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GAMMA#1044 Hoddle v Robson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lee (ranked 1461 p4p, 2811 weight class) and Guy River (ranked 157 p4p, 275 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsday Clock. The crowd seem to be enjoying River's choice of entrance music: Gabon National Anthem. Jeff Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Guy River's chin.
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World class MT
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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 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that River 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.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by River.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
River with a nice calf kick.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Donk. River catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Lee moves out of range as River strikes.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee forces River back against the cage and clinches.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but River is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee prevents a body shot from River.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from River.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River moves into the clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
River is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River breaks from the clinch.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
River misses the shot to the body.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River misses with a double jab.
River blocks a head kick by Lee.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocks a body shot from River.
River gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
River lands with a left to the head.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River breaks from the clinch.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands an uppercut.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
River takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Lee blocks a body shot from River.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
River lands a body punch.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands a body punch.
River lands an uppercut.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy River 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.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses the jab.
River tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee 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.
River tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee misses with a left hand
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River takes one to the chin there.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
River clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
River lands with a left to the head.
River digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from River.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Guy River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
River pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. River follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
River blocks a jab.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
River rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee working River over with knees to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from River.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee slips a jab from River.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Lee tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeff Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
River moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River blocks a head kick by Lee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
River avoids the head kick by Lee.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River moves into the clinch.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
River lands a body punch.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River misses with an uppercut.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from River.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
River misses with a body kick.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
River avoids a kick to the body.
Lee lands a head kick. River smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee checks a low kick from River.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
River lands a head shot.
Jeff Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with a left hand
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid body kick from River.
River cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick lands for River.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
River has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from River.
River pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
River rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River misses with an elbow strike.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River breaks from the clinch.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River lands a head shot.
River jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River walks into a left hand.
River tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River lands a jab.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by River.
River with a nice calf kick.
River with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and River holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A hook to the body from River.
Guy River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy River!
An out of breath Guy River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bill Jr (ranked 1761 p4p, 1166 weight class) and Frankie Mir (ranked 129 p4p, 92 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Bill Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie Mir!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bill Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bill Jr lands a front kick.
Bill Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bill Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bill Jr scores with a nice strike.
Bill Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bill Jr jabs at Mir's body.
Mir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bill Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bill Jr circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Bill Jr, which made it look bad.
Mir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bill Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill Jr tries to buck Mir off but Mir is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir working away.
Mir in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bill Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mir's best efforts.
Bill Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bill Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mir is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bill Jr lands an uppercut.
Bill Jr has Mir pressed against the cage, preventing Mir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mir.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bill Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir prevents a body shot from Bill Jr.
Mir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bill Jr's elbow.
Mir jumps guard but Bill Jr stands there with Mir around his waist. Mir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
A short right from Bill Jr on the inside.
Bill Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Bill Jr scores with a shot to the side of Mir's head.
Mir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bill Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bill Jr lands a body shot.
Mir taking a breather.
Mir takes a shot to the head.
Bill Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Mir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bill Jr instigates a clinch.
Bill Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill Jr misses with a body punch.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bill Jr tries to work over Mir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bill Jr lands a body punch.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mir.
Bill Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mir wants a takedown but no success here.
Bill Jr misses with some punches.
Bill Jr misses with the head strike.
Bill Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mir goes for a takedown attempt but Bill Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bill Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Mir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bill Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Bill Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Bill Jr misses
and Mir counters with a stiff right hand.
Mir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bill Jr defends it nicely.
Bill Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bill Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bill Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bill Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bill Jr pinned against the cage. Bill Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bill Jr.
Mir takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bill Jr defends well and Mir ends up having to push Bill Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Bill Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bill Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bill Jr lands with a straight right. Mir didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
Mir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mir shoots in and gets a takedown into Bill Jr's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir stops Bill Jr from standing up.
Bill Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bill Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bill Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bill Jr managing to control the position.
Mir trying to control but Bill Jr is working from the bottom.
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.
Mir cracks Bill Jr with a solid left hand.
Mir is looking to work some ground and pound but Bill Jr has wrist control.
Mir landing with the ground and pound.
Mir won't allow Bill Jr to sweep him here.
Frankie Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bill Jr seems keen to control Mir's posture.
