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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Stringfellow (ranked 7354 p4p, 427 weight class) and Prohor Georgiev (ranked 7397 p4p, 429 weight class). Georgiev has chosen Oxxxymiron - City under the sole as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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150 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Stringfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Prohor Georgiev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgiev avoids the body shot from Stringfellow.
Georgiev closes the distance and clinches.
Stringfellow has a couple of punches blocked by Georgiev.
A short left from Stringfellow.
Georgiev jumps guard but Stringfellow stands there with Georgiev around his waist. Georgiev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Georgiev is trying to pull guard but Stringfellow has him pressed against the cage.
Stringfellow lands a nice uppercut.
Georgiev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stringfellow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Georgiev avoids it.
A short left from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow stalling in the clinch but Georgiev improves position.
Georgiev managing to block the knees to the body from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow scores with a shot to the side of Georgiev's head.
Georgiev manages to pull guard.
Stringfellow wants to control from the top but Georgiev keeps moving.
Georgiev trying to control the position here.
Stringfellow wants to pass the guard but Georgiev is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stringfellow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stringfellow is pushing down on Georgiev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Georgiev is fighting to maintain full guard but Stringfellow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Georgiev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stringfellow manages to pass to mount!
Stringfellow swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Georgiev is now in Stringfellow's guard. A big mistake from Stringfellow there, giving up the dominant position!
Stringfellow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stringfellow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Georgiev passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow wants to control but Georgiev postures up.
Georgiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stringfellow struggling a bit here.
Stringfellow is looking for a sweep.
Stringfellow is working hard here to advance position.
Georgiev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev slows the pace down.
Georgiev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stringfellow being controlled for a moment.
Georgiev working away.
Georgiev advances nicely into full mount.
Georgiev controlling his opponent.
Stringfellow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Georgiev looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stringfellow looking for a kimura from the bottom but Georgiev passes into side control!
Georgiev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georgiev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stringfellow is letting Georgiev control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stringfellow struggling a bit here.
Stringfellow managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Georgiev.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prohor Georgiev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Georgiev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stringfellow on his heels. He'll look to pass Stringfellow's guard now, I'm sure.
Georgiev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Prohor Georgiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stringfellow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Georgiev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Georgiev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stringfellow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Georgiev passes into half guard.
Georgiev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev controlling the action here.
Georgiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Georgiev seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Georgiev in particular looking to stall.
Stringfellow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Georgiev seems to be looking for submissions.
Stringfellow is trying to maintain the position but Georgiev is very close to passing his half guard.
Stringfellow is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Georgiev trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stringfellow is trying to control but can't.
Georgiev stalling.
Georgiev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stringfellow trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Georgiev clinches with his opponent.
Stringfellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Georgiev jumps guard but Stringfellow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stringfellow is trying to maintain a safe position but Georgiev gets an underhook and turns Stringfellow into the cage.
Stringfellow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Georgiev is keeping busy.
Stringfellow seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Georgiev is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Stringfellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Georgiev blocking some punches.
Georgiev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stringfellow to keep the fight standing.
Georgiev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Desmond Stringfellow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prohor Georgiev.
Georgiev pulls Stringfellow into guard.
Stringfellow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Georgiev managing to control the position.
Stringfellow wants to control from the top but Georgiev keeps moving.
Stringfellow tries to free his leg and advance position but Georgiev is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stringfellow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stringfellow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Georgiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Georgiev is pulling down on Stringfellow's head to control his posture.
Stringfellow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Georgiev managing to control the position.
Georgiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Georgiev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Prohor Georgiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Georgiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Georgiev has Stringfellow up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stringfellow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Georgiev jumps guard and drags Stringfellow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Georgiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stringfellow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stringfellow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Georgiev controlling the position.
Stringfellow trying to control the position from guard on top but Georgiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stringfellow is aware though and is defending well.
Stringfellow wants to pass the guard but Georgiev is keeping the position.
Georgiev controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev keeping moving, preventing Stringfellow from controlling successfully.
Georgiev is pulling down on Stringfellow's head. It's preventing any offense from Stringfellow, at least for the moment.
Stringfellow passes into half guard.
Stringfellow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Georgiev defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Georgiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stringfellow is keen to just control but Georgiev is a slippery customer.
Georgiev is defending against the submission attempts here by Stringfellow.
