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EMPIRE XVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clio Megane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and London Saint James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Saint James's choice of entrance music: Rocky Road To Dublin. London Saint James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Clio Megane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, London Saint James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megane misses with a head kick.
Megane misses with a double jab.
Megane tries to clinch up but Saint James circles away and keeps his distance.
Megane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saint James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Megane somewhat.
Saint James avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Megane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Megane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saint James keeping moving, preventing Megane from controlling successfully.
Saint James trying to strike off his back.
Megane trying to control but Saint James is working from the bottom.
Megane wants to stand but Saint James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Saint James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Megane puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Megane trying to pass the guard but Saint James defending well.
Saint James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Megane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Megane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saint James swivels and escapes.
A combination from Megane does no damage.
Saint James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Megane moves into the clinch.
Megane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saint James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saint James lands a body shot in the clinch.
Megane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Megane loses concentration momentarily and Saint James pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Megane crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Saint James finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). London Saint James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demco Ryans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demco Ryans has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Demco Ryans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Couture lands a decent elbow from side control.
Couture stands up and beckons Ryans to his feet.
Ryans throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
Ryans tries to clinch up.
Couture scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Couture landing a few strikes.
Couture scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture scoring with punches from side control.
Couture scores with a couple of short elbows.
Couture stands up.
Couture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture wants to control from the top but Ryans keeps moving.
Ryans pushes Couture off and gets back to his feet.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryans is just out of range.
Couture shoots in and bounces Ryans off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Couture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couture chips away with some ground and pound.
Ryans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Ryans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couture on the ground.
Couture wants to control from the top but Ryans keeps moving.
Couture postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryans's head.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryans's head.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ryans has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Couture working some strikes from top position.
Ryans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryans is breathing heavily.
Couture works over Ryans with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Couture scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Couture prevents Ryans from getting back to his feet.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Couture lands a couple of elbows.
Couture is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Couture stands up over Ryans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Couture distracts Ryans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture cracks Ryans with a solid left hand.
Couture stays in close to Ryans's body and controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryans is trying to control the position but Couture postures up.
Couture working some strikes from top position.
Couture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Couture's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.
Couture with a nice head shot there.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
Couture makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryans being controlled here, momentarily.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Couture distracts Ryans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture thows a big elbow that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryans has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryans is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Couture can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryans throwing strikes but missing.
Ryans trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryans throws and elbow that misses. Couture uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryans's guard. Nice move by Couture!
Couture scoring with some ground and pound.
Couture is in close to Ryans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Couture won't allow Ryans to get back to his feet.
Ryans trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Couture scoring with some ground and pound.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Couture stands up over Ryans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Couture cracks Ryans with a solid left hand.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.
Ryans has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryans has momentary wrist control but Couture slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture scoring with punches to the head and body.
Couture distracts Ryans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Couture drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Couture is working Ryans over with some ground and pound from side control.
Couture is chipping away with strikes.
Ryans is working to avoid the ground and pound but Couture connects with a decent elbow.
Randy Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryans takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Couture working the head with strikes.
Couture lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Couture working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Couture's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryans is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Couture is controlling him well.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Couture landing strikes.
Couture working the ground and pound but Ryans is defending the strikes.
Ryans tries to improve position but can't.
Couture cracks Ryans with a big right hand but Ryans just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Couture working away.
Couture lands an elbow.
Couture lands a nice forearm strike.
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.
Couture prevents Ryans from escaping the position.
Couture looks up at the clock and then as Ryans takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Couture smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Couture working the ground and pound.
Couture creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ryans taking a bit of punishment here - Couture scoring with strikes.
Ryans takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Couture creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ryans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Couture stalls from top position.
Couture wants to control but Ryans is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Couture is chipping away with strikes.
Couture looks up at the clock and then as Ryans takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Couture smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Couture throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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.
Couture cracks Ryans with a big right hand but Ryans just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ryans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Couture grinds an elbow into Ryans's temple.
Couture scoring with punches from side control.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryans keeps working.
