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WCP 3 Shot At Glory PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Rak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franko Maslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maslov has chosen Naj,Naj as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Rak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franko Maslov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rak tries a head kick but it misses.
Rak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maslov tries to avoid it but Rak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maslov to the ground. Maslov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rak swats away the attempt to clinch by Maslov.
Rak tries to clinch but Maslov moves away
and Maslov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maslov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maslov wants to stand but Rak is controlling the position.
Rak wants to stand but Maslov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rak looking to pass the guard.
Rak wants to control from the top but Maslov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maslov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maslov controlling the position easily from mount.
Rak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maslov looking to control but Rak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rak is trying desperately to improve position.
Rak wants to control but Maslov is having none of it.
Maslov controlling his opponent.
Maslov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rak working to try and regain half guard.
Rak is breathing heavily.
Maslov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maslov looking to control but Rak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Rak is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rak wants to control but Maslov is having none of it.
Maslov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rak wants to hold on but Maslov pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franko Maslov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maslov pushes Rak up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Maslov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rak can't break the clinch.
Maslov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rak is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maslov to the mat. Maslov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rak wants to control from the top but Maslov keeps moving.
Rak stands up and waves to Maslov to follow him.
Maslov tries to clinch
and Rak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maslov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maslov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maslov kicks off Rak and gets to his feet.
Maslov scores with a push kick.
Maslov throws a right and a left that Rak avoids nicely.
Maslov rushes Rak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maslov tries to land a knee to the head but Rak blocks with his arms.
Maslov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maslov closes the distance and clinches.
Maslov lands an elbow inside.
Rak letting Maslov take a breather here.
Maslov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maslov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maslov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rak tries to kick Maslov off but Maslov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rak is trying to escape back to his feet but Maslov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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.
Rak is trying to get back to his feet.
Maslov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rak is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rak bucks up and tries to throw Maslov off but instead Maslov has got his back!
Maslov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Maslov keeps control of the position as Rak tries to break free.
Rak wants to control his opponent's hands but Maslov gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rak tries to escape but Maslov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maslov keeps control of the position easily here as Rak tries to buck him off.
Maslov trying to control.
I really don't envy Rak right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franko Maslov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Maslov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rak goes for a takedown attempt but Maslov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rak throws a lazy body kick
and Maslov counters by moving into the clinch.
Maslov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcin Rak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maslov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rak throws a sloppy head kick
and Maslov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rak can't get the takedown.
Maslov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maslov clinches with his opponent.
Maslov manages to break the clinch.
Maslov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maslov lands an elbow inside.
Rak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maslov manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maslov clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslov fails to pull guard.
Rak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maslov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Rak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maslov forces Rak back against the cage and clinches.
Maslov lands a knee to the body.
Maslov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maslov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maslov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rak is looking to break free of the clinch but Maslov has double underhooks.
Maslov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maslov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maslov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maslov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rak tries to pull guard but Maslov won't allow it.
Maslov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maslov with a knee to the head.
Maslov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maslov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rak's face.
Maslov lands an elbow that stopped Rak in his tracks for a moment.
Rak tries to land a knee to the head but Maslov blocks with his arms.
Rak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maslov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maslov.
Maslov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maslov doesn't manage to clinch there - Rak circles away.
Maslov wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Rak misses
and Maslov counters by clinching up.
Maslov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rak swats away the attempt to clinch by Maslov.
Maslov shoots in and drives through. Rak sprawls well.
Rak with a poor takedown
and Maslov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rak shoots in but no luck this time.
Maslov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maslov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maslov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maslov prevents the takedown attempt.
Maslov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rak prevents the takedown attempt.
Maslov breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rak wants to clinch but Maslov slips to the side
and Maslov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Franko Maslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maslov won't allow Rak to get back to his feet.
Rak manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maslov throws a head kick that half lands.
Marcin Rak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maslov closes the distance and clinches up with Rak, looking for a takedown. Maslov pushes Rak against the cage but Rak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rak doesn't manage to clinch there - Maslov circles away.
Maslov wants to clinch up but Rak keeps it at a distance.