Georgiev tries to get to full guard but Stringfellow has control of the leg.
Stringfellow trying to control from half guard but Georgiev is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow misses the jab.
Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stringfellow.
Georgiev clinches up against the cage.
Stringfellow looking to slow down the pace here.
Stringfellow looking to stall.
Georgiev jumps guard but Stringfellow stands there with Georgiev around his waist. Georgiev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Georgiev.
Stringfellow working aggressively here.
Georgiev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stringfellow smiles and moves away.
Georgiev feints and as Stringfellow raises his hands in defense, Georgiev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Georgiev is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev throws a big elbow that misses.
Georgiev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Georgiev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Georgiev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Georgiev slows the pace down.
Stringfellow tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Georgiev controlling the position.
More stalling from Georgiev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prohor Georgiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Georgiev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prohor Georgiev!
An out of breath Prohor Georgiev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Bonin (ranked 5762 p4p, 504 weight class) and Brian Cannon (ranked 7653 p4p, 565 weight class). William Bonin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Bonin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brian Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bonin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Bonin misses with a right hand
and Cannon counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cannon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonin doesn't seem phased though.
Cannon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonin on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Cannon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonin doesn't seem phased though.
Danga de danga de dang - Cannon scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Cannon scores with a hook.
Bonin throws a sloppy body shot
and Cannon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonin swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
Cannon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cannon misses with a straight left.
A cross from Cannon lands.
Cannon scores with a punch to the head.
Cannon scores with a punch to the head.
Cannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonin misses with a jab to the body
and Cannon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonin is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonin throws a shot from downtown. Cannon moves away and avoids it.
Cannon punishes Bonin's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cannon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonin's hands.
Oh Bonin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cannon connects with a combination that backs up Bonin into the cage. Cannon lands a flurry of punches that gets past Bonin's guard. Bonin is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cannon bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Cannon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mwenye Kwadwo (ranked 6284 p4p, 608 weight class) and Birger Brutus (ranked 4859 p4p, 553 weight class). Birger Brutus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mwenye Kwadwo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birger Brutus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwadwo avoids the head kick by Brutus.
Brutus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Birger Brutus has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kwadwo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kwadwo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kwadwo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brutus working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kwadwo.
Brutus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kwadwo.
Kwadwo pushes Brutus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwadwo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brutus has had enough of the clinch but Kwadwo keeps him there for the moment.
Kwadwo gets through Brutus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kwadwo pushes Brutus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brutus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kwadwo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwadwo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brutus's efforts to push away.
Brutus looks winded!
Kwadwo has Brutus pressed against the cage, preventing Brutus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brutus is looking to break free of the clinch but Kwadwo has double underhooks.
Kwadwo lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutus tries to break free but Kwadwo pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kwadwo - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo scores with a hook to the body.
Kwadwo lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwadwo lands a shoulder strike.
Kwadwo lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kwadwo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo cracks Brutus with a nice body shot.
Kwadwo pushes Brutus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kwadwo.
Kwadwo scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Kwadwo.
Brutus can't break the clinch.
Kwadwo pushes Brutus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kwadwo lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kwadwo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kwadwo digs a right hand underneath Brutus's ribcage. Brutus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kwadwo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brutus backwards.
That has opened up Birger Brutus's cut even more.
Kwadwo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brutus backwards.
Kwadwo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kwadwo lands a nice uppercut.
Kwadwo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brutuss head.
Kwadwo lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kwadwo on the inside.
Kwadwo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kwadwo digs a right hand into Brutus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brutus's gas tank.
Kwadwo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kwadwo.
A left hand lands to the body for Kwadwo.
Kwadwo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kwadwo lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwadwo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwadwo sends Brutus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kwadwo is motioning to the referee to let Brutus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Brutus is rocked!
Kwadwo drives through and clinches with Brutus against the cage.
Brutus is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwadwo finish him?
Brutus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kwadwo presses Brutus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kwadwo lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwadwo works on Brutus's body with a couple of short punches.
Brutus is trying to break the clinch but Kwadwo is controlling him.
Kwadwo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kwadwo pushes Brutus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kwadwo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwadwo works on Brutus's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kwadwo.
Kwadwo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brutus or not.
Kwadwo pushes Brutus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kwadwo digs a right hand underneath Brutus's ribcage. Brutus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kwadwo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brutus seems to have recovered his senses.
