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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mazepin (ranked 20536 p4p, 2225 weight class) and Turner Crocop (ranked 505 p4p, 259 weight class). Mazepin's entrance music is boom. A fine choice. Crocop has chosen Cro Cop as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

190 cm
49
250
38 - 63 - 0
190 cm
29
247
13 - 14 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 63 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of , Turner Crocop!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocop throws a head kick but Mazepin moves out of range.
Mazepin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crocop throws a head kick but Mazepin moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crocop.
Mazepin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mazepin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick from Crocop lands but Mazepin takes it in his stride.
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.

Crocop takes the fight into the clinch.
Crocop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mazepin is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Crocop - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Crocop - that landed with a thud.
Crocop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crocop slows down the pace here.
Crocop continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crocop.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Turner Crocop.
Crocop lands a right hook to the body.
Mazepin wants to stay close but Crocop steps back to make room for something. Mazepin seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Crocop and Mazepin drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Turner Crocop!
Turner Crocop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 846 p4p, 24311 weight class) and John Albertson (ranked 103 p4p, 534 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Let's hear it for the boy. John Albertson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

183 cm
34
187
46 - 25 - 0
200 cm
23
250
6 - 18 - 1
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Hype Nutrition

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Albertson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertson closes the distance and clinches up with Anstey, looking for a takedown. Albertson pushes Anstey against the cage but Anstey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Anstey drives through with a takedown into Albertson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anstey throws an elbow that misses. Albertson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anstey's guard. Nice move by Albertson!

Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey managing to control the position.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertson throws a strike but Anstey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Albertson keeps moving.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Albertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Albertson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey is working Albertson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey advances position into side control!
Anstey working the body and head with strikes.
Anstey advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anstey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Anstey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Anstey looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Albertson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
An intense looking Corwin Anstey took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 2078 p4p, 22571 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 182 p4p, 360 weight class). Naruesorn Chaiyachue is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

155 cm
24
130
13 - 13 - 0
185 cm
32
150
22 - 87 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 87 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chaiyachue takes the fight into the clinch.

Chaiyachue gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nastula regains guard.
Chaiyachue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chaiyachue controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chaiyachue preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chaiyachue throwing strikes from guard but Nastula blocks nicely.
Chaiyachue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nastula on the ground.
Chaiyachue content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaiyachue is one step ahead there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nastula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nastula shoots in for a takedown but Chaiyachue shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Nastula rushes Chaiyachue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nastula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue is pressed up against the cage. Nastula has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chaiyachue down to the mat. Chaiyachue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Chaiyachue shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nastula's guard.
Chaiyachue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaiyachue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chaiyachue looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chaiyachue's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chaiyachue's guard.


Nastula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chaiyachue trying to control the position.

Chaiyachue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nastula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand up but Nastula isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nastula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nastula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Nastula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaiyachue trying to control the position here.
Chaiyachue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chaiyachue tries to get out of the position.
Chaiyachue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaiyachue wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand up but Nastula isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Chaiyachue moves into range and clinches up with Nastula.

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.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nastula avoids it.
Nastula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nastula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nastula.
Chaiyachue stops a takedown attempt from Nastula.
Nastula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a shot to the body.
Nastula jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chaiyachue walks away with a smile on his face. Nastula gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Nastula gets caught napping as Chaiyachue dives in and scores a takedown. Nastula manages to retain guard.
Chaiyachue trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaiyachue wanted to stand there but Nastula had control of the position.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaiyachue is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naruesorn Chaiyachue 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.


Chaiyachue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Chaiyachue jumps guard.

Nastula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chaiyachue looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chaiyachue looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chaiyachue!

Nastula tries to improve position but can't.
Nastula is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nastula trying to remain calm as Chaiyachue controls from the top position.

Chaiyachue decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nastula to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Nastula enables Chaiyachue to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nastula manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chaiyachue looking to pass the guard.
Nastula being controlled here, momentarily.
Nastula keeping moving, preventing Chaiyachue from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula keeping full guard, as Chaiyachue tries to pass.
Nastula wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nastula is on top in guard.

