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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alicia Eye (ranked 5002 p4p, 4620 weight class) and Nick Newbury (ranked 585 p4p, 548 weight class). 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alicia Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Newbury!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eye closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Newbury is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Eye asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Newbury is being controlled here.
Eye seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Newbury for as long as he can get away with.
Newbury is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eye is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Eye's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye continues to stall.
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.
More hug and hope from Eye.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye advances nicely into full mount.
Eye controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alicia Eye dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eye scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eye just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Eye works to advance to full mount. Newbury defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Eye content just to control the position here.
Newbury is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Eye controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Eye.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Eye.
Newbury really wants to buck Eye off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye controlling the position easily from mount.
Eye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newbury can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Eye is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Newbury is trying to stand up.
Newbury is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eye content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alicia Eye dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Eye looking to score a takedown here. Newbury is defending well but Eye drives through and ends up in Newbury's guard.
Alicia Eye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eye showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Newbury tries to sprawl but Eye drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Newbury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eye is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eye continues to hold on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Newbury is trying to stand up here but Eye is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Newbury has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eye gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Eye perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Eye passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eye takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newbury is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eye controlling from the full mount.
Nick Newbury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alicia Eye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eye, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alicia Eye!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamza Bin Laden (ranked 3012 p4p, 3013 weight class) and Omar Bin Laden (ranked 381 p4p, 380 weight class). 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamza Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Bin Laden!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omar Bin Laden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Omar Bin Laden. Hamza Bin Laden shrugs it off though.
Hamza Bin Laden stuffs the takedown attempt from Omar Bin Laden. Omar Bin Laden gets slowly back to his feet.
Omar Bin Laden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hamza Bin Laden blocks a head kick by Omar Bin Laden.
Hamza Bin Laden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Omar Bin Laden is trying to defend but Hamza Bin Laden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Omar Bin Laden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omar Bin Laden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamza Bin Laden winds up and cracks Omar Bin Laden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Omar Bin Laden looking for submissions off his back.
Omar Bin Laden is looking to improve his position.
Hamza Bin Laden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Omar Bin Laden controlling the position for now.
Omar Bin Laden kicks off Hamza Bin Laden and gets to his feet.
Omar Bin Laden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamza Bin Laden, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamza Bin Laden is pressed up against the cage. Omar Bin Laden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamza Bin Laden down to the mat. Hamza Bin Laden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Omar Bin Laden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Omar Bin Laden is looking to stand up but Hamza Bin Laden isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamza Bin Laden trying to control but Omar Bin Laden is working from the bottom.
Hamza Bin Laden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamza Bin Laden won't allow Omar Bin Laden to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omar Bin Laden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Omar Bin Laden keeping moving, preventing Hamza Bin Laden from controlling successfully.
Omar Bin Laden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hamza Bin Laden is looking to improve his position.
Hamza Bin Laden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Omar Bin Laden has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Omar Bin Laden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hamza Bin Laden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omar Bin Laden working for a guillotine from mount but Hamza Bin Laden is in no mood to give up.
Omar Bin Laden controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omar Bin Laden stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Bin Laden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hamza Bin Laden tries to sprawl but Omar Bin Laden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hamza Bin Laden pushes Omar Bin Laden off but Omar Bin Laden dives into side control.
Omar Bin Laden taking a breather here.
Omar Bin Laden is looking to take a break and control but Hamza Bin Laden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omar Bin Laden taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omar Bin Laden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omar Bin Laden staying calm.
Omar Bin Laden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Omar Bin Laden wants to control but Hamza Bin Laden is keeping him busy.
Omar Bin Laden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamza Bin Laden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Hamza Bin Laden struggling a bit here.
Omar Bin Laden decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hamza Bin Laden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamza Bin Laden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Omar Bin Laden pushes Hamza Bin Laden off and gets back to his feet.
Hamza Bin Laden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omar Bin Laden closes the distance and clinches up with Hamza Bin Laden, looking for a takedown. Omar Bin Laden pushes Hamza Bin Laden against the cage but Hamza Bin Laden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omar Bin Laden clinches.
Omar Bin Laden tries to pull guard but Hamza Bin Laden holds him up against the cage and eventually Omar Bin Laden drops back down to his feet.
Hamza Bin Laden turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hamza Bin Laden manages to end up in side control.
Omar Bin Laden explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Omar Bin Laden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hamza Bin Laden sprawls well. Hamza Bin Laden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omar Bin Laden gets slowly back to his feet.
Omar Bin Laden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHamza Bin Laden.
Hamza Bin Laden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Bin Laden.
Omar Bin Laden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamza Bin Laden swivels and escapes.
Omar Bin Laden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamza Bin Laden letting Omar Bin Laden take a breather here.
Omar Bin Laden is breathing heavily.
Omar Bin Laden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamza Bin Laden breaks the clinch.
Omar Bin Laden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamza Bin Laden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hamza Bin Laden won't allow Omar Bin Laden to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamza Bin Laden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omar Bin Laden has his hands on Hamza Bin Laden's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Bin Laden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Omar Bin Laden closes the distance and clinches up with Hamza Bin Laden, looking for a takedown. Omar Bin Laden pushes Hamza Bin Laden against the cage but Hamza Bin Laden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omar Bin Laden shoots for a double leg takedown but Hamza Bin Laden sprawls well. He's pushed Omar Bin Laden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hamza Bin Laden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hamza Bin Laden trying to control but Omar Bin Laden is working from the bottom.
Hamza Bin Laden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Omar Bin Laden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hamza Bin Laden looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omar Bin Laden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamza Bin Laden's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamza Bin Laden wants to hit a sweep here but Omar Bin Laden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hamza Bin Laden there!
Hamza Bin Laden is desperately trying to improve his position but Omar Bin Laden has a good base and remains in mount.
Omar Bin Laden controlling from the full mount.
Omar Bin Laden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hamza Bin Laden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Omar Bin Laden content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omar Bin Laden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hamza Bin Laden wants to hold on but Omar Bin Laden pushes him away.
Omar Bin Laden controlling his opponent.
Omar Bin Laden looking for a guillotine from mount but Hamza Bin Laden is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamza Bin Laden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Omar Bin Laden content just to control the position here.
Omar Bin Laden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hamza Bin Laden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Omar Bin Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Hamza Bin Laden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Omar Bin Laden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omar Bin Laden scoring with strikes but Hamza Bin Laden is staying in there.
Omar Bin Laden controlling the position easily from mount.
Omar Bin Laden avoids the attempt from Hamza Bin Laden to control.
