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EEF 32: Johnsson vs Thermo II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Psychosocial by Slipknot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Riley Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Drunken Hare!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Hare has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hare looking for a takedown.
Hare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morgan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hare gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hare performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hare is looking for a kimura here.
Hare looks gassed!
Morgan is trying to stand.
Hare seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hare sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Morgan is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hare stands up and beckons Morgan to join him on the feet.
Hare doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Hare takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morgan scores with a one two! Hare had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Drunken Hare has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morgan cracks Hare with an uppercut from hell and Hare crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Morgan's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
That has opened up Drunken Hare's cut even more.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but Hare blocks nicely.
Morgan tries to stand but Hare is controlling from the bottom.
Hare keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to stand but Hare is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morgan 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hare trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Morgan wants to control from the top but Hare keeps moving.
Morgan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hare on the side of the head.
Hare stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The cut above Drunken Hare's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan tries to bum rush Hare with a series of wild strikes but Hare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morgan jabs at Hare's body.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Hare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morgan.
Drunken Hare's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hare changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Hare manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riley Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drunken Hare.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Hare avoids nicely.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hare shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hare avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hare looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Hare persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hare.
Morgan gets caught flat footed, as Hare shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hare lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hare stands up and waves to Morgan to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hare doesn't seem phased though.
Hare will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drunken Hare's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hare dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hare circles away.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Hare takes one to the chin there.
Hare rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.
Hare drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hare wants to break free but Morgan has control.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Morgan can't break the clinch.
Hare tries to score a body lock takedown but Morgan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Hare won't allow it.
Morgan wants to break free but Hare has control.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Hare has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Hare has him pressed against the cage.
Hare creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riley Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drunken Hare.
Morgan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morgan wants to break free but Hare has control.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Hare is controlling the position.
Hare keeps control of Morgan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Hare has him pressed against the cage.
Hare keeps control of Morgan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hare wants a takedown.
Hare drags the fight down to the ground.
Hare working a defensive guard here.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Hare had control of the position.
Hare is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Hare working for submissions but it's allowed Morgan to get to half guard.
Hare is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hare is trying to stand up here but Morgan is controlling him well.
Hare looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan prevents Hare from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan tries to clinch up.
Morgan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morgan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hare counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hare's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hare's back!
Hare tries to break free.
Morgan lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Morgan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan is not going to allow Hare to sit and survive in this position.
Hare rolls, trying to escape but Morgan keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hare trying to control the action but Morgan just sinks the hooks in.
Hare can't escape the position.
Morgan punishes Hare with strikes from the back mount.
Morgan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hare hold on?
Morgan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hare hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Riley Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drunken Hare's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hare as he jumps to the side.
A shot to de liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Hare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morgan misses with the combination.
Hare throws and low kick but Morgan moves out of range easily.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hare tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hare to the ground. Hare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hare will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Hare pushes him off.
Morgan throws a one two combo.
Riley Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hare shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hare showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hare is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare prevents Morgan from standing back up.
Hare is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hare.
Hare is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hare to get the leverage.
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.
Morgan won't allow Hare to pass to mount.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Hare sits in half guard.
Hare prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Hare trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
Hare is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morgan lands a jab-cross combination.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hare closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan dodges the ground and pound from Hare.
Drunken Hare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hare is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Hare seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Hare seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
Hare throws a strike aimed at the side of Morgan's head but Morgan avoids it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Morgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henk De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Vries comes to the cage accompanied by EXODUS - Throwing Down. Rabbit has chosen Hero by Skillet as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Henk De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Rabbit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabbit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Vries swats away the attempt to clinch by Rabbit.
Johnny Rabbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vries misses with a looping right.
De Vries misses the shot to the body.
Rabbit tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Vries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Vries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Vries shoots in for a double leg but Rabbit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rabbit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rabbit gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbit trying to stall but De Vries improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rabbit tries to land a knee to the head but De Vries blocks with his arms.
De Vries with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Vries is trying to break free.
Rabbit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Vries escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabbit wants to clinch up but De Vries keeps it at a distance.
De Vries shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than De Vries was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rabbit turns into him and now he's in De Vries's guard.
Rabbit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Vries manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rabbit has De Vries in his guard.
De Vries trying to control but Rabbit is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
De Vries postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rabbit is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Vries, into his guard.
De Vries wants to hit a switch here but Rabbit passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for De Vries there!
De Vries is desperately trying to improve his position but Rabbit has a good base and remains in mount.
