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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Fatone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mighty Mouse has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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132 lbs
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KO power |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mighty Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, JJ Fatone!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatone scores with a one two! Mouse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mouse dodges the punch combination from Fatone.
A punch combination from Fatone misses.
Fatone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mouse did well to prevent Fatone getting side control.
Fatone blocks the strikes from Mouse.
Fatone seems to be looking for submissions.
Mouse tries to roll over but Fatone keeps him under control.
Fatone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fatone is trying to work for a kimura but Mouse is defending well.
Mouse missing with punches from the bottom.
Mouse flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mouse striking from the bottom.
Mouse misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse wants to control but Fatone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fatone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mouse defends it well.
Mouse works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mouse trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mouse trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mouse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mouse stalling.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fatone looking for submissions off his back.
Fatone looks gassed!
Mouse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse working over Fatone with some ground and pound. Fatone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mouse trying to control the pace.
Mouse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fatone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fatone actively working from the bottom here.
Mouse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mouse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fatone for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mighty Mouse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fatone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mouse controlling from the top position.
Fatone is looking for a triangle but Mouse pushes his legs off easily.
Mouse seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mouse advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatone is trying to escape the position but Mouse is controlling the position.
Mouse's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mouse is looking to take a break and control but Fatone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mighty Mouse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fatone shoots in but no luck this time.
Mouse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mouse taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Mouse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mouse shoots in and bounces Fatone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mouse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fatone keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mighty Mouse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fatone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mouse's half guard.
Mouse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fatone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mouse is pressing down on Fatone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouse striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Fatone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fatone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mouse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fatone!
Mouse sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse wants to control the pace but Fatone is squirming around nicely.
Mouse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mouse trying to control but Fatone is having none of it.
Fatone can't escape the position.
Mouse controlling from mount.
Mouse scoring with strikes but Fatone is staying in there.
Fatone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mighty Mouse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fatone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fatone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mouse counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fatone won't be happy with that.
Mouse controlling the position from side mount.
Mouse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mighty Mouse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fatone fails with a takedown attempt.
Mouse shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fatone's guard.
Mighty Mouse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mouse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mouse passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fatone!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mighty Mouse dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mouse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fatone to the mat! Fatone manages to get full guard.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Fatone keeps moving.
Mouse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Fatone keeps moving.
Fatone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mouse sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mouse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mouse is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouse controlling from the top position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mighty Mouse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fatone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mouse controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse tries to control but Fatone wriggling away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mighty Mouse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fatone.
Mouse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fatone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mouse content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
JJ Fatone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mouse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mouse trying to control the action but Fatone is working from the bottom.
Mouse sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fatone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mouse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mighty Mouse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fatone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mouse as he avoids it easily.
Mouse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fatone looking for submissions off his back.
Mouse is keen to just control but Fatone is a slippery customer.
Mouse controlling the action here.
Mighty Mouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mighty Mouse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mouse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mighty Mouse!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonaz Obsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiff comes to the cage accompanied by New born. Obsen has chosen Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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149 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Yonaz Obsen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smiff avoids it really well and circles away.
Obsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Obsen is looking for a kimura here.
Obsen is looking to pass Smiff's guard but actually Smiff recovers to full guard.
Obsen wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsen is looking to advance position but Smiff has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Obsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Obsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smiff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obsen on the ground.
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.
Smiff controlling from mount.
Obsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Obsen looks gassed!
Obsen wants to control but Smiff is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smiff trying to control but Obsen is having none of it.
Obsen regains half guard.
Obsen tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smiff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Obsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obsen working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonaz Obsen dominated that round.
That's time! Smiff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smiff defends it nicely.
Obsen connects with a right hand. Smiff shakes it off.
Smiff misses with a wild body shot.
Obsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smiff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smiff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obsen moves away.
Tony Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smiff is fending him off so far but Obsen persists. Nope, Smiff circles away and we're back to standing.
Smiff throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smiff tries to clinch but Obsen is having none of it.
Smiff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Smiff tries to sprawl out of it but Obsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smiff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tony Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonaz Obsen.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obsen. Obsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obsen dodges the punch combination from Smiff.
Smiff misses with a head kick.
Obsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Obsen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obsen has gone for a leg lock! Smiff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Obsen's guard.
Smiff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff tries to stand but Obsen is controlling from the bottom.
Obsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
Obsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smiff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obsen has his foot on Smiff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smiff works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Obsen is trying to hold Smiff in close to prevent damage but Smiff has managed to pass into half guard.
