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Highland 207 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinzade Murakami (ranked 3465 p4p, 3132 weight class) and Willie Stroker (ranked 317 p4p, 292 weight class). Stroker has chosen Ram Ranch as his entrance music. Shinzade Murakami has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinzade Murakami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stroker loads up on a big right hand but Murakami slips the punch.
Murakami clinches up with Stroker and pushes him back against the cage.
Stroker misses with some punches.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Stroker avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Stroker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stroker throws a head punch that misses.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Stroker controls the action.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murakami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Stroker tries a body shot but Murakami blocks it.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stroker misses with some punches.
Stroker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami works on Stroker's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroker throws a punch but it's blocked by Murakami.
Stroker's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stroker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murakami prevents a body shot from Stroker.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stroker throws a punch but it's blocked by Murakami.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Murakami.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tries to work over Stroker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroker lands a hook that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
Stroker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stroker tries to work over Murakami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami prevents a body shot from Stroker.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stroker.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stroker misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stroker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murakami looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stroker struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Stroker misses with the head strike.
Stroker struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Murakami lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stroker.
Stroker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stroker lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stroker tries to throw a body punch but Murakami avoids it by throwing Stroker back against the cage.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Stroker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murakami digs a right hand into Stroker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stroker's gas tank.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroker controls his hands.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stroker or not.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroker controls his hands.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Stroker.
Stroker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stroker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murakami's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Murakami.
Stroker lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Murakami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stroker lands with a right to the head.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stroker's elbow.
Stroker lands a nice shot to the body.
Murakami blocks a body shot from Stroker.
Stroker misses with a punch on the inside.
Murakami tries to work over Stroker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stroker can't find room to land a body shot as Murakami controls the action.
Nice body punch from Murakami - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Murakami presses Stroker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
Murakami tries to work over Stroker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroker lands a left hand.
Murakami scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stroker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murakami's elbow.
Stroker swings wildly with an uppercut but Murakami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami scores with a shot to the side of Stroker's head.
Stroker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willie Stroker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stroker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stroker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murakami. Murakami circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stroker misses with a hook. Murakami ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Murakami.
Stroker moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stroker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Stroker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Stroker.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stroker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroker misses with the head strike.
Murakami misses with some punches.
Stroker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Murakami.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stroker has a couple of punches blocked by Murakami.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stroker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murakami's elbow.
Murakami digs a right hand into Stroker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stroker's gas tank.
Murakami tries to work over Stroker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
Murakami is working Stroker over against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Murakami pushes Stroker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shinzade Murakami has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stroker is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stroker prevents a body shot from Murakami.
A head punch on the inside from Stroker fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stroker fails to land.
Stroker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murakami scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Stroker misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Murakami.
Murakami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami gets through Stroker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Murakami blocks a body shot from Stroker.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Murakami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murakami softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker tries to throw a body punch but Murakami avoids it by throwing Stroker back against the cage.
Stroker misses with the head strike.
Stroker misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Stroker fails to land.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stroker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murakami scores with a hook to the body.
Murakami prevents a body shot from Stroker.
Stroker misses with some punches.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stroker lands a right hand.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroker controls his hands.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Murakami has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murakami lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stroker.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stroker misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murakami.
Stroker misses with a body punch.
Murakami blocks an uppercut.
Stroker scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murakami digs a right hand into Stroker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stroker's gas tank.
Stroker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stroker blocks a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Stroker avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Murakami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Murakami.
 Stroker is rocked!
Murakami lands a body shot.
Stroker is still on wobbly legs! Can Murakami finish him?
Murakami lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Murakami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinzade Murakami dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murakami forces Stroker back against the cage and clinches.
Murakami pushes Stroker against the cage. Murakami is working some dirty boxing. Murakami pushes off with a quick right hook! Stroker goes down! Stroker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Murakami moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinzade Murakami!
Shinzade Murakami thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Willie Stroker was interviewed post fight and said 'This is mahd silly mate! Fookin' mad innit! 'E knows I'd kick 'is arse innuh rematch!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 1310 p4p, 5807 weight class) and Dana Helwani (ranked 186 p4p, 519 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dana Helwani!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helwani misses with a takedown attempt
and Tonioli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Dana Helwani has been cut.
Helwani shoots and misses
and Tonioli counters with a big left hand that crumples Helwani! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Tonioli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mith (ranked 1683 p4p, 1772 weight class) and Nicholas Brady (ranked 252 p4p, 268 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Andre Mith has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andre Mith seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Mith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicholas Brady!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mith manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Brady both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Andre Mith has been cut.