Kwadwo pushes Brutus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kwadwo.
Kwadwo works on Brutus's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwadwo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kwadwo lands a right hand.
The cut above Birger Brutus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kwadwo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brutus backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwadwo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kwadwo presses Brutus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kwadwo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brutus backwards.
Brutus takes a shot to the head.
Kwadwo lands with a right to the head.
Kwadwo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kwadwo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kwadwo throws a big uppercut that drops Brutus! More strikes from Kwadwo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brutus lies dazed against the cage as Kwadwo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mwenye Kwadwo!
Mwenye Kwadwo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobb Le Tobb (ranked 4897 p4p, 442 weight class) and Dre Pitbull (ranked 5062 p4p, 452 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobb Le Tobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dre Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Tobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pitbull tries to keep at a distance but Le Tobb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Le Tobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Tobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pitbull tries to break free but Le Tobb pushes him back against the cage.
Pitbull is trying to break the clinch but Le Tobb is controlling him.
Le Tobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull breaks the clinch.
Pitbull has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pitbull throws a right hand that misses
and Pitbull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Tobb slips a jab and a cross from Pitbull.
Pitbull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Le Tobb counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dre Pitbull has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull connects with the punch.
Pitbull misses with a shot to the body
and Le Tobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pitbull misses with a straight left.
Pitbull misses with a right hand
and Le Tobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pitbull misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pitbull throws a body punch but Le Tobb moves out of range.
Le Tobb is looking to counter the offense by Pitbull and move into the clinch.
A jab from Le Tobb misses.
Nice body punch from Pitbull.
Pitbull misses the body punch
and Le Tobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Tobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitbull is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Tobb cracks a nice hook into Pitbull's ribs.
Le Tobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pitbull.
Le Tobb throwing a counter right hand but Pitbull manages to avoid it.
Le Tobb looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Le Tobb scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitbull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Le Tobb counters with a straight right hand.
Pitbull misses with a lunging right hand
and Pitbull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitbull throws a series of strikes that have Le Tobb backpedaling.
Pitbull lands with a cross.
Pitbull misses the jab.
Le Tobb ducks under a wild hook from Pitbull.
Pitbull misses with a wild body shot.
Pitbull gets tackled into the cage by Le Tobb. Le Tobb maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Tobb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Le Tobb keeps control of Pitbull as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pitbull's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Le Tobb drops Pitbull onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pitbull is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pitbull is rocked!
Pitbull looks winded!
Pitbull is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Le Tobb cracks Pitbull with a nice body shot.
Le Tobb digs a right hand into Pitbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitbull's gas tank.
Le Tobb digs a right hand into Pitbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitbull's gas tank.
A short right from Le Tobb.
Le Tobb lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Le Tobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pitbull is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Tobb finish him?
Le Tobb digs a right hand into Pitbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitbull's gas tank.
Pitbull seems to have recovered his senses.
Le Tobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Le Tobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Tobb presses Pitbull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Le Tobb.
Le Tobb tries a body shot but Pitbull blocks it.
Le Tobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitbull backwards.
Le Tobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Le Tobb unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pitbull! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Le Tobb is unloading with more strikes now! Pitbull drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobb Le Tobb!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zedong Yating (ranked 4381 p4p, 417 weight class) and Lars Sullivan (ranked 5542 p4p, 466 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zedong Yating!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yating's waist but Yating gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sullivan off to one side.
It looked like Yating wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yating darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sullivan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sullivan shoots in and drives through. Yating sprawls well.
Yating lands with a shot to the body.
Sullivan looks winded!
Yating works Sullivan's body with a nice hook.
Yating lands with a good body shot.
Yating weaves into range and cracks Sullivan right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sullivan goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Yating is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zedong Yating!
Our winner, Zedong Yating, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Ray (ranked 3793 p4p, 469 weight class) and Ogg Bogg (ranked 4057 p4p, 489 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ray might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Indestructable - Disturbed. Ogg Bogg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with CJ Ray's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, CJ Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ogg Bogg!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Ray.
It looks like Ogg Bogg has been cut.
Bogg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bogg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ray is fending him off so far but Bogg persists. Nope, Ray circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray misses with a few strikes there.
Bogg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bogg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bogg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ray swivels and escapes.
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Bogg. Bogg gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
CJ Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogg Bogg.
