch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merle Highchurch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Highchurch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merle Highchurch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hell Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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19
252 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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20
225 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hell Bent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramses Fiddlesticks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bent throws a right hand that Fiddlesticks ducks under and follows up with a left that Fiddlesticks also avoids with ease.
Fiddlesticks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bent lands a jab to Fiddlesticks's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Bent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bent.
Fiddlesticks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bent scores with a hook to the body. Fiddlesticks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fiddlesticks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bent ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bent throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bent digs a good body shot into Fiddlesticks's ribs.
Bent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiddlesticks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bent connects with a jab.
Bent throws a sloppy body shot
and Fiddlesticks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bent is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiddlesticks.
Bent is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddlesticks is looking for a kimura but Bent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiddlesticks to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bent is positioning himself well to prevent Fiddlesticks advancing to mount.
Bent wants to get back to full guard.
Fiddlesticks looking for a submission but Bent manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bent 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.
Fiddlesticks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bent is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bent has escaped and now he's on top!
Fiddlesticks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiddlesticks looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Bent'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.
Bent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fiddlesticks's head.
Bent scoring with some ground and pound.
Bent landing some decent shots from guard.
Bent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bent chips away with some ground and pound.
Bent is in close to Fiddlesticks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiddlesticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bent lands a couple of digs.
Bent lands a couple of elbows.
Bent has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fiddlesticks's head.
Fiddlesticks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bent postures up and lands a big shot to Fiddlesticks's brow.
Bent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bent landing with the ground and pound.
Fiddlesticks has momentary wrist control but Bent slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fiddlesticks's head.
Fiddlesticks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bent landing some decent shots from guard.
Fiddlesticks being controlled here, momentarily.
Bent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hell Bent 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.
Fiddlesticks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Bent. Beautiful body shot.
Bent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiddlesticks can do to turn this around?
Bent lands a glancing blow to the side of Fiddlesticks's head.
Fiddlesticks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bent is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fiddlesticks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fiddlesticks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bent misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fiddlesticks checks a leg kick.
Bent cracks Fiddlesticks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bent getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fiddlesticks slips a jab and a cross from Bent.
Fiddlesticks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bent cracks Fiddlesticks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hell Bent is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bent lands a nice looking body shot.
Fiddlesticks is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Bent.
Hell Bent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bent ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bent tries to work over Fiddlesticks's front leg with a kick but Fiddlesticks checks it.
Bent connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fiddlesticks's hands.
Bent works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bent is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bent tests Fiddlesticks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Bent.
Bent digs a good hook to Fiddlesticks's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bent misses with a leg kick.
Fiddlesticks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bent catches Fiddlesticks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bent cracks Fiddlesticks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bent darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bent lands with a straight right. Fiddlesticks didn't see that one coming.
Bent scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bent lands with a nice body kick.
Fiddlesticks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bent lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Bent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bent's corner calls for a 1-2. Bent obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bent digs a good body shot into Fiddlesticks's ribs.
Bent moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fiddlesticks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bent defends it well.
Fiddlesticks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bent scores with a jab. Fiddlesticks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bent scores with a hook to the body. Fiddlesticks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fiddlesticks takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bent scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bent works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bent lands a left and a right that send Fiddlesticks crashing to the mat, dazed. Bent thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fiddlesticks is rocked!
Bent lands a body shot.
Fiddlesticks is still on wobbly legs! Can Bent finish him?
Fiddlesticks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bent.
Fiddlesticks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fiddlesticks seems to have recovered his senses.
Bent scores with the left hand. Fiddlesticks knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bent fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fiddlesticks checks a leg kick.
Bent stuns Fiddlesticks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hell Bent dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fiddlesticks walks into a straight right hand from Bent.
Bent cracks a nice hook into Fiddlesticks's ribs.
Fiddlesticks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bent darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fiddlesticks takes one on the button.
A low kick from Bent misses
and Fiddlesticks counters with a single leg into guard. Bent didn't expect that.
Bent controlling the position.
Bent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fiddlesticks on the ground.
Fiddlesticks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fiddlesticks looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiddlesticks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bent is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bent has escaped and now he's on top!
Bent landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bent postures up and lands a big shot to Fiddlesticks's brow.
Bent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiddlesticks is keeping the position for now.
Bent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bent is stalling in the full guard.
Bent lands a couple of digs.
Bent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fiddlesticks's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bent content to stall in guard here.
Bent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fiddlesticks has momentary wrist control but Bent slips an elbow through the middle.
Bent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bent is pushing down on Fiddlesticks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiddlesticks is fighting to maintain full guard but Bent has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fiddlesticks has hold of Bent's hands but Bent slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hell Bent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bent content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bent seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bent wants to pass the guard but Fiddlesticks is defending well.