Bill Jr wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill Jr keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bill Jr throws a shot to the body.
Bill Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Bill Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bill Jr.
Dan Bill Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Bill Jr connects with a high kick.
Bill Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dan Bill Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Mir's head.
Bill Jr is looking to wear down Mir with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mir is defended easily by Bill Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir avoids the body shot from Bill Jr.
Mir goes for a double leg but Bill Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bill Jr continues to drive forward.
Bill Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Bill Jr as he connects with a hook.
Bill Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mir.
Mir defending well as Bill Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Bill Jr misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bill Jr.
Bill Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bill Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Mir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bill Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
Bill Jr with a hook.
Mir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
Bill Jr throwing a counter right hand but Mir manages to avoid it.
Bill Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Bill Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice sprawl there from Bill Jr as Mir shoots in.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Mir.
Bill Jr with a hook.
Bill Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mir manages to avoid it.
Bill Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bill Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Bill Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mir eats them both and turns towards Bill Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mir slips under a jab.
Bill Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bill Jr smiles and moves away.
Mir walks into a jab.
Bill Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Bill Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mir misses with a punch to the body.
Bill Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mir.
Bill Jr throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bill Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Mir backwards.
Bill Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mir backwards.
Mir blocks a body shot from Bill Jr.
Mir tries to pull guard but Bill Jr won't allow it.
Bill Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bill Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bill Jr breaks the clinch.
Mir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bill Jr pinned against the cage. Bill Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bill Jr thumps Mir with a low kick.
Dan Bill Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill Jr scores with a leg kick.
Bill Jr misses with a body kick.
Mir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bill Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Mir slips a straight right by Bill Jr.
Dan Bill Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bill Jr feints and then cracks Mir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mir down.
Bill Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mir moves away.
Bill Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Bill Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Mir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bill Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mir's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bill Jr misses with a body punch.
Mir goes for a takedown attempt but Bill Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frankie Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bill Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mir takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mir tries to move into range but Bill Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bill Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Bill Jr working aggressively here.
Mir struggles to land a body shot inside as Bill Jr controls his hands.
Bill Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bill Jr is pushing Mir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dan Bill Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Bill Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bill Jr, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Bill Jr!
Dan Bill Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hole Reemer (ranked 1539 p4p, 1874 weight class) and Chaikka Chai (ranked 191 p4p, 225 weight class). Chai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead Man Walking. Chaikka Chai acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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29
205
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26
205
13 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hole Reemer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Chaikka Chai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Reemer lands a body shot.
Reemer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Reemer lands with a nice body kick.
Reemer throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reemer looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reemer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reemer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Reemer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reemer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reemer is controlling the pace.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reemer.
Reemer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Reemer there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reemer trying to control from Chai's half guard. Chai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reemer.
Reemer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reemer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reemer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reemer throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reemer's guard. Nice move by Chai!
Reemer wants to get back to his feet but Chai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai 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.
Chai won't allow Reemer to get back to his feet.
Reemer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reemer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chai scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Hole Reemer has been cut.
Chai slips a jab from Reemer.
Reemer avoids the head kick by Chai.
Reemer throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai walks into a jab.
Reemer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chai counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Reemer lands a two punch combo.
Reemer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reemer on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chaikka Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reemer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws a hook but Reemer blocks it.
No luck for Reemer with that takedown attempt.
Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chaikka Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reemer throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reemer.
Chai wants to counter the offense by Reemer and move into the clinch position.
Hole Reemer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reemer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reemer swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reemer's knee momentarily.
Reemer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. 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.
Reemer tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reemer misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Reemer throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Reemer misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Reemer's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reemer takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reemer throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Reemer cracks Chai with a good jab.
Chai has managed to clinch.
Reemer lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reemer.
Reemer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reemer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reemer's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good control from Chai.
Reemer wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Reemer's body.
Reemer wants to get back to his feet.
Chai controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reemer wants to get back to his feet.
Chai controlling the position well here. Reemer rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reemer is trying to get back to his feet but Chai has full control of the position and if anything, Reemer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaikka Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reemer throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Reemer misses with a double jab
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Reemer.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reemer.
Reemer throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reemer just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai doesn't manage to clinch there - Reemer circles away.
Reemer throws a big counter combination but Chai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reemer throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Reemer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reemer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reemer cracks Chai with a good jab.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Reemer. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reemer scores with a jab to the head.