Maslov drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maslov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marcin Rak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franko Maslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franko Maslov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maslov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franko Maslov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RAMPAGE JACKSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that RAMPAGE JACKSON was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, RAMPAGE JACKSON!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan tries for a takedown but JACKSON sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sullivan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sullivan trying to control the action but JACKSON is working from the bottom.
Sullivan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but JACKSON is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sullivan taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JACKSON is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sullivan off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - JACKSON's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sullivan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from JACKSON.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JACKSON looking to hold on to the position here but Sullivan rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! JACKSON escapes and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JACKSON throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
JACKSON tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sullivan's legs.
You can see the frustration on Sullivan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
JACKSON content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that JACKSON has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
JACKSON is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan keeping his opponent close.
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan is working to avoid the ground and pound but JACKSON connects with a decent elbow.
JACKSON trying to control the position but Sullivan is working away.
Sullivan throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
JACKSON working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JACKSON is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
JACKSON sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sullivan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
JACKSON lands an elbow.
JACKSON is trying to get an arm triangle but Sullivan is defending well.
JACKSON has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sullivan!
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
JACKSON stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RAMPAGE JACKSON dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sullivan gets caught flat footed, as JACKSON shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
JACKSON trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
JACKSON wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
JACKSON stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. JACKSON is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sullivan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take JACKSON's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
JACKSON looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
JACKSON rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
JACKSON slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Sullivan is standing up over JACKSON. JACKSON looks to escape but Sullivan dives into side control.
Sullivan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, JACKSON rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sullivan's guard! Nice work there by JACKSON!
Sullivan looking for a guillotine here but JACKSON defends easily.
JACKSON is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to keep JACKSON in close.
JACKSON wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing JACKSON from standing up.
JACKSON looking to pass the guard.
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.
JACKSON postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from JACKSON as Sullivan shoots in.
JACKSON swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.
JACKSON shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but JACKSON is keeping the position.
JACKSON throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
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 Frank Sullivan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
JACKSON scores a takedown into full mount!
Sullivan is working to get back to half guard.
JACKSON working for a guillotine from mount but Sullivan is in no mood to give up.
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Sullivan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JACKSON looking to secure an arm triangle but Sullivan defends it well.
Sullivan is desperately trying to improve his position but JACKSON has a good base and remains in mount.
JACKSON wants to control the pace but Sullivan is squirming around nicely.
JACKSON blocks Sullivan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
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.
JACKSON prevents Sullivan from getting the reversal.
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding JACKSON's attempts to control the action.
JACKSON might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sullivan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sullivan wants to hold on but JACKSON pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sullivan is just holding on here. JACKSON manages to take his back.
Sullivan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
JACKSON has the hooks in. Sullivan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Sullivan is working hard here to advance position.
JACKSON trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sullivan doesn't escape.
JACKSON tries to get the hooks in deep but Sullivan pushed the leg off.
JACKSON has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sullivan.
JACKSON trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
JACKSON is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
RAMPAGE JACKSON comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well JACKSON 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RAMPAGE JACKSON!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosko Dojava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Overem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dojava might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Numbers. Bernard Overem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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271 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosko Dojava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernard Overem!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dojava has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dojava.
It looks like Bernard Overem has been cut.
Dojava missing with knees to the body.
Dojava has hold of one of Overem's legs. Overem is fighting the takedown attempt but Dojava gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dojava with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dojava trying to control but Overem is working from the bottom.
Dojava decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Overem, up you get!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dojava.
Dojava stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Overem connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Bosko Dojava has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overem drops Dojava with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dojava! Overem dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Overem!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between nate diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory Flanagan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with nate diaz's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, nate diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanagan darts in and clinches diaz up against the cage.
Flanagan is looking to break free of the clinch but diaz has double underhooks.
diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
diaz working for a triangle but Flanagan defends it easily.
Flanagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flanagan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of diaz is proving hard to escape from.
diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flanagan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
diaz passes Flanagan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
diaz is looking for a kimura here.
diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Flanagan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
diaz wants to take a breather but Flanagan is having none of it.
