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KK 2 The Challanger PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Janis Priede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson TapOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TapOut has chosen Bonkers- Dizzee Rascal and Amanda Van Helden as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Janis Priede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson TapOut!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Priede lands an impressive looking overhand right. TapOut doesn't seem phased though.
Priede throws a half hearted mid kick.
TapOut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Priede's guard.
Priede really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Priede wants to stand but TapOut is controlling the position.
TapOut drops back looking for a leg! Priede is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Priede manages to kick TapOut off! TapOut jumps back into Priede's guard.
Priede tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TapOut prevents Priede from getting back to his feet.
Priede 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.
Priede looking for a sweep. Not yet Priede, not yet.
Priede seems keen to control TapOut's posture.
Priede is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
TapOut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TapOut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priede.
Priede looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
TapOut looks for a takedown but Priede sprawls well.
TapOut moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Priede misses with a takedown
and TapOut counters with a takedown into side control.
Priede is looking for a sweep.
Priede pushes TapOut away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, TapOut gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priede is not content to let TapOut control the position.
TapOut controlling the position from side mount.
TapOut has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
TapOut wants to take his opponent's back but Priede doesn't allow it.
Priede is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TapOut goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Priede turns into him and now he's in TapOut's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson TapOut dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
TapOut moves away from the strike by Priede.
TapOut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priede throws out the jab.
Priede keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Priede throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TapOut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priede drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Priede stopping the sweep attempt from TapOut.
TapOut is trying to control the position but Priede postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priede looking to sit in guard and control but TapOut gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Priede keeping moving, preventing TapOut from controlling successfully.
Priede is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
TapOut trying to control but Priede is working from the bottom.
TapOutis looking to pass into half guard but Priede pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Priede is in guard.
TapOut pulls Priede in close to prevent any damage.
TapOut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TapOut wants to sweep but no luck.
TapOut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
TapOut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Priede lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
TapOut fails with the takedown
and Priede connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TapOut moves out of range as Priede strikes.
Priede misses with an uppercut.
Priede missing with a left hand there. TapOut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priede connects with a body shot.
TapOut looks for a takedown but Priede sprawls well.
Janis Priede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson TapOut.
Priede wants to clinch
and TapOut counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by TapOut.
TapOut sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Janis Priede will probably get the nod.
That's time! Priede's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
TapOut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Priede is fending him off so far but TapOut persists. Nope, Priede circles away and we're back to standing.
TapOut slips under a jab from Priede.
Priede scores with a jab to the body.
Priede misses with a wild body shot.
Janis Priede seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TapOut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
TapOut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Priede counters with a straight right hand.
Priede misses with a kick to the body
so TapOut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Priede is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TapOut is controlling him.
TapOut works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TapOut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priede does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
TapOut is taking a breather. Priede 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.
TapOut has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Priede defend it? TapOut steps over the head and cranks it - Priede is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for TapOut!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyson TapOut!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between hooda gameelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, hooda gameelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gameelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Jitsu as gameelo shoots in.
gameelo dodges the punch combination from Jitsu.
gameelo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jitsu sprawls well initially but gameelo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
gameelo trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
gameelo trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well.
Jitsu wants to improve his position but gameelo is controlling well.
Jitsu regains full guard. Nicely done.
gameelo wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is keeping the position.
gameelo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jitsu on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu controls gameelo momentarily but gameelo frees himself.
Jitsu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control gameelo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jitsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jitsu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jitsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jitsu uses his free foot to push down on gameelo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for gameelo.
gameelo is squirming around, avoiding Jitsu's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gameelo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
gameelo tries to escape but Jitsu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jitsu controlling the positon.
gameelo staying busy and making it hard for Jitsu to control.
gameelo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gameelo trying to control the position but Jitsu manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on gameelo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jitsu keeps control of the position easily here as gameelo tries to buck him off.