Brady scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mith misses with a wild body shot.
Brady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Brady misses.
Mith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brady lands with an overhand left.
Brady throws a leg kick that misses.
Mith jabs at Brady's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brady throws a leg kick which misses Mith's front leg but catches the back leg as Mith tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady misses with a body shot
and Brady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Brady has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brady throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mith to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicholas Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mith drops Brady with a big left hand! Brady is injured, injured bad! Mith jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Mith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Catchy Cartwright (ranked 641 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 68 p4p, 168 weight class). Cartwright's entrance music is Spiders. A fine choice. Catchy Cartwright has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Catchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Cartwright was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cartwright defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Cartwright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cartwright swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Cartwright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartwright's waist but Cartwright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Henderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cartwright tries to sprawl but Henderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cartwright tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartwright won't allow Henderson to pass to mount.
Cartwright tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cartwright is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is doing well to control the position and prevent Henderson from advancing to side control.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Henderson trying to control the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Henderson stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Cartwright counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Cartwright to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cartwright is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cartwright holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands shots from the back.
Cartwright is looking for the choke from the back position but Henderson is controlling his hands well.
Cartwright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Henderson tries to escape the position.
Cartwright is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.
Cartwright keeps control of the position as Henderson tries to break free.
Henderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright scores with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright keeps control of the position as Henderson tries to break free.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartwright somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cartwright punishes Henderson with strikes from the back mount.
Cartwright controls the position.
Cartwright is looking to control Henderson but Henderson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cartwright slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cartwright is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cartwright to the mat! Cartwright manages to get full guard.
Henderson prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henderson passes Cartwright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henderson is fighting to break Cartwright's control of his arms but Cartwright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henderson advances to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Henderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henderson tries to control but Cartwright wriggling away.
Cartwright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson goes for an armbar but Cartwright turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright is fighting to break Henderson's control of his arms but Henderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is stalling in the full guard.
Cartwright continues to stall.
Henderson controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Henderson is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartwright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright is looking to counter punch.
Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Henderson goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.
As Henderson tries to get set, Cartwright tries to push him back and clinch up but Henderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Cartwright swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cartwright manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright controlling Henderson's posture.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Henderson won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Cartwright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartwright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartwright's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Henderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cartwright turns into Henderson and is now in his guard.
Cartwright trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Henderson!
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright tries to bench press Henderson off him but Henderson keeps the position.
Cartwright is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Cartwright wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Cartwright is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Cartwright is trying to buck Henderson off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henderson prevents Cartwright from standing back up.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Cartwright defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Cartwright is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Catchy Cartwright.
Well Cartwright 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Catchy Cartwright!
Our winner, Catchy Cartwright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Jacquin (ranked 980 p4p, 855 weight class) and George Walker (ranked 145 p4p, 125 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Jacquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Walker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacquin with a body shot.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacquin's head.
A jab from Walker misses.
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jacquin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs.
Jacquin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacquin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jacquin off and has taken his back!
Walker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jacquin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jacquin for a finish.
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!
Jacquin turns into Walker and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully.
Walker keeping full guard, as Jacquin tries to pass.
Jacquin is working hard here to advance position.
Jacquin trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Walker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacquin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacquin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacquin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walker is trying to control but Jacquin manages to pass to mount!
Walker is looking to improve his position but Jacquin isn't that keen on the idea.
Jacquin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walker is looking to escape.
Jacquin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jacquin has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jacquin prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
Jacquin tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Jacquin working for a submission but Walker is keeping him at bay.
Jacquin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jacquin trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jacquin wants to free his trapped foot but Walker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin trying to control from Walker's half guard. Walker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jacquin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Jacquin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacquin takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Jacquin.
Jacquin attempts a counter takedown but Walker avoids it well and moves away.
Jacquin connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off.
Walker avoids the body shot from Jacquin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
Jacquin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Jacquin 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.
Walker keeping full guard, as Jacquin tries to pass.
Jacquin trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Walker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jacquin slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jacquin looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacquin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Jacquin from controlling successfully.
Jacquin won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
Eric Jacquin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacquin tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacquin wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Jacquin defends easily.
Jacquin passes Walker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
Jacquin passes into side control, despite Walker's attempt to control the position.
Jacquin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Jacquin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacquin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walker!
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.
Jacquin is looking to work his way around to Walker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Walker can't escape the position.
Jacquin looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacquin is looking to work his way around to Walker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Walker regains half guard.
Jacquin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacquin is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jacquin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jacquin moves away from the strike by Walker.
