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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Fairbanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas Fairbanks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fairbanks
vs
Anton

175 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Fairbanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Anton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fairbanks avoids the head kick by Anton.
Fairbanks needs to keep his hands up - Anton had a free shot at his head there.
Anton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Fairbanks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anton's half guard.
Fairbanks is looking to take a break and control but Anton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anton is trying to stand back up but Fairbanks is controlling him
Fairbanks wants to pass the guard but Anton is defending well.
Fairbanks works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Anton is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anton wants to get back to his feet.
Anton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fairbanks off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Anton looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fairbanks wants to control but Anton is keeping busy.

Fairbanks looking for the choke from the back.
Anton wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Fairbanks has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fairbanks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anton trying to get back to his feet but Fairbanks is in full control for now.
Anton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fairbanks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four 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.
Fairbanks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Anton.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fairbanks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Douglas Fairbanks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Anton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairbanks.
Anton doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairbanks circles away.
Fairbanks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anton swivels and escapes.
Anton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anton throws a sloppy head kick and Fairbanks moves out of range easily.
Fairbanks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Fairbanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anton is looking to clinch.
Fairbanks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anton defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fairbanks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairbanks.
Douglas Fairbanks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks swats away the attempt to clinch by Anton.
Anton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Anton closes the distance and clinches.
Anton gets underhooks to prevent Fairbanks's takedown attempt.
Anton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anton is pressed up against the cage. Fairbanks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anton down to the mat. Anton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fairbanks.
Anton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anton. Fairbanks shrugs it off though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton cracks Fairbanks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fairbanks.

Anton closes the distance and clinches.
Fairbanks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Anton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Fairbanks tries to keep at a distance but Anton has taken the fight into the clinch.

Anton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fairbanks shoots in for a takedown but Anton shows good takedown defense.
Anton throws a one two combo.
Anton fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks closes the distance and clinches up with Anton, looking for a takedown. Fairbanks pushes Anton against the cage but Anton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Anton darts in and clinches Fairbanks up against the cage.
Fairbanks can't get the takedown.
Fairbanks takes a shot to the head.

Anton manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Anton both land. Nice combination.
Anton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairbanks.
Anton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fairbanks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fairbanks closes the distance and clinches up with Anton, looking for a takedown. Fairbanks pushes Anton against the cage but Anton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fairbanks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anton moves in looking to clinch but Fairbanks pushes him off.
Fairbanks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crunch! Anton slams his shin into Fairbanks's torso.

Anton has closed the distance and engaged Fairbanks in a clinch.
Anton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anton stalling the fight.
Fairbanks tries to break the clinch but Anton is controlling the position.
Anton cracks Fairbanks with a nice body shot.
Fairbanks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anton wants to clinch up but Fairbanks keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Anton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Anton throws a head kick but Fairbanks moves out of range.
Fairbanks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anton as he jumps to the side.

Fairbanks takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairbanks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anton prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Fairbanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fairbanks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anton has him pressed against the cage.
Anton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Anton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairbanks takes one to the chin there.
Anton stuffs the takedown.
Fairbanks has a takedown stuffed.
Peter Anton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anton moves into range and clinches up with Fairbanks.

Anton breaks from the clinch.
Anton pushes Fairbanks away with a front kick.
Anton wants to clinch up but Fairbanks keeps it at a distance.
Peter Anton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Anton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fairbanks doesn't seem phased though.
Anton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fairbanks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fairbanks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anton tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairbanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Fairbanks with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton connects with a high kick.
Fairbanks closes the distance and clinches up with Anton, looking for a takedown. Fairbanks pushes Anton against the cage but Anton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fairbanks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick from Anton lands but Fairbanks takes it in his stride.

Anton takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairbanks goes for a takedown attempt but Anton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fairbanks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anton tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Fairbanks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fairbanks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks trying to control but Anton is working from the bottom.
Anton wants to stand but Fairbanks is controlling the position.
Fairbanks wants to control from the top but Anton keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fairbanks stops Anton from standing up.
Fairbanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Anton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anton 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Anton!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Rakieta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Transparent as his entrance music. Jack Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rakieta
vs
Anderson

193 cm
18
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Rakieta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakieta avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Jack Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rakieta parries the strikes from Anderson easily there. Anderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rakieta to escape.

Anderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rakieta is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anderson yanks on the arm and Rakieta is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Anderson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Dee Kline - I don't smoke da reefa. Sambo Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Robinson
vs
Walter

181 cm
22
172 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Walter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Walter still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Walter has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson pushes Walter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Walter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Walter trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Walter taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Robinson tries to roll over but Walter keeps him under control.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robinson is proving hard to escape from.