Reemer looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Reemer.
Chai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reemer.
Reemer throws a right hand that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reemer gets tackled into the cage by Chai. Chai maintains the clinch.
Reemer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reemer's elbow.
Reemer wants to take the fight to the mat but Chai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chai pushes Reemer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reemer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai closes the distance and pushes Reemer back into the cage.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Reemer blocks with his arms.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hole Reemer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reemer's face.
Knees to the body from Chai.
A knee to the head by Chai.
Hole Reemer's cut is getting worse.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chai obliges.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reemer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reemer backwards.
 Reemer is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Reemer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai blocking some punches.
Reemer seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
A short right from Chai.
Chaikka Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai gets through Reemer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a good knee to the midsection. Reemer won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reemer or not.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reemer backwards.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Reemer blocks it.
Chai landing knees to the head.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hole Reemer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai digs a right hand into Reemer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reemer's gas tank.
Chai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reemer.
Chai working Reemer over with knees to the body.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai landing knees to the body.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reemer's elbow.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reemer is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reemer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Reemer.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Reemer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
Reemer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai lands a knee to the body.
Chai pushes Reemer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reemer swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaikka Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai lands a nice knee to the body.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reemer is working for takedown but Chai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Chai.
Reemer takes a shot to the head.
Chai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chaikka Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 1315 p4p, 772 weight class) and Fortunado Sampaio (ranked 167 p4p, 104 weight class). Sampaio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Corre Riba Corre Baixo. Fortunado Sampaio told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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29
205
25 - 3 - 0 |
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217
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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 25 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fortunado Sampaio!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampaio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durant throws an off balance right hand
letting Sampaio counter with a right hand.
Durant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sampaio's head backwards.
 It looks like Fortunado Sampaio has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sampaio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch but Sampaio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durant throws a shot from downtown. Sampaio moves away and avoids it.
Sampaio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durant misses with a looping right.
Sampaio throws a jab but it's blocked by Durant.
Durant lands with a straight right. Sampaio didn't see that one coming.
Durant pushes Sampaio up against the cage in a clinch.
Sampaio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampaio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampaio tries to work over Durant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durant blocks a body shot from Sampaio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Sampaio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampaio.
Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
Sampaio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Durant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sampaio lands a left hand.
Sampaio lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Sampaio.
Sampaio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sampaio presses Durant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durant gets through Sampaio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sampaio scores with a shot to the side of Durant's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sampaio works on Durant's body with a couple of short punches.
Sampaio manages to break the clinch.
Durant misses the shot to the body.
Sampaio throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Sampaio circles away.
Sampaio slips a straight right by Durant.
Durant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sampaio counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampaio scores with a hook to the body. Durant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sampaio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durant is breathing heavily.
Durant throws a big shot that misses.
Durant throws a sloppy body shot
and Sampaio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sampaio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durant throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Sampaio blocks the low kick.
Sampaio throws a right hand that Durant ducks under and follows up with a left that Durant also avoids with ease.
Durant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durant misses with a series of wild punches.
Sampaio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durant with a body shot.
Durant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durant backing away here, and Sampaio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durant throws a lazy right hand but Sampaio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durant misses with a hook. Sampaio ducked under it nicely.
Durant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sampaio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sampaio slips a jab from Durant.
Durant throws a leg kick
and Sampaio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sampaio.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sampaio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Sampaio avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
Sampaio pushes Durant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Sampaio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sampaio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durant is rocked!
Sampaio lands a left hand.
Oh Durant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampaio.
Sampaio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sampaio creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Durant's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Durant drops to his knees and Sampaio pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortunado Sampaio!
In his post fight interview, Fortunado Sampaio 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 562 p4p, 647 weight class) and Keith Rodgers (ranked 64 p4p, 79 weight class). Keith Rodgers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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20 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Keith Rodgers !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodgers scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai jabs Rodgers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chai did well to prevent Rodgers getting side control.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai taking some punishment here, with Rodgers in his half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Rodgers is nestled in close to Chai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Rodgers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers works over Chai with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is in close to Chai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodgers trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodgers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodgers lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodgers throws a big elbow that misses.