Omar Bin Laden jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hamza Bin Laden is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hamza Bin Laden and Omar Bin Laden has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omar Bin Laden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Bin Laden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Omar Bin Laden 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Bin Laden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blak Cock (ranked 4990 p4p, 4994 weight class) and Dirty Paki (ranked 570 p4p, 571 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blak Cock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirty Paki!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paki scoring well with a low kick there.
Paki stuffs the takedown.
Cock moves into range and clinches up with Paki.
Cock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cock wants to get back to striking at distance but Paki won't allow it.
Cock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cock swivels and escapes.
Paki moves into range and clinches up with Cock.
Cock tries to pull guard but Paki holds him up against the cage and eventually Cock drops back down to his feet.
Cock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paki just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blak Cock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paki fails to pull guard.
Paki is trying to pull guard but Cock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Cock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cock gets control of Paki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Paki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cock postures up.
Cock wants to control from the top but Paki keeps moving.
Paki working for a triangle but Cock defends it easily.
Paki working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cock tries to free his leg and advance position but Paki is retaining full guard.
Cock wants to control from the top but Paki keeps moving.
Cock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paki pushes Cock off and scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Cock.
Paki lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like Blak Cock has been cut.
Cock shoots in but no luck this time.
Cock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paki throws a sloppy head kick and Cock moves out of range easily.
Cock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cock showed some decent athleticism there.
Cock is thwarting Paki's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cock trying to mount his opponent but Paki defends it.
Paki wants to get back to full guard.
Paki regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cock wants to control from the top but Paki keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cock is really struggling to control Paki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dirty Paki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blak Cock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cock throws a nice looking combination but Paki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cock shoots in for a takedown but Paki shows good takedown defense.
Cock has a takedown stuffed.
Paki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paki misses with a takedown attempt - Cock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blak Cock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cock scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock shoots in looking for a takedown but Paki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paki feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cock, pushing him back against the cage.
Paki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paki after a bit of a struggle.
Cock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paki breaks the clinch.
Paki scores with a punch to the head.
Paki dives in and grabs Cock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cock pushes down on Paki's head and hops out.
Paki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cock, pushing him back against the cage.
Paki breaks the clinch.
Cock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paki dives in and grabs Cock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cock pushes down on Paki's head and hops out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paki.
Cock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paki lands a lovely overhand right.
Cock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paki is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Paki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cock has Paki pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Paki to work.
Cock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paki after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Paki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paki scores with a shoulder strike.
Cock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cock is trying to push Paki away but Paki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paki controlling the action here for a moment.
Cock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cock wants to get back to striking at distance but Paki won't allow it.
Cock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paki up against the cage.
Cock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paki.
Paki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cock's elbow.
Paki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paki looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty Paki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blak Cock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cock avoids a kick to the body.
Cock throws a big counter combination but Paki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paki closes the distance and pushes Cock back into the cage.
Cock looking for a takedown.
Paki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paki.
No luck for Paki with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paki moves into the clinch successfully.
Paki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blak Cock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirty Paki.
Paki scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock wants to break free but Paki has control.
Cock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cock has closed the distance and engaged Paki in a clinch.
Paki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paki avoiding damage.
Paki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paki swats away the attempt to clinch by Cock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paki instigates a clinch.
Paki effectively controlling the action here.
Paki controlling the action here for a moment.
Cock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paki is defending well for now.
Paki has Cock pressed against the cage.
Paki tries to land knees in the clinch but Cock avoids the damage to the body.
Paki breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cock swings for the body but Paki moves out of range.
Cock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dirty Paki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cock.
Paki moves into range and clinches up with Cock.
Dirty Paki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cock tries for a takedown but Paki manages to get underhooks.
Cock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cock as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paki instigates a clinch.
Paki goes for a takedown attempt but Cock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paki fails with the takedown
and Cock counters with a low kick, right behind Paki 's knee.
Cock misses with a takedown attempt - Paki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paki rushes Cock and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paki avoids it.
Blak Cock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirty Paki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cock pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirty Paki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paki 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirty Paki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khazasti Miere (ranked 4995 p4p, 3010 weight class) and Dyke Perry (ranked 582 p4p, 384 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Khazasti Miere !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dyke Perry!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miere scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Dyke Perry has been cut.
Miere throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perry's waist but Perry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miere off to one side.
Miere shoots for a double leg takedown but Perry sprawls well. He's pushed Miere 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Perry tries to clinch up but Miere circles away and keeps his distance.
Miere seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miere throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perry's head.
Miere shoots in but Perry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khazasti Miere . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miere but Miere pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miere misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miere is defended easily by Perry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miere blocks a head kick by Perry.
Miere lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miere tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miere somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry tries to clinch but Miere moves out of range.
Miere moves into the clinch.
Miere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Miere .
Miere tries to clinch but Perry moves out of range.
Perry moves in looking to clinch but Miere pushes him off.
Miere moves into the clinch.
Miere 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Miere blocks the low kick.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch but Miere swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt
and Miere counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miere fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miere is breathing heavily.
Perry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Perry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miere is positioning himself well to prevent Perry advancing to mount.
Perry tries to stand but can't do so whilst Miere controls his leg.
Perry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Perry is looking to advance position but Miere won't allow it.
Perry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Perry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry moves into range and clinches up with Miere .
Miere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miere keeps the fight on the outside.
Perry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miere .
A countering left hand to the body from Perry misses.
Perry avoids the head kick by Miere .
Miere tries to clinch but Perry is having none of it.
Miere misses with a body shot.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miere sprawls well. Miere wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perry gets slowly back to his feet.
Miere looks for a takedown but Perry sprawls well.
Miere looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry gets a clinch.
Perry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miere pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miere dips to his left and cracks Perry with an uppercut!
Perry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perry slaps away a takedown attempt from Miere , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Perry tries to counter with a clinch but Miere shakes him off and moves away.
Miere darts in and clinches Perry up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khazasti Miere will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dyke Perry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miere moves into the clinch successfully.
Miere manages to break the clinch.
Miere takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miere moves into range and clinches up with Perry.
Miere manages to break the clinch.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miere as he avoids it easily.
Miere is looking to counter the offense by Perry and move into the clinch.
Miere lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miere clinches with his opponent.
Perry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miere breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry instigates a clinch.
Miere has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Perry uses from the top position.
Perry trying to control but Miere is working from the bottom.
Perry tries to free his leg and advance position but Miere is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miere controlling Perry's posture.
Miere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perry wants to control from the top but Miere keeps moving.
Miere wriggles free and stands up.
Miere fails with a takedown attempt.
Perry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miere darts in looking for a takedown but Perry gets double underhooks and turns Miere into the cage.
Miere is trying to drag Perry to the mat but Perry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khazasti Miere . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perry tries for a takedown but Miere manages to get underhooks.