De Vries tries to improve his position but instead Rabbit has taken his back!
Rabbit just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries turns into Rabbit and is now in his guard.
De Vries looking to sit in guard and control but Rabbit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rabbit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Vries is keeping the position for now.
De Vries throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Vries is looking to sweep but instead, Rabbit has passed into half guard.
De Vries wants to improve his position but Rabbit is controlling well.
Rabbit passes into side control, despite De Vries's attempt to control the position.
De Vries tries to bench press Rabbit off him but Rabbit keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbit decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Rabbit will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rabbit misses with an uppercut.
Rabbit throws a sloppy head kick and De Vries moves out of range easily.
De Vries takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rabbit tries to clinch up but De Vries circles away and keeps his distance.
Henk De Vries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabbit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabbit moves in looking to clinch but De Vries pushes him off.
Rabbit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rabbit tries to clinch up but De Vries circles away and keeps his distance.
De Vries circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Vries staying out of range there.
De Vries drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Vries tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Vries has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rabbit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Vries's guard! Nice work there by Rabbit!
De Vries working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rabbit has passed into half guard!
De Vries looking for submissions off his back.
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.
De Vries trying to get back to full guard but Rabbit takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
De Vries is desperately trying to improve his position but Rabbit has a good base and remains in mount.
Rabbit looking to control but De Vries is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Vries is just holding on here. Rabbit manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
De Vries trying to control but not successfully.
De Vries tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rabbit prevents De Vries from getting the reversal.
De Vries is trying to reverse the position but instead Rabbit has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Vries is really stuck here.
De Vries tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
De Vries is looking to improve his position but Rabbit isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbit stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbit tries to clinch there but De Vries circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Rabbit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
De Vries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbit moves in looking to clinch but De Vries pushes him off.
Rabbit connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Rabbit.
De Vries misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Vries looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rabbit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Vries paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rabbit lands a jab to the head.
Rabbit wants to clinch up but De Vries keeps it at a distance.
Rabbit lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Vries will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rabbit throws a sloppy head kick and De Vries moves out of range easily.
Rabbit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Vries paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Vries shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabbit as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rabbit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Vries.
De Vries takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rabbit moves into the clinch successfully.
De Vries wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Vries throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rabbit blocks it with crossed arms.
The is referee keeping an eye on De Vries - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rabbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Vries pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Vries takes one to the side of the head.
De Vries gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rabbit.
Rabbit closes the distance and clinches.
Rabbit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Vries manages to pull guard.
De Vries throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rabbit uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries tries to bench press Rabbit off him but Rabbit keeps the position.
De Vries tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rabbit is standing up, even though he is in mount.
De Vries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries misses with a hook.
De Vries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rabbit manages to avoid it.
De Vries ducks right into an uppercut from Rabbit.
Rabbit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Vries keeps the fight on the outside.
Rabbit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by De Vries.
Rabbit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
De Vries throws a head kick but Rabbit moves out of range.
Rabbit throws a head kick but De Vries moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbit tries to clinch up but De Vries circles away and keeps his distance.
Rabbit tries to clinch but De Vries is having none of it.
Rabbit looks to land a body kick but De Vries moved away.
De Vries throws a lazy head kick
and Rabbit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rabbit tries to clinch but De Vries moves out of range.
De Vries looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Vries is looking for a kimura here.
Rabbit actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rabbit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rabbit 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Rabbit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Friar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osoto Gari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Combine Harvester. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Friar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Osoto Gari!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friar fails with the takedown.
Gari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gari showed some decent athleticism there.
Gari controlling the pace.
Friar is looking to improve his position.
Friar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Friar.
Friar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gari 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 Friar.
Gari is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Friar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Friar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friar is looking to reverse the position.
Gari trying to control the position but Friar is working away.
Friar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gari's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gari seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Friar tries to roll over but Gari keeps him under control.
Gari throwing shots but Friar is blocking nicely.
Gari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friar keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gari lands a nice short elbow.
Friar is staying active underneath Gari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gari working over Friar with some ground and pound. Friar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friar is just riding it out for now. Gari eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gari is trying to control the action in half guard but Friar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Friar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Friar is breathing heavily.
Gari trying to control but Friar is working from the bottom.
Gari gets to his feet - Friar follows without any prompting.
Brian Friar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Brian Friar has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gari passes into half guard.
Gari is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Friar has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friar is trying to get back to full guard.