Flanagan is looking to escape.
diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flanagan is just riding it out for now. diaz eventually gives up the hold.
diaz is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flanagan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
diaz passes to full mount!
Flanagan tries to improve his position but diaz has taken his back! diaz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Flanagan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! diaz pushes Flanagan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). nate diaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nueng Shed Kao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jumba Laya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shed Kao comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Q3Pg0Zuko. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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210 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nueng Shed Kao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumba Laya!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shed Kao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shed Kao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Laya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shed Kao pushes Laya away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Laya gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Laya has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shed Kao!
Shed Kao is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Laya is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shed Kao is surviving well by controlling Laya's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shed Kao is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laya with a couple of short strikes.
Laya content just to control the position here.
Shed Kao has left one of his arms exposed and Laya doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Shed Kao screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jumba Laya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Kray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jung might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to David Guetta feat. Akon - Sexy Bitch. Patrick Jung could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronald Kray's chin.
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165 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Kray!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kray circles away.
Kray tries a head kick but it misses.
Jung blocks a head kick by Kray.
Jung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kray circles away.
Kray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jung circles away quickly and effectively.
Kray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kray scores with a three punch combo!
Jung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kray circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kray tries to avoid it but Jung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kray to the ground. Kray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kray grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jung takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kray cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronald Kray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamjad Unis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamjad Unis!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Unis looking for a sweep. Not yet Unis, not yet.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Unis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Unis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith blocks Unis's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Unis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith is going olschool here, as he tries to force Unis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Unis shrugs it off.
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Unis defends it well.
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Unis has worked his arm free - good work by Unis!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Unis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Unis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Unis holds on to Smith's head and controls the position momentarily.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Unis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Unis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Unis tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Unis sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Unis fails with the takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Unis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Unis looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith is working for a kimura but Unis is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unis keeps working.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Unis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is looking to stall here but Unis recovers full guard.
Unis is trying to hold Smith in close to prevent damage but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Unis defends it.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Unis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Unis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is pressing down on Unis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Unis is holding on for now.
Smith is keen to just control but Unis is a slippery customer.
Unis is trying to control but can't.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith prevents Unis from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Unis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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 Steve Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Unis feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Unis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Unis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Unis's back instead.
Unis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Unis.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Unis from controlling successfully.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Unis is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unis tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Unis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith wants to control the pace but Unis is squirming around nicely.
Smith working for a submission but Unis is keeping him at bay.
Unis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Unis tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
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.
Smith breaks from Unis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith tries to control but Unis wriggling away.
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Unis defends it well.
Unis is controlling an arm, preventing Smith from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Unis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Unis is on top in guard.
Unis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but Unis controlling him for the moment.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Unis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Unis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steve Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Unis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Unis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Unis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Unis's back instead.
Smith is not going to allow Unis to sit and survive in this position.
Unis is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Unis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Unis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smith's arms.
Unis trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.
Smith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unis is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith trying to control the action but Unis is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unis tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Unis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Unis striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Unis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Unis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Unis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Unis is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Unis struggling a bit here.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Unis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Unis can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Unis is defending well.
Unis tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Unis is working away.
Unis is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Unis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Unis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Unis is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Unis drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
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.
Smith is not content to let Unis control the position.
Unis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Unis stalling.
Smith wants to control but Unis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith tries for a takedown but Unis circles away easily
and Unis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hamjad Unis just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Unis has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Unis's guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Unis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Smith!
Steve Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bispin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Canti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Bispin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Canti's chin.
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260 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Bispin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Canti!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Canti keeping moving, preventing Bispin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bispin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bispin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bispin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Canti looking to control.
Bispin trying to control but Canti is working from the bottom.
Bispin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bispin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Canti. No joy for Bispin on that attempt.
No joy there for Canti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Mike Bispin has been cut.
Carlos Canti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bispin shoots for a double leg takedown but Canti sprawls well. He's pushed Bispin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bispin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canti swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bispin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bispin is breathing heavily.