Bent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fiddlesticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bent pulls his head out easily.
Bent stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bent connects with a nice short shot to Fiddlesticks's temple.
Bent working the head and body with strikes.
Bent looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bent working over Fiddlesticks with some ground and pound. Fiddlesticks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bent lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bent is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks has hold of Bent's hands but Bent slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bent working over Fiddlesticks with some ground and pound. Fiddlesticks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bent lands a big elbow - Fiddlesticks is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hell Bent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jola Kaalipaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyun Kim Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaalipaa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Darude / Sandstorm. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hyun Kim Dong was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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20
193 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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25
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jola Kaalipaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hyun Kim Dong!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaalipaa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kaalipaa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dong.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong looking to control but instead Kaalipaa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kaalipaa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dong is tapping! Great win for Kaalipaa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jola Kaalipaa!
Jola Kaalipaa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naruh Bugga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Tank has chosen Many Men as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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230 lbs
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27
235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Naruh Bugga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Tank!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tank throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Tank shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bugga is trying to defend but The Tank finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Tank passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bugga!
The Tank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Tank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that The Tank has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bugga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Tank on the ground.
The Tank wants to finish this one by submission but Bugga is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bugga wants to control but The Tank is having none of it.
The Tank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Tank trying to control but Bugga is having none of it.
Bugga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bugga is squirming around, avoiding The Tank's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Tank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bugga is looking to improve his position but The Tank isn't that keen on the idea.
The Tank controlling from mount.
The Tank goes for an armbar but Bugga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bugga.
Bugga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Tank is pulling down on Bugga's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Tank can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bugga won't allow The Tank to get back to his feet.
Bugga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bugga throws an elbow that misses. The Tank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bugga's guard. Nice move by The Tank!
The Tank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Tank working some strikes from top position.
The Tank trying to control but Bugga is working from the bottom.
The Tank passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bugga is not content to let The Tank control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Tank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bugga gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Tank controlling the position easily from mount.
The Tank postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bugga looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank The Tank dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bugga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Tank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Tank drives through and clinches with Bugga against the cage.
The Tank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bugga.
The Tank lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Naruh Bugga has been cut.
The Tank has picked Bugga up - he's going for a ride! The Tank dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The Tank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugga tries to roll over but The Tank keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bugga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Tank works his foot free and advances to mount.
The Tank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bugga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Tank looking for a guillotine from mount but Bugga is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Tank looking to control but Bugga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugga is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The Tank raining down hammerfists from mount.
The Tank looking to control but Bugga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Tank might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bugga haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Tank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Tank working for a submission but Bugga is keeping him at bay.
The Tank swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank The Tank!
Frank The Tank decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bushido Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Griffin McElroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin McElroy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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151 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bushido Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Griffin McElroy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bob chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for McElroy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob misses with a hook
and McElroy counters with a two punch combo.
Bob misses with a right hand
and McElroy counters with a good low kick that Bob was not able to check.
McElroy moves into range and clinches up with Bob.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McElroy obliges.
McElroy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bob is keeping busy.
Bob letting McElroy take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from McElroy.
Bob looking to slow down the pace here.
McElroy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
McElroy avoiding damage.
McElroy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bob's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McElroy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McElroy trying to stall but Bob improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Griffin McElroy.
McElroy is looking to clinch.
McElroy wants to clinch.
Bob throws a hook but McElroy avoids it easily.
McElroy throws a wild body kick that Bob sees coming a mile off.
We've been hearing reports that Bob has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bob connects with a nice short shot to McElroy's temple.
McElroy wants to improve his position but Bob is controlling well.
McElroy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bob scores with a couple of nice shots.
McElroy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bob thows a huge punch but McElroy dodges it nicely.
Bob lands with a punch from half guard.
McElroy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bob scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McElroy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bob is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McElroy pushes Bob off looking to stand but Bob dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McElroy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bob scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bob slips a nice elbow through McElroy's hands, connecting with McElroy's forehead.
McElroy tries to kick Bob off but Bob keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bob slips a nice elbow through McElroy's hands, connecting with McElroy's forehead.
Bob wants to work for an arm triangle but McElroy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bob connects with a nice short shot to McElroy's temple.
Bob scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bob lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McElroy wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bob lands strikes from half guard.
McElroy is looking to improve his position.
Bob is nestled in close to McElroy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bob slips a nice elbow through McElroy's hands, connecting with McElroy's forehead.
Bob 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob working over McElroy with some ground and pound. McElroy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bushido Bob dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bob dives in and grabs McElroy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McElroy pushes down on Bob's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from McElroy.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McElroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
McElroy thinks about the counter body kick.
McElroy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bob.