Smiff prevents Obsen from improving his position.
Obsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smiff has managed to get both his arms back between Obsen's legs - danger averted.
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 Tony Smiff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smiff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obsen manages to avoid it.
Smiff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Obsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smiff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obsen somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obsen.
Horrible takedown by Obsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Smiff which made him look bad.
Tony Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonaz Obsen.
Obsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obsen ducks right into an uppercut from Smiff.
Smiff has Obsen up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff lands a knee to the head.
Smiff missing with knees to the body.
Obsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smiff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obsen managing to block the knees to the body from Smiff.
Smiff crunches a lovely knee into Obsen's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsen is working for takedown but Smiff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smiff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obsen avoids it.
Smiff landing knees to the body.
Smiff prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smiff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obsen avoids it.
Obsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smiff smiles and moves away.
Smiff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smiff misses with a straight right.
Tony Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Smiff sprawls well. He's pushed Obsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smiff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Obsen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smiff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Obsen trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Obsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smiff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smiff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Obsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Obsen swings around for an armbar but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Obsen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Obsen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smiff stacks Obsen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smiff!
Obsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smiff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Obsen manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obsen is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yonaz Obsen.
I think Obsen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonaz Obsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Katana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Budgell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Katana might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Baby got back. Budgell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Im to sexy!!!!. Adam Budgell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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164 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ White 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Katana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Adam Budgell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Budgell or perhaps it was just good defense by Katana which made him look bad.
Budgell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Katana but Katana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Budgell dives in and grabs Katana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katana pushes down on Budgell's head and hops out.
James Katana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Budgell.
Budgell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Katana avoids it really well and circles away.
Budgell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katana tries to avoid it but Budgell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katana to the ground. Katana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Budgell looks gassed!
Budgell shoots in but Katana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Katana does it's job there.
Budgell looks for a takedown but Katana sprawls well.
Katana throws a sloppy head kick and Budgell moves out of range easily.
Katana cracks Budgell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Katana connects with a single shot there.
Budgell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katana works over Budgell's head and body with a nice combination.
Budgell avoids the head kick by Katana.
Budgell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Katana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Budgell takes one to the chin there.
Katana lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Katana with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Katana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Katana.
Budgell shoots in and drives through. Katana sprawls well.
Katana rushes Budgell and presses him up against the cage.
Katana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Katana working hard to break the clinch.
Katana is trying to break the clinch but Budgell is controlling him.
Katana works on Budgell's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budgell gets underhooks to prevent Katana's takedown attempt.
Budgell prevents Katana from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Katana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katana breaks the clinch.
Budgell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katana swivels and escapes.
A cross from Katana lands.
Budgell shoots in looking for a takedown. Katana tries to sprawl out of it but Budgell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Budgell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Budgell has a takedown stuffed.
Katana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budgell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Budgell shoots in for a double leg but Katana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Katana.
Katana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Budgell walks into a stiff left hand from Katana.
Budgell is rocked!
Budgell seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Katana shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Budgell is backing up but Katana catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Budgell covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Katana Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Katana!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Switz Erland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Harrington (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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215 lbs
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205 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Switz Erland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Harrington!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Erland wants to free his trapped foot but Harrington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Erland could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harrington is looking to improve his position.
Erland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Erland prevents Harrington from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erland tries to pass to full mount but Harrington defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erland tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Erland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harrington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harrington's guard.
Erland passes Harrington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harrington won't allow Erland to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Erland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harrington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Erland has Harrington in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrington won't allow Erland to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Harrington.
Erland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harrington wants to control but Erland is keeping him busy.
Erland is looking for a sweep.
Harrington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Erland to his feet.
Erland swats away the attempt to clinch by Harrington.
Harrington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrington's waist but Harrington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Erland off to one side.
Erland scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Erland is looking to work his way around to Harrington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harrington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Erland is working for a submission of some sort.
Erland is breathing heavily.
Harrington trying to hold on to Erland's head to control him but Erland postures up.
Erland trying to mount his opponent but Harrington defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erland is looking to pass Harrington's guard but actually Harrington recovers to full guard.
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.
Erland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erland is looking to advance position but Harrington has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Harrington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harrington throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Erland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harrington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harrington wants to control the pace but Erland is squirming around nicely.
Harrington looking for a guillotine from mount but Erland is having none of it.
Erland is looking to improve his position but Harrington isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lewis Harrington will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harrington tries to clinch but Erland moves out of range.
Erland fails with the takedown
and Harrington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harrington.