Miere manages to break the clinch.
Miere takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Khazasti Miere is winning the standup battle so far.
Perry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Miere counters with a right hand to the body.
Khazasti Miere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry throws a combination that misses
and Miere holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Perry prevents the takedown attempt.
Miere prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miere avoiding damage as Perry throws knees to the body.
Miere successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to control from the top but Miere keeps moving.
Miere seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Perry trying to control but Miere is working from the bottom.
Perry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miere thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Miere is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Perry shoots in but no luck this time.
Perry tries to clinch up.
Miere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Miere as Perry shoots in.
Miere appears to be looking for a big counter.
Perry has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miere loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch.
Perry feints the counter takedown.
Miere throws a head kick that misses.
Perry unleashes a big counter combination but Miere bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miere tests Perry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miere moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khazasti Miere dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dyke Perry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Miere shoots for a takedown but Perry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perry can do to turn this around?
Miere is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perry wants to counter the offense by Miere and move into the clinch position.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Miere shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miere tries to clinch there but Perry circles away.
Perry wants to clinch.
Perry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miere sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perry somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry shoots in for a double leg but Miere sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miere drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perry sprawls and moves away.
Khazasti Miere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dyke Perry.
Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miere .
Miere shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perry as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perry blocks a head kick by Miere .
Miere scores with a head kick.
Perry dips to his left and cracks Miere with an uppercut!
Perry has a takedown stuffed.
Miere throws a quick counter head kick but Perry was just out of range.
Perry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Perry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miere defends it nicely.
Miere swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miere tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Perry is in Miere 's guard.
Miere scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry misses with a takedown
and Miere counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miere 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miere gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Perry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miere changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perry tries to avoid it but Miere manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perry to the ground. Perry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miere defends well and Perry ends up having to push Miere into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Perry with that takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khazasti Miere has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perry is pressed up against the cage. Miere has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Perry down to the mat. Perry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Perry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miere napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miere throws Perry to one side and escapes!
Miere pushes Perry up against the cage in a clinch.
Miere tries to land knees in the clinch but Perry avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry struggles to land a body shot inside as Miere controls his hands.
Miere prevents Perry from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miere breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perry.
Perry looks to clinch
and Miere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a jab to the body
letting Miere counter with a right hand.
Perry wants to clinch up but Miere keeps it at a distance.
Miere closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Perry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miere tries for a takedown but Perry manages to get underhooks.
Perry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perry tries to stall but Miere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miere breaks the clinch.
Dyke Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khazasti Miere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miere moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khazasti Miere showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miere has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khazasti Miere !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Burks (ranked 2931 p4p, 4710 weight class) and Bryce Michel (ranked 286 p4p, 385 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Burks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryce Michel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burks gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burks's best efforts.
Michel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burks's back!
Michel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burks doesn't escape.
It looks like Michel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Burks can't escape the position.
Michel throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Michel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burks wants to get back to his feet.
Burks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Michel.
Burks trying to control but not successfully.
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!
Michel is looking for the choke from the back position but Burks is controlling his hands well.
Burks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michel on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Michel's arms.
Burks trying to get back to his feet but Michel is in full control for now.
Burks won't enjoy being in this position. Michel looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Burks is tapping - it's over boys! Michel picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryce Michel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dreyfus (ranked 4618 p4p, 4619 weight class) and Art OfWar (ranked 447 p4p, 449 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Dreyfus !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Art OfWar!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreyfus drives through and clinches with OfWar against the cage.
OfWar has had enough of the clinch but Dreyfus keeps him there for the moment.
Dreyfus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Dreyfus .
Dreyfus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OfWar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dreyfus manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from OfWar misses
and Dreyfus counters with a one-two to the body.
Dreyfus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Art OfWar has been cut.
Dreyfus clinches up against the cage.
OfWar being controlled against the cage.
Dreyfus 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OfWar drives through and clinches with Dreyfus against the cage.
OfWar wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreyfus 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dreyfus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreyfus backing away here, and OfWar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
OfWar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dreyfus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OfWar punishes Dreyfus 's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from OfWar misses.
OfWar clinches.
Dreyfus breaks the clinch.
OfWar rushes Dreyfus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage.
Dreyfus breaks the clinch.
Dreyfus closes the distance and clinches.
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage.
Dreyfus 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OfWar instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus with a knee to the head.
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!
Dreyfus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dreyfus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OfWar is defending well for now.
OfWar is trying to break free.
Dreyfus breaks from the clinch.
Dreyfus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OfWar closes the distance and clinches.
OfWar breaks the clinch.
OfWar clinches up against the cage.
OfWar tries to break the clinch but Dreyfus is controlling the position.
Dreyfus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from Dreyfus .
Dreyfus prevents OfWar from breaking the clinch.
Dreyfus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OfWar managing to block the knees to the body from Dreyfus .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus lands an elbow that stopped OfWar in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Dreyfus .
Dreyfus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dreyfus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OfWar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OfWar is looking to break free of the clinch but Dreyfus has double underhooks.
Dreyfus lands with a right to the head.
Dreyfus breaks from the clinch.
OfWar falls off balance throwing a combination
and OfWar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from OfWar is predictable there
and Dreyfus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OfWar clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dreyfus .
OfWar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus lands a body shot.
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!
A body shot lands from Dreyfus .
OfWar wants to break free but Dreyfus has control.
Dreyfus digs a right hand into OfWar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OfWar's gas tank.
OfWar is working for takedown but Dreyfus is calmly controlling the position for now.
OfWar is trying to push Dreyfus away but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dreyfus lands a good knee to the midsection. OfWar won't want to take too many of those.
OfWar looks winded!
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage.
Dreyfus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OfWar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dreyfus lands an elbow inside that OfWar shrugs off.
Dreyfus manages to break the clinch.
OfWar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dreyfus counters with a head kick. That will keep OfWar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dreyfus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art OfWar's cut.
That's time! Dreyfus 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
OfWar leaves Dreyfus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dreyfus rushes OfWar and presses him up against the cage.
OfWar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
OfWar is trying to break free.
Dreyfus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OfWar can do to turn this around?
OfWar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dreyfus pulls his leg out and moves away.
OfWar misses with a shot to the body
and Dreyfus counters with a one-two to the body.
Dreyfus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreyfus closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dreyfus .
OfWar tries to circle away but Dreyfus has him pinned against the cage.
Dreyfus stalling in the clinch.
Dreyfus lands an elbow just above OfWar 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreyfus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OfWar's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on OfWar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dreyfus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dreyfus gets through OfWar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dreyfus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dreyfus is trying to drag OfWar to the mat but OfWar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OfWar can't break the clinch.