Chaiyachue is looking to stand up but Nastula isn't so interested in that idea.
Chaiyachue controlling Nastula's posture.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand up but Nastula isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nastula closes the distance and pushes Chaiyachue back into the cage.
Nastula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chaiyachue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nastula avoids it.
Nastula jumps guard but Chaiyachue stands there with Nastula around his waist. Nastula gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chaiyachue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nastula is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nastula is trying to drag Chaiyachue to the mat but Chaiyachue just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Nastula is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.

Chaiyachue pulls Nastula into guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Chaiyachue manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knees to the body from Chaiyachue.

Chaiyachue jumps into guard, dragging Nastula to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chaiyachue is looking for a triangle but Nastula pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Chaiyachue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chaiyachue gets underhooks to prevent Nastula's takedown attempt.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nastula.
Nastula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chaiyachue here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a shot to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.

Chaiyachue gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chaiyachue tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nastula controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaiyachue is taking a breather. Nastula says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue tries to stand and escape but Nastula is controlling the position.
Chaiyachue content to control rather than advance.
Chaiyachue wants to stand up but Nastula manages to regain full guard.
Nastula wants to sweep here but Chaiyachue controlling him for the moment.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chaiyachue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chaiyachue with a hook.
Nastula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chaiyachue fails in his attempt to clinch.

Chaiyachue clinches up against the cage.
Nastula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nastula avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Nastula goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chaiyachue prevents it.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Nastula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nastula's gas tank.
Chaiyachue prevents the takedown attempt.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.

Chaiyachue pulls guard successfully.
Nastula trying to control but Chaiyachue is working from the bottom.
Chaiyachue pulls Nastula in close to prevent any damage.
Chaiyachue keeping moving, preventing Nastula from controlling successfully.
Chaiyachue managing to control the position.

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.
Nastula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

Chaiyachue pushes Nastula off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chaiyachue with a nice cross.
Chaiyachue scores with a nice strike.

Chaiyachue clinches up with Nastula and pushes him back against the cage.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nastula.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nastula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaiyachue has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!

A victorious Naruesorn Chaiyachue thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Hageman (ranked 21237 p4p, 4398 weight class) and Alan West (ranked 433 p4p, 352 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

172 cm
53
156
35 - 36 - 1
188 cm
30
155
6 - 16 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 35 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan West!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

West looking to score a takedown here. Hageman is defending well but West drives through and ends up in Hageman's guard.
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Hageman is retaining full guard.
Hageman controlling the position.
West is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman seems keen to control West's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hageman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Hageman ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
West wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
West jumps guard but Hageman stands there with West around his waist. West gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hageman has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
West jumps guard but Hageman stands there with West around his waist. West gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hageman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Hageman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hageman is fighting off a takedown attempt but West is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hageman to the mat. Hageman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
West trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
West wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
West is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
West looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hageman holds on and takes a little breather.
West won't allow Hageman to sweep him here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

West shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than West was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
West trying to control the position but Hageman is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman seems a little lost for a moment, as West dominates the positioning.
West advances to mount.
West trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


West scores with a takedown into Hageman's guard.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
West is stalling in the full guard.
Hageman is controlling West's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Hageman being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hageman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. West is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hageman.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hageman trying to remain calm as West controls from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hageman gets caught flat footed, as West shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
West not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
West being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West content to stall in guard here.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hageman 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.
West looking to pass the guard.
Alan West has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hageman wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Hageman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows West to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hageman keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


West darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hageman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
West looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

West shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hageman's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
West looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
West keeping full guard, as Hageman tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hageman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hageman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hageman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alan West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hageman won't allow West to sweep him here.

Hageman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
West 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as West holds on and takes a little breather.
West lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan West!
S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
19%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 924 p4p, 24115 weight class) and Dwight Shrute (ranked 118 p4p, 574 weight class). Shrute has chosen Battlestart Galactica theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

201 cm
28
215
15 - 8 - 0
185 cm
31
200
5 - 39 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Hype Nutrition

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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Zuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 39 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Shrute!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuev cracks Shrute with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zuev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zuev wants it to stay on the feet.
Zuev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zuev lands with a cross.