Chai 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.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rodgers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodgers .
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodgers has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Rodgers 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.
Rodgers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decent striking displayed by Rodgers there.
Chai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodgers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Rodgers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keith Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodgers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers , not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodgers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodgers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodgers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai is looking to advance position but Rodgers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands a couple of good shots and Chai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Rodgers keeps control of the position.
Chai is keeping busy.
Chai is really stuck here.
Chai staying busy and making it hard for Rodgers to control.
Rodgers punches the canvas rather than the man.
Chai grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers punishes Chai with strikes from the back mount.
Chai tries to break free.
Rodgers is punishing Chai with strikes - can he finish him?!
Rodgers lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodgers .
Rodgers is punishing Chai with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers landing with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai trying to control the hands but Rodgers won't let him.
Good control from Rodgers .
Rodgers lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Chai breaks Rodgers 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chai is working Rodgers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rodgers scores with a jab to the head.
Rodgers connects with a looping right hand.
Chai moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
Chai catches Rodgers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodgers jabs at Chai's body.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chai.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Rodgers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers lands a jab to Chai's midsection.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Rodgers dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand.
Chai rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodgers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers .
Rodgers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodgers goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Chai 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.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodgers .
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!
Rodgers tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai darts in looking for a takedown but Rodgers gets double underhooks and turns Chai into the cage.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rodgers wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodgers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chai is thwarting Rodgers 's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodgers manages to get to full guard.
Chai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai stays in close to Rodgers 's body and controls the position.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Rodgers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense.
Presley Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Rodgers .
I've got Rodgers 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ser Bian Warc Riminal (ranked 227 p4p, 508 weight class) and Draco Leonidas (ranked 17 p4p, 41 weight class). Ser Bian Warc Riminal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Draco Leonidas's 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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draco Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riminal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonidas to score with a decent uppercut.
Leonidas misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonidas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonidas misses with an uppercut.
Riminal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonidas.
Leonidas blocks a head kick by Riminal.
Leonidas stuffs the takedown attempt from Riminal. Riminal gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonidas throws a leg kick which misses Riminal's front leg but catches the back leg as Riminal tries to avoid it.
Riminal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leonidas defends it nicely.
Leonidas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Leonidas tenderised Riminal's leg. Riminal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leonidas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leonidas motions for Riminal to come forward. Leonidas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Riminal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riminal avoids a kick to the body.
Leonidas throws a hook but Riminal blocks it.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Riminal lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riminal shoots in and drives through. Leonidas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ser Bian Warc Riminal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riminal slips a jab from Leonidas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riminal manages to avoid it.
Leonidas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riminal can pounce on him.
Riminal lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leonidas will feel that in the morning.
Leonidas throws a lazy right hand but Riminal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Riminal misses its target.
Riminal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riminal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonidas moves away.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonidas lands with an overhand left.
Riminal misses with a hook.
Riminal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Riminal.
Nice defenses there by Riminal.
Leonidas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riminal takes a swing at Leonidas's ribcage but misses.
Leonidas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Riminal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riminal shoots in and bounces Leonidas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leonidas looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonidas, not yet.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Riminal from controlling successfully.
Leonidas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riminal is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riminal wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
Riminal won't allow Leonidas to sweep him here.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Riminal from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonidas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riminal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leonidas is trying to control the position but Riminal postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Riminal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Riminal wants to control from the top but Leonidas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riminal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riminal stays in close to Leonidas's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leonidas is on top in guard.
Riminal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonidas controls the pace.
Riminal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riminal working for submissions but it's allowed Leonidas to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riminal controlling the position well.
Riminal is looking for a sweep. Leonidas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leonidas wants to free his trapped foot but Riminal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leonidas prevents Riminal from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leonidas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riminal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riminal trying to control from the bottom.
Leonidas is trying to control the action in half guard but Riminal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leonidas trying to pass the guard but Riminal defending well.
Riminal is trying to control but can't.
Leonidas is trying to control. Riminal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riminal is pressing down on Leonidas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riminal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas 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.
Riminal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leonidas connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Riminal.
Riminal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riminal checks a leg kick.
Leonidas misses with a low kick.
Riminal thinks about countering with a body kick.