Walker throws a jab when Jacquin was well out of range.
Jacquin swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacquin tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacquin ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Jacquin misses the shot to the body.
Jacquin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jacquin takes a swing at Walker's ribcage but misses.
Jacquin looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Walker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacquin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walker scrambles back to his feet.
Walker avoids the body shot from Jacquin.
Jacquin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacquin controls the pace.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jacquin has Walker pulled in close to control his posture.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Jacquin.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker trying to control but Jacquin is working from the bottom.
Jacquin is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacquin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Walker has picked Jacquin up and slammed him! Jacquin can't keep hold of the triangle and Walker manages to pass to side control!
Jacquin is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacquin keeps working.
Walker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacquin is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
Walker is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacquin is defending well.
Jacquin struggling a bit here.
Jacquin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacquin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacquin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacquin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Jacquin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacquin gets the takedown into side control.
Walker tries to buck Jacquin off but Jacquin is having none of it.
Jacquin trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
Walker is letting Jacquin control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
George Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacquin trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
Jacquin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jacquin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacquin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Walker.
I think Jacquin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Jacquin!
After the big win, Eric Jacquin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Munhoz (ranked 203 p4p, 2281 weight class) and Aiko Inhanamoto (ranked 26 p4p, 295 weight class). Inhanamoto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Veruca Salt - "Stoneface". Alex Munhoz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aiko Inhanamoto's chin.
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Munhoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Aiko Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munhoz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Inhanamoto to the ground. Munhoz is now in Inhanamoto's guard.
Munhoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inhanamoto is keeping the position for now.
Munhoz trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inhanamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Munhoz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Munhoz tries to move to mount but Inhanamoto blocks the move with his legs.
Munhoz has an Americana. Inhanamoto didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Munhoz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Munhoz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alex Munhoz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Lemons (ranked 541 p4p, 629 weight class) and Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 78 p4p, 94 weight class). Bradley Lemons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Lemons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gillechriosd McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Lemons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCoy lands a really nice looking cross but Lemons seems unphased.
Lemons walks into a left hand.
McCoy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemons went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
and McCoy counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lemons! He's just covering up as McCoy starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
In his post fight interview, Gillechriosd McCoy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 90 p4p, 1091 weight class) and Ikuma Arishima (ranked 17 p4p, 167 weight class). Arishima has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. Albert Einstein had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ikuma Arishima!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arishima dips to his left and cracks Einstein with an uppercut!
Arishima misses with a hook.
Arishima misses with a lunging right hand
and Einstein counters with a single leg into guard. Arishima didn't expect that.
Einstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Einstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arishima is keeping the position for now.
Einstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Einstein scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arishima keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Arishima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein wants to pass the guard but Arishima is keeping the position.
Arishima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Arishima keeps moving.
Einstein with a nice head shot there.
Einstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arishima can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Einstein pushes down on Arishima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Einstein wants to free his trapped foot but Arishima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Einstein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arishima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Einstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Einstein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arishima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Einstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Einstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Einstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Einstein controlling the action here.
Einstein throwing shots but Arishima is blocking nicely.
Einstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Einstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arishima is not content to let Einstein control the position.
Einstein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arishima is looking to control Einstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arishima avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Einstein misses with a wild body shot.
Arishima misses with a hook
and Einstein counters with a single leg into guard. Arishima didn't expect that.
Arishima wants to get back to his feet but Einstein passes into half guard.
Arishima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Einstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arishima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arishima is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Einstein connects with a nice short shot to Arishima's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arishima slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Arishima releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ikuma Arishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Einstein slips under a jab from Arishima.
Einstein takes a swing at Arishima's ribcage but misses.
Einstein misses the shot to the body.
Einstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Einstein tries to counter with a takedown but Arishima is quick to defend against it.
Arishima misses with a body shot.
Arishima lands with a straight right. Einstein didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arishima.
Einstein tries to counter with a takedown but Arishima is quick to defend against it.
Arishima lands a lovely overhand right.
Arishima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Einstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arishima throws a lazy uppercut
and Einstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Einstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Einstein is taking a breather. Arishima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Einstein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Arishima won't allow Einstein to pass to mount.
Einstein is looking to take a break and control but Arishima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Einstein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Einstein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Albert Einstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arishima can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einstein passes to side control.
Einstein in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Einstein passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arishima!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein landing strikes, looking to finish!
Einstein looking to control and managing it successfully.
Einstein looking to secure an arm triangle but Arishima defends it well.
Einstein breaks from Arishima's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Einstein landing punches.
Arishima is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Einstein trying to control but Arishima is having none of it.