Harrington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrington tries to close the distance and clinch but Erland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erland fails with the takedown.
Erland keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrington wants to clinch.
Harrington fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrington throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Erland colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Harrington as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Erland is left battered and dazed whilst Harrington and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Harrington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Frary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Xenakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Frary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Xenakis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frary dodges the punch combination from Xenakis.
A left and a right from Xenakis both land. Nice combination.
Xenakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Xenakis does no damage.
Xenakis throws a right and a left that Frary avoids nicely.
Xenakis swings for the body but Frary moves out of range.
Frary on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Xenakis.
Xenakis tries to bum rush Frary with a series of wild strikes but Frary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xenakis lands a really nice looking cross but Frary seems unphased.
Frary throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Xenakis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xenakis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frary scores with a takedown into Xenakis's guard.
Frary slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frary missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xenakis wants to control but Frary is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frary wants to pass to mount but Xenakis is defending the position.
Frary content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Xenakis taking some punishment here, with Frary in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xenakis trying to hold on to Frary's head to control him but Frary postures up.
Xenakis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Frary will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab by Xenakis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Xenakis as Frary shoots in.
Frary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frary shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xenakis is trying to defend but Frary finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xenakis is staying active underneath Frary, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xenakis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xenakis tries to kick Frary off but Frary keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Xenakis looks gassed!
Xenakis is staying active underneath Frary, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xenakis is looking to improve his position.
Frary stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis misses with a straight right.
Xenakis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xenakis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frary moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Xenakis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Titus Xenakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frary blocks a jab.
Frary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xenakis sprawls well. Xenakis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frary gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Frary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frary moves away from the strike by Xenakis.
Xenakis lands with a right hand.
Frary fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xenakis sprawls well initially but Frary persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frary seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frary 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.
Xenakis moves into full guard.
Frary tries to free his leg and advance position but Xenakis is retaining full guard.
Frary lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frary trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xenakis's guard.
Xenakis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frary is controlling him.
Frary trying to control the position from guard on top but Xenakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frary drops back, looking for a kneebar! Xenakis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Xenakis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Xenakis!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titus Xenakis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xenakis swinging wilding here.
Frary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xenakis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frary somewhat.
Xenakis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xenakis misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frary tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xenakis swivels and escapes.
Frary looks to score with a jab to the body but Xenakis is just out of range.
Xenakis throws a hook but Frary avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frary changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xenakis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Xenakis regains half guard.
Xenakis is breathing heavily.
Frary is trying to control. Xenakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xenakis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frary scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xenakis keeps working.
Xenakis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Frary wants to take a breather but Xenakis is having none of it.
Frary is trying to work for a kimura but Xenakis is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frary wants to take a breather but Xenakis is having none of it.
Xenakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xenakis is trying to control but can't.
Frary trying to control from half guard but Xenakis is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Xenakis does no damage.
Frary slips a straight right by Xenakis.
Frary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xenakis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis lands a body shot.
Frary avoids the body shot from Xenakis.
Frary looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xenakis is fending him off so far but Frary persists. Nope, Xenakis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Frary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frary looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xenakis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xenakis misses with a looping right.
Xenakis throws a series of punches but Frary avoids them all with ease.
Frary looks for a takedown but Xenakis sprawls well.
Xenakis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Xenakis throws a series of punches but Frary avoids them all with ease.
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.
Frary looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xenakis is fending him off so far but Frary persists. Nope, Xenakis circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frary.
Frary is looking to take a break and control but Xenakis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frary is trying to get an arm triangle but Xenakis is defending well.
Xenakis is trying to control Frary's posture but Frary avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frary throws an elbow but Xenakis slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Frary dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Frary tries to clinch up but Xenakis circles away and keeps his distance.
Xenakis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frary.
Frary slips a jab and a cross from Xenakis.
Xenakis throws a right and a left that Frary avoids nicely.
Frary gets a takedown into half guard.
Frary throws a strike but Xenakis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Xenakis is adopting a defensive guard.
Frary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xenakis is keeping the position for now.
Frary stands and throws Xenakis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenakis sneaks back into half guard.
Frary wants to take a breather but Xenakis is having none of it.
Frary looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It looks like Frary is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frary looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frary thows a huge punch but Xenakis dodges it nicely.
Xenakis pushes Frary off and gets back to his feet.
Frary slips under a jab from Xenakis.
Xenakis misses with a wild body shot.