Riminal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riminal looks for a takedown but Leonidas sprawls well.
Leonidas swings for the body but Riminal moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leonidas.
Leonidas throws the kick towards the body but Riminal avoids it.
Leonidas tests Riminal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Leonidas. No joy for Riminal on that attempt.
Leonidas scores with a kick to the body.
Riminal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Riminal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riminal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riminal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ser Bian Warc Riminal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riminal tries to advance position but instead Leonidas slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riminal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riminal tries to control but Leonidas wriggling away.
Leonidas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leonidas tries to reverse the position but Riminal maintains control.
Leonidas tries to hold on but Riminal pushes him away.
Leonidas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leonidas wants to hold on but Riminal pushes him away.
Leonidas is squirming around, avoiding Riminal's attempts to control the action.
Leonidas tries to lock up and control but Riminal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riminal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leonidas wants to control but Riminal is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is looking to get to half guard.
Riminal trying to control but Leonidas is having none of it.
Riminal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leonidas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leonidas wants to control but Riminal is having none of it.
Riminal tries to control but Leonidas wriggling away.
Riminal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riminal looking to control but Leonidas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riminal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leonidas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riminal slows the pace down.
Leonidas struggling a bit here.
Riminal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leonidas, who protects the arm well.
Riminal wants to control but Leonidas is keeping him busy.
Riminal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Riminal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leonidas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Riminal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leonidas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Riminal's guard! Nice work there by Leonidas!
Leonidas wants to control from the top but Riminal keeps moving.
Riminal trying to keep a closed guard but Leonidas is proving a slippery customer.
Leonidas stopping the sweep attempt from Riminal.
Leonidas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riminal is proving hard to escape from.
Riminal is trying to keep Leonidas in close.
Leonidas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riminal keeping moving, preventing Leonidas from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal 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!
Leonidas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riminal's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut there from Riminal.
Riminal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonidas swivels and escapes.
Leonidas tests Riminal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riminal is looking to clinch.
Riminal pushes Leonidas up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonidas misses with an elbow strike.
Leonidas is trying to break free.
Leonidas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riminal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonidas on the side of the head.
Riminal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Riminal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
Riminal gets a double leg takedown into Leonidas's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riminal looking to sit in guard and control but Leonidas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riminal keeping moving, preventing Leonidas from controlling successfully.
Riminal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leonidas looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riminal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riminal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonidas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riminal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonidas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riminal is keeping the position for now.
Leonidas is pushing down on Riminal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riminal is fighting to maintain full guard but Leonidas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riminal manages to get to full guard.
Riminal 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.
Leonidas looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riminal looking to control.
Riminal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riminal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leonidas is aware though and is defending well.
Riminal is pulling down on Leonidas's head to control his posture.
Riminal trying to control the position.
Leonidas is pushing down on Riminal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riminal is fighting to maintain full guard but Leonidas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riminal is looking for a sweep. Leonidas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leonidas seems to be looking for submissions.
Leonidas prevents Riminal from improving his position.
Leonidas is pressing down on Riminal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riminal is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riminal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leonidas is working away from the top position though.
Leonidas content to control rather than advance.
Leonidas trying to control the action but Riminal is working from the bottom.
Riminal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonidas.
Riminal is refusing to be controlled, as Leonidas sits in half guard.
Riminal keeping control of the position.
Riminal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riminal.
Leonidas trying to control but Riminal is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leonidas wants to pass the guard but Riminal is keeping the position.
Riminal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riminal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leonidas's guard.
Leonidas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riminal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leonidas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riminal has managed to get both his arms back between Leonidas's legs - danger averted.
Leonidas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riminal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonidas is keeping the position for now.
Leonidas keeping moving, preventing Riminal from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Draco Leonidas.
I think Leonidas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hanson (ranked 407 p4p, 471 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 52 p4p, 62 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
Hanson tries to score with some ground and pound. Hunt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hunt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hunt defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Hanson drags him back down.
Hunt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hanson.
Hunt pushes Hanson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hanson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hanson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Hunt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Hanson 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.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Hunt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunt dives on top into guard.
Hanson working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Hanson trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hanson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.
Hanson connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Hanson tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hanson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hunt passes into side control!