Ryans taking punishment in the form of punches.
Couture lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Couture is working Ryans over with some ground and pound from side control.
Couture is putting a hurting on Ryans here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryans on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ryans wants to get back to his feet.
Couture lands an elbow.
Couture works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ryans is not content to let Couture control the position.
Couture is working Ryans over with some ground and pound from side control.
Couture passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ryans!
That's six 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.
Couture lands a nice shot to the head.
Ryans is trying to stand up.
Couture working the ground and pound effectively.
Couture trying to control but Ryans is having none of it.
Couture punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Couture cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Couture cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a heavy elbow.
Couture pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Couture with a couple of short strikes.
Couture lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ryans hang on?
Ryans is in a horrible position here. Couture smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ryans can't escape the position.
Ryans wants to get back to his feet.
Ryans takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's eight 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.
Ryans wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Couture lands a nice shot to the head.
Couture scoring with strikes but Ryans is staying in there.
Couture in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Couture lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Couture lands a nice shot to the head.
Couture looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Couture putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Demco Ryans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Couture has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ryans's face.
Ryans is looking to improve his position but Couture isn't that keen on the idea.
Couture landing strikes, looking to finish!
Couture with shots to the head and body - Ryans looks very uncomfortable down there.
Randy Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Couture dominating with strikes here.
Couture unloading with bombs!
Couture cracks Ryans with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Couture controlling from mount.
Couture working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Randy Couture!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Randy Couture!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Randy Couture!
Randy Couture wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Go Kashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Gahan is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Go Kashima!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kashima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gahan misses with a wild combination.
Gahan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gahan swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Gahan.
Gahan wants to clinch up but Kashima keeps it at a distance.
Gahan clinches but Kashima breaks the clinch
and Kashima counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gahan darts in trying to clinch
and Kashima counters with a shoot takedown. Gahan fights it but they end up in guard.
Kashima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gahan is keeping the position for now.
Gahan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kashima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kashima passes into half guard.
Kashima wants to control but Gahan is keeping him busy.
Kashima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kashima wants to work for an arm triangle but Gahan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kashima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gahan's head.
Kashima is looking to advance position but Gahan won't allow it.
That's two 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.
Kashima wants to take a breather but Gahan is having none of it.
Kashima is working for a kimura but Gahan is defending it quite comfortably.
Kashima is just content to waste time from the top position. Gahan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Kashima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kashima shoots in for a takedown but Gahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gahan wants to slow Kashima down by chopping away at his legs.
Gahan wants to clinch
so Kashima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kashima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gahan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gahan has escaped and now he's on top!
Kashima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kashima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kashima looks gassed!
Gahan postures up.
Gahan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kashima is looking for a triangle but Gahan pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gahan tries to stand but Kashima is controlling from the bottom.
Gahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kashima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gahan is one step ahead there.
Kashima is looking for a triangle but Gahan pushes his legs off easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gahan thows a big elbow that misses.
Gahan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kashima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gahan defends well.
Kashima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gahan throwing strikes but missing.
Gahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kashima is keeping the position for now.
Gahan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kashima on the ground.
Gahan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six 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.
Gahan wants to control from the top but Kashima keeps moving.
Gahan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kashima throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sloppy strikes there by Gahan.
Kashima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gahan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kashima is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gahan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gahan controlling his opponent.
Kashima throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gahan. What's that going to do exactly?
Kashima throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gahan. What's that going to do exactly?
Gahan tries to control but Kashima wriggling away.
Kashima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kashima is squirming around, avoiding Gahan's attempts to control the action.
Gahan controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight 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.
Kashima can't escape the position.
Kashima wants to hold on but Gahan pushes him away.
Kashima gets back to half guard.
Kashima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kashima manages to get to full guard.
Kashima has his foot on Gahan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gahan works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gahan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kashima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Kashima dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kashima shoots in looking for a takedown. Gahan tries to sprawl out of it but Kashima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gahan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kashima keeps the fight on the outside.
Gahan tries to clinch there but Kashima circles away.
Gahan punishes Kashima's body with a nice straight punch.
Kashima fails with a takedown attempt.