Zuev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shrute sprawling to the canvas! Shrute rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zuev finish him?!
Shrute is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuev lands a jab to Shrute's midsection.
Shrute is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuev finish him?
Zuev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shrute looks winded!
Zuev weaves into range and cracks Shrute right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Shrute goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Zuev is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandr Zuev!
A less than humble Aleksandr Zuev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 1072 p4p, 1639 weight class) and Siale Veainu (ranked 141 p4p, 210 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

160 cm
26
173
17 - 8 - 0
172 cm
41
168
43 - 28 - 1
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Hype Nutrition

Pitbull Sportsware
NARCOS


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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Siale Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu tries to work over Bjurstrom's front leg with a kick but Bjurstrom checks it.

Bjurstrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Veainu has Bjurstrom pressed against the cage.
Veainu stalls.
Bjurstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Bjurstrom scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.

Veainu pulls guard successfully.
Bjurstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Veainu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjurstrom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bjurstrom's guard.

Bjurstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjurstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Veainu stops Bjurstrom from standing up.

Bjurstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bjurstrom has Veainu pulled in close to control his posture.
Veainu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Veainu is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bjurstrom has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Veainu is looking to defend but Bjurstrom has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Veainu! Bjurstrom pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Veainu taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marco Bjurstrom!
Our winner, Marco Bjurstrom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
36%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1130 p4p, 3607 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 151 p4p, 403 weight class). Shima comes to the cage accompanied by The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Averescu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Tetsuo Shima is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

167 cm
33
182
45 - 22 - 1
185 cm
45
175
28 - 44 - 1
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 45 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 44 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Shima.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shima misses with a double jab
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Averescu tries to keep at a distance but Shima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Averescu just leaning against Shima, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Shima pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Averescu is stalling here.
Averescu is trying to stall.
Averescu letting Shima take a breather here.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.

Averescu breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu taking a breather.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima gets through Averescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Shima.
Shima is pushing Averescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Averescu up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Averescu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima keeps control of Averescu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Averescu is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Shima prevents Averescu from breaking the clinch.
Shima gets through Averescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima gets through Averescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Averescu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shima up against the cage.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Averescu is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
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.

Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Averescu.
Averescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Shima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.

Shima rushes Averescu and presses him up against the cage.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Averescu wants to stall.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Averescu or not.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Averescu effectively controlling the action here.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Averescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima is looking to wear down Averescu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shima misses with a hook
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Shima moves into range and clinches up with Averescu.
Averescu trying to stall but Shima improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima pushes Averescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima is pushing Averescu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Averescu being controlled against the cage.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
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!

A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Shima rushes Averescu and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima scores with a nice strike.
Shima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.

Shima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Averescu, pushing him back against the cage.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Averescu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Averescu's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shima pushes Averescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima just leaning against Averescu, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Averescu slows down the pace here.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Averescu wants to stall.
Averescu trying to stall but Shima improves his position.
Averescu seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Averescu is trying to force a seperation but Shima has the dominant position.
Averescu taking a breather.

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.
Averescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Averescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shima stalling the fight.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shima is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Averescu.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Shima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima being controlled against the cage.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!

Tetsuo Shima took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
27%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 446 p4p, 1000 weight class) and Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 56 p4p, 129 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

192 cm
37
275
31 - 16 - 1
194 cm
26
272
16 - 10 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Shakespeare.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Shakespeare with a nice cross.
Shakespeare swinging wildly here.
Bjornsson scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Bjornsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shakespeare gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bjornsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shakespeare tumbling to the mat - Bjornsson dives into Shakespeare's guard.
Bjornsson content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shakespeare swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shakespeare wants to stand but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bjornsson distracts Shakespeare with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Shakespeare has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bjornsson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bjornsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shakespeare prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson is working for takedown but Shakespeare is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bjornsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakespeare avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bjornsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjornsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bjornsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shakespeare up against the cage.

Bjornsson has clasped his hands together around Shakespeare's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Shakespeare is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shakespeare is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shakespeare is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bjornsson is controlling him well.

Bjornsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakespeare, who protects the arm well.
Bjornsson working the body and head with strikes.

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.

Bjornsson tries for a kimura but Shakespeare is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shakespeare stops Bjornsson from passing to mount.
Shakespeare is letting Bjornsson control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shakespeare to see if he's OK.

Bjornsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shakespeare knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shakespeare as he jumps to the side.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Shakespeare counters with a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Shakespeare attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare is looking to land body kicks.

Bjornsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakespeare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bjornsson prevents Shakespeare from escaping the position.

Bjornsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shakespeare takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson controls the position.
Bjornsson trying to control the position but Shakespeare is working away.

Bjornsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shakespeare has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bjornsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shakespeare keeps working.

Bjornsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakespeare, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bjornsson wants to control but Shakespeare is keeping him busy.
Shakespeare is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bjornsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Bjornsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Bjornsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shakespeare is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.

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.
Shakespeare prevents Bjornsson from moving into mount.

Bjornsson tries for a kimura but Shakespeare is defending well.

Bjornsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bjornsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shakespeare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakespeare dodges the ground and pound from Bjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The crowd cheers as Bjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shakespeare doesn't seem phased though.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Bjornsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare tries to avoid it but Bjornsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakespeare to the ground. Shakespeare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shakespeare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Shakespeare circles away.
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Shakespeare lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. 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.
No luck for Bjornsson with that takedown attempt.
Shakespeare paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shakespeare swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakespeare moves away.
Shakespeare scores with a decent looking hook.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bjornsson shoots in for a double leg but Shakespeare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Bjornsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Bjornsson saw that one coming.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakespeare avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakespeare misses the jab.
Bjornsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjornsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shakespeare after a bit of a struggle.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakespeare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.

Bjornsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakespeare being controlled here, momentarily.
Shakespeare wants to stand up but Bjornsson is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shakespeare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakespeare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Shakespeare is looking to stand up but Bjornsson isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Bjornsson does it's job there.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare tries to avoid it but Bjornsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakespeare to the ground. Shakespeare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakespeare! But no joy.
Shakespeare works over Bjornsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Bjornsson shoots in for a double leg but Shakespeare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shakespeare misses with a leg kick

and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown. Shakespeare fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bjornsson goes for a double leg but Shakespeare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shakespeare continues to drive forward.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakespeare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjornsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakespeare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks.
Shakespeare can't break the clinch.

Shakespeare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shakespeare lands a nice shot that snaps Bjornsson's head back.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shakespeare fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Shakespeare stuffs the takedown.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Shakespeare scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shakespeare pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bjornsson is out of range and Shakespeare settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare scores with a jab. Bjornsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakespeare tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shakespeare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Bjornsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakespeare defends well and Bjornsson ends up having to push Shakespeare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bjornsson is pushing Shakespeare up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakespeare prevents it.
Bjornsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakespeare fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakespeare defends well and Bjornsson ends up having to push Shakespeare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.

Shakespeare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson blocks a leg kick.
Shakespeare swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Shakespeare looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Bjornsson moves into the clinch.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.
Shakespeare is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bjornsson lands a takedown into guard.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Shakespeare keeps moving.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.

Bjornsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakespeare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakespeare wants to get back to his feet but Bjornsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Shakespeare dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shakespeare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shakespeare as he jumps to the side.
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Shakespeare leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. 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.
Shakespeare bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bjornsson's head backwards.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakespeare leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakespeare.
No luck for Bjornsson with that takedown attempt.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakespeare misses with the combination.
Bjornsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shakespeare is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Shakespeare circles away easily
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Shakespeare uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bjornsson has time to react.
Jeez, Eddie Bjornsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shakespeare lands a two punch combo.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakespeare tries to sprawl out of it but Bjornsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjornsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shakespeare lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shakespeare.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Bjornsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermio Junior (ranked 561 p4p, 706 weight class) and Brownie Anderson (ranked 77 p4p, 97 weight class). Anderson has chosen Iron man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

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180 cm
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37 - 19 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hermio Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Junior 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.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Junior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junior, into his guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Junior looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junior has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.

Junior is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Junior, up you get!
Hermio Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior.

Anderson sneaks out the side door and pushes Junior away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Junior.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Junior shoots in.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Anderson leaves Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Junior looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.

Junior working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.

Anderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Junior backing up. Junior nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junior off to one side.
Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Junior shoots in.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Junior with a lazy takedown attempt
and Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brownie Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson scores with a jab. Junior acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Anderson lands a left and a right that send Junior crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Junior is rocked!
Anderson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Junior can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Anderson and Junior drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Brownie Anderson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
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