Bogg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bogg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bogg lands in his opponent's guard.
Ray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogg wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bogg wants to improve his position but Ray is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ray content to control rather than advance.
Bogg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bogg is trying to control but can't.
Bogg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ray has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Bogg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bogg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bogg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ray defends it easily.
Ray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bogg on the ground.
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Bogg's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray postures up.
Ray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bogg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Bogg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bogg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ray is looking to stand up but Bogg won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogg is keeping the position for now.
Bogg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ray escapes and throws Bogg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Bogg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogg is looking to regain half guard here but Ray keeps moving and retains side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ogg Bogg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bogg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Bogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bogg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ray as he jumps to the side.
Bogg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ray manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bogg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogg can do to turn this around?
Ray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Bogg is controlling him.
Bogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ray manages to break the clinch.
Bogg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
CJ Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray is defending against the submission attempts here by Bogg.
Bogg is trying to control the action in half guard but Ray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogg is just content to waste time from the top position. Ray takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bogg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ray!
Bogg is trying to control Ray's posture but Ray avoids it.
Bogg is looking for a sweep.
Bogg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ray prevents Bogg from getting the reversal.
Ray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogg is looking to get to half guard.
Ray wants to control the action but instead Bogg gets a body lock and reverses into Ray's guard! Nice work!
Ray trying to control the position here.
Bogg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bogg, into his guard.
Bogg has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray is looking to stand up but Bogg won't let him.
Bogg is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.
Bogg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bogg is breathing heavily.
Ray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bogg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ray has passed into half guard!
Bogg looking for submissions off his back.
Ray with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four 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.
Bogg actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ray in particular looking to stall.
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray working Bogg over with strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Ray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ogg Bogg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bogg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ray pinned against the cage. Ray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bogg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ray defends well and Bogg ends up having to push Ray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ray scores with a nice strike.
Ray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogg.
Bogg closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. Bogg pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
CJ Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogg Bogg.
Ray throws a low kick, looking for Bogg's leg but Bogg calmly moves out of range.
Ray scores with a decent looking hook.
Ray connects with a jab.
Bogg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries to clinch there but Bogg circles away.
Bogg checks a leg kick.
Bogg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ray avoids it really well and circles away.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogg circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogg shoots for a double leg takedown but Ray sprawls well. He's pushed Bogg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bogg checks a leg kick.
Bogg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.
Ray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ray throws a leg kick
and Bogg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bogg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ray defends it well.
Bogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ray holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bogg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working.
Ray is trying to stand.
Bogg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ray is trying to stand up here but Bogg is controlling him well.
CJ Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogg is keen to just control but Ray is a slippery customer.
Bogg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bogg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Bogg from controlling successfully.
Bogg wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Bogg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bogg has Ray in his guard.
Ray forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bogg moves into full guard.
Bogg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bogg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ray is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bogg.
Bogg tries to bench press Ray off him but Ray keeps the position.
Ogg Bogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray working the ground and pound from side control.
Bogg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ray decides to stand back up. Ray steps back and let's Bogg get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogg.
Bogg gets a double leg takedown into Ray's guard.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bogg is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Ray!
A relieved looking CJ Ray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alojz Sanel (ranked 3249 p4p, 330 weight class) and Alex Turkov (ranked 3523 p4p, 353 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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242 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alojz Sanel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Turkov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turkov tries to keep at a distance but Sanel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanel breaks from the clinch.
Turkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanel rushes Turkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanel.
Sanel breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanel is able to avoid easily.
Sanel pushes Turkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanel scores with a shot to the side of Turkov's head.
Sanel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turkov misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanel. That snapped Turkov's head back.
It looks like Alex Turkov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turkov lands an overhand right.
Sanel drives through and clinches with Turkov against the cage.
Good body shot from Sanel.
Sanel manages to break the clinch.
Turkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanel has managed to clinch.
Sanel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alojz Sanel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turkov throws a series of punches but Sanel moves out of range.
Turkov looks winded!
Sanel drops Turkov with a beautiful combination! Turkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanel is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanel moves into the clinch.
Sanel avoids the elbow strike from Turkov, against the cage.
Turkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Turkov tries to get set, Sanel tries to push him back and clinch up but Turkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanel moves into range and clinches up with Turkov.