Kashima has a takedown stuffed.
Dave Gahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Go Kashima.
Kashima is breathing heavily.
Gahan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan wants to clinch but Kashima slips to the side
and Kashima counters with a shoot takedown. Gahan fights it but they end up in guard.
Gahan has control of Kashima's left arm, preventing Kashima from doing any damage.
Kashima pushes down on Gahan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gahan trying to control but Kashima postures up.
Gahan has his hands clasped together around Kashima's back. He's all about the action.
Kashima passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan is squirming around, avoiding Kashima's attempts to control the action.
Kashima jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gahan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gahan and Kashima has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kashima prevents Gahan from escaping the position.
Gahan prevents Kashima from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kashima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gahan is trying to get back to half guard.
Kashima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
What's Gahan going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
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.
Gahan wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gahan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dave Gahan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gahan tries to clinch up.
Gahan punishes Kashima's body with a nice straight punch.
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kashima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dave Gahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gahan is looking to clinch but Kashima is avoiding it.
Gahan wants to clinch.
Gahan moves into the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Kashima is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gahan.
Gahan working hard to break the clinch.
Gahan breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gahan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kashima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gahan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kashima fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gahan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's six 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.
Kashima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kashima needs to keep his hands up - Gahan had a free shot at his head there.
Kashima throws a head kick but Gahan moves out of range.
Kashima connects with a solid leg kick.
Kashima throws a sloppy head kick and Gahan moves out of range easily.
Gahan thows a leg kick but Kashima checks it
and Kashima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gahan misses with a few strikes there.
Gahan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gahan is looking to score with low kicks.
Gahan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kashima counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gahan won't be happy with that.
Gahan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gahan tries to get out of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gahan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kashima tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kashima with the ground and pound but Gahan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gahan looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's eight 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.
Kashima throwing shots but Gahan is blocking nicely.
Gahan is looking to control Kashima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gahan avoid being mounted?
Gahan controlling the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gahan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gahan throws a combination that misses
and Kashima counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gahan is looking to stand up but Kashima isn't so interested in that idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kashima pushing down on Gahan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kashima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kashima is trying to work for a kimura but Gahan is defending well.
Kashima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kashima throwing shots but Gahan is blocking nicely.
Kashima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kashima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Go Kashima.
I think Kashima 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Go Kashima!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Go Kashima!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Go Kashima!
Go Kashima wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chesterfield MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Amsterdam, Calvin Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chesterfield MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacArthur to the mat! MacArthur manages to get full guard.
Carver stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur.
Carver wants to get up but he can't break MacArthur's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carver controlling from the top position.
MacArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacArthur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carver is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver tries to stand but MacArthur is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacArthur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carver.
Carver closes the distance and clinches.
Carver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carver's waist but Carver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacArthur off to one side.
MacArthur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carver tries to get to full guard but MacArthur has control of the leg.
MacArthur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carver wants to get back to his feet.
MacArthur winds up and cracks Carver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacArthur.
MacArthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carver defending well though.
Carver is looking to control MacArthur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carver avoid being mounted?
Carver is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
MacArthur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MacArthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacArthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from MacArthur.
MacArthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carver defending well though.
MacArthur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacArthur looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver trying to control from the bottom.
Carver has hold of MacArthur's hands but MacArthur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacArthur lands a nice short elbow.
Carver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacArthur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MacArthur winds up and cracks Carver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacArthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carver looks like he's trying to stand up.
MacArthur working over Carver with some ground and pound. Carver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacArthur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacArthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carver defending well though.
MacArthur throwing shots but Carver is blocking nicely.
Carver wants to improve his position but MacArthur is controlling well.
Carver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacArthur is working away from the top position though.
MacArthur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacArthur on the ground.
Carver tries to kick MacArthur off but MacArthur keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carver looking for a sweep. Not yet Carver, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MacArthur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calvin Carver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chesterfield MacArthur.
MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carver.
MacArthur tries for a takedown but Carver circles away easily
and Carver counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carver avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacArthur.
MacArthur lands some shots froms side control.
Carver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacArthur.