Robinson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Walter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robinson.
Walter slaps away a takedown attempt from Robinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sambo Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Walter stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.

Walter clinches.
Robinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Walter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Walter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Walter. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Robinson shoots in but Walter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.

Robinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walter's guard.

Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walter!
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Walter tries to move to mount but Robinson blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Walter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anton Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Walter stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Walter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sambo Robinson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A leg kick checked by Robinson.
Walter is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Walter moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walter counters with a head kick.
Walter misses with a head kick.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Walter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walter misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walter clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Walter fails to land.
Walter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick from Walter.

Robinson 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.
Walter wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson connects with a couple of short punches.
Robinson won't allow Walter to get back to his feet.
Walter is breathing heavily.
Walter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson stops Walter from standing up.
Robinson cracks Walter with a solid left hand.
Robinson passes Walter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robinson lands a nice short elbow.
Robinson working Walter over with strikes.

Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Walter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson trying to control from Walter's half guard. Walter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Walter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walter taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
Robinson is trying to control. Walter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four 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.
Walter is trying to stand back up but Robinson is controlling him
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Walter defends it.
Walter has hold of Robinson's hands but Robinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Robinson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Robinson fails with the takedown
enabling Walter to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Walter misses
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Walter will be more careful next time no doubt.

Robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walter sprawls well initially but Robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Walter is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambo Robinson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Robinson throws a right hand that Walter ducks under and follows up with a left that Walter also avoids with ease.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sambo Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Walter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.

Robinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Walter is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walter is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands strikes from half guard.

Walter has one foot on Robinson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Walter throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Walter misses with a combination

and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walter won't be happy with that.

Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Walter is defending well.
Walter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robinson connects with a decent elbow.
Robinson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Robinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Walter tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Robinson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Walter manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Robinson is controlling him well.

Robinson decides to stand back up.
Robinson shoots in but Walter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Robinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Robinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walter is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Robinson lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Robinson.
The referee warns Walter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Robinson.
Walter is trying to stand up.

Robinson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Robinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sambo Robinson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anton Anton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephan Anton's chin.

Anton
vs
Anton

174 cm
20
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
24
181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Asphyxiation Ltd. 14.99-24.99 (CBK)

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Anton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Anton!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anton Anton closes the distance and clinches.
Anton Anton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Anton Anton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anton Anton tries to circle away but Stephan Anton has him pinned against the cage.
Anton Anton working hard to break the clinch.
Stephan Anton working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Stephan Anton breaks from the clinch.
Stephan Anton avoids the head kick by Anton Anton.
A combination from Anton Anton does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anton Anton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Stephan Anton gets a clinch.

Stephan Anton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephan Anton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stephan Anton counters with a nice body kick.
Stephan Anton misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Stephan Anton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephan Anton throws a head kick that misses
and Anton Anton counters with a nice body shot.
Stephan Anton scores with a sloppy right hand. Anton Anton should have avoided that one.
Stephan Anton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stephan Anton lands a nice looking body shot.

Stephan Anton has Anton Anton up against the cage in a clinch.

Stephan Anton manages to break the clinch.

Stephan Anton has closed the distance and engaged Anton Anton in a clinch.
Anton Anton being controlled against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stephan Anton.
Stephan Anton lands with a light punch inside.

Stephan Anton breaks the clinch.
Stephan Anton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stephan Anton rushes Anton Anton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stephan Anton missing with knees to the body.
Stephan Anton cracks Anton Anton with a nice body shot.
Stephan Anton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stephan Anton taking a breather.

Stephan Anton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anton Anton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stephan Anton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Stephan Anton breaks from the clinch.

Stephan Anton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Stephan Anton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anton Anton throws a head kick that misses
and Stephan Anton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephan Anton keeps Anton Anton at a distance using the push kick.

Stephan Anton pushes Anton Anton up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephan Anton misses with a knee to the head.

Stephan Anton manages to break the clinch.
Stephan Anton tries to clinch

and Anton Anton moves into the clinch.

Stephan Anton breaks the clinch.
Stephan Anton scores with a head kick.
Stephan Anton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stephan Anton lands with a kick to the temple. Anton Anton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Stephan Anton closes the distance and pushes Anton Anton back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stephan Anton.
A right hook to the body lands for Stephan Anton.
Stephan Anton lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephan Anton taking a breather.
Stephan Anton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stephan Anton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Anton Anton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Stephan Anton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anton Anton, pushing him back against the cage.