Sanel breaks the clinch.
Sanel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanel drops Turkov with a beautiful combination! Turkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanel is looking for the KO!
Sanel cracks Turkov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Turkov falls to his knees and Sanel doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alojz Sanel!
Alojz Sanel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garaile Lban (ranked 2405 p4p, 266 weight class) and Matty Arnold (ranked 3798 p4p, 387 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garaile Lban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matty Arnold!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lban gets a clinch.
A short right from Lban on the inside.
Arnold can't break the clinch.
Lban lands a left hand.
Arnold tries to break the clinch but Lban is controlling the position.
Lban prevents Arnold from breaking the clinch.
Lban lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
Arnold wants to break free but Lban has control.
Arnold is looking to break free of the clinch but Lban has double underhooks.
Lban lands a shot to the body.
Arnold wants to break free but Lban has control.
Lban works on Arnold's body with a couple of short punches.
Arnold is looking to break free of the clinch but Lban has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lban digs a right hand underneath Arnold's ribcage. Arnold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arnold is trying to break the clinch but Lban is controlling him.
Lban lands with a light punch inside.
Lban definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lban presses Arnold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arnold looks winded!
Lban lands a hook that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
A hook to the body from Lban.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Lban.
Lban working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lban lands a body shot.
Lban makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lban.
Lban lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lban lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Lban.
Lban presses Arnold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lban lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arnold or not.
Lban is leaning against Arnold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lban lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Lban as the two fighters clinch.
Lban lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lban keeps control of Arnold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lban lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arnold.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lban.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lban lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lban lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lban lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Lban.
Lban lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lban - that landed with a thud.
Lban scores with a hook to the body.
Lban lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lban scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lban lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arnold is rocked!
Lban cracks Arnold with a nice body shot.
Arnold is still on wobbly legs! Can Lban finish him?
Lban lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lban - that landed with a thud.
Lban presses Arnold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arnold seems to have recovered his senses.
Lban scores with a shot to the side of Arnold's head.
Lban lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lban creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lban lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lban creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lban unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Arnold! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lban is unloading with more strikes now! Arnold drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garaile Lban!
After winning the bout, Garaile Lban thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Matty Arnold was interviewed post fight and said 'no comment'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel King (ranked 3719 p4p, 417 weight class) and Anakond Lidland (ranked 3494 p4p, 394 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nigel King has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nigel King seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anakond Lidland!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lidland throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lidland.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lidland fakes the leg kick and cracks King in the body.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lidland at a distance.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Lidland scoring well with a low kick there.
King swinging wildly here.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lidland.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lidland's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lidland's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King lands with a right hand.
Lidland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Lidland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lidland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lidland duly obliges.
Nigel King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a body shot.
King tries to clinch there but Lidland circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to land a front kick but Lidland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lidland looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lidland scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Nigel King has been cut.
King jabs at Lidland's body.
Lidland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lidland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by King.
Lidland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lidland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lidland closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Lidland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King connects with a right hand. Lidland shakes it off.
King lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Anakond Lidland has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King throws a push kick but Lidland slaps the foot to one side.
Lidland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lidland explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch combination from King misses.
King is breathing heavily.
Lidland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidland keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
King looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lidland slips a straight right by King.
King scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lidland - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lidland. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lidland throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Lidland scores with a kick to the body.
King takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lidland scores with a body shot.
Lidland bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lidland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Lidland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
King sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lidland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Lidland fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for King.
King throws a right hand that Lidland ducks under and follows up with a left that Lidland also avoids with ease.
Lidland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King throws a nice looking combination but Lidland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lidland unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King wants to clinch up but Lidland keeps it at a distance.
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lidland throws a body shot but no joy.
Lidland throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lidland.
As King backs off Lidland throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
Lidland has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King is trying to break the clinch but Lidland is controlling him.
King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King trying to control the position but instead, Lidland has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
Lidland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lidland lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lidland.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lidland lands with a right to the head.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Lidland controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is trying to force a seperation but Lidland has the dominant position.
King tries to break the clinch but Lidland is controlling the position.
Lidland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
King is trying to push Lidland away but Lidland 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.
Anakond Lidland 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!
Lidland clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Lidland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lidland throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lidland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King shoots in for a takedown but Lidland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King throws a series of punches but Lidland avoids them all with ease.