Frary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xenakis tries to avoid it but Frary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xenakis to the ground. Xenakis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xenakis connects with a right hand. Frary shakes it off.
Xenakis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frary moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Xenakis.
Xenakis throws a body punch but Frary moves out of range.
Titus Xenakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frary manages to avoid it.
Steve Frary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frary throws a combination that misses
and Xenakis counters with a three punch combo that has Frary backing up. Frary nods at Xenakis to acknowledge the strikes.
Frary shoots in and drives through. Xenakis sprawls well.
Frary slips a jab and a cross from Xenakis.
Frary scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Frary is looking to take a break and control but Xenakis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frary prevents Xenakis from improving his position.
Frary wants to control but Xenakis is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frary wants to pass the guard but Xenakis is defending well.
Xenakis tries to kick Frary off but Frary keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frary is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xenakis is just riding it out for now. Frary eventually gives up the hold.
Frary seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xenakis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active 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.
Xenakis misses with a series of wild punches.
Frary shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xenakis defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Frary.
I think Frary has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Frary!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lager Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: yes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
130 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, lager Assassin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore tries to clinch but Assassin is having none of it.
Assassin cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assassin throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Assassin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore tries to clinch but Assassin moves out of range.
Moore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Assassin, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Assassin.
Moore prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moore throws an elbow but misses.
Assassin blocks the elbow strike.
Assassin blocks an elbow strike from Moore.
Assassin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moore can't fight it off and eventually Assassin manages to take the fight to the floor. Moore looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Assassin content to stall in guard here.
Moore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Assassin connects with a couple of short punches.
Assassin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Assassin has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.
Moore thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Assassin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin lands a couple of elbows.
Moore trying to strike off his back.
Assassin passes Moore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin tries to pass to full mount but Moore defends it.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Assassin working Moore over with strikes.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assassin on the ground.
Moore flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Assassin blocks the strikes from Moore.
Assassin slips a nice elbow through Moore's hands, connecting with Moore's forehead.
Moore misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Assassin lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Assassin.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moore landing small, sideways elbows.
Moore tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Moore misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Moore gets full guard.
Moore can't keep his opponent in guard - Assassin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Assassin working the head and body with strikes.
Assassin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Assassin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Assassin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moore!
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Assassin with a couple of short strikes.
Assassin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moore is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Moore scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Assassin land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Assassin stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). lager Assassin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Farinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tito cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying cruz's choice of entrance music: yes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Farinelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, tito cruz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farinelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from cruz.
cruz stuns Farinelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
cruz throws a jab when Farinelli was well out of range.
cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farinelli.
cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farinelli is fending him off so far but cruz persists. Nope, Farinelli circles away and we're back to standing.
cruz takes a swing at Farinelli's ribcage but misses.
cruz looks to land a right hand but Farinelli moved out of range.
No joy there for cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farinelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from cruz.
cruz preventing the sweep.
cruz lands a couple of elbows.
cruz is working Farinelli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farinelli has his feet on cruz's thighs here. He's pushed cruz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! cruz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Farinelli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergai Poujanofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiago Almeida will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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23
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Poujanofski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Poujanofski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Poujanofski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poujanofski wants to get up but he can't break Almeida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Almeida working a defensive guard here.
Poujanofski stands and steps away. Almeida gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poujanofski scores a takedown into full mount!
Almeida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Almeida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Poujanofski.
Almeida is desperately trying to improve his position but Poujanofski has a good base and remains in mount.
Poujanofski 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.
Poujanofski has hold of Almeida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Almeida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poujanofski avoids the attempt from Almeida to control.
Almeida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Almeida is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poujanofski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Almeida is looking to improve his position but Poujanofski isn't that keen on the idea.
Almeida tries to lock up and control but Poujanofski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poujanofski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poujanofski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Almeida hang on?
Poujanofski is working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida frees his head quite easily.
Poujanofski is breathing heavily.
Poujanofski is working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida frees his head quite easily.
Poujanofski throwing strikes here but Almeida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Almeida tries to hold on but Poujanofski postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poujanofski has control of Almeida's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Almeida regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Almeida slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Almeida manages to get to full guard.
Poujanofski throws a big right hand that misses.
Poujanofski wants to pass the guard but Almeida is keeping the position.
Poujanofski postures up.
Poujanofski throwing strikes but missing.
Almeida trying to keep a closed guard but Poujanofski is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poujanofski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Almeida. That one must have hurt.
Almeida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Sergai Poujanofski has been cut.
Almeida throws a right and a left that Poujanofski avoids nicely.