Hanson gets back to half guard.
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hanson.
Hanson is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanson is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him!
Hanson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Hunt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunt to the mat! Hunt manages to get full guard.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanson throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hanson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hunt rolls with it to try and escape but Hanson cranks on the arm and Hunt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Hanson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Mesquita (ranked 217 p4p, 130 weight class) and Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 28 p4p, 17 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mesquita's head.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Mesquita's defenses.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mesquita moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Mesquita is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mesquita misses the target.
Mesquita checks the leg kick.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Mesquita checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Mesquita against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Mesquita to work.
Mesquita lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushes Mesquita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mesquita blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Mesquita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mesquita on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesquita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danny Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mesquita stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sitsongrit 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mesquita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Mesquita shoots in.
Mesquita slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mesquita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Mesquita on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Sitsongrit kicks Mesquita off and gets to his feet.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Mesquita slips the punch.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Mesquita throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Mesquita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mesquita on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Mesquita moves away and avoids it.
Mesquita is looking to counter punch.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Mesquita scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mesquita throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Mesquita drags him back down.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mesquita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Mesquita misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Mesquita lands.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mesquita on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Mesquita saw that one coming.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit jabs Mesquita to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Mesquita.
Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Mesquita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mesquita thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Mesquita is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richard Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mesquita controls the pace.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit pushes Mesquita off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Mesquita misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Mesquita is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Mesquita's head back.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Mesquita there.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Mesquita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Mesquita with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Mesquita slips the punch.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Mesquita avoids it.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mesquita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mesquita throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Mesquita is looking to counter punch.
Mesquita throws a good cross that connects.
Mesquita is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sitsongrit's half guard.
Nice strikes from Mesquita there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Mesquita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danny Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Mesquita counters with a left to the body.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Mesquita is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a body shot but no joy.
Mesquita tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesquita is looking to counter punch.
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Mesquita jumps back.
Mesquita swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mesquita counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit motions for Mesquita to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mesquita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Mesquita was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mesquita on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit jabs at Mesquita's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
Mesquita works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mesquita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Mesquita slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Mesquita's head and hops out.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Mesquita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mesquita slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Mesquita misses its intended target.
Mesquita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Mesquita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Mesquita saw that one coming.
Mesquita moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
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!
Mesquita cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mesquita 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.
Richard Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sitsongrit is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mesquita, into his guard.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but Mesquita is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Sitsongrit.
I've got Sitsongrit 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Sitsongrit!
A victorious Danny Sitsongrit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tam Yu Tai (ranked 97 p4p, 148 weight class) and Shahriyar Chai (ranked 12 p4p, 25 weight class). Yu Tai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Invincible Pole Fighter. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176
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World class boxer
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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 25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tam Yu Tai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shahriyar Chai!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu Tai throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yu Tai looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yu Tai avoids it really well and circles away.
Yu Tai misses with a low kick.
Yu Tai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
Yu Tai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick but Chai moved away.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yu Tai with a hook.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yu Tai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chai is out of range and Yu Tai settles back down.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Tai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yu Tai lands with a nice body kick.
Yu Tai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for Yu Tai.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Yu Tai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yu Tai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Shahriyar Chai has been cut.
Yu Tai scores with a body shot.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tam Yu Tai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yu Tai - that will leave a mark!
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yu Tai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Yu Tai!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Yu Tai misses with the body kick
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yu Tai misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
Yu Tai jabs at Chai's body.
Yu Tai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yu Tai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yu Tai.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai swings for the body but Yu Tai moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chai is defended easily by Yu Tai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yu Tai cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai with the inside leg kick.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Chai lands.
Chai scores with a jab.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yu Tai throws a good cross that connects.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Yu Tai slips the punch.
Yu Tai connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yu Tai lands with a right hand.
Chai throws a hook but Yu Tai avoids it easily.
Chai drops his hands momentarily and Yu Tai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Yu Tai does it's job there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai with a jab.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu Tai tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yu Tai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Yu Tai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shahriyar Chai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yu Tai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai misses the jab.
Yu Tai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yu Tai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yu Tai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Yu Tai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yu Tai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yu Tai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Yu Tai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Yu Tai counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Tai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tam Yu Tai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai scores with a three punch combo!