Jitsu has the hooks in. gameelo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
gameelo is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jitsu tries to get the hooks in deep but gameelo pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged gameelo with him. gameelo is trying to defend but Jitsu has an arm under the chin now! gameelo grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Jitsu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milton Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Raneli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raneli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ill Bill - Trust Nobody. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Milton Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Raneli!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raneli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raneli looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Raneli tries to close the distance and clinch but Myers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Myers cracks a nice hook into Raneli's ribs.
Myers lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raneli ducks right into an uppercut from Myers.
Myers throws a right hand that Raneli ducks under and follows up with a left that Raneli also avoids with ease.
Myers connects with a nice cross there... Raneli is looking wobbly and Myers recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Raneli to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Myers jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Milton Myers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between janis spalva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ShutUp GetOnMyHorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, janis spalva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, ShutUp GetOnMyHorse!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
spalva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
GetOnMyHorse tries to land a front kick but spalva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
GetOnMyHorse fails to land the takedown.
GetOnMyHorse tries to close the distance and clinch but spalva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
GetOnMyHorse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
spalva misses with a looping right.
GetOnMyHorse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
spalva misses with a takedown attempt
and GetOnMyHorse counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by GetOnMyHorse.
GetOnMyHorse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
GetOnMyHorse wants to pass the guard but spalva is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GetOnMyHorse won't allow spalva to get back to his feet.
GetOnMyHorse wants to get up but he can't break spalva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
GetOnMyHorse content to stall in guard here.
GetOnMyHorse thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
GetOnMyHorse gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
GetOnMyHorse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
spalva bucks up and tries to throw GetOnMyHorse off but instead GetOnMyHorse has got his back!
spalva looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
GetOnMyHorse thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
GetOnMyHorse is persistently looking for the submission but spalva is defending it well.
GetOnMyHorse looks gassed!
GetOnMyHorse has his arm under spalva's chin here. Game over son! GetOnMyHorse squeezes tightly and spalva is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). ShutUp GetOnMyHorse!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Skaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kang comes into the arena with Enter the Dragon blaring out of the sound system. Skaar has chosen We will rock you as his entrance music. Peter Skaar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Kang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Skaar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skaar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skaar lands some shots froms side control.
Kang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skaar grinds an elbow into Kang's temple.
Skaar controls the position.
Kang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Skaar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kang down.
Skaar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Skaar working the ground and pound from side control.
Kang is breathing heavily.
Kang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kang is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skaar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skaar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Kang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skaar scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kang is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Skaar can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Skaar!
Peter Skaar is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Girts Rozentals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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144 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Girts Rozentals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rozentals pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rozentals gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rozentals keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rozentals keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rozentals breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rozentals wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones moves out of range as Rozentals throws a body kick.
Rozentals misses with an uppercut.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a right and a left that Rozentals avoids nicely.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones tries to bum rush Rozentals with a series of wild strikes but Rozentals uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones tries to bum rush Rozentals with a series of wild strikes but Rozentals uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyler Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones blocks a head kick by Rozentals.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Rozentals pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Rozentals jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Rozentals gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rozentals misses with a low kick.
Rozentals tries a head kick but it misses.
Rozentals shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Rozentals tries a head kick but it misses.
Rozentals wants to clinch.
Girts Rozentals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rozentals backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rozentals swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rozentals closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Rozentals pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Girts Rozentals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozentals feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Rozentals changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rozentals sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rozentals is breathing heavily.
Rozentals postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones pushes down on Rozentals's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rozentals keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Rozentals wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Girts Rozentals will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rozentals.
Rozentals shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rozentals looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rozentals throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Rozentals fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to clinch but Rozentals slips to the side
and Rozentals counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rozentals.
Rozentals is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Rozentals is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Rozentals wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rozentals pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones slips a jab from Rozentals.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozentals misses with an uppercut.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rozentals throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyler Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones blocks a head kick by Rozentals.
Rozentals pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rozentals.
Rozentals throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Rozentals wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Rozentals is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rozentals swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones blocks a head kick by Rozentals.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rozentals throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Rozentals bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rozentals paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rozentals shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Girts Rozentals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones looks to land a combination. Rozentals sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rozentals tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Jones.