Friar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gari throwing shots but Friar is blocking nicely.
Friar tries to get to full guard but Gari has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Gari seems content to control.
Friar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gari pulls his head out easily.
Friar wants to get back to full guard.
Friar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gari pulls his head out easily.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Friar gets caught flat footed, as Gari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Friar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Friar has his foot on Gari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gari works his way back into a safe position though.
Gari throwing strikes from guard but Friar blocks nicely.
Gari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Friar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gari has picked Friar up and slammed him! Friar can't keep hold of the triangle and Gari manages to pass to side control!
Friar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friar is not content to let Gari control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osoto Gari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Friar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gari has Friar up against the cage in a clinch.
Gari decides to pull guard.
Friar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gari manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Friar has Gari in his guard.
Gari wants to pass the guard but Friar is keeping the position.
Friar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gari stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Friar tries for a takedown but Gari circles away easily
and Gari counters with a takedown into side control.
Gari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gari is staying tight to Friar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Friar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friar keeps working.
Gari staying calm.
Osoto Gari has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gari trying to control the position but Friar is working away.
Friar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Friar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gari pulls his head out easily.
Gari content to control rather than advance.
Friar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gari pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gari prevents Friar from getting the reversal.
Gari in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Friar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Friar is working hard here to advance position.
Gari content just to control the position here.
Gari has control of Friar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Friar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gari manages to capitalize on a mistake by Friar to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friar is in bad spot here.
Gari scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Good control from Gari.
Gari has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Friar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Friar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gari is taking a breather. Friar 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.
Friar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gari tries to stand but can't do so whilst Friar controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osoto Gari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Friar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gari scores with a takedown into Friar's guard.
Friar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Friar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gari has picked Friar up and slammed him! Friar can't keep hold of the triangle and Gari manages to pass to side control!
Friar is being controlled here.
Friar is not content to let Gari control the position.
Gari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Friar!
Gari lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gari with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friar tries to reverse the position but Gari maintains control.
Gari stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gari is looking to slow Friar down with leg kicks.
Gari feints and as Friar raises his hands in defense, Gari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gari scoring with some ground and pound.
Friar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gari is defending against the submission attempts here by Friar.
Gari wants to control but Friar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Friar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Friar's back!
Friar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Friar can't escape the position.
Gari has control of Friar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Friar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Friar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friar can't escape the position.
Gari with the ground and pound from mount.
Friar is looking to improve his position but Gari isn't that keen on the idea.
Gari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Friar tries to reverse the position but Gari maintains control.
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.
Gari controlling his opponent.
Gari manages to capitalize on a mistake by Friar to take his back!
Friar tries to roll but Gari sticks to his back.
Gari controlling the position well here. Friar rolled but Gari kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Gari go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gari thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Brian Friar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osoto Gari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Friar is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Gari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osoto Gari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gari 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osoto Gari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devlin has chosen sandstorm as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jeff Lawson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jeff Lawson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but Devlin shows good takedown defense.
Lawson shoots in and drives through. Devlin sprawls well.
Lawson shoots in but Devlin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin takes the fight into the clinch.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devlin rushes Lawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawson jumps guard but Devlin stands there with Lawson around his waist. Lawson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lawson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Devlin's guard.
Devlin wants to stand and escape but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Devlin is retaining full guard.
Devlin wriggles free and stands up.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Devlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Devlin is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is working for a kimura but Devlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Devlin has one foot on Lawson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck for Lawson with that takedown attempt.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Devlin moves into the clinch successfully.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
Devlin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawson. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nick Devlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devlin moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawson. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Devlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawson shoots for a double leg takedown but Devlin sprawls well. He's pushed Lawson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Devlin darts in and clinches Lawson up against the cage.
Devlin breaks from the clinch.
Lawson tries to keep at a distance but Devlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Devlin stops a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Devlin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Devlin breaks from the clinch.
Devlin rushes Lawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devlin moves into range and clinches up with Lawson.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devlin rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage.
Devlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devlin moves into the clinch successfully.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Devlin swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawson fails with the takedown.
Devlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
Devlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lawson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lawson with that takedown attempt.
Devlin has closed the distance and engaged Lawson in a clinch.
Devlin breaks from the clinch.
Lawson shoots for a takedown but Devlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Devlin pushes Lawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Devlin breaks from the clinch.
Lawson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Devlin moves into range and clinches up with Lawson.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
Lawson has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Devlin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Devlin misses with a two punch combination.