Bispin fails with the takedown.
Bispin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bispin.
Donk. Canti catches Bispin right on the button with a cross.
Canti lands a nice shot to the body.
Canti misses with a double jab.
Canti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Canti throws a right hand that Bispin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bispin also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canti throws a left that rocks Bispin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Canti dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Bispin regain composure!
Bispin is rocked!
Canti working away.
Canti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bispin keeps working.
Canti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bispin is not content to let Canti control the position.
Bispin tries to bench press Canti off him but Canti keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Canti keeps the fight on the outside.
Bispin is looking to clinch but Canti is avoiding it.
Canti scores with a one two! Bispin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bispin tries to clinch there but Canti circles away.
Canti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Canti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bispin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Canti does no damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canti throws a right and a left that Bispin avoids nicely.
Bispin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bispin shoots in for a double leg but Canti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Canti throws a series of punches but Bispin moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canti thuds his right hand into Bispin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Canti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mike Bispin's cut is getting worse.
Canti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canti lands a big shot that drops Bispin! Can he finish him?
Oh Bispin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Canti wanted to stand there but Bispin had control of the position.
Bispin seems to have got his legs back now.
Canti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Canti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bispin is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canti trying to control but Bispin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Canti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Bispin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Canti throws a right hand that Bispin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bispin also avoids with ease.
Bispin shoots in and bounces Canti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bispin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bispin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bispin being controlled here momentarily.
Bispin trying to control but Canti is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bispin drops back looking for a leg! Canti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canti manages to kick Bispin off! Bispin jumps back into Canti's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canti wants to stand but Bispin is controlling the position.
Bispin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bispin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Canti to the mat! Canti manages to get full guard.
Bispin trying to control the position from guard on top but Canti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canti wants to stand but Bispin is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bispin trying to control the position from guard on top but Canti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canti is looking to stand up but Bispin isn't so interested in that idea.
Bispin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Canti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bispin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canti is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bispin shoots for a double leg takedown but Canti sprawls well. He's pushed Bispin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canti tries to bum rush Bispin with a series of wild strikes but Bispin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlos Canti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bispin fails with the takedown.
Canti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mike Bispin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bispin.
Canti looks to land a combination. Bispin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bispin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Canti throws a one two combo.
A left and a right from Canti both land. Nice combination.
Canti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bispin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canti lands an overhand right.
Canti misses with a double jab.
Canti throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Canti to the mat! Canti manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bispin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Canti keeping moving, preventing Bispin from controlling successfully.
Canti wants to stand but Bispin is controlling the position.
Canti is looking to stand back up but Bispin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Canti.
Bispin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bispin wants to work for an arm triangle but Canti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Canti kicks Bispin off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Canti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Bispin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Canti misses with a two punch combination.
Bispin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canti swivels and escapes.
Bispin looks for a takedown but Canti sprawls well.
Canti throws a series of punches but Bispin avoids them all with ease.
Canti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bispin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canti misses with a wild combination.
Bispin shoots in but Canti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bispin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canti connects with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Canti.
Canti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Canti.
Bispin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Canti.
Canti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Canti misses with a wild combination.
Canti throws a right hand that Bispin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bispin also avoids with ease.
Bispin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canti swivels and escapes.
Canti misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Canti scores with a four punch combination!
Canti throws a series of strikes that have Bispin backpedaling.
Canti throws a series of punches but Bispin avoids them all with ease.
Bispin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bispin showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bispin is trying to control the action in half guard but Canti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bispin is looking for a kimura but Canti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bispin to get the leverage.
Canti is trying to stand back up but Bispin is controlling him
Bispin is working for a submission of some sort.
Canti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bispin drops back looking for a leg! Canti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canti manages to kick Bispin off! Bispin jumps back into Canti's guard.
Bispin trying to control but Canti is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispin stopping the sweep attempt from Canti.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Canti as Bispin shoots in.
Canti throws a series of punches but Bispin moves out of range.
Bispin fails to land the takedown.
Canti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A punch combination from Canti misses.