Rozentals on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rozentals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Rozentals throws a head kick that misses.
Rozentals shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones throws a right and a left that Rozentals avoids nicely.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Rozentals backs away looking to recover.
Rozentals slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Rozentals tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rozentals wants to clinch.
Rozentals closes the distance and clinches.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Rozentals misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Rozentals.
Rozentals swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Rozentals tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rozentals swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tests Rozentals's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Rozentals has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rozentals tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Rozentals.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rozentals throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rozentals takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rozentals misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up but Rozentals circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rozentals.
Jones throws a series of punches but Rozentals moves out of range.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Rozentals gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rozentals will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rozentals dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Rozentals fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Rozentals avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rozentals showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Rozentals.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Girts Rozentals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Rozentals shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Rozentals doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rozentals ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rozentals tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rozentals shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Rozentals swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones misses with a combination
and Rozentals counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rozentals throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Rozentals will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rozentals tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones cracks Rozentals with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rozentals counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Rozentals trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals preventing the sweep.
Rozentals not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zulu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jungle Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! King Zulu looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Don Davies!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu wants to clinch up but Davies keeps it at a distance.
Zulu tries to clinch there but Davies circles away.
Zulu connects with the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Zulu as Davies shoots in.
Davies bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davies working the body and head with strikes.
Davies cracks Zulu with a big elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davies scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zulu to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu is not content to let Davies control the position.
Zulu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davies wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davies working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Davies working the head and body with strikes.
Zulu taking a bit of punishment here - Davies scoring with strikes.
Zulu looks gassed!
Davies cracks Zulu with a big elbow.
Zulu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zulu punching from the bottom.
Davies is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davies has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies lands with a punch from half guard.
Zulu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davies is working away from the top position though.
Davies scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davies lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu is trying to maintain the position but Davies is very close to passing his half guard.
Zulu has hold of Davies's hands but Davies slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Davies is controlling the pace.
Davies winds up and cracks Zulu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davies wants to free his trapped foot but Zulu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davies is nestled in close to Zulu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davies lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davies takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davies lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Davies.
Davies lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davies connects with a nice short shot to Zulu's temple.
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!
Davies takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Davies.
Zulu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zulu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davies scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davies lands a nice short elbow.
Davies looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zulu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davies working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Davies is nestled in close to Zulu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
Davies is nestled in close to Zulu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davies working Zulu over with strikes.
Zulu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Davies looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zulu is rocked!
Davies is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zulu is still in real trouble! Can Davies finish him?
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zulu seems to have recovered his senses.
Davies working Zulu over with strikes.
Davies is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davies landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davies drops an elbow to the side of Zulu's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davies connects with a nice short shot to Zulu's temple.
Zulu has hold of Davies's hands but Davies slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zulu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davies scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies slips a nice elbow through Zulu's hands, connecting with Zulu's forehead.
Davies passes to side control.
Davies lands some shots froms side control.
Davies scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zulu some visible discomfort.
Davies cracks Zulu with a big right hand but Zulu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zulu is trying to strike from the bottom but Davies has passed into full mount.
Davies raining down shots from the mount!
Davies breaks from Zulu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davies cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zulu takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Davies's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Davies!
Don Davies is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winnie Pooh told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Broph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Winnie Pooh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Broph throws a body punch but Pooh moves out of range.
Pooh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pooh fails with the takedown.
Pooh fails with a takedown attempt.
Craig Broph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Pooh moves away from the strike by Broph.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Broph as he jumps to the side.
Pooh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pooh shoots for a double leg takedown but Broph sprawls well. He's pushed Pooh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh slips a jab and a cross from Broph.
Broph looks for a takedown but Pooh sprawls well.
Broph looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pooh!
Pooh throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph working Pooh over with strikes here.
Pooh swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pooh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pooh throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Broph working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Broph pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Broph working Pooh over with strikes here.
Pooh is looking to get to half guard.
Pooh chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Broph.
