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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaplan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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289 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaplan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Lenny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
It looks like Lenny Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Jones clinches.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones stands up from Johnson's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jones gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jones lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lenny Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Ellagrande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Odafin Tutuola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Ellagrande!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellagrande keeps the fight on the outside.
Tutuola wants to clinch.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ellagrande napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tutuola is looking to take a break and control but Ellagrande is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ellagrande gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ellagrande is looking to escape.
Tutuola is trying to control the action in half guard but Ellagrande is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tutuola wants to stand up but Ellagrande is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola wants to work for an arm triangle but Ellagrande is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tutuola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ellagrande pushes Tutuola off looking to stand but Tutuola dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ellagrande misses with a takedown attempt
and Tutuola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tutuola being controlled against the ropes.
Ellagrande wants to stall.
Ellagrande prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ellagrande misses with a knee strike.
Ellagrande scores a nice knee to the body.
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.
Tutuola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellagrande has him pressed against the ropes.
Ellagrande tries to stall but Tutuola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ellagrande manages to pull guard.
Tutuola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellagrande is keeping the position for now.
Ellagrande wants to get back to his feet but Tutuola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tutuola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ellagrande, up you get!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ellagrande.
Ellagrande shoots and misses
letting Tutuola counter with a right hand.
It looks like Brandon Ellagrande has been cut.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Ellagrande.
Tutuola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Tutuola as Ellagrande shoots in.
Tutuola tried to score with a low kick but Ellagrande checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ellagrande counters with a takedown into side control.
Tutuola is breathing heavily.
Ellagrande wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tutuola keeps working.
Ellagrande tries for a kimura but Tutuola is defending well.
Ellagrande lands an elbow.
Tutuola is trying to improve his position.
Tutuola wants to control but Ellagrande postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Ellagrande seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tutuola struggling a bit here.
Tutuola holding on.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tutuola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellagrande, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tutuola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ellagrande with a knee to the head.
It looks like Odafin Tutuola has been cut.
Tutuola is trying to force a seperation but Ellagrande has the dominant position.
Ellagrande landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tutuola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tutuola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Ellagrande will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ellagrande closes the distance and clinches.
Tutuola pulls guard effortlessly.
Ellagrande looking to pass the guard.
Tutuola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellagrande is one step ahead there.
Ellagrande postures up and lands a big shot to Tutuola's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutuola wants to stand and escape but Ellagrande is having none of it.
Ellagrande slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellagrande is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tutuola has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tutuola regains half guard.
Ellagrande wants to take a breather but Tutuola is having none of it.
Tutuola connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Tutuola wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ellagrande working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ellagrande stalling.
Tutuola trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ellagrande manages to pass to mount!
Ellagrande with good strikes from the mount here!
Tutuola avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ellagrande.
Ellagrande dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellagrande avoids the attempt from Tutuola to control.
Ellagrande swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tutuola is now in Ellagrande's guard. A big mistake from Ellagrande there, giving up the dominant position!
Ellagrande wants to stand but Tutuola is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ellagrande can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ellagrande is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tutuola dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Tutuola seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four 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.
Ellagrande is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Tutuola has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tutuola working away.
Tutuola trying to control the action but Ellagrande is working from the bottom.
Ellagrande is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellagrande is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Ellagrande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ellagrande drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ellagrande working the strikes but Tutuola uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tutuola is looking to control Ellagrande's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tutuola avoid being mounted?
Ellagrande tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tutuola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tutuola wants to get back to full guard.
Ellagrande is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tutuola defends it well.
Tutuola tries to roll over but Ellagrande keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola pushes Ellagrande off looking to stand but Ellagrande dives back in and keeps control.
Ellagrande thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tutuola's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ellagrande stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tutuola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ellagrande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellagrande dives in and grabs Tutuola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tutuola pushes down on Ellagrande's head and hops out.
A combination from Ellagrande does no damage.
Tutuola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellagrande was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutuola.
Nice takedown defense from Ellagrande. No joy for Tutuola on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odafin Tutuola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ellagrande tries to close the distance and clinch but Tutuola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellagrande tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tutuola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ellagrande clinches with his opponent.
Ellagrande managing to block the knees to the body from Tutuola.