Yu Tai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yu Tai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chai will feel that in the morning.
Yu Tai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yu Tai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yu Tai's corner calls for a 1-2. Yu Tai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai walks into a straight right hand from Yu Tai.
Chai tries to move into range but Yu Tai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai misses with a straight left.
Chai unleashes a big counter combination but Yu Tai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yu Tai scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Yu Tai moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai thows a body kick. Chai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yu Tai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Yu Tai.
Chai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yu Tai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yu Tai has got the better of the exchanges.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai works Yu Tai's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Yu Tai.
Chai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai throws the left hand but Yu Tai avoids the punch easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yu Tai!
Yu Tai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yu Tai scores with a shot to the body.
Yu Tai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Yu Tai's corner calls for a 1-2. Yu Tai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yu Tai cracks Chai with a good jab.
Chai looks to land a combination but Yu Tai avoids it well.
Yu Tai is looking to counter with a body kick.
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!
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yu Tai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu Tai catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yu Tai misses with a two punch combination.
Yu Tai has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Yu Tai tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Yu Tai lands a nice shot to the body.
Yu Tai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu Tai's elbow.
Yu Tai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Yu Tai's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Yu Tai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Yu Tai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shahriyar Chai's cut.
That's time! Yu Tai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yu Tai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Yu Tai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yu Tai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yu Tai can pounce on him.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yu Tai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yu Tai misses with a body punch
and Yu Tai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yu Tai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai shoots in but Yu Tai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yu Tai scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Tai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu Tai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yu Tai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
An attempted straight right counter from Yu Tai misses the target.
Yu Tai lands with a good body shot.
Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yu Tai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Yu Tai.
Chai gets a double leg takedown into Yu Tai's guard.
Yu Tai trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yu Tai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yu Tai pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai trying to control but Yu Tai is working from the bottom.
Yu Tai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yu Tai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chai on the ground.
Chai scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu Tai working a defensive guard but Chai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Yu Tai is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai has control of an arm but Yu Tai manages to advance to Chai's back!
Yu Tai tries to get the hooks in deep but Chai pushed the leg off.
Yu Tai wants to control but Chai manages to buck him off and is now in Yu Tai's guard! Nice work there by Chai!
Yu Tai is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yu Tai trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Yu Tai pulls Chai in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai cracks Yu Tai with a solid left hand.
Shahriyar Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yu Tai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yu Tai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai postures up.
Yu Tai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yu Tai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yu Tai holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tam Yu Tai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yu Tai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam Yu Tai!
A relieved looking Tam Yu Tai 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Glen Hoddle (ranked 42 p4p, 27 weight class) and Oliver Robson (ranked 6 p4p, 5 weight class). Oliver Robson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Glen Hoddle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hoddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Hoddle's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Robson.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoddle misses with a hook. Robson ducked under it nicely.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoddle misses with a straight left.
Hoddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Hoddle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good work by Hoddle as he checks the leg kick.
Hoddle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Robson connects with a right hand. Hoddle shakes it off.
Hoddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoddle is looking to land body kicks.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Robson lands a nice looking 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!
Hoddle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robson quickly recovers to half guard.
Robson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson gets back to full guard.
Robson has control of Hoddle's left arm, preventing Hoddle from doing any damage.
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle stays in close to Robson's body and controls the position.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle 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.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.
Hoddle prevents Robson from getting back to his feet.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoddle tries to free his leg and advance position but Robson is retaining full guard.
Hoddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Robson seems keen to control Hoddle's posture.
Hoddle postures up in Robson's guard and throws a big left but Robson blocks it.
Robson wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Hoddle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Robson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robson keeping full guard, as Hoddle tries to pass.
Robson has Hoddle pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robson's head.
Robson is pulling down on Hoddle's head to control his posture.
Hoddle landing some decent shots from guard.
Robson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robson 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.
Hoddle is pushing down on Robson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoddle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robson is controlling Hoddle's trapped leg to prevent Hoddle from advancing to side control.
Hoddle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoddle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robson tries to roll over but Hoddle keeps him under control.
Hoddle is controlling the pace.