Richard Dreyfus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dreyfus tries to score a body lock takedown but OfWar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Dreyfus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
OfWar breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Dreyfus lands but OfWar takes it in his stride.
Dreyfus closes the distance and pushes OfWar back into the cage.
Dreyfus tries to throw a body punch but OfWar avoids it by throwing Dreyfus back against the cage.
OfWar gets underhooks to prevent Dreyfus 's takedown attempt.
Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OfWar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dreyfus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dreyfus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OfWar backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dreyfus obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreyfus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dreyfus .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dreyfus .
OfWar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OfWar is looking to break free of the clinch but Dreyfus has double underhooks.
Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus is controlling him.
OfWar wants to take the fight to the mat but Dreyfus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OfWar manages to break the clinch.
Richard Dreyfus is winning the standup battle so far.
OfWar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreyfus moves into the clinch successfully.
OfWar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OfWar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dreyfus moves into the clinch successfully.
Dreyfus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dreyfus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OfWar.
Dreyfus pushes OfWar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dreyfus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OfWar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OfWar is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Dreyfus .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dreyfus obliges.
Dreyfus lands a shot to the body.
Dreyfus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OfWar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreyfus manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dreyfus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dreyfus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dreyfus breaks the clinch.
OfWar takes a kick to the side of the head.
OfWar throws a leg kick
and Dreyfus counters with a series of strikes. OfWar will be more careful next time no doubt.
OfWar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dreyfus counters with a series of strikes. OfWar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dreyfus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dreyfus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Art OfWar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dreyfus forces OfWar back against the cage and clinches.
Dreyfus goes for a takedown attempt but OfWar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dreyfus throws a head kick that misses
and OfWar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OfWar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OfWar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dreyfus defends well and OfWar ends up having to push Dreyfus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
OfWar tries a low kick but Dreyfus avoids it.
Dreyfus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dreyfus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dreyfus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OfWar is trying to push Dreyfus away but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OfWar can't break the clinch.
Dreyfus scores with a knee to the head.
OfWar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Dreyfus .
Dreyfus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreyfus lands a good knee to the midsection. OfWar won't want to take too many of those.
Dreyfus lands an elbow inside that OfWar shrugs off.
That has opened up Art OfWar's cut even more.
Dreyfus stalling in the clinch.
OfWar can't break the clinch.
Dreyfus gets through OfWar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dreyfus lands an elbow inside.
Dreyfus prevents the takedown attempt.
Dreyfus slowing the pace effectively.
Dreyfus lands with a left to the head.
OfWar can't break the clinch.
Dreyfus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Dreyfus as OfWar shoots in.
Dreyfus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Richard Dreyfus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art OfWar.
Dreyfus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dreyfus lands a hook that snaps the head of OfWar backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OfWar is trying to break free.
Dreyfus lands a shot to the body.
OfWar tries to circle away but Dreyfus has him pinned against the cage.
Dreyfus looking for a takedown.
Dreyfus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OfWar's efforts to push away.
A short right from Dreyfus .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreyfus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dreyfus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OfWars head.
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus is controlling him.
OfWar wants to break the clinch but can't.
OfWar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OfWar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus rushes OfWar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dreyfus presses OfWar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dreyfus avoiding damage.
Dreyfus manages to break the clinch.
OfWar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dreyfus crunches a lovely knee into OfWar's ribcage.
Dreyfus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OfWar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dreyfus connects with a nasty looking knee right to OfWar's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dreyfus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OfWar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dreyfus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dreyfus moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dreyfus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dreyfus misses with a knee to the head.
Dreyfus gets through OfWar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OfWar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dreyfus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OfWar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dreyfus breaks the clinch.
Dreyfus tries to clinch there but OfWar circles away.
OfWar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dreyfus counters with a left and a right that stings OfWar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dreyfus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OfWar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dreyfus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Art OfWar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OfWar moves into the clinch successfully.
OfWar tries to break the clinch but Dreyfus is controlling the position.
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage.
Dreyfus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OfWar misses with a lunging right hand
and Dreyfus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OfWar throws a lazy head kick
and Dreyfus counters with a one-two to the body.
Dreyfus pushes OfWar up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OfWar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreyfus moves into the clinch successfully.
Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OfWar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dreyfus .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreyfus closes the distance and clinches.
OfWar wants to break free but Dreyfus has control.
Dreyfus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OfWar wants to break free but Dreyfus has control.
Dreyfus lands a left hand that snaps the head of OfWar backwards.
Dreyfus lands a nice knee to the body.
Dreyfus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dreyfus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OfWar is defending well for now.
OfWar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OfWar is trying to push Dreyfus away but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dreyfus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dreyfus .
Dreyfus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dreyfus throws a series of punches but OfWar moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
OfWar swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreyfus .
OfWar gets tackled into the cage by Dreyfus . Dreyfus maintains the clinch.
OfWar can't get the takedown.
Dreyfus is working for takedown but OfWar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dreyfus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OfWar's efforts to push away.
Dreyfus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OfWar takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dreyfus obliges.
OfWar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OfWar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dreyfus prevents it.
Dreyfus lands with a short shot to the head.
Dreyfus keeps control of OfWar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on OfWar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dreyfus is pressed up against the cage. OfWar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dreyfus down to the mat. Dreyfus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richard Dreyfus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art OfWar.
OfWar throws a poor cross that misses
and Dreyfus counters with a three punch combo that has OfWar backing up. OfWar nods at Dreyfus to acknowledge the strikes.
OfWar clinches up with Dreyfus and pushes him back against the cage.
OfWar wants to get back to striking at distance but Dreyfus won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dreyfus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OfWar wants a takedown.
Dreyfus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dreyfus breaks from the clinch.
OfWar swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreyfus .
Nice uppercut lands for Dreyfus . That snapped OfWar's head back.
Dreyfus clinches up with OfWar and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreyfus wants a takedown but no success here.
Dreyfus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dreyfus had his way with Art OfWar in that round.
The cut man is working on Art OfWar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
OfWar closes the distance and clinches.
Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dreyfus instigates a clinch.
Dreyfus lands a shot to the body.
OfWar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dreyfus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OfWar's efforts to push away.
Dreyfus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OfWar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreyfus 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dreyfus misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OfWar shoots and misses
and Dreyfus counters with a three punch combo that has OfWar backing up. OfWar nods at Dreyfus to acknowledge the strikes.
Dreyfus closes the distance and clinches.
Dreyfus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dreyfus 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OfWar clinches with his opponent.
Dreyfus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OfWar takes a shot to the head.
Dreyfus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OfWar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OfWar slaps away a takedown attempt from Dreyfus , before circling back to the center of the mat.
OfWar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dreyfus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OfWar thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OfWar swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreyfus .
OfWar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreyfus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OfWar.
OfWar jabs Dreyfus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
OfWar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dreyfus slips a jab and a cross from OfWar.
It looked like Dreyfus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dreyfus misses with the combination.
OfWar tries a head kick but it misses.
As OfWar looks to move away, Dreyfus throws a big counter combo but OfWar just gets out of the way.
OfWar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dreyfus counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus shoots in looking for a takedown. OfWar tries to sprawl out of it but Dreyfus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OfWar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OfWar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dreyfus did well to prevent OfWar getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OfWar escapes and gets back to his feet.
OfWar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dreyfus .
OfWar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dreyfus as he avoids it easily.
Richard Dreyfus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art OfWar.
OfWar slips a jab and a cross from Dreyfus .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus checks a low kick from OfWar.
Dreyfus moves into the clinch.
OfWar fails to pull guard.
OfWar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dreyfus lands an elbow that stopped OfWar in his tracks for a moment.
OfWar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dreyfus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dreyfus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OfWar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
OfWar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OfWar fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Dreyfus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dreyfus , 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Dreyfus !
Richard Dreyfus is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Richard Dreyfus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ding Dong (ranked 4746 p4p, 4938 weight class) and Bryan Caste (ranked 452 p4p, 472 weight class). Caste comes into a darkened arena with his song building. El Jarabe Tapatio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ding Dong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Caste!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caste.
Caste lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.
Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caste's head.
Dong content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caste wants to stand but Dong is controlling the position.
Dong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caste is keeping the position for now.
Dong stays in close to Caste's body and controls the position.
Dong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Caste gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Caste's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dong wants to hit a sweep here but Caste passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dong there!
Dong is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caste can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dong is looking to escape.
Dong tries to hold on but Caste postures up.
Dong is trying desperately to improve position.
Caste trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dong working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caste has control of Dong's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dong regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dong looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
BOOM! Caste connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caste scoring with strikes but Dong is staying in there.
Dong is looking to get to half guard.
Caste manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dong to take his back!
Caste is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dong rolls, trying to escape but Caste keeps control of the position.
Caste trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Dong right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong is trying to get back to his feet but Caste has full control of the position and if anything, Dong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caste on the ground.
Dong tries to escape but Caste has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Caste is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dong knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dong for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Caste dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Caste on his heels. He'll look to pass Caste's guard now, I'm sure.
Caste wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
Dong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caste wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caste is trying to keep Dong in close.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Caste throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dong uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caste prevents Dong from moving into mount.
Dong scoring with punches from side control.
Dong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dong controlling the position from side mount.
Caste tries to buck Dong off but Dong is having none of it.
Caste is letting Dong control him for a moment.
Caste tries to bench press Dong off him but Dong keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caste struggling a bit here.
Dong controlling the position.
Dong advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Dong.
Dong looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Caste is desperately trying to improve his position but Dong has a good base and remains in mount.
Dong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caste is looking to escape.
Dong controlling the pace for now.
Caste wants to control but Dong is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong lands a heavy elbow.
Dong lands a couple of good shots and Caste has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Caste tries to escape the position.
Dong connects with a big shot to the side of Caste's head.
Dong is punishing Caste with some ground and pound.
Dong punishes Caste with strikes from the back mount.
 Caste is rocked!
Dong keeps control of the position easily here as Caste tries to buck him off.
Caste is still in real trouble! Can Dong finish him?
Caste is trying to remain composed but Dong is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ding Dong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dong feints and as Caste raises his hands in defense, Dong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caste seems to have recovered his senses.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ding Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caste is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dong throwing strikes from guard but Caste blocks nicely.
Dong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong trying to control but Caste is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caste holds on and takes a little breather.
Dong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caste can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong content to stall in guard here.
Dong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caste looking for a sweep. Not yet Caste, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caste darts in and clinches Dong up against the cage.
Dong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Caste can't fight it off and eventually Dong manages to take the fight to the floor. Caste looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Caste looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caste is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caste can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dong controls the pace.
Caste escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caste wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dong is now in half guard.
Dong winds up and cracks Caste with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Caste tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg.
Dong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caste throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dong not doing much here.
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Caste is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dong in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dong shoots in and bounces Caste off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caste swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Caste dives on top into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ding Dong clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Caste kicks Dong off and gets to his feet.
Caste fails with the takedown
and Dong counters by moving into the clinch.
Dong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caste is keeping the position for now.
Dong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Caste wants to get back to his feet but Dong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Caste looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dong won't allow Caste to get back to his feet.
Dong chips away with some ground and pound.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caste is defended easily by Dong.
Caste is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Caste has closed the distance and engaged Dong in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caste jumps guard but Dong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ding Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Caste.
Dong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dong is nestled in close to Caste, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Caste wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Caste keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dong controlling the action here.
Caste moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Caste throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caste throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ding Dong had his way with Bryan Caste in that round.
That's time! 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.
Caste goes for a double leg but Dong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dong continues to drive forward.
Dong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dong dives in and scores a takedown into Caste's guard.
Caste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dong defends well.
Dong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong slips nicely into half guard.
Dong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Caste is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Caste is defending well.
Caste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Dong there.
Dong controlling the action here.
Caste wants to control but Dong is keeping busy.
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.
Caste tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Still in half guard, Dong seems content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dong in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caste trying to control but Dong postures up.
Dong controlling the action here.
Dong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ding Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caste works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Caste is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caste will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dong tries to counter with a takedown but Caste is quick to defend against it.
Bryan Caste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caste lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ding Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ding Dong!
Ding Dong is the new lightweight champion!
Bryan Caste was interviewed post fight and said 'wallahi this mf cheating bro '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sekso Fender (ranked 4998 p4p, 4991 weight class) and Jimmy Saville (ranked 583 p4p, 584 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sekso Fender!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Saville!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saville clinches up against the cage.
Saville avoids the elbow strike from Fender, against the cage.
Fender misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saville blocks a body shot from Fender.
Saville tries to score a body lock takedown but Fender shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Fender.
Saville avoiding damage as Fender throws knees to the body.
Fender pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saville is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saville blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fender.
Saville throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fender tries to work over Saville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fender misses with a punch on the inside.
Saville fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saville just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fender's brow.
Saville has Fender pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fender manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sekso Fender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Saville.
Fender stalls.
Fender tries to work over Saville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fender lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saville backwards.
Fender misses with some punches.
Fender tries to throw a body punch but Saville avoids it by throwing Fender back against the cage.
Fender throws a head punch that misses.
Saville manages to break the clinch.
Saville tries to clinch up but Fender circles away and keeps his distance.
Fender fails with a takedown attempt.