Devlin gets caught flat footed, as Lawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawson trying to control but Devlin is working from the bottom.
Devlin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devlin rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage.
Devlin breaks from the clinch.
Devlin clinches.
Lawson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devlin darts in and clinches Lawson up against the cage.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devlin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Devlin but Devlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
Devlin takes the fight into the clinch.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devlin closes the distance and clinches.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Devlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Lawson drops back down to his feet.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Lawson with that takedown attempt.
Jeff Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Devlin has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devlin rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Devlin but Devlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Devlin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Devlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devlin rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Devlin as he avoids it easily.
Devlin closes the distance and clinches.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devlin has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants a takedown but no success here.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
Devlin clinches with his opponent.
Lawson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Devlin smiles and moves away.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Devlin tries to sprawl out of it but Lawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Devlin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Devlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
Devlin lands a right hook to the body.
Lawson wants to clinch but Devlin slips to the side
and Devlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Devlin.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin closes the distance and clinches.
Nick Devlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lawson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Devlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lawson with a poor takedown
and Devlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devlin moves into the clinch successfully.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Devlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Devlin counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Devlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lawson misses with a takedown
and Devlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Devlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Lawson shoots and misses
and Devlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Devlin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
Devlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
Lawson has his takedown stuffed
and Devlin counters with a series of strikes. Lawson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin has managed to clinch.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawson misses with a takedown
and Devlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawson has his takedown stuffed
and Devlin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Devlin moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devlin is looking to clinch.
Lawson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Devlin moves into the clinch.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
Lawson with a poor takedown
and Devlin counters by clinching up.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
Jeff Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson won't allow Devlin to get back to his feet.
Lawson trying to control but Devlin is working from the bottom.
Lawson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Devlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Devlin wriggles free and stands up.
Lawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Devlin counters by clinching up.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
Lawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Devlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
Lawson fails with the takedown
and Devlin counters by clinching up.
Devlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson has his takedown stuffed
and Devlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lawson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Devlin smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin tries to clinch up but Lawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawson tries for a takedown but Devlin circles away easily
and Devlin counters by clinching up.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
Lawson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Devlin counters by clinching up.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson misses with a takedown
and Devlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson shoots and misses
and Devlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Devlin.
Devlin breaks the clinch.
Devlin moves in looking to clinch but Lawson pushes him off.
Devlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Devlin moves into the clinch.
Lawson tries to score a body lock takedown but Devlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Devlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson tries to land a body kick
and Devlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lawson looking for a takedown.
Devlin is pressed up against the cage. Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Devlin down to the mat. Devlin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lawson shoots and misses
and Devlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jeff Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson tries for a takedown but Devlin circles away easily
and Devlin counters by clinching up.
Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawson tries for a takedown but Devlin circles away easily
and Devlin moves into the clinch.
Nick Devlin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawson tries to score a body lock takedown but Devlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Devlin manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Devlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Devlin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Devlin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Wilbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rellik Lucifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucifer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Raining Blood. Craig Wilbon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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299 lbs
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22
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Wilbon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rellik Lucifer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lucifer does it's job there.
It looks like Craig Wilbon has been cut.
Wilbon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucifer.
A big left from Wilbon misses.
Lucifer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilbon circles away.
Wilbon misses with a wild body shot.
Wilbon throws a body punch but Lucifer moves out of range.
Lucifer misses with an uppercut. Wilbon saw that one coming.
Wilbon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucifer dodges the punch combination from Wilbon.
Lucifer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilbon sends Lucifer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wilbon is motioning to the referee to let Lucifer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Rellik Lucifer has been cut.
Lucifer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilbon.
Craig Wilbon's cut is getting worse.
Lucifer bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Wilbon comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lucifer falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lucifer was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Wilbon!
Craig Wilbon retains his super heavyweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connell Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes has chosen Calm Like a Bomb as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Connell Hayes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Connell Hayes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Billy Joe has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hayes drops Joe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Joe looks back up at him and smiles so Hayes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Joe is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hayes is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Joe hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Connell Hayes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Szyslak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tic Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szyslak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica-Enter Sandman. 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.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Szyslak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tic Anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to clinch there but Szyslak circles away.
Szyslak swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Szyslak misses with a looping right.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Szyslak pushes him off.
Nick Szyslak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szyslak misses the jab.
Anderson gets a clinch.
Szyslak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Szyslak prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szyslaks head.
Szyslak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Szyslak circles away.
Szyslak throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Szyslak throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szyslak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson connects with a high kick.