MacArthur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacArthur in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carver wants to get back to his feet but MacArthur drags him back down.
Carver prevents MacArthur from moving into mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carver lands with a nice combination. MacArthur backs away looking to recover.
MacArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carver.
MacArthur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carver circles away.
Jab, jab by Carver - just one landing.
A big right from Carver misses.
Carver throws a right hand that MacArthur ducks under and follows up with a left that MacArthur also avoids with ease.
Carver misses with a looping right.
Carver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacArthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacArthur tries for a takedown but Carver circles away easily
and Carver counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MacArthur's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver wanted to stand there but MacArthur had control of the position.
MacArthur is controlling Carver's posture.
Carver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur has a closed guard, preventing Carver from standing up.
MacArthur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carver won't allow MacArthur to sweep him here.
MacArthur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eight 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carver clinches.
Carver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carver misses with a few strikes there.
MacArthur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carver keeping full guard, as MacArthur tries to pass.
MacArthur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carver is looking to stand up but MacArthur isn't so interested in that idea.
MacArthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacArthur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carver controls MacArthur momentarily but MacArthur frees himself.
MacArthur throws a strike but Carver rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
MacArthur controls Carver momentarily but Carver frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice takedown defense from Carver. No joy for MacArthur on that attempt.
MacArthur dodges the punch combination from Carver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Carver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Carver lands a jab to the nose.
Chesterfield MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carver swivels and escapes.
Carver drops MacArthur with a beautiful combination! MacArthur stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carver is looking for the KO!
MacArthur is rocked!
It looks like Chesterfield MacArthur has been cut.
Calvin Carver is winning the standup battle so far.
Carver cracks MacArthur with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carver has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MacArthur to stand back up!
MacArthur is still on wobbly legs! Can Carver finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carver moves into the clinch.
Carver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carver circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops MacArthur to the canvas! MacArthur doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Carver keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Carver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pop Tarts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 London, Pop Tarts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tarts to the mat! Tarts manages to get full guard.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt cracks Tarts with a solid left hand.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Tarts's legs - danger averted.
Tarts looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt cracks Tarts with a solid left hand.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarts is keeping the position for now.
Tarts wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt cracks Tarts with a solid left hand.
Tarts keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Tarts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Tarts's legs - danger averted.
Tarts looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Tarts is breathing heavily.
Tarts keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Tarts has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunt postures up and lands a big shot to Tarts's brow.
Tarts keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tarts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hunt landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tarts is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt trying to control the position but Tarts is working away.
Tarts sneaks back into half guard.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunt passes to side control.
Tarts is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Tarts is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt cracks Tarts with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hunt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tarts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tarts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tarts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt passes Tarts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tarts is looking to improve his position.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Tarts is having none of it.
Hunt lands strikes from half guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Tarts is defending the position.
Tarts moves into full guard.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Tarts with a solid left hand.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tarts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Tarts pushes his legs off easily.
Tarts wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Tarts pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarts pulls his head out easily.
Tarts prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Tarts in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hunt tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tarts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pop Tarts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Duditz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Warrior's Code by Dropkick Murphys. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Duditz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duditz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duditz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henry Duditz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hux Flux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Callaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Hux Flux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Callaway!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flux throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Callaway was covering up waiting for the punch and Flux finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flux drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Callaway dives on top into guard.
Callaway is fighting to break Flux's control of his arms but Flux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaway tries to stand but Flux is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Flux is pulling down on Callaway's head to control his posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaway tries to stand but Flux is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Flux controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Callaway tries to stand but Flux is controlling from the bottom.
Flux pulls Callaway in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hux Flux.
Flux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callaway moves away.
Flux lands a jab.
Tyson Callaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flux forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Flux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Callaway sees it coming and defends easily.
Flux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Callaway is just riding it out for now. Flux eventually gives up the hold.
Flux trying to mount his opponent but Callaway defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Flux looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Callaway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Callaway tries to kick Flux off but Flux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flux wants to work for an arm triangle but Callaway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flux is looking for a kimura but Callaway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flux to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hux Flux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Callaway wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Callaway.
Callaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Callaway manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flux trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Callaway keeping moving, preventing Flux from controlling successfully.
Flux postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Callaway is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flux, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaway wants to stand but Flux has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Callaway being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Callaway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Callaway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Flux has his hands on Callaway's head, controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flux looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Callaway is defending well. Flux quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Callaway has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Flux celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hux Flux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Brzenszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brzenszczykiewicz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Body Count - Body muthafuckin' count. Adam Brzenszczykiewicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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22
216 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light 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, Adam Brzenszczykiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Almeida!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Brzenszczykiewicz as Almeida shoots in.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brzenszczykiewicz sprawls well. Brzenszczykiewicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from Brzenszczykiewicz lands but Almeida takes it in his stride.
Brzenszczykiewicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Almeida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adam Brzenszczykiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Almeida.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Brzenszczykiewicz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brzenszczykiewicz but Brzenszczykiewicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brzenszczykiewicz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brzenszczykiewicz but Brzenszczykiewicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt.
Almeida looks gassed!
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that half lands.
Almeida gets a takedown into half guard.
Almeida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brzenszczykiewicz's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz pushes Almeida off looking to stand but Almeida dives back in and keeps control.
Almeida with the ground and pound but Brzenszczykiewicz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Almeida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Almeida postures up in Brzenszczykiewicz's guard and throws a big left but Brzenszczykiewicz blocks it.
Brzenszczykiewicz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brzenszczykiewicz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brzenszczykiewicz tries to get out of the position.
Almeida throws and elbow that misses. Brzenszczykiewicz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Almeida's guard. Nice move by Brzenszczykiewicz!
Brzenszczykiewicz gets to his feet. Almeida looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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.
Brzenszczykiewicz stuffs the takedown attempt from Almeida. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet.
Almeida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches up with Brzenszczykiewicz, looking for a takedown. Almeida pushes Brzenszczykiewicz against the ropes but Brzenszczykiewicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Brzenszczykiewicz scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiago Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Almeida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Almeida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Almeida.
Brzenszczykiewicz circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Almeida drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Brzenszczykiewicz follows Almeida to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Brzenszczykiewicz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robson Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caesar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robson Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Caesar Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Armstrong works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Armstrong throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Armstrong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Armstrong throws a good cross that connects.
Armstrong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Armstrong settles back down.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to pass Diaz's guard but actually Diaz recovers to full guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
Armstrong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.
Armstrong trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Armstrong trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
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.
Armstrong wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
Diaz looks gassed!
Armstrong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working for a triangle but Armstrong defends it easily.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Armstrong slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Armstrong's head to control him but Armstrong postures up.
That's six 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.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
Diaz trying to hold on to Armstrong's head to control him but Armstrong postures up.
Diaz is pressing down on Armstrong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Armstrong wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Armstrong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Armstrong scoring with strikes.
Armstrong working away.
Armstrong gets to mount! Diaz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Armstrong looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Armstrong landing shots from mount.
Armstrong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight 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.
Armstrong trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong throws a combination that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Armstrong works his way into full mount!
Armstrong is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robson Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Armstrong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Armstrong shakes it off.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Armstrong seems unphased.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armstrong thows a leg kick but Diaz checks it
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armstrong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diaz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz jabs at Armstrong's body.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
Caesar Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Diaz.
Caesar Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz keeps Armstrong at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Armstrong is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Armstrong! Diaz dives in looking to finish! Armstrong is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caesar Diaz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Babaloli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babaloli comes to the ring accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - Da Mystery Of Chessboxin'. 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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23
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitch Babaloli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch there but Babaloli circles away.
Babaloli blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Babaloli pushes him off.
Babaloli swinging wildly here.
Tony Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Babaloli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Babaloli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Babaloli takes an elbow to the temple.
Babaloli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva working Babaloli over with knees to the body.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Babaloli is blocking nicely.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Babaloli gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Babaloli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Babaloli looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Babaloli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Babaloli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silva wants to control but Babaloli is having none of it.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babaloli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poor strikes thrown by Babaloli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Babaloli breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Babaloli's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Babaloli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Babaloli with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Babaloli avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Babaloli.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Babaloli cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Babaloli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Silva tries to lock up and control but Babaloli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Babaloli controlling from mount.