Ellagrande is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Tutuola can't fight it off and eventually Ellagrande manages to take the fight to the floor. Tutuola looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tutuola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tutuola throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tutuola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellagrande.
Tutuola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellagrande.
Ellagrande trying to control the position from guard on top but Tutuola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellagrande drops back looking for a leg! Tutuola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tutuola manages to kick Ellagrande off! Ellagrande jumps back into Tutuola's guard.
Ellagrande won't allow Tutuola to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tutuola closes the distance and clinches up with Ellagrande, looking for a takedown. Tutuola pushes Ellagrande against the ropes but Ellagrande circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tutuola tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellagrande swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ellagrande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tutuola swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellagrande.
Ellagrande gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tutuola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ellagrande smiles and moves away.
Ellagrande clinches up with Tutuola and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ellagrande is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tutuola is keeping busy.
Ellagrande unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tutuola takes an elbow to the temple.
Ellagrande goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tutuola prevents it.
Ellagrande is trying to drag Tutuola to the mat but Tutuola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Odafin Tutuola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Ellagrande is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ellagrande gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Ellagrande comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ellagrande winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Ellagrande!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Craig David - Rise and Fall. Peter Park struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Peter Park will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Park!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from David.
Park doesn't succeed with the takedown
and David moves into the clinch.
Park has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. David is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
David wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David breaks from the clinch.
David doesn't manage to clinch there - Park circles away.
David shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Park's guard.
Park wants to stand but David is controlling the position.
David throwing strikes but missing.
David scoring with some ground and pound.
Park wants to stand and escape but David is having none of it.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Park is retaining full guard.
David might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Park is looking to stand up but David isn't so interested in that idea.
Park utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
David working some strikes from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David with a poor takedown
and Park counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in David's guard now.
Park looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
David working a defensive guard here.
David punching from the bottom - just letting Park know he's still in a fight.
Park missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Park trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
David had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Park defends it easily.
Park looking to pass the guard.
David working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Park.
Park must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Park avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David has momentary wrist control but Park slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
David trying to keep a closed guard but Park is proving a slippery customer.
David 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.
Park throws a sloppy strike and David has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Park is forced to tap! Great BJJ from David!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig David!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Libris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Libris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva feints and as Libris raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva postures up in Libris's guard and throws a big left but Libris blocks it.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Libris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Libris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Libris has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Libris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Libris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Libris postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
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.
Libris trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Libris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Libris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Libris wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva seems keen to control Libris's posture.
Libris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Libris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Libris from controlling successfully.
Libris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Libris, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Libris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva postures up.
Silva trying to control but Libris is working from the bottom.
Libris is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Libris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Libris tries to get out of the position.
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.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Libris's guard.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Libris!
Silva is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Libris is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Libris flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Silva anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Libris and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Silva slips an arm under Libris chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Silva has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Silva is squeezing on Libris like an anaconda would it's prey. Libris fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Grisham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutherford Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Grisham has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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166 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Grisham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rutherford Haze!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Grisham.
Grisham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Haze parries the strikes from Grisham easily there. Grisham is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Haze to escape.
Haze manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grisham's best efforts.
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.
Haze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grisham.
Haze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haze is not content to let Grisham control the position.
Haze wants to improve his position but Grisham is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grisham trying to mount his opponent but Haze defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Haze dodges the punch combination from Grisham.
Haze connects with a nice looking jab.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grisham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grisham is breathing heavily.
Haze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grisham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grisham shoots in for a takedown but Haze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze misses with a few strikes there.
Grisham ducks into an uppercut from Haze and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rutherford Haze!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Russell Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Pancrazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brand might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Russell Brand and Katie Perry. Rodolfo Pancrazio is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Russell Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodolfo Pancrazio!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand is looking to clinch.
Pancrazio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pancrazio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pancrazio misses with a head shot.
Pancrazio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brand is trying to escape the mount.
Brand wants to hold on but Pancrazio pushes him away.
Pancrazio looking to control but Brand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancrazio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brand kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pancrazio wants to control but Brand has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Pancrazio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pancrazio stands up and beckons Brand to join him on the feet.
Brand doesn't manage to clinch there - Pancrazio circles away.