Stephan Anton breaks the clinch.
Stephan Anton is looking to clinch but Anton Anton is avoiding it.
Anton Anton tries to clinch up

and Stephan Anton counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Anton Anton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Anton dominated that round.
That's time! Anton Anton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A nice inside leg kick there by Stephan Anton. That's going to slow Anton Anton down.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anton Anton is trying to break the clinch but Stephan Anton is controlling him.
Anton Anton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anton Anton tries to break the clinch but Stephan Anton is controlling the position.
Anton Anton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Stephan Anton breaks the clinch.
Stephan Anton misses with a head kick.

Stephan Anton clinches with his opponent.
Stephan Anton lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Anton Anton has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephan Anton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stephan Anton avoiding damage.

Stephan Anton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephan Anton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anton Anton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Stephan Anton instigates a clinch.
Stephan Anton pressing his opponent against the cage.

Stephan Anton manages to break the clinch.
Anton Anton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anton Anton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stephan Anton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stephan Anton stalks Anton Anton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anton Anton's face. Anton Anton staggers backwards, shaken.
Stephan Anton is looking to clinch.
Stephan Anton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anton Anton circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stephan Anton clinches with his opponent.
Stephan Anton avoiding damage.

Stephan Anton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephan Anton tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Anton Anton moves into the clinch.
Anton Anton is looking to break free of the clinch but Stephan Anton has double underhooks.
Anton Anton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stephan Anton has him pressed against the cage.

Stephan Anton breaks from the clinch.

Stephan Anton has managed to clinch.

Anton Anton breaks from the clinch.
Anton Anton circles away from the clinch attempt

and Anton Anton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephan Anton lands with a light punch inside.

Stephan Anton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anton Anton closes the distance but Stephan Anton moves to the side
and Stephan Anton counters with a series of strikes. Anton Anton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stephan Anton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anton Anton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephan Anton scores with a hook to the body. Anton Anton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stephan Anton throws a body kick that misses.
Stephan Anton lands a nice looking body shot.
Stephan Anton with a hook.
Stephan Anton throws a head kick that Anton Anton semi-blocks.
Stephan Anton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anton Anton wants to clinch
and Stephan Anton counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton Anton swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephan Anton.
Anton Anton throws a sloppy body shot
and Stephan Anton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stephan Anton is looking to clinch.
Stephan Anton throws a front kick that sends Anton Anton stumbling back into the cage.
Stephan Anton tries to clinch there but Anton Anton circles away.

Stephan Anton has managed to clinch.

Stephan Anton manages to break the clinch.
Anton Anton throws the kick towards the body but Stephan Anton avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephan Anton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephan Anton tries to clinch but Anton Anton moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Anton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Anton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Anton Anton tries to clinch

and Stephan Anton counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Stephan Anton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephan Anton avoids the body shot from Anton Anton.
Anton Anton looks to clinch
and Stephan Anton counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Stephan Anton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Stephan Anton clinches.

Stephan Anton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephan Anton tries to clinch up but Anton Anton circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephan Anton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anton Anton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Stephan Anton gets a clinch.

Stephan Anton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephan Anton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stephan Anton.
Stephan Anton tries to close the distance and clinch but Anton Anton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephan Anton tries to clinch but Anton Anton moves out of range.
Anton Anton throws a predictable looking body shot

and Stephan Anton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stephan Anton.
Stephan Anton lands a damaging elbow.

Stephan Anton manages to break the clinch.
Anton Anton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephan Anton counters with an inside leg kick.

Stephan Anton moves into range and clinches up with Anton Anton.
Stephan Anton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Anton Anton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephan Anton wants to clinch up but Anton Anton keeps it at a distance.
Stephan Anton throws a one two combo.
Stephan Anton misses with a head kick.
Stephan Anton tries to land a body kick
and Anton Anton counters with a good low kick that Stephan Anton was not able to check.
Anton Anton wants to clinch but Stephan Anton slips to the side
and Stephan Anton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anton Anton takes the fight into the clinch.

Stephan Anton manages to break the clinch.

Stephan Anton darts in and clinches Anton Anton up against the cage.