Broph is landing with some decent strikes but Pooh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pooh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Broph blocks Pooh's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Pooh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Broph. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pooh swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Broph trying to control but Pooh is having none of it.
Pooh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broph controlling from mount.
Pooh is looking to get to half guard.
Broph lands a heavy elbow.
Pooh working to try and regain half guard.
Broph looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pooh is looking to improve his position but Broph isn't that keen on the idea.
Pooh swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pooh swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pooh throwing hammer fists to the chest of Broph. What's that going to do exactly?
Broph controlling from mount.
Pooh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pooh looks gassed!
Broph scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Broph lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pooh hang on?
Broph with the ground and pound from mount.
Broph working the ground and pound effectively.
Broph landing punches.
Broph landing shots from mount.
Pooh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pooh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broph blocks Pooh's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Broph connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pooh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Broph lands a heavy elbow.
Pooh is looking to get to half guard.
Pooh throwing hammer fists to the chest of Broph. What's that going to do exactly?
Pooh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Broph is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pooh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Broph with the ground and pound from mount.
Broph fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Broph has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pooh throwing hammer fists to the chest of Broph. What's that going to do exactly?
Pooh is squirming around, avoiding Broph's attempts to control the action.
Broph working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Broph 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.
Pooh moves out of range of the leg kick from Broph.
Pooh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pooh stands up over Broph, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pooh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Broph lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pooh!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pooh is working to get back to half guard.
Pooh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pooh swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pooh is looking to improve his position but Broph isn't that keen on the idea.
Pooh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pooh is breathing heavily.
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh is squirming around, avoiding Broph's attempts to control the action.
Broph controlling his opponent.
Broph looking for a guillotine from mount but Pooh is having none of it.
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Broph.
Broph content just to control the position here.
Pooh regains half guard.
Pooh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pooh is refusing to be controlled, as Broph sits in half guard.
Pooh missing with punches from the bottom.
Broph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pooh is in trouble now - Broph has advanced to mount!
Pooh throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Broph tries to control but Pooh wriggling away.
Broph has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pooh's face.
Pooh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Broph dominating with strikes here.
Pooh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph blocks Pooh's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Broph is landing with some decent strikes but Pooh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pooh tries to reverse the position but Broph maintains control.
Pooh swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Broph connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pooh throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Craig Broph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pooh is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Pooh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Broph prevents Pooh from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Broph cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Broph landing strikes from the mount.
Pooh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pooh throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Broph.
Broph looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pooh throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Broph with the ground and pound from mount.
Broph raining down shots from the mount!
Broph wants to control the pace but Pooh is squirming around nicely.
Broph dominating with strikes here.
Pooh chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Broph.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Broph dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pooh misses with a takedown
and Broph counters with a left and a right that stings Pooh.
Winnie Pooh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pooh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Broph can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Broph sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Broph trying to control from the bottom.
Broph makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Broph.
Pooh stopping the sweep attempt from Broph.
Pooh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pooh connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pooh tries to free his leg and advance position but Broph is retaining full guard.
Broph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pooh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh being controlled here momentarily.
Pooh postures up.
Pooh landing some decent shots from guard.
Broph working a defensive guard here.
Pooh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pooh is looking to work some ground and pound but Broph has wrist control.
Broph striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Broph lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Pooh is working Broph over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broph working a defensive guard here.
Pooh stands up over Broph, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Broph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pooh manages to get himself to full guard.
Pooh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Broph is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Broph connects with a couple of short punches.
Broph working some strikes from top position.
Broph is looking to work some ground and pound but Pooh has wrist control.
Pooh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pooh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pooh trying to strike off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pooh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pooh tries for a takedown but Broph circles away easily
and Broph counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph scores with a hook to the body. Pooh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pooh tries for a takedown but Broph circles away easily
and Broph counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Craig Broph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Broph stands and throws Pooh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pooh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Broph connects with a decent elbow.
Pooh is looking to regain half guard here but Broph keeps moving and retains side control.
Pooh misses with a strike from the bottom.
Broph working the head with strikes.