Saville fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fender throws a big counter combination but Saville scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fender moves in looking to clinch but Saville pushes him off.
Saville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fender tries to avoid it but Saville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fender to the ground. Fender escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saville fails with the takedown.
Fender tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saville defends well and Fender ends up having to push Saville into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saville breaks the clinch.
Saville finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saville fails with the takedown
and Fender counters with a stiff right hand.
Saville circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saville fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fender checks it well.
Fender moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fender missing with knees to the body.
Fender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fender missing with knees to the body.
Saville managing to block the knees to the body from Fender.
Saville dodges an elbow strike from Fender.
Saville tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fender smiles and moves away.
Fender is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saville sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fender tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saville manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saville tries a quick counter leg kick but Fender is wise to it.
Fender will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fender pushes Saville up against the cage in a clinch.
Fender dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saville decides to pull guard.
Fender is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saville escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fender gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fender gets to his feet - Saville follows without any prompting.
Saville closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Fender fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saville has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fender uses from the top position.
Saville trying to control the position.
Fender wants to get up but he can't break Saville's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sekso Fender dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saville throws a sloppy head kick and Fender moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saville.
Saville looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saville dives in for a single leg takedown but Fender sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saville shoots in looking for a takedown. Fender tries to sprawl out of it but Saville keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fender manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sekso Fender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Saville.
Saville shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fender moves in looking to clinch but Saville pushes him off.
Saville gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saville blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saville tries for a takedown but Fender manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saville fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fender prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saville is breathing heavily.
Fender misses with a body punch.
Saville manages to break the clinch.
Fender tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saville swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fender rushes Saville and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fender gets underhooks to prevent Saville's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fender.
Saville avoiding damage as Fender throws knees to the body.
Saville is looking to break free of the clinch but Fender has double underhooks.
Fender lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fender misses with an elbow strike.
Fender pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saville blocks a body shot from Fender.
Fender is looking to control Saville's arms but Saville gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fender has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fender.
Fender tries to work over Saville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saville tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Saville on the inside.
Saville goes for a takedown attempt but Fender pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saville closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fender circles away.
Fender shoots in but no luck this time.
Fender is looking to clinch but Saville is avoiding it.
Fender moves in looking to clinch but Saville pushes him off.
Saville shoots in for a double leg but Fender sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Saville with that takedown attempt.
Fender seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sekso Fender is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saville gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fender makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saville circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fender moves into the clinch.
Sekso Fender has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fender pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saville prevents a body shot from Fender.
A short right from Fender.
Fender stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fender as Saville tries to tie him up.
Fender misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fender.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fender is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saville is defending well for now.
Saville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fender has Saville pushed against the cage.
Fender doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fender misses with the head strike.
Fender lands a right hand.
Fender misses with a punch on the inside.
Fender lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saville.
A hook to the body from Fender.
Fender has Saville pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fender doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fender misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sekso Fender dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Fender clinches up with Saville and pushes him back against the cage.
Saville looking for a takedown.
Saville drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fender pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fender throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fender moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jimmy Saville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fender tries for a takedown but Saville sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Fender as Saville shoots in.
Sekso Fender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Saville.
Saville fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fender looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saville takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fender closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fender lands a nice uppercut.
Fender misses with some punches.
Fender tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saville's elbow.
Fender is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saville can do to turn this around?
Fender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sekso Fender is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saville is defended easily by Fender.
Fender is looking for a counter combo.
Saville circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fender has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fender lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Saville misses.
Saville slaps away a takedown attempt from Fender, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fender fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saville shoots in but no luck this time.
Fender has closed the distance and engaged Saville in a clinch.
Fender tries to throw a body punch but Saville avoids it by throwing Fender back against the cage.
Saville has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saville softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fender prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fender can't find room to land a body shot as Saville controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fender misses with some punches.
Saville jumps guard but Fender stands there with Saville around his waist. Saville gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fender throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savilles head.
Saville has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fender uses from the top position.
Saville 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.
Fender wants to pass the guard but Saville is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fender stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice sprawl there from Fender as Saville shoots in.
Fender closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fender throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saville tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fender smiles and moves away.
Saville dives in for a single leg takedown but Fender sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fender shoots for a takedown but Saville saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fender moves into the clinch.
Fender misses with a punch to the body.
Fender lands an uppercut.
Fender lands a left hand.
Saville tries to pull guard but Fender holds him up against the cage and eventually Saville drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fender tries to throw a body punch but Saville avoids it by throwing Fender back against the cage.
Fender digs a right hand into Saville's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saville's gas tank.
Fender lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fender lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sekso Fender clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fender gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saville blocks the elbow strike.
Saville tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fender tries a body shot but Saville blocks it.
Fender pushes off an throws an elbow but Saville leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fender working aggressively here.
Fender gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saville.
Saville blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saville's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saville clinches with his opponent.
Fender gets through Saville's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fender stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fender wants it to stay on the feet.
Sekso Fender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Saville.
Saville is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fender showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saville.
Fender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fender shoots in and drives through. Saville sprawls well.
Fender wants to clinch up but Saville keeps it at a distance.
Fender moves into the clinch.
Fender scores with a shot to the side of Saville's head.
Saville blocking some punches.
Saville tries to pull guard but Fender forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saville blocks a body shot from Fender.
Saville avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fender lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saville or not.
Fender throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savilles head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fender scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fender gets underhooks to prevent Saville's takedown attempt.
Fender is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saville is defending well for now.
Saville tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fender lands a shoulder strike.
Saville looking for a takedown.
Fender tries to work over Saville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fender is working Saville over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fender misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fender misses with a punch to the body.
Saville is looking for a takedown.
Fender trying to land knees to the body.
Saville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fender tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fender tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saville avoids it.
Fender slows down the pace here.
Saville avoiding damage as Fender throws knees to the body.
Fender pushes off an throws an elbow but Saville leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saville leaning against his opponent.
Saville blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saville fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fender shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saville as he avoids it easily.
Fender tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fender tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saville swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fender shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saville eats them both and turns towards Fender to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fender rushes Saville and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Fender.
Fender misses with a punch on the inside.
Fender misses with the head strike.
Saville looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sekso Fender had his way with Jimmy Saville in 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. This is the final round!
Saville shoots in looking for a takedown. Fender tries to sprawl out of it but Saville keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fender manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fender changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saville tries to avoid it but Fender manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saville to the ground. Saville escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saville shoots and misses
and Fender counters with a two punch combo.
Saville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fender tries to avoid it but Saville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fender to the ground. Fender escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sekso Fender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Saville.
Fender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saville dives in for a single leg takedown but Fender sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fender misses with a body kick.