Anton Anton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anton Anton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stephan Anton counters with a straight right hand.
Stephan Anton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anton Anton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stephan Anton thinking.
Anton Anton is looking to wear down Stephan Anton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stephan Anton tries to clinch up.
Anton Anton darts in trying to clinch
and Stephan Anton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anton Anton tries to clinch but Stephan Anton moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton Anton blocks a head kick by Stephan Anton.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stephan Anton!
Anton Anton misses with a combination
and Stephan Anton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stephan Anton wants to clinch
and Anton Anton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stephan Anton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stephan Anton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anton Anton misses with a body shot
and Stephan Anton counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephan Anton scores with a leg kick.
Stephan Anton lands a high kick!
Stephan Anton lands a head kick!
Stephan Anton fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stephan Anton tries to clinch but Anton Anton moves away

and Anton Anton counters by clinching up.
Stephan Anton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anton Anton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anton Anton tries a body shot but Stephan Anton blocks it.

Stephan Anton manages to break the clinch.

Stephan Anton forces Anton Anton back against the cage and clinches.
Stephan Anton lands a nice elbow.
Stephan Anton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stephan Anton managing to block the knees to the body from Anton Anton.

Stephan Anton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anton Anton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Stephan Anton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Anton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stephan Anton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Anton!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Cunning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Cunning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Douglas
vs
Cunning

183 cm
19
202 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Cunning!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Douglas clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Cunning's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cunning avoids it.
Douglas is looking to control Cunning's arms but Cunning gets an underhook and turns him. Now Douglas has his back to the cage.
Maybe Douglas would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Douglas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Douglas with a knee to the head.
Douglas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cunning is trying to force a seperation but Douglas has the dominant position.
Douglas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cunning in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cunning looks gassed!
Douglas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Douglas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Douglas avoiding damage.
Douglas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cunning's defenses.
Douglas connects with a knee to the head.
Douglas lands a good knee to the midsection. Cunning won't want to take too many of those.
Douglas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Douglas scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Douglas.
Cunning takes an elbow to the temple.

Cunning is rocked!
Douglas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cunning is still on wobbly legs! Can Douglas finish him?
Douglas creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cunning's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cunning drops to his knees and Douglas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Douglas!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Cobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Christafari - Valley Of Decisions. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bisping
vs
Cobsen

188 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
193 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Asphyxiation Ltd. 14.99-24.99 (CBK)

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Cobsen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Joe Cobsen has been cut.
Sam Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping throws a right and a left that Cobsen avoids nicely.
Cobsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bisping swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cobsen moves in looking to clinch but Bisping pushes him off.

Cobsen clinches with his opponent.
Bisping tries to pull guard but Cobsen won't allow it.

Bisping pulls guard successfully.
Cobsen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bisping is proving hard to escape from.
Cobsen trying to move into half guard but instead Bisping has managed to sweep!
Bisping trying to control but Cobsen is working from the bottom.

Cobsen pushes Bisping off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cobsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobsen wants to clinch.
Cobsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bisping swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bisping throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but Cobsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bisping throws a jab when Cobsen was well out of range.
Cobsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe Cobsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobsen tries to clinch but Bisping moves out of range.
Bisping swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobsen.

Cobsen forces Bisping back against the cage and clinches.

Bisping breaks the clinch.
Cobsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bisping swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobsen tries to clinch there but Bisping circles away.
Bisping looks for the body kick but Cobsen saw that one coming.

Cobsen darts in and clinches Bisping up against the cage.
Cobsen pushes off an throws an elbow but Bisping leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cobsen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cobsen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cobsen.
Cobsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bisping's brow.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Sam Bisping has been cut.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bisping's defenses.
Cobsen misses with an elbow strike.
Bisping takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bisping's defenses.
Bisping fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bisping tries to pull guard but Cobsen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobsen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bisping jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cobsen walks away with a smile on his face. Bisping gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cobsen slips a straight right by Bisping.
Cobsen tries to clinch up.

Cobsen clinches.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bisping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Bisping tries to break the clinch but Cobsen is controlling the position.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobsen misses with an elbow strike.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head.
Bisping avoids the elbow strike from Cobsen, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cobsen.
Cobsen misses with an elbow over the top.
Cobsen throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cobsen throws an elbow but misses.
Cobsen misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cobsen throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bisping's brow.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cobsen misses with an elbow over the top.
Cobsen has Bisping pressed against the cage, preventing Bisping from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cobsen scores with a knee to the head.

Bisping pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Bisping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bisping tries to clinch but Cobsen moves away

and Cobsen moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Bisping manages to break the clinch.
Bisping misses with a head kick.

Cobsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch but Cobsen keeps him there for the moment.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bisping's defenses.
Bisping avoids the elbow strike from Cobsen, against the cage.
Cobsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Bisping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobsen misses with an elbow strike.
Bisping has Cobsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cobsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bisping takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cobsen.
Cobsen is struggling to control the position.

Bisping successfully pulls guard.

Bisping escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cobsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cobsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobsen trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Cobsen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A big right from Bisping misses.
Bisping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobsen blocks a jab.
Bisping misses with a looping right.
Bisping lands with a straight right. Cobsen didn't see that one coming.
Cobsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bisping swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobsen slips a jab and a cross from Bisping.
Cobsen is looking to clinch.

Cobsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisping, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cobsen obliges.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Bisping shrugs off.
Cobsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bisping avoids it.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head.
Cobsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bisping has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bisping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobsen slows down the pace here.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cobsen smiles and moves away.
Bisping misses with a double jab.
Cobsen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cobsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobsen is looking to clinch.
Bisping swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobsen.
Bisping wants to clinch but Cobsen slips to the side

and Cobsen counters by clinching up.
Bisping fails to pull guard.
Bisping managing to block the knees to the body from Cobsen.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bisping's defenses.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobsen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cobsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobsen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bisping misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobsen.
Cobsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobsen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobsen tries to land a knee to the head but Bisping blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen misses with an elbow over the top.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bisping blocks an elbow strike from Cobsen.
Bisping blocks an elbow strike.
Bisping is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cobsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bisping breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bisping swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobsen tries to clinch but Bisping is having none of it.
Bisping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bisping misses with a straight left.

Cobsen has Bisping up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Bisping 's eye.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bisping's face.
Cobsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobsen avoiding damage as Bisping throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cobsen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cobsen throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bisping's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bisping as Cobsen tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Bisping blocks an elbow strike.
Bisping blocks an elbow strike from Cobsen.
Cobsen throws an elbow that misses.
Bisping takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bisping's brow.
Bisping blocks an elbow strike from Cobsen.
Bisping tries to pull guard but Cobsen won't allow it.
Cobsen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bisping blocks the elbow strike.
Bisping on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobsen keeps control of Bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bisping dodges an elbow strike from Cobsen.
Bisping blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bisping avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobsen.

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.
Cobsen lands a knee to the body.
Cobsen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobsen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Joe Cobsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cobsen misses with a knee strike.
Bisping tries to pull guard but Cobsen won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Cobsen.
Bisping throws an elbow that misses.

Bisping pulls Cobsen into guard.
Bisping wants to stand but Cobsen is controlling the position.
Bisping is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cobsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bisping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Cobsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bisping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cobsen moves in looking to clinch but Bisping pushes him off.
Bisping darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bisping takes one to the side of the head.
Bisping throws a head kick but Cobsen moves out of range.
Bisping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobsen wants to clinch up but Bisping keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Bisping.
Cobsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobsen wants to clinch up but Bisping keeps it at a distance.
Cobsen ducks under a wild hook from Bisping.

Cobsen moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cobsen.
Bisping avoids the elbow strike from Cobsen, against the cage.
Cobsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Bisping avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobsen.
Cobsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Cobsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bisping on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobsen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobsen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Bisping managing to block the knees to the body from Cobsen.
Cobsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Bisping 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bisping's brow.
Bisping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bisping takes an elbow to the temple.
Bisping tries to pull guard but Cobsen won't allow it.
Cobsen landing knees to the head.
Cobsen stops a takedown attempt from Bisping.
Cobsen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Bisping 's eye.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bisping's defenses.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen tries a knee to the head but Bisping blocks it.
Bisping jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cobsen walks away with a smile on his face. Bisping gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping throws a series of punches but Cobsen avoids them all with ease.
Bisping wants to clinch

and Cobsen counters by clinching up.

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.
Cobsen looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cobsen.
Bisping avoids the elbow strike from Cobsen, against the cage.
Bisping blocks the elbow strike.

Bisping decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bisping has his hands on Cobsen's head, controlling the position.
Bisping is looking to stand up but Cobsen isn't so interested in that idea.
Cobsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Cobsen looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bisping's head.

Cobsen wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bisping's closed guard. He's half up but Bisping has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bisping pivots and extends the arm, Cobsen falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bisping! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Bisping!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jameson
vs
Jackson

185 cm
23
208 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jameson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jameson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jameson looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jameson missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jameson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jameson throws a combination that misses

and Jackson counters with a crisp one two that drops Jameson! Jackson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jameson to his feet! Jameson is in big trouble!

Jameson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Jameson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marvin Jackson!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

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