It looks like Nick Szyslak has been cut.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szyslak.
Szyslak misses the shot to the body.
Szyslak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szyslak stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szyslak.
Szyslak misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Szyslak misses the shot to the body.
Szyslak thows a body shot but no joy.
Szyslak stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Szyslak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szyslak misses the shot to the body.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Szyslak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nick Szyslak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tic Anderson.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Nick Szyslak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szyslak throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Szyslak throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
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.
Szyslak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szyslak misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Szyslak circles away.
Szyslak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Szyslak keeps it at a distance.
Szyslak loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Szyslak takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szyslak is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Szyslak circles away and we're back to standing.
Szyslak keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szyslak at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szyslak misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Szyslak can't break the clinch.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Szyslak won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson wants to break free but Szyslak has control.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Szyslak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szyslak misses with the combination.
Szyslak throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Szyslak is breathing heavily.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Szyslak circles away.
Szyslak throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szyslak keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson feints and then cracks Szyslak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Szyslak down.
Szyslak throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szyslak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Szyslak.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Szyslak.
Szyslak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tic Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Szyslak'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.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Szyslak is avoiding it.
Szyslak misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Szyslak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Szyslak tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anderson passes to full mount!
Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Szyslak frees his head quite easily.
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Szyslak is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has control of Szyslak's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Szyslak regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anderson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Szyslak can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Anderson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Szyslak is surviving well by controlling Anderson's body position as best he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Szyslak is now in Anderson's guard. A big mistake from Anderson there, giving up the dominant position!
Szyslak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Szyslak is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szyslak's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szyslak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Szyslak connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Szyslak - just one landing.
Oooh a lovely combination from Szyslak sends Anderson down but not out. Szyslak dives into side control looking to finish.
Anderson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szyslak decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Szyslak finish him?
Anderson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Szyslak. Anderson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Szyslak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Szyslak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aljo Stajerski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stajerski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ACAB kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
272 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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19
274 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aljo Stajerski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stajerski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stajerski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billington misses with a hook. Stajerski ducked under it nicely.
Stajerski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billington throws out the jab.
Stajerski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stajerski - that will leave a mark!
Billington is breathing heavily.
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!
Stajerski tries to clinch there but Billington circles away.
Aljo Stajerski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billington throws a series of punches but Stajerski avoids them all with ease.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Stajerski! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aljo Stajerski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Viper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Dusavik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusavik has chosen The Lucky Bullets "Cross The Line" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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154 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Viper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Dusavik!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dusavik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viper manages to avoid it.
Viper with a jab.
It looks like Henry Dusavik has been cut.
Viper circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dusavik to the canvas! Dusavik doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Viper keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Viper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tronic Thermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kashmir - Led Zeppelin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Johnsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tronic Thermo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thermo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnsson tries to avoid it but Thermo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnsson to the ground. Johnsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thermo slips a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermo slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Thermo tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johnsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnsson with shots to the head and body - Thermo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thermo regains half guard.
Johnsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Johnsson seems content to control.
Johnsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Thermo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thermo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thermo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Johnsson passes into side control!
Johnsson landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnsson tries to move to mount but Thermo blocks the move with his legs.
Thermo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Thermo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thermo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnsson connects with a decent elbow.
Johnsson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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Thermo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson wants to control but Thermo is keeping him busy.
Thermo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnsson connects with a decent elbow.
Johnsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnsson tries for a kimura but Thermo is defending well.
Thermo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thermo is keen to just control but Johnsson is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermo is looking for a kimura here.
Johnsson manages to get to full guard.
Thermo stopping the sweep attempt from Johnsson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thermo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thermo throwing strikes from guard but Johnsson blocks nicely.
Johnsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thermo is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thermo's guard.
Johnsson pushes down on Thermo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thermo missing with punches from the bottom.
Johnsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thermo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thermo trying to control here.
Johnsson trying to control the action but Thermo is working from the bottom.
Johnsson is really struggling to control Thermo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson 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.
Nice uppercut there from Thermo.
Thermo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnsson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thermo tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thermo tries to clinch
and Johnsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thermo!
Johnsson cracks Thermo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thermo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Johnsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Thermo defends it well.
Johnsson trying to control but Thermo is having none of it.
Johnsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thermo hang on?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermo tries to hold on but Johnsson pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gunnar Johnsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnsson avoids the attempt from Thermo to control.
Johnsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thermo can't escape the position.
Johnsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnsson unloading with bombs!
Johnsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thermo is looking to escape.
Johnsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson dominating with strikes here.
Johnsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thermo's face.
Thermo is trying desperately to improve position.
Thermo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnsson tries to control but Thermo wriggling away.
Johnsson dominating with strikes here.
Johnsson lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson dominating with strikes here.
Thermo wants to get back to his feet.
Thermo taking shots to the head.
Thermo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johnsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thermo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson working Thermo over with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Thermo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnsson lands a big shot there that rocks Thermo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thermo is bucking up trying to escape but Johnsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thermo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thermo is squirming around, avoiding Johnsson's attempts to control the action.
Thermo tries to hold on but Johnsson pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnsson landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnsson stopping the sweep attempt from Thermo.
Thermo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thermo trying to strike off his back.
Johnsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thermo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thermo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnsson!
Thermo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thermo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson is trying to escape the mount.
Thermo avoids the attempt from Johnsson to control.
Johnsson regains half guard.
Johnsson moves into full guard.
Johnsson working a defensive guard but Thermo passes into half guard.
Johnsson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnsson wants to improve his position but Thermo is controlling well.
Thermo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnsson keeps working.
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.
Johnsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thermo.
Thermo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thermo is working for a kimura but Johnsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnsson is pressing down on Thermo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnsson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson is working hard here to advance position.
Thermo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thermo tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnsson is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thermo tries for a takedown but Johnsson circles away easily
and Johnsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thermo didn't expect that.
Johnsson advances to half guard.
Thermo trying to control here.
Johnsson wants to pass the guard but Thermo is defending well.
Thermo is not content to let Johnsson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermo is looking for a sweep. Johnsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thermo tries to hold on but Johnsson postures up.
Johnsson raining down shots from the mount!
Thermo can't escape the position.
Johnsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnsson raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thermo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thermo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnsson has Thermo pushed against the cage.
Johnsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnsson or not.
Thermo has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thermo prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Thermo.
Thermo lands with a light punch inside.
Thermo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnsson or not.
Thermo lands an uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice body punch from Thermo.
Thermo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Thermo - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Thermo.
Thermo tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thermo gets through Johnsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Thermo.
Thermo lands with a short shot to the head.
Thermo has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Thermo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnssons head.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Thermo.
Thermo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermo avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnsson.
Johnsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thermo is looking to control Johnsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thermo avoid being mounted?
Johnsson tries to pass to full mount but Thermo defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thermo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thermo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnsson pulls his head out easily.
Johnsson is taking a breather. Thermo 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.
Thermo keeping control of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thermo slips under a jab.
Johnsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tronic Thermo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnsson shoots in and bounces Thermo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnsson prevents Thermo from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermo striking off his back but it's not causing Johnsson any problems.
Johnsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thermo is keeping the position for now.
Johnsson postures up and lands a big shot to Thermo's brow.
Johnsson looking to pass the guard.
Thermo wants to sweep here but Johnsson controlling him for the moment.
Johnsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thermo is keeping the position for now.
Johnsson landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thermo swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnsson.
Thermo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thermo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnsson moves into range and clinches up with Thermo.
Johnsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thermo scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Thermo - that landed with a thud.
Johnsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnsson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Thermo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thermo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermo prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
Thermo breaks the clinch.
Thermo wants to clinch but Johnsson slips to the side
and Johnsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thermo's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson had his way with Tronic Thermo in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thermo moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnsson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson.
Johnsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thermo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thermo throws an overhand right that lands on Johnsson's shoulder, as Johnsson tries to avoid the shot.
Thermo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thermo tries to clinch but Johnsson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnsson working away.
Thermo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnsson trying to control the action but Thermo is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johnsson lands an elbow.
Thermo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnsson lands some shots froms side control.
Johnsson trying to control the position but Thermo is working away.
Johnsson working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thermo some visible discomfort.
Thermo is looking for a sweep.
Johnsson is looking to take a break and control but Thermo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Thermo there.
Thermo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnsson moves away.
Thermo tries to clinch up
and Johnsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnsson.
Thermo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermo keeping full guard, as Johnsson tries to pass.
Johnsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thermo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnsson looking to pass the guard.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thermo keeping moving, preventing Johnsson from controlling successfully.
Thermo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thermo is controlling Johnsson's posture.
Johnsson trying to control but Thermo 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thermo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnsson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Johnsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thermo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thermo lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tronic Thermo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thermo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnsson's head.
Johnsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thermo is one step ahead there.
Thermo is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnsson has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
Gunnar Johnsson retains his welterweight title!
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