Pooh is looking to reverse the position.
Broph avoids the strikes from the bottom by Pooh.
Broph scores with punches from side control.
Broph wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pooh, who protects the arm well.
Pooh misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pooh tries to buck Broph off but Broph is having none of it.
Pooh tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Broph cracks Pooh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Broph lands some shots froms side control.
Pooh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pooh throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Broph is chipping away with strikes.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Broph lunges at Pooh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pooh's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pooh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Broph lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Broph moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Broph clearly takes that round.
That's time! Broph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pooh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Broph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Broph regains half guard.
Pooh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Broph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pooh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pooh's back!
Broph doesn't have the hooks in and Pooh manages to turn into his guard.
Broph looking to control.
Pooh postures up in Broph's guard and throws a big left but Broph blocks it.
Pooh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pooh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Broph had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pooh is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Broph Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pooh's back instead.
Broph has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Broph keeps control of the position as Pooh tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Broph is punishing Pooh with strikes - can he finish him?!
Broph keeps control of the position easily here as Pooh tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Pooh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Broph lands a shot to the body.
Broph tries to get the hooks in deep but Pooh pushed the leg off.
Broph connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pooh to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Broph is trying to stick to Pooh's back but Pooh is turning into Broph. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Broph's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pooh.
Broph trying to control the position.
Pooh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Broph trying to control the position here.
Pooh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Broph bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pooh's guard.
Pooh wants to hit a switch here but Broph passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pooh there!
Pooh tries to reverse the position but Broph maintains control.
Broph connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Broph landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph with a couple of short strikes.
Broph controlling his opponent.
Pooh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pooh looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.
Broph blocks Pooh's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Broph is landing with some decent strikes but Pooh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pooh is in a horrible position here. Broph smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pooh is trying desperately to improve position.
Broph is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pooh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Broph landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broph looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pooh is looking to get to half guard.
Broph in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pooh is trying desperately to improve position.
Broph is landing with some decent strikes but Pooh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pooh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pooh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pooh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Broph fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Broph had his way with Winnie Pooh in that round.
That's time! Broph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Broph throws a nice looking combination but Pooh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pooh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Broph counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pooh's guard now.
Pooh keeping moving, preventing Broph from controlling successfully.
Broph passes Pooh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pooh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Broph scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pooh punching from the bottom.
Broph is working for a kimura but Pooh is defending it quite comfortably.
Pooh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
Pooh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pooh throws a strike from the bottom but Broph passes into side control!
Broph cracks Pooh with a big right hand but Pooh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pooh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pooh tries to bench press Broph off him but Broph keeps the position.
Broph cracks Pooh with a big right hand but Pooh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pooh is looking for a sweep.
Broph trying to control the position but Pooh is working away.
Pooh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pooh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Broph connects with a decent elbow.
Broph cracks Pooh with a big right hand but Pooh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pooh throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pooh throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Broph scores with punches from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pooh shoots and misses
and Broph counters with an outside leg kick.
Broph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pooh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pooh keeps the fight on the outside.
Broph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pooh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pooh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pooh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pooh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Broph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pooh.
Pooh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pooh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pooh throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pooh's guard.
Broph with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pooh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Broph stands and throws Pooh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Broph wants to control but Pooh is keeping him busy.
Pooh tries to bench press Broph off him but Broph keeps the position.
Broph taking a breather here.
Broph lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broph blocks the strikes from Pooh.
Broph blocks the strikes from Pooh.
Broph wants to control but Pooh is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Broph misses with the combination.
Pooh misses with a takedown attempt
and Broph counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Craig Broph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Broph throws a leg kick but Pooh checks it.
Craig Broph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Broph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Broph throws a hook to the side of Pooh's head but Pooh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Broph doesn't manage to clinch there - Pooh circles away.
Pooh tries for a takedown but Broph circles away easily
and Broph counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Broph lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Broph.
Broph swinging wilding here.
Winnie Pooh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broph misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Broph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Broph has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:44
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Broph!
Craig Broph retains his light heavyweight title!
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