Brand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pancrazio misses with a combination
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brand circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brand counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pancrazio tries to roll over but Brand keeps him under control.
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.
Brand throwing shots but Pancrazio is blocking nicely.
Pancrazio trying to control but Brand postures up.
Pancrazio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pancrazio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brand in particular looking to stall.
Brand is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brand tries to land a leg kick but Pancrazio saw it coming and moves away.
Pancrazio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brand counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pancrazio pulls Brand in close to his closed guard and prevents Brand from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pancrazio is looking to stand up but Brand isn't so interested in that idea.
Pancrazio working a defensive guard here.
Brand showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Brand dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brand tries to land a leg kick but Pancrazio saw it coming and moves away.
Pancrazio misses with the combination.
Russell Brand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brand scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pancrazio can't do much from the bottom here.
Brand tries for a kimura but Pancrazio is defending well.
Brand wants to control but Pancrazio is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A control attempt from Pancrazio but he's now mounted!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancrazio is looking to get to half guard.
Pancrazio looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Brand cracks Pancrazio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brand moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pancrazio has worked his arm free - good work by Pancrazio!
Pancrazio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pancrazio is trying to buck Brand off.
Pancrazio tries to improve position but can't.
Brand tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brand wants to control but Pancrazio is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancrazio tries to bench press Brand off him but Brand keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pancrazio closes the distance but Brand moves to the side
and Brand counters with a single leg into guard. Pancrazio didn't expect that.
Pancrazio keeping full guard, as Brand tries to pass.
Pancrazio wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brand manages to pass to side control.
Brand passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancrazio tries to improve his position but instead Brand has taken his back!
Pancrazio trying to control the hands but Brand breaks the grip.
Pancrazio covers up after that shot from Brand.
Pancrazio can't escape the position.
Brand will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pancrazio trying to control the hands but Brand breaks the grip.
Pancrazio tries to escape but Brand has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pancrazio trying to control the position but Brand manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Brand dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pancrazio closes the distance and clinches.
Pancrazio breaks from the clinch.
Pancrazio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brand counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brand.
Brand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancrazio is keeping the position for now.
Brand trying to control but Pancrazio is working from the bottom.
Brand looking to pass the guard.
Pancrazio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brand passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand moves nicely into side control.
Pancrazio is looking for a sweep.
Pancrazio is not content to let Brand control the position.
Pancrazio tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brand advances to full mount.
Brand can't control as he wanted to and Pancrazio manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pancrazio is looking to control Brand's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancrazio avoid being mounted?
Pancrazio is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Brand is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancrazio is trying to control but Brand passes into side control!
Pancrazio is trying to get back to half guard.
Brand wants to control but Pancrazio is keeping him busy.
Pancrazio tries to buck Brand off but Brand is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Brand takes a little break here. Pancrazio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pancrazio is looking to regain half guard here but Brand keeps moving and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pancrazio throws and low kick but Brand moves out of range easily.
Pancrazio looks to clinch
and Brand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pancrazio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pancrazio.
Brand misses with a head kick.
Pancrazio wants to clinch but Brand slips to the side
and Brand counters with a shoot takedown. Pancrazio fights it but they end up in guard.
Brand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodolfo Pancrazio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell Brand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pancrazio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Brand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brand, 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 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Brand!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Wacky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Ibanez Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Alvaro Ibanez Santos enters the ring!
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278 lbs
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266 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacky Wacky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Wacky shoots in.
Wacky gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos regains half guard.
Wacky moves into full mount! Santos won't be happy about that!
Santos is looking to improve his position but Wacky isn't that keen on the idea.
Wacky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Santos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wacky.
Wacky is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Santos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Santos!
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wacky is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos advances to half guard.
Santos is working for a kimura but Wacky is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos is trying to control. Wacky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos thows a huge punch but Wacky dodges it nicely.
Wacky tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wacky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Wacky gets back to full guard.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wacky looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wacky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wacky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wacky is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
Wacky looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wacky, who protects the arm well.
Wacky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wacky wants to get back to full guard.
Wacky wants to get back to his feet.
Santos is thwarting Wacky's attempts to control the position.
Wacky wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Wacky gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wacky looking for a sweep. Not yet Wacky, not yet.