Hoddle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hoddle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoddle looking to score a takedown here. Robson is defending well but Hoddle drives through and ends up in Robson's guard.
Hoddle postures up.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle works over Robson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoddle won't allow Robson to sweep him here.
Glen Hoddle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson trying to control the position here.
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robson has his hands on Hoddle's head, controlling the position.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle preventing the sweep.
Robson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoddle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robson, not yet.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Robson is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Robson keeping full guard, as Hoddle tries to pass.
Hoddle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoddle stands up over Robson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Robson wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Robson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoddle keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass.
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Hoddle's legs - danger averted.
Robson stopping the sweep attempt from Hoddle.
Hoddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robson wants to control from the top but Hoddle keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoddle controlling Robson's posture.
Robson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson tries to move to mount but Hoddle blocks the move with his legs.
Robson trying to control the position but Hoddle is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle 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.
Hoddle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoddle lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Hoddle misses.
Robson moves out of range as Hoddle throws a body kick.
Robson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoddle tries to land a front kick but Robson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoddle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson throws a leg kick but Hoddle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson catches Hoddle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Robson misses.
Hoddle gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoddle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hoddle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hoddle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoddle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Robson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoddle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robson is avoiding damage well.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robson keeps working.
Robson is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
Hoddle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Robson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Robson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoddle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoddle actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Robson seems content to control.
Hoddle wants to improve his position but Robson is controlling well.
Hoddle keeping hold of Robson's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Robson seems content to control.
Hoddle is trying to maintain the position but Robson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robson is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle tries to get to full guard but Robson has control of the leg.
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoddle is looking to control Robson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoddle avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoddle won't allow Robson to pass to mount.
Hoddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoddle is looking to control Robson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoddle avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoddle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses.
Robson lands a head shot.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robson. That's going to slow Hoddle down.
Hoddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Hoddle throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Oliver Robson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoddle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robson on the side of the head.
Robson lands with a straight right. Hoddle didn't see that one coming.
Hoddle takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoddle on the side of the head.
A big left from Hoddle misses.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoddle manages to avoid it.
Robson lands a jab to the nose.
Hoddle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoddle.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoddle dives in and grabs Robson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robson pushes down on Hoddle's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Hoddle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoddle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robson's hands.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoddle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoddle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Robson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoddle tries to clinch there but Robson circles away.
Hoddle dives in and scores a takedown into Robson's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoddle's guard.
Robson trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom.
Hoddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robson looking to pass the guard.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson controlling from the top position.
Hoddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson content to stall in guard here.
Hoddle is trying to control the position but Robson postures up.
Hoddle keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Hoddle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hoddle keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass.
Robson being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Hoddle checks the leg kick.
Robson moves away from the strike by Hoddle.
Robson throws out a counter right but Hoddle avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Hoddle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robson.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Hoddle checks it.
Hoddle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robson lands with a cross.
Hoddle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robson swivels and escapes.
Hoddle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoddle looks for the body kick but Robson saw that one coming.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hoddle finds it's way through Robson's defenses.
Robson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoddle slips under a jab from Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Robson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoddle tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoddle walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robson enables Hoddle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robson has his feet on Hoddle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Nice body punch from Robson.
A left lands for Robson.
Hoddle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robson jabs Hoddle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robson throws a low kick but Hoddle moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
It seemed like Robson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoddle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson lands an overhand right.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robson lands a jab.
Hoddle misses with a hook.
Hoddle misses with a straight left.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoddle tries to land a front kick but Robson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robson but Robson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoddle.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoddle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoddle doesn't seem phased though.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oliver Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoddle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson moves out of range as Hoddle strikes.
Robson flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoddle steps away.
Robson slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Robson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoddle scores with a kick to the body.
Hoddle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoddle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoddle throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Hoddle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoddle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson scores with a punch to the head.
Hoddle throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoddle misses the target.
Robson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoddle throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson with a hook.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoddle under the eye.
Hoddle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robson to the ground. Hoddle is now in Robson's guard.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
Hoddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson is pulling down on Hoddle's head to control his posture.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Robson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoddle wants to control but Robson is keeping busy.
Hoddle looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle is trying to maintain the position but Robson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoddle is trying is best to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Oliver Robson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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