Lidland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King is trying to push Lidland away but Lidland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lidland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King has had enough of the clinch but Lidland keeps him there for the moment.
Lidland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lidland breaks from the clinch.
Lidland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lidland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
King lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Lidland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Lidland counters with an outside leg kick.
Lidland defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Lidland throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Lidland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lidland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lidland.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Lidland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nigel King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lidland moves into the clinch.
Lidland digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lidland breaks the clinch.
Lidland darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Lidland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lidland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lidland. Lidland obviously looking to wear him down.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lidland.
King throws a low kick but Lidland moves out of range easily.
Lidland has managed to clinch.
Lidland pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Lidland won't allow it.
King is trying to break the clinch but Lidland has him pressed against the cage.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lidland's elbow.
King breaks from the clinch.
Lidland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lidland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Lidland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Lidland walks into a jab.
Lidland clinches up against the cage.
Lidland manages to break the clinch.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lidland back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lidland keeps the fight on the outside.
Lidland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lidland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King throws a low kick but Lidland avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King is looking to clinch but Lidland is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Lidland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lidland lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
Lidland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King lands the left hand.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lidland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lidland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King throws out a loose jab but Lidland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidland misses with a wild combination.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lidland. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lidland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anakond Lidland 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 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!
King tests Lidland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lidland gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Lidland manages to retain guard.
Lidland keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King trying to control but Lidland is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lidland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lidland or not.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lidland backwards.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lidland manages to break the clinch.
Lidland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
King throws a series of punches but Lidland moves out of range.
Lidland scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lidland was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King tries to clinch but Lidland moves out of range.
Lidland is looking for the big counter here.
Lidland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Lidland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lidland connects with a high kick.
Lidland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lidland throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
Lidland clinches.
Lidland has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Lidland controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lidland pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lidland throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
Lidland throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Lidland lands a body shot.
King throws a leg kick but Lidland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lidland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidland closes the distance and clinches.
Lidland is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anakond Lidland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from King.
King loads up on a big right hand but Lidland slips the punch.
Lidland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Lidland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lidland misses with a head kick.
Lidland closes the distance and clinches.
Lidland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nigel King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lidland.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Lidland is just out of range.
Lidland misses with a straight right.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Lidland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lidland.
Lidland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lidland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Lidland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lidland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lidland swinging wildly here.
Anakond Lidland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lidland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anakond Lidland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lidland 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anakond Lidland!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Xavier (ranked 3154 p4p, 350 weight class) and Brian Burrow (ranked 3115 p4p, 344 weight class). Jack Xavier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Burrow!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xavier has closed the distance and engaged Burrow in a clinch.
Xavier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burrow uses from the top position.
Xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xavier tries to strike from the bottom.
Burrow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burrow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burrow postures up.
Burrow trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xavier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrow controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier trying to control the position.
Burrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Xavier looking for a guillotine here but Burrow defends easily.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burrow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burrow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Xavier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Burrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xavier has his foot on Burrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burrow works his way back into a safe position though.
Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burrow throws a big right hand that misses.
Burrow lands a couple of digs.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrow postures up.
Xavier striking off his back but it's not causing Burrow any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrow is in close to Xavier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xavier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burrow defends well.
Burrow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burrow trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burrow trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Burrow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Xavier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Xavier lands a decent punch to the body there.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xavier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burrow defends it easily.
Burrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrow has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Xavier is looking for a triangle but Burrow pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burrow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burrow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Burrow will probably get the nod.
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.
Xavier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burrow, pushing him back against the cage.
Xavier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burrow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xavier prevents it.
Xavier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burrow.
Xavier jumps guard.
Burrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrow has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Burrow wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Brian Burrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrow stands up over Xavier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Xavier has wrist control.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burrow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burrow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Xavier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrow.
Burrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Burrow is proving a slippery customer.
Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burrow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xavier is trying to control the position but Burrow postures up.
Burrow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burrow cracks Xavier with a solid left hand.
Burrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrow has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrow landing some decent shots from guard.
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Burrow is proving a slippery customer.
Burrow wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Burrow cracks Xavier with a solid left hand.
Burrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burrow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xavier's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Burrow from controlling successfully.
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Xavier is tightening it up a little... Burrow has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Burrow reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Burrow taps out! Nice BJJ there by Xavier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Xavier!
Jack Xavier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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