Santos won't allow Wacky to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wacky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Wacky is breathing heavily.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Wacky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wacky looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Wacky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Wacky's defenses.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Santos leaves Wacky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ibanez Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wacky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It looks like Jacky Wacky has been cut.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wacky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wacky looking for a sweep. Not yet Wacky, not yet.
Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wacky manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Wacky in his guard.
Santos pulls Wacky in close to prevent any damage.
Santos is looking to sinch up a triangle. Wacky throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Santos's body to avoid the submission. Santos has instead reached around Wacky's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Santos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abekula Malelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malelei has chosen Broken, beat & scarred - Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Abekula Malelei enters the ring!
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26
299 lbs
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295 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Abekula Malelei!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malelei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malelei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nick Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malelei's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Malelei duly obliges.
Wilson slips a jab from Malelei.
Malelei moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Malelei with an uppercut!
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Malelei misses with a head kick.
Malelei takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and Malelei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malelei stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Malelei counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malelei.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Malelei counters with a two punch combo.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Malelei counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malelei counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Malelei to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malelei counters with an inside leg kick.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Malelei counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Malelei misses with the combination.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malelei throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Malelei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Malelei misses with a body shot.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malelei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Malelei circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malelei counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Malelei misses the target.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Malelei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malelei lands a head shot.
Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malelei counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Malelei to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malelei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malelei counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Malelei to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abekula Malelei 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.
Malelei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malelei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malelei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson darts in trying to clinch
and Malelei counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Malelei counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Malelei to acknowledge the strikes.
Malelei is working the combinations to good effect here.
Malelei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malelei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson prevents Malelei from getting back to his feet.
Wilson trying to control but Malelei is working from the bottom.
Malelei keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malelei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson won't allow Malelei to get back to his feet.
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.
Wilson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Malelei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Wilson crashes against the mat.
Wilson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wilson throws a strike aimed at the side of Malelei's head but Malelei avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malelei keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malelei looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Malelei misses with a combination
and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Malelei didn't expect that.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malelei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malelei keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson won't allow Malelei to sweep him here.
Wilson thows a big elbow that misses.
Malelei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Malelei wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malelei lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abekula Malelei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malelei misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a two punch combo.
Malelei misses with a double jab.
Malelei misses with the combination.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Malelei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Malelei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malelei looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malelei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Malelei counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch combination from Malelei misses.
Malelei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malelei lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malelei misses with a double jab.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malelei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Malelei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malelei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Malelei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malelei counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Malelei circles away easily
and Malelei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malelei misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malelei looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Malelei circles away easily
and Malelei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malelei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Malelei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Malelei counters with a one-two to the body.
Abekula Malelei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Malelei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Malelei to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abekula Malelei really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Malelei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malelei just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson looks to clinch
and Malelei counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Malelei counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malelei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malelei is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Malelei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malelei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilson on the side of the head.
Malelei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson with a poor takedown
letting Malelei counter with a right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Malelei does no damage.
A cross from Malelei lands.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malelei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Malelei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malelei misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Malelei's guard now.
Malelei has his feet on Wilson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Malelei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Malelei.
Malelei lands with a right hand.
Malelei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malelei scores with a jab.
Abekula Malelei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malelei throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Malelei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malelei throws a series of strikes that have Wilson backpedaling.
Nick Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malelei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malelei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malelei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malelei throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malelei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abekula Malelei dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malelei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Malelei counters with a nice body shot.
Malelei stalks Wilson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilson's face. Wilson staggers backwards, shaken.
Malelei throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Malelei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Malelei counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Malelei connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malelei tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malelei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malelei.
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malelei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malelei's corner calls for a 1-2. Malelei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malelei counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Malelei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilson thinking.
Malelei misses with the combination.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Abekula Malelei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malelei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malelei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malelei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malelei!
Malelei throws a combination. Wilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Malelei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Malelei circles away easily
and Malelei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nick Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malelei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malelei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A big right from Wilson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malelei fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malelei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and Malelei counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malelei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malelei counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malelei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malelei throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abekula Malelei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malelei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 44:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abekula Malelei! Abekula Malelei retains his super heavyweight title!
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