Almeida tries to clinch but Poujanofski moves out of range.
Almeida throws a right hand that Poujanofski ducks under and follows up with a left that Poujanofski also avoids with ease.
Poujanofski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almeida tries to avoid it but Poujanofski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almeida to the ground. Almeida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almeida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.
Poujanofski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Almeida lands a right hook to the body.
Almeida misses with a double jab.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Almeida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Almeida throws a right hand that Poujanofski ducks under and follows up with a left that Poujanofski also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Poujanofski finds it's target.
Poujanofski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Almeida is trying to defend but Poujanofski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poujanofski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Almeida's head.
Poujanofski wants to stand up but Almeida has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Poujanofski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Almeida tries to get to full guard but Poujanofski has control of the leg.
Poujanofski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almeida has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poujanofski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poujanofski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Sergai Poujanofski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergai Poujanofski'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.
A punch combination from Almeida misses.
A big left from Poujanofski misses.
Poujanofski misses with an uppercut. Almeida saw that one coming.
Almeida doesn't manage to clinch there - Poujanofski circles away.
Almeida throws a nice looking combination but Poujanofski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Poujanofski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poujanofski swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
Almeida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Poujanofski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Poujanofski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Almeida tries to roll over but Poujanofski keeps him under control.
Poujanofski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Poujanofski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almeida controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poujanofski is looking for a kimura here.
Poujanofski trying to advance position but Almeida counters by regaining guard.
Almeida is trying to keep Poujanofski in close.
Poujanofski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poujanofski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Almeida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Almeida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida slips a nice elbow through Poujanofski's hands, connecting with Poujanofski's forehead.
Almeida is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Poujanofski is defending well.
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.
Almeida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poujanofski tries to kick Almeida off but Almeida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poujanofski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet.
Poujanofski tries to kick Almeida off but Almeida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poujanofski is trying to get back to full guard.
Almeida throwing shots but Poujanofski is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Almeida lands a nice short elbow.
Poujanofski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poujanofski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Almeida tries to stand but Poujanofski is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Almeida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poujanofski circles away quickly and effectively.
Almeida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Poujanofski will feel that in the morning.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Poujanofski moves out of range.
Poujanofski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Almeida.
A nice combination there by Poujanofski.
Tiago Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poujanofski moves out of range of the leg kick from Almeida.
Poujanofski just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Almeida.
Sergai Poujanofski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poujanofski circles away quickly and effectively.
Poujanofski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Poujanofski is working for a kimura but Almeida is defending it quite comfortably.
Poujanofski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Almeida is just riding it out for now. Poujanofski eventually gives up the hold.
Sergai Poujanofski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poujanofski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poujanofski's back!
Almeida is punishing Poujanofski with strikes - can he finish him?!
Poujanofski turns into Almeida and is now in his guard.
Poujanofski forces his way into half guard.
Almeida wants to control but Poujanofski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Almeida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Poujanofski stands up and waves to Almeida to follow him.
Almeida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poujanofski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poujanofski avoids the head kick by Almeida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tiago Almeida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergai Poujanofski's cut.
That's time! Poujanofski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Almeida moves forwards but Poujanofski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Almeida moves into the clinch.
Poujanofski blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poujanofski can't get the takedown.
Almeida has a couple of punches blocked by Poujanofski.
Almeida tries a body shot but Poujanofski blocks it.
Almeida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poujanofski blocking some punches.
Poujanofski is trying to drag Almeida to the mat but Almeida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida tries a body shot but Poujanofski blocks it.
Almeida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poujanofski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Almeida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergai Poujanofski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida misses with some punches.
Poujanofski avoiding damage as Almeida throws knees to the body.
Poujanofski tries to score a body lock takedown but Almeida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poujanofski tries to score a body lock takedown but Almeida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Almeida lands an elbow that stopped Poujanofski in his tracks for a moment.
Almeida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Almeida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Almeida lands an uppercut.
Poujanofski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Almeida tries to throw a body punch but Poujanofski avoids it by throwing Almeida back against the cage.
Poujanofski blocks an uppercut.
Almeida lands a hook that snaps the head of Poujanofski backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski is working for takedown but Almeida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Almeida stalls.
Almeida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poujanofski backwards.
Almeida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Almeida.
The referee is keeping an eye on Almeida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Almeida misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poujanofski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Almeida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Almeida!
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Poujanofski scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski is working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida frees his head quite easily.