Bispin fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Canti there.
Bispin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mike Bispin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Canti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Canti thuds his right hand into Bispin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bispin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bispin shoots in but Canti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bispin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Canti really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Bispin's cut.
That's time! Bispin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Canti scores with a one two! Bispin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bispin shoots in but Canti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bispin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bispin shoots in looking for a takedown. Canti tries to sprawl out of it but Bispin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Canti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Canti cracks Bispin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Canti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Canti!
Canti throws a series of punches but Bispin moves out of range.
Canti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bispin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canti fails to land with a series of punches.
Canti is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Canti misses.
Some wild striking there from Canti.
Bispin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bispin trying to control the pace.
Canti makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bispin throws a head kick that misses.
Bispin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canti.
Bispin slips a jab and a cross from Canti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bispin shoots for a takedown but Canti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bispin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Canti. No joy for Bispin on that attempt.
Canti throws a series of punches but Bispin moves out of range.
Bispin connects with a high kick.
Nice takedown defense from Canti. No joy for Bispin on that attempt.
Good exchange - Canti coming out on top.
Canti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canti swinging wilding here.
Horrible takedown by Bispin or perhaps it was just good defense by Canti which made him look bad.
Bispin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bispin closes the distance and clinches up with Canti, looking for a takedown. Bispin pushes Canti against the cage but Canti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Canti does it's job there.
Canti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bispin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canti lands with an uppercut that bounces Bispin off the cage and back into rage.
No joy there for Canti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bispin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bispin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canti swivels and escapes.
Bispin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Canti but Canti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bispin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canti tries to avoid it but Bispin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canti to the ground. Canti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bispin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bispin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Canti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Canti's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Canti duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Canti throws a right hand that Bispin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bispin also avoids with ease.
Canti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canti misses with a wild combination.
Bispin gets a takedown into half guard.
Canti tries to get to full guard but Bispin has control of the leg.
Mike Bispin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bispin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canti is just riding it out for now. Bispin eventually gives up the hold.
Canti wants to control but Bispin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Canti dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Bispin'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. This is the final round!
A combination from Canti does no damage.
Bispin tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Canti. No joy for Bispin on that attempt.
Bispin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Canti.
Bispin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canti circles away.
Bispin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canti lands a lovely overhand right.
Canti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bispin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Canti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mike Bispin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canti lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bispin sprawling to the canvas. Canti follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bispin hang on?
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.
Bispin is staying active underneath Canti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Canti tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispin trying to control here.
Canti throwing shots but Bispin is blocking nicely.
Bispin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Canti pulls his head out easily.
Bispin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bispin trying to hold on to Canti's head to control him but Canti postures up.
Canti wants to stand up but Bispin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Canti misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Canti scores with a hook.
Canti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bispin fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bispin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jeez, Mike Bispin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bispin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Canti throws a right and a left that Bispin avoids nicely.
Bispin closes the distance and clinches up with Canti, looking for a takedown. Bispin pushes Canti against the cage but Canti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Canti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispin looks for a takedown but Canti sprawls well.
Canti looks to land a combination. Bispin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bispin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canti tries to avoid it but Bispin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canti to the ground. Canti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Canti throws a series of punches but Bispin avoids them all with ease.
Bispin has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Canti as Bispin shoots in.
Canti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Canti scores with a punch to the head.
Bispin shoots for a double leg takedown but Canti sprawls well. He's pushed Bispin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canti tries to bum rush Bispin with a series of wild strikes but Bispin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bispin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canti.
Bispin closes the distance and clinches up with Canti, looking for a takedown. Bispin pushes Canti against the cage but Canti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canti throws a series of punches but Bispin moves out of range.
Mike Bispin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Bispin with that takedown attempt.
Canti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bispin gets a takedown into half guard.
Bispin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Canti tries to control Bispin's body but Bispin pushes him off. Canti squirms to his side and now Bispin has his back!
Carlos Canti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bispin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bispin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bispin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Canti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Canti 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 44:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Canti!
Carlos Canti is the new heavyweight champion!
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