Fender tries to clinch but Saville is having none of it.
Saville is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saville shoots in looking for a takedown but Fender manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saville's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Saville looks to move away, Fender throws a big counter combo but Saville just gets out of the way.
Saville swats away the attempt to clinch by Fender.
Fender darts in and clinches Saville up against the cage.
Saville goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fender prevents it.
Nice body punch from Fender - that landed with a thud.
Fender lands with a left to the head.
Fender scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fender tries to land knees in the clinch but Saville avoids the damage to the body.
Fender stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fender misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saville.
Fender scores with a hook to the body.
Fender misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fender taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fender just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saville's brow.
Saville is trying to force a seperation but Fender has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Fender scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fender softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saville can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fender just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saville's brow.
Saville is trying to break the clinch but Fender is controlling him.
Saville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saville prevents a body shot from Fender.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saville is trying to pull guard but Fender has him pressed against the cage.
Fender lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fender is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fender misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fender lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saville avoiding damage as Fender throws knees to the body.
Fender misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saville.
Fender stops a takedown attempt from Saville.
Fender misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saville managing to block the knees to the body from Fender.
Saville blocks a body shot from Fender.
Sekso Fender is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saville managing to block the knees to the body from Fender.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fender tries to work over Saville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fender lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saville backwards.
Fender misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saville leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fender is trying to stall.
Fender has a couple of punches blocked by Saville.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fender tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saville breaks from the clinch.
Jimmy Saville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saville lands a left and a right that send Fender crashing to the mat, dazed. Saville thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Fender is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sekso Fender showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fender, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sekso Fender!
Sekso Fender is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shuga See (ranked 4999 p4p, 5001 weight class) and Tok Kitah (ranked 399 p4p, 398 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shuga See!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tok Kitah !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
See tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
See clinches with his opponent.
Kitah tightens his grip and picks See up, before dumping him to the ground. See manages to land in guard.
See wants to stand and escape but Kitah is having none of it.
See is wriggling around but Kitah manages to pass to half guard.
See pushes Kitah off looking to stand but Kitah dives back in and keeps control.
See kicks off Kitah and gets to his feet.
See has managed to clinch.
See lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
See wants to break the clinch but can't.
See wants to get back to striking at distance but Kitah won't allow it.
Kitah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but See is defending well.
Kitah avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
See wants to clinch
and Kitah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kitah .
Kitah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are working up against the cage. See manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
See has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kitah breaks the clinch.
See fails with an attempt to clinch.
See closes the distance and clinches.
Kitah is trying to pull guard but See turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kitah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck See on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
See rushes Kitah and presses him up against the cage.
Kitah breaks from the clinch.
See tries to clinch but Kitah is having none of it.
See tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
See tries to clinch up.
See tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kitah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in See's guard.
See is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kitah is controlling him.
Kitah wants to control from the top but See keeps moving.
Kitah stops See from standing up.
Kitah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
See wants to clinch up but Kitah keeps it at a distance.
See tries to clinch but Kitah is having none of it.
Kitah throws a head kick but See moves out of range.
See tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitah avoids a punch combination nicely.
See closes the distance and clinches.
Kitah has See pushed against the cage.
Kitah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
See tries to clinch
and Kitah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
See is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Kitah breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
See moves into range and clinches up with Kitah .
Kitah tries to pull guard but See forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shuga See has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tok Kitah .
See looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kitah stalling in the clinch.
Kitah breaks from the clinch.
Kitah drives through with a takedown into guard.
See is working an open guard so Kitah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
See falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kitah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kitah stops See from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kitah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tok Kitah will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
See moves into the clinch.
See has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kitah can't get the takedown.
Kitah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
See prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shuga See has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tok Kitah .
Stalling in the clinch from Kitah .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
See breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitah looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
See tries to clinch up but Kitah circles away and keeps his distance.
See fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kitah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kitah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
See makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shuga See is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
See is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
See moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKitah .
Kitah shoots in for a takedown but See shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
See doesn't manage to clinch there - Kitah circles away.
Shuga See seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
See tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kitah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kitah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in See's guard.
Tok Kitah has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
See pushes Kitah off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
See tries to clinch but Kitah moves out of range.
Kitah is looking for the big counter here.
See is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
See moves to clinch but Kitah breaks away
and Kitah counters with a nice double leg into side control. See won't be happy with that.
See tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
See bucks up and throws Kitah to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kitah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kitah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
See tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
See scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kitah is stalling here.
Kitah effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
See being controlled against the cage.
Kitah 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
See is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - See looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
See tries to clinch but Kitah is having none of it.
See darts in trying to clinch
and See takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
See fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kitah shoots in looking for a takedown. See tries to sprawl out of it but Kitah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. See manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
See tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
See is looking to clinch but Kitah is avoiding it.
Kitah keeps the fight on the outside.
Tok Kitah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitah has a takedown stuffed.
See displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kitah .
See tries to clinch but Kitah is having none of it.
See lands a left and a right that send Kitah crashing to the mat, dazed. See thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kitah is rocked!
It looks like Tok Kitah has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
See looks to clinch
and Kitah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in See's guard.
Kitah is still in real trouble! Can See finish him?
See kicks Kitah off and gets to his feet.
Shuga See is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
See tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kitah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
See pushes Kitah up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shuga See dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tok Kitah 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kitah swats away the attempt to clinch by See.
Kitah with the counter takedown but See avoids it easily.
See is looking to clinch.
See lands a hook that stumbles Kitah back into the cage. See follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kitah to the canvas! See pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kitah has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shuga See!
Shuga See is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatima Pannu (ranked 3014 p4p, 4893 weight class) and Alga Hello (ranked 377 p4p, 555 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fatima Pannu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alga Hello!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pannu but Pannu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pannu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pannu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hello takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pannu stuffs the takedown attempt from Hello. Hello gets slowly back to his feet.
Hello misses with a few strikes there.
Pannu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hello misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hello with that takedown attempt.
Fatima Pannu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alga Hello.
Hello looks for a takedown but Pannu sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hello wants to clinch but Pannu slips to the side
and Pannu counters with an inside leg kick.
Pannu tries to score with a low kick but Hello moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Hello's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pannu gets tackled into the cage by Hello. Hello maintains the clinch.
Pannu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hello shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pannu pinned against the cage. Pannu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pannu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pannu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pannu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alga Hello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pannu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hello misses with a body shot
and Pannu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pannu misses with a head kick.
Hello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pannu is fending him off so far but Hello persists. Nope, Pannu circles away and we're back to standing.
Hello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hello is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pannu wants to get back to striking at distance but Hello won't allow it.