Einstein controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein raining down shots from the mount!
Einstein landing strikes from the mount.
Einstein throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Arishima because Einstein loaded up on that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Einstein lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Arishima hang on?
Arishima is rocked!
It looks like Ikuma Arishima has been cut.
Einstein unloading with bombs!
Arishima is still in real trouble! Can Einstein finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Einstein! Arishima is hurt baaadly! Einstein is firing away with more strikes - Arishima is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Einstein!
Albert Einstein thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Takashi (ranked 61 p4p, 202 weight class) and Shug Skinner (ranked 9 p4p, 34 weight class). Takashi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 吉田兄弟 Rising. Shug Skinner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Takashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Takashi.
Takashi closes the distance and pushes Skinner back into the cage.
Skinner is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skinner down to the mat. Skinner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skinner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takashi somewhat.
Takashi darts in and clinches Skinner up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takashi closes the distance and clinches.
Takashi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skinner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Skinner as Takashi shoots in.
Skinner throws a hook but Takashi blocks it.
Skinner doesn't manage to clinch there - Takashi circles away.
Takashi misses the shot to the body.
Takashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skinner is fending him off so far but Takashi persists. Nope, Skinner circles away and we're back to standing.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Skinner throws a sloppy body shot
and Takashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Takashi is working hard here to advance position.
Takashi trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takashi somewhat.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Takashi shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skinner tries to clinch but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Skinner's corner calls for a 1-2. Skinner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takashi throws a hook to the side of Skinner's head but Skinner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skinner misses with a hook to the body
and Takashi moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takashi works on Skinner's body with a couple of short punches.
Takashi pushes Skinner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner misses with a body shot.
Takashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takashi lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skinner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Takashi.
Takashi moves away from the strike by Skinner.
Skinner moves into the clinch.
Takashi stalling in the clinch.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takashi's brow.
Takashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tightens his grip and picks Skinner up, before dumping him to the ground. Skinner manages to land in guard.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takashi wants to clinch.
Takashi slips a jab from Skinner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skinner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takashi moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Takashi.
Skinner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takashi is looking to clinch but Skinner is avoiding it.
Skinner throws a body punch but Takashi moves out of range.
Takashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skinner.
Skinner gets caught napping as Takashi dives in and scores a takedown. Skinner manages to retain guard.
Takashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
Takashi being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Skinner misses with a body punch
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Takashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Skinner!
Takashi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skinner is looking to escape.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skinner can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi tries to control but Skinner wriggling away.
Skinner wants to control but Takashi is having none of it.
Takashi controlling from mount.
Skinner is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skinner is squirming around, avoiding Takashi's attempts to control the action.
Takashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skinner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
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.
Takashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skinner for as long as he can get away with.
Takashi takes Skinner's back.
Good control from Takashi.
Takashi is hanging on to Skinner's back as he tries to escape.
Skinner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takashi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Skinner's body.
Skinner can't escape the position.
Skinner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takashi.
Takashi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Takashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takashi takes a swing at Skinner's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skinner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner throws a jab when Takashi was well out of range.
Takashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Takashi from controlling successfully.
Takashi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi content to stall in guard here.
Takashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skinner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
Skinner gets caught flat footed, as Takashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skinner is keeping the position for now.
Takashi won't allow Skinner to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skinner pulls Takashi in close to prevent any damage.
Takashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takashi rushes Skinner and presses him up against the cage.
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.
Takashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Takashi stalling.
Takashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takashi is pushing Skinner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Takashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skinner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takashi stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kazuo Takashi.
Skinner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skinner stuns Takashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takashi counters by clinching up.
Takashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi had his way with Shug Skinner in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Skinner throws a jab when Takashi was well out of range.
Takashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skinner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takashi blocks a jab.
Takashi wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Takashi pushes him away.
Skinner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takashi tries to counter with a takedown but Skinner is quick to defend against it.
Skinner lands with a hook. Takashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner keeps the fight on the outside.
Takashi throws out a loose jab but Skinner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shug Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takashi's hands.
Takashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Takashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is looking for a sweep.
Takashi trying to control the position but Skinner is working away.
Takashi controlling from side mount.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Skinner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is staying tight to Skinner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shug Skinner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takashi defending well as Skinner loads up on a big left hand.
Takashi tries to counter by clinching up but Skinner breaks away and moves out of range.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takashi throws a series of punches but Skinner avoids them all with ease.
Shug Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takashi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skinner to the mat! Skinner manages to get full guard.
Takashi preventing the sweep.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Takashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, 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 Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:44
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Takashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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