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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otis Collingbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Srdjan Ljepic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collingbourne comes to the cage accompanied by Paradise City-Guns and Roses. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Otis Collingbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Srdjan Ljepic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collingbourne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collingbourne dives in and grabs Ljepic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ljepic pushes down on Collingbourne's head and hops out.
No luck for Collingbourne with that takedown attempt.
Collingbourne throws a hook to the side of Ljepic's head but Ljepic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collingbourne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ljepic swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Collingbourne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ljepic.
Collingbourne is pushing Ljepic's head away, looking to escape. Ljepic manages to hold on to the position though.
Ljepic staying calm.
Collingbourne pushes Ljepic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ljepic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljepic 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.
Ljepic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Collingbourne prevents Ljepic from improving position.
Ljepic working the ground and pound.
Ljepic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Collingbourne to his feet.
Ljepic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Collingbourne is breathing heavily.
Ljepic decides to stand back up. Ljepic steps back and let's Collingbourne get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collingbourne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ljepic circles away quickly and effectively.
Collingbourne looks to throw the jab but Ljepic is out of range.
Ljepic scores with a takedown into Collingbourne's guard.
Ljepic wants to pass the guard but Collingbourne is keeping the position.
Ljepic stands and steps away. Collingbourne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ljepic slips a straight right by Collingbourne.
Ljepic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collingbourne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ljepic controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljepic connects with a couple of short punches.
Collingbourne wants to stand and escape but Ljepic is having none of it.
Ljepic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ljepic won't allow Collingbourne to get back to his feet.
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.
Ljepic gets to his feet - Collingbourne follows without any prompting.
Collingbourne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Collingbourne wants to stand up but Ljepic is controlling him.
Ljepic forces his way into half guard.
Ljepic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Collingbourne!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Srdjan Ljepic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ljepic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collingbourne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ljepic somewhat.
Collingbourne wants to clinch.
Ljepic closes the distance and clinches.
Collingbourne tries to land a knee to the head but Ljepic blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collingbourne trying to stall but Ljepic improves his position.
Ljepic has clasped his hands together around Collingbourne's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Collingbourne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljepic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ljepic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Collingbourne is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Collingbourne wants to get back to his feet but Ljepic is dominant here and he's now got Collingbourne's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ljepic tightening his grip on Collingbourne, looking for the choke.
Collingbourne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ljepic.
Ljepic is punishing Collingbourne with strikes - can he finish him?!
I would not like to be Collingbourne right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljepic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Collingbourne has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ljepic keeps control of the position easily here as Collingbourne tries to buck him off.
Collingbourne wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Collingbourne trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ljepic lands punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ljepic has Collingbourne flattened out and is raining down punches.
Collingbourne prevents Ljepic from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Srdjan Ljepic 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. This is the final round!
Ljepic moves into the clinch successfully.
Ljepic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Collingbourne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Collingbourne breaks the clinch.
Otis Collingbourne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ljepic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Collingbourne is trying to get back to his feet.
Ljepic wants to control but Collingbourne is keeping him busy.
Ljepic prevents Collingbourne from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ljepic controlling the position from side mount.
Ljepic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljepic looks up at the clock and then as Collingbourne takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ljepic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Collingbourne prevents Ljepic from improving position.
Ljepic is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ljepic cracks Collingbourne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Collingbourne tries to escape but Ljepic is in control.
Ljepic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Collingbourne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ljepic works to advance to full mount. Collingbourne defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Collingbourne is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljepic controlling his opponent.
Ljepic looking to control but Collingbourne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Collingbourne is trying to stand but he's just given Ljepic his back.
Collingbourne is taking damage to the body and head.
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.
Ljepic is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Collingbourne. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Collingbourne controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ljepic trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Collingbourne doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collingbourne is taking damage to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Srdjan Ljepic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ljepic 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Srdjan Ljepic!
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