Almeida tries to lock up and control but Poujanofski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poujanofski wants to get back to his feet but Almeida is holding on tight.
Almeida wants to control but Poujanofski is having none of it.
Poujanofski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Almeida's face.
Almeida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Almeida is working to get back to half guard.
Almeida taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Almeida tries to hold on but Poujanofski postures up.
Poujanofski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Poujanofski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Almeida turns into him and now he's in Poujanofski's guard.
Poujanofski wants to sweep but no luck.
Almeida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Almeida is in close to Poujanofski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Poujanofski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Almeida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poujanofski 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.
Poujanofski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Almeida is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Almeida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Almeida 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Almeida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between denis meacham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, denis meacham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but meacham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
meacham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if meacham tries to get out of the position.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. meacham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for meacham!
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, meacham has worked his arm free - good work by meacham!
Smith staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
meacham is not content to let Smith control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
meacham can't do much from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
meacham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but meacham shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but meacham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but meacham shows good takedown defense.
denis meacham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Smith.
meacham tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
meacham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
meacham scores with a shot to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
meacham wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
meacham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith dodges the punch combination from meacham.
meacham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from meacham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
meacham thows a left - swing and a miss!
meacham throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
meacham misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
meacham scores with a jab.
meacham misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith looks for a takedown but meacham sprawls well.
meacham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
meacham lands a head shot.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
denis meacham 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.
meacham looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
A big left from meacham misses.
meacham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from meacham misses.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
meacham throws a big shot that misses.
meacham throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
meacham slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
meacham throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from meacham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in and bounces meacham off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but meacham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to control from the top but meacham keeps moving.
Smith stops meacham from standing up.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! meacham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. meacham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from meacham!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith tries to control but meacham wriggling away.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith working for a submission but meacham is keeping him at bay.
Smith goes for an armbar but meacham turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from meacham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
meacham tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but meacham controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and meacham defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
meacham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
meacham throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from meacham as Smith shoots in.
Smith looks for a takedown but meacham sprawls well.
Smith slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
meacham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
meacham cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
meacham misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from meacham misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
meacham throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says meacham as he avoids it easily.
denis meacham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from meacham.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith tries to clinch but meacham is having none of it.
meacham throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
meacham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
meacham avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
denis meacham is winning the standup battle so far.
meacham misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from meacham.
Smith tries for a takedown but meacham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
meacham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
meacham misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but meacham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
meacham is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is nestled in close to meacham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but meacham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
meacham has given up his back.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Smith is looking to control meacham but meacham is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
meacham defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smith's arms.
The referee is taking a good look at meacham as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Smith!
Smith working for a choke but meacham is defending well.
meacham is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Smith really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by meacham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of meacham.
meacham with a jab.
meacham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith slips a straight right by meacham.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but meacham circles away.
denis meacham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Smith.
A big left from meacham misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but meacham circles away quickly and effectively.
meacham lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
meacham connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
meacham throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. meacham tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. meacham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
meacham takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries for a takedown but meacham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
meacham throws a good cross that connects.
denis meacham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith staying out of range there.
Danny Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
meacham misses with a few strikes there.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? meacham is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, meacham circles away and we're back to standing.
meacham misses with a wild body shot.
meacham misses with a few strikes there.
meacham thows a left - swing and a miss!
meacham misses with a two punch combination.
meacham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from meacham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but meacham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - meacham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts meacham, as that shot connected.
Smith slips a straight right by meacham.
meacham throws a big shot that misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
meacham is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
meacham is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
denis meacham had his way with Danny Smith in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
meacham scores with a jab to the head.
meacham misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around meacham's waist but meacham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
meacham connects with a body shot.
meacham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
meacham throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
meacham tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
meacham misses with a hook.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
denis meacham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Smith.
A jab from meacham misses.
A big left from meacham misses.
meacham misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings meacham.
Nice sprawl there from meacham as Smith shoots in.
Jab by meacham.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from meacham.
meacham stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from meacham misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for meacham.
A nice leg kick lands there from meacham.
meacham swinging wilding here.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from meacham.
No joy there for meacham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. meacham tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag meacham to the ground. meacham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura but meacham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
meacham is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to work for an americana but meacham has managed to regain full guard.
meacham has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith shoots in and drives through. meacham sprawls well.
meacham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
meacham misses with an uppercut.
meacham throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
meacham throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to denis meacham.
I think meacham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... denis meacham!
denis meacham retains his light heavyweight title!
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