Bob shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bob showed some decent athleticism there.
McElroy kicks off Bob and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy lands an overhand right.
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!
McElroy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob circles away.
Bob drops down looking for a counter takedown but McElroy sprawls and moves away.
Bob throws a jab when McElroy was well out of range.
McElroy forces Bob back against the cage and clinches.
Bob working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McElroy trying to stall but Bob improves his position.
Bob wants the takedown. McElroy is fighting it off but Bob persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McElroy's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McElroy pushes Bob off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bob lands in his opponent's guard.
McElroy pushes Bob off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McElroy slips a straight right by Bob.
McElroy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Griffin McElroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob missing with a left hand there. McElroy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bob.
Bob feints and as McElroy raises his hands in defense, Bob changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but McElroy is retaining full guard.
McElroy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bob dives into side control.
Bob looks up at the clock and then as McElroy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bob smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McElroy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McElroy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bob lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McElroy is trying to improve his position.
McElroy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bob connects with a decent elbow.
Bob landing a few strikes.
McElroy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bob tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bob has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McElroy can't do much from the bottom here.
Bob working the ground and pound from side control.
Bob works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McElroy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bushido Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bob cracks McElroy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McElroy wants to get back to his feet but Bob drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bushido Bob dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McElroy moves away.
McElroy lands a right hook to the body.
Bob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McElroy lands a jab to the nose.
Griffin McElroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McElroy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McElroy.
A bit of stalling here from McElroy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McElroy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bob up against the cage.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by McElroy.
A short uppercut from McElroy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bob trying to stall but McElroy improves his position.
McElroy blocks a body shot from Bob.
McElroy lands a shoulder strike.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
McElroy lands a shoulder strike.
McElroy blocks a body shot from Bob.
McElroy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from McElroy - that landed with a thud.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Bob is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McElroy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McElroy scores with a hook to the body.
Bob misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McElroy leaning against his opponent.
McElroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bob tries to circle away but McElroy has him pinned against the cage.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McElroy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Bob to work.
McElroy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bob is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bushido Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McElroy as Bob tries to tie him up.
McElroy lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McElroy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McElroy has Bob pushed against the cage.
McElroy taking a breather.
Bob tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McElroy's elbow.
Bushido Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McElroy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McElroy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobs head.
McElroy is pushing Bob up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McElroy tries to land knees in the clinch but Bob avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McElroy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bob up against the cage.
Bob wants to stall.
McElroy trying to stall but Bob improves his position.
McElroy has Bob pushed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Griffin McElroy.
Bob closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McElroy quickly recovers to half guard.
Griffin McElroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob wants to lay and pray for a moment but McElroy keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Griffin McElroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bob has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bushido Bob!
A victorious Bushido Bob thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between T-R-T Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Facon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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21
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, T-R-T Vitor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackie Facon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Facon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Facon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vitor gets caught napping as Facon dives in and scores a takedown. Vitor manages to retain guard.
Vitor keeping full guard, as Facon tries to pass.
Vitor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Facon's guard.
Facon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vitor has passed into half guard!
Facon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vitor jumps into side control!
Facon is looking for a sweep.
Facon sneaks back into half guard.
Facon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Facon trying to control here.
Vitor is controlling the pace.
Vitor continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Facon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vitor in particular looking to stall.
Vitor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Facon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Facon wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Vitor finds it's target.
Facon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Facon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vitor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Facon backs away, Vitor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Facon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vitor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Facon fails with the takedown
and Vitor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
T-R-T Vitor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Facon.
Vitor connects with the punch.
Vitor lands with a cross.
Vitor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Facon fails with the takedown
and Vitor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Facon looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Facon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Facon is rocked!
Vitor scores with a leg kick.
Facon is still on wobbly legs! Can Vitor finish him?
Facon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vitor knocks out Facon with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Vitor before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Vitor picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). T-R-T Vitor!
Our winner, T-R-T Vitor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Kravac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravac fails with the takedown
and Wise counters with a nice body shot.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt.
As Kravac tries to get set, Wise tries to push him back and clinch up but Kravac manages to avoid the attempt.
Wise throws a body punch but Kravac moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wise. Kravac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown. Wise tries to sprawl out of it but Kravac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wise is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac avoids the body shot from Wise.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Wise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kravac.
Wise throws a body shot but no joy.
Wise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravac was well out of range. Poor timing from Wise.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravac.
Wise is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Wise misses.
Wise drops Kravac with a beautiful combination! Kravac stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wise is looking for the KO!
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wise's waist but Wise gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravac off to one side.
Wise swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kravac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wise counters with a crisp right that sends Kravac to the canvas! Wise follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Wise!
Dennis Wise is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dennis Wise thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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