Babaloli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Babaloli in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Babaloli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Babaloli 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.
Babaloli tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Babaloli landing strikes from the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Silva tries to hold on but Babaloli postures up.
Babaloli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babaloli punishing his opponent with strikes.
Babaloli with good strikes from the mount here!
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Babaloli landing strikes, looking to finish!
Babaloli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Babaloli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva taking shots to the head.
Silva wants to control but Babaloli is having none of it.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Babaloli cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Babaloli postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babaloli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli unloading with bombs!
Babaloli lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Babaloli maintains control.
Babaloli throwing strikes here but Silva is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Babaloli landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Babaloli cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Babaloli throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Babaloli working Silva over with strikes here.
Babaloli lands with some strikes.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli landing strikes from the mount.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Babaloli smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Babaloli scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Babaloli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Babaloli with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silva taking shots to the head.
Silva looks gassed!
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Babaloli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Babaloli wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Babaloli landing strikes from the mount.
Babaloli lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Babaloli.
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaloli looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Babaloli landing strikes, looking to finish!
Babaloli looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Babaloli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babaloli shoots in but no luck this time.
Babaloli misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Babaloli blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaloli avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Babaloli's face.
Babaloli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Babaloli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Babaloli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Babaloli in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is pushing Babaloli up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Babaloli blocks the elbow strike.
Babaloli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Babaloli tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.
Babaloli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Babaloli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to stand up but Babaloli isn't so interested in that idea.
Babaloli drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Babaloli off! Babaloli jumps back into Silva's guard.
Babaloli stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Babaloli thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva wants to clinch
and Babaloli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babaloli.
Babaloli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Babaloli from controlling successfully.
Babaloli tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Babaloli trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Babaloli from controlling successfully.
Babaloli with a nice head shot there.
Babaloli postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Babaloli looking to pass the guard.
Babaloli stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Babaloli pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babaloli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babaloli wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva wants to improve his position but Babaloli is controlling well.
Mitch Babaloli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's six 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.
Silva desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Babaloli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Babaloli dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Babaloli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Babaloli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Babaloli there.
Babaloli winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Babaloli is controlling the pace.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Babaloli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Babaloli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Babaloli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babaloli.
Babaloli works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Babaloli with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Babaloli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Babaloli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Babaloli cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Babaloli cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Babaloli raining down shots from the mount!
Babaloli dominating with strikes here.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Babaloli dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babaloli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babaloli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babaloli gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Babaloli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babaloli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a combination
and Babaloli counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babaloli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva is controlling Babaloli's posture.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Babaloli is controlling him.
Babaloli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Babaloli lands a couple of elbows.
Babaloli postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babaloli won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Babaloli wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva misses with a head shot. Babaloli uses the momentum to regain guard.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli trying to control the position.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva trying to control but Babaloli is working from the bottom.
Silva stays in close to Babaloli's body and controls the position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Babaloli keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Babaloli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Babaloli landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Babaloli thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Babaloli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Babaloli.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli landing punches.
Babaloli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Babaloli landing shots from mount.
Babaloli postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Babaloli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Babaloli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Babaloli throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silva because Babaloli loaded up on that one.
Babaloli tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to hold on but Babaloli pushes him away.
Babaloli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Babaloli scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?
Silva gets back to half guard.
Babaloli is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babaloli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babaloli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Babaloli is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babaloli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Babaloli trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Babaloli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Silva wants to improve his position but Babaloli is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Babaloli counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mitch Babaloli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Babaloli swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Tony Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Babaloli's shoulder, as Babaloli tries to avoid the shot.
Babaloli tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Babaloli avoids the damage to the body.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Babaloli's face.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Tony Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Babaloli blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Babaloli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babaloli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mitch Babaloli!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Mitch Babaloli!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mitch Babaloli!
Mitch Babaloli wins by unanimous decision!
Mitch Babaloli retains his middleweight title!
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