Hello is trying to drag Pannu to the mat but Pannu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hello tries to score a body lock takedown but Pannu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hello jumps guard but Pannu stands there with Hello around his waist. Hello gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Hello.
Pannu throws a big counter combination but Hello scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pannu is fending him off so far but Hello persists. Nope, Pannu circles away and we're back to standing.
Pannu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hello on the side of the head.
Pannu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pannu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hello somewhat.
Hello moves in looking to clinch but Pannu pushes him off.
It looked like Pannu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hello shoots for a takedown but Pannu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pannu throwing a counter right hand but Hello manages to avoid it.
Hello tries for a takedown but Pannu circles away easily
and Pannu counters with a nice leg kick.
Hello has his takedown stuffed
and Pannu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fatima Pannu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pannu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fatima Pannu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hello fails with a takedown attempt.
Pannu throws a big counter combination but Hello scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pannu dodges the punch combination from Hello.
Pannu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hello counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Pannu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hello shoots in for a double leg but Pannu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pannu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pannu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pannu.
Hello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pannu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pannu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pannu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hello.
Fatima Pannu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alga Hello.
Hello doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pannu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hello misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Pannu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Hello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pannu fakes the leg kick and cracks Hello in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hello tried to score with a low kick but Pannu checks it.
Pannu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pannu throws a right hand that Hello ducks under and follows up with a left that Hello also avoids with ease.
Pannu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hello avoids the head kick by Pannu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hello tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pannu defends well and Hello ends up having to push Pannu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pannu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hello somewhat.
Pannu is looking for a counter combo.
Hello is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Pannu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hello wants to clinch but Pannu slips to the side
and Pannu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pannu throws a nice looking combination but Hello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hello gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hello leaning against his opponent.
Hello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hello looks to clinch
and Hello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pannu throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hello shoots in looking for a takedown but Pannu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hello's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hello tries to clinch up.
Pannu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pannu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pannu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pannu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pannu wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Pannu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hello is defended easily by Pannu.
Pannu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pannu tries to avoid it but Hello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pannu to the ground. Pannu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pannu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hello avoids it.
A low kick lands for Pannu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fatima Pannu dominated that second round.
That's time! Pannu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pannu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hello misses with a right hand
and Pannu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pannu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hello.
Pannu stuffs the takedown.
Pannu misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pannu misses with a hook. Hello ducked under it nicely.
Hello tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pannu counters with a low kick, right behind Hello 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pannu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pannu lands a leg kick that knocks Hello off balance momentarily.
Pannu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pannu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hello is defended easily by Pannu.
Fatima Pannu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alga Hello.
Hello shoots in for a double leg but Pannu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hello shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pannu sprawls well. Pannu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hello gets slowly back to his feet.
Hello takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hello blocks a head kick by Pannu.
Pannu sets himself, and Hello steps forward looking for the clinch! Pannu avoids it this time.
Pannu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hello can do to turn this around?
Pannu scoring well with a low kick there.
Hello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pannu, pushing him back against the cage.
Pannu breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pannu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hello shoots in but Pannu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pannu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hello.
Hello doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pannu counters with an inside leg kick.
Hello tries to clinch there but Pannu circles away.
Pannu feints and then cracks Hello's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hello down.
An inside leg kick from Pannu misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hello darts in looking for a takedown but Pannu gets double underhooks and turns Hello into the cage.
Hello with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pannu counters with a straight right hand.
Pannu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hello.
Hello's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pannu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch combination from Hello misses.
Fatima Pannu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pannu misses the shot to the body.
Hello misses with a takedown attempt
and Pannu counters with a series of strikes. Hello will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hello tries to clinch there but Pannu circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pannu throws a leg kick which misses Hello's front leg but catches the back leg as Hello tries to avoid it.
Pannu lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fatima Pannu clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pannu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hello throws a hook but Pannu avoids it easily.
Hello is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pannu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hello.
Hello is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Pannu misses its target.
Hello wants to clinch.
Pannu throws a nice looking combination but Hello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hello doesn't manage to clinch there - Pannu circles away.
Hello shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pannu sprawls well. Pannu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hello gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hello with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pannu counters with a thumping low kick.
Hello tries to clinch but Pannu moves out of range.
Fatima Pannu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pannu throws the kick towards the body but Hello avoids it.
Pannu tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Pannu. Beautiful body shot.
Hello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pannu counters with a left and a right that stings Hello.
Hello is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hello avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hello tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pannu defends well and Hello ends up having to push Pannu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pannu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fatima Pannu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alga Hello.
Hello shoots for a takedown but Pannu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pannu throws a low kick, looking for Hello's leg but Hello calmly moves out of range.
Pannu pushes Hello away with a front kick.
Pannu with a nice calf kick.
Pannu tries a head kick but it misses.
Pannu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hello.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pannu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hello moves in looking to clinch but Pannu pushes him off.
It looked like Pannu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pannu swivels and escapes.
Pannu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hello instigates a clinch.
Pannu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hello.
Hello changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pannu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hello checks a leg kick.
Hello wants to clinch.
Pannu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hello wants to clinch
and Pannu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hello shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pannu defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fatima Pannu had his way with Alga Hello in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pannu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hello doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pannu counters with an inside leg kick.
Pannu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hello counters with a three punch combo that has Pannu backing up. Pannu nods at Hello to acknowledge the strikes.
Pannu throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pannu tries to keep at a distance but Hello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hello prevents Pannu from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hello clinches up with Pannu and pushes him back against the cage.
Pannu blocks an uppercut.
Hello taking a breather.
Pannu breaks the clinch.
Pannu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pannu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hello tries to clinch there but Pannu circles away.
Pannu throws a right and a left that Hello avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hello pushes Pannu up against the cage in a clinch.
Hello jumps guard but Pannu stands there with Hello around his waist. Hello gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pannu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pannu breaks the clinch.
Pannu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pannu misses with a head kick.
Hello throws a poor cross that misses
and Pannu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pannu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pannu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pannu circles away.
Fatima Pannu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alga Hello.
Hello with a poor takedown
and Pannu counters with a right hand to the body.
Hello is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hello shoots for a takedown but Pannu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Hello blocks the leg kick.
Pannu throws a nice looking combination but Hello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hello throws a head kick but Pannu moves out of range.
Pannu connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hello.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Pannu.
Pannu slaps away a takedown attempt from Hello, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pannu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pannu checks a low kick from Hello.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pannu circles away.
Pannu throws a leg kick which misses Hello's front leg but catches the back leg as Hello tries to avoid it.
Alga Hello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fatima Pannu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hello throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Pannu misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatima Pannu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pannu, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatima Pannu!
Fatima Pannu is the new light heavyweight champion!
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