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GFL Ultimate Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mike davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Bisping is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mike davis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bisping throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as davis sprawls well. davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bisping gets slowly back to his feet.
Bisping tries to bum rush davis with a series of wild strikes but davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
davis fails with the takedown.
davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bisping.
Bisping moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bisping moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick and davis moves out of range easily.
Bisping lands a nice looking kick to the body. davis takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
davis keeps the fight on the outside.
davis scores with a decent looking hook.
Bisping wants to clinch up but davis keeps it at a distance.
davis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bisping misses with a few strikes there.
davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bisping.
Bisping scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bisping throws an uppercut from half a mile away. davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bisping tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
davis moves out of range as Bisping strikes.
Bisping doesn't manage to clinch there - davis circles away.
davis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
davis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
davis misses with a two punch combination.
davis jabs Bisping right on the nose. Bisping blinks but takes it well.
Bisping misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
davis wants to clinch up but Bisping keeps it at a distance.
Bisping stalks davis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into davis's face. davis staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bisping was well out of range. Poor timing from davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Bisping misses.
davis misses the shot to the body.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bisping throws a series of punches but davis moves out of range.
davis dips to his left and cracks Bisping with an uppercut!
Bisping fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Bisping throws a push kick but davis slaps the foot to one side.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
davis ducks right into an uppercut from Bisping.
Bisping takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Sam Bisping has been cut.
davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bisping is looking to clinch.
davis shoots in for a takedown but Bisping shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mike davis.
Bisping is looking to clinch.
Bisping throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
davis blocks a jab.
Bisping jabs davis right on the nose. davis blinks but takes it well.
davis with a nice cross.
Bisping misses with a combination
and davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bisping lands with a kick to the ribs.
davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bisping taking a breather.
Bisping scores a nice knee to the body.
davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bisping decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on davis, up you get!
davis throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bisping stumbling backwards into the cage! Bisping bounces back off the cage towards davis, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! davis lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! davis celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). mike davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jone Cheapbone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pat White enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jone Cheapbone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat White!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Cheapbone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jone Cheapbone has been cut.
White lands a glancing blow to the side of Cheapbone's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Cheapbone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White leaves Cheapbone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White misses the jab.
Cheapbone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
Cheapbone fails with an attempt to clinch.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheapbone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Cheapbone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jone Cheapbone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheapbone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheapbone.
White misses with a double jab.
White lands a jab to the head.
Cheapbone doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
White goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheapbone tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Cheapbone off the cage and back into rage.
Cheapbone is breathing heavily.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Pat White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White misses with a straight right.
White waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cheapbone.
Cheapbone moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheapbone tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheapbone shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Cheapbone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheapbone shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White swinging wilding here.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cheapbone. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White throws a shot from downtown. Cheapbone moves away and avoids it.
Cheapbone tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
White throws a series of punches but Cheapbone moves out of range.
Cheapbone pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheapbone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Cheapbone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cheapbone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cheapbone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White lands with a cross.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheapbone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cheapbone throwing strikes but missing.
Cheapbone 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.
Cheapbone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cheapbone stopping the sweep attempt from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheapbone trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cheapbone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Cheapbone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cheapbone throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cheapbone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White sizes up Cheapbone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheapbone slips under a jab from White.
Cheapbone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jone Cheapbone's cut.
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.
Cheapbone ducks under a wild hook from White.
Cheapbone moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheapbone tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cheapbone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheapbone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheapbone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
A big left from White misses.
Cheapbone is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Cheapbone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White throws a hook but Cheapbone avoids it easily.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White throws a jab when Cheapbone was well out of range.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jone Cheapbone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheapbone staying out of range there.
Cheapbone wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Cheapbone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White leaves Cheapbone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab by White.
White misses with a looping left.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pat White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White looks to land a combination but Cheapbone avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from White.
Cheapbone tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - White scores with a four punch combination!
White throws a nice looking combination but Cheapbone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White 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.
Cheapbone shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jone Cheapbone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a series of punches but Cheapbone moves out of range.
White throws a right hand that Cheapbone ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheapbone also avoids with ease.
Cheapbone shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from White misses.
Pat White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
Cheapbone defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from White misses.
White leaves Cheapbone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
White throws a jab when Cheapbone was well out of range.
White misses with a straight left.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheapbone tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White throws the left hand but Cheapbone avoids the punch easily.
Cheapbone fails to land the takedown.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheapbone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White throws out a loose jab but Cheapbone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheapbone tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Cheapbone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Cheapbone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White throws a series of punches but Cheapbone moves out of range.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Cheapbone wants to clinch.
A big left from White misses.
White throws a hook to the side of Cheapbone's head but Cheapbone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White looks to land a right hand but Cheapbone moved out of range.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White misses with a double jab.
Cheapbone wants to clinch.
Cheapbone tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White misses with a double jab.
Cheapbone gets a clinch.
Cheapbone tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
Cheapbone takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jone Cheapbone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
White waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cheapbone.
Cheapbone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Cheapbone persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
White throws a shot from downtown. Cheapbone moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cheapbone is defended easily by White.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White throws out a loose jab but Cheapbone uses good head movement to avoid it.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White misses with an uppercut.
Cheapbone wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheapbone has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jone Cheapbone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheapbone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheapbone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheapbone tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White misses with a combination
and Cheapbone moves into the clinch.
Cheapbone pulls guard effortlessly.
Cheapbone has his feet on White's thighs here. He's pushed White 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! White screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jone Cheapbone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orfeu Carone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Orfeu Carone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carone keeps the fight on the outside.
Carone throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Carone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
A big right from Carone misses.
Orfeu Carone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carone misses with the combination.
McDonald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carone scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald throws a head kick that Carone semi-blocks.
Carone scores with a nice right hand.
Carone throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carone tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carone slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald takes a swing at Carone's ribcage but misses.
Carone looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Carone moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
Carone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a single leg into guard. Carone didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Carone.
Carone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carone is looking to stand up but McDonald won't let him.
Carone wants to stand and escape but instead McDonald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Carone keeps moving.
Carone 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.
Carone keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carone slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald looks gassed!
Carone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Carone circles away.
Carone misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Carone is keeping the position.
Carone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris McDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carone duly obliges.
Carone blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
Carone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carone.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Carone lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carone waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Carone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Orfeu Carone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
Carone cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald is rocked!
Carone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Carone finish him?
Carone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
Carone misses the shot to the body.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Carone is avoiding it.
McDonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carone throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
Carone misses with the combination.
Carone throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Carone.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Carone circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Carone sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orfeu Carone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McDonald.
Nice shot lands for Carone.
Carone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carone fails to land with a series of punches.
Carone scores with a nice right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carone.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carone.
A punch combination from Carone misses.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
Carone scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carone duly obliges.
Carone throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carone to score with a decent uppercut.
Carone misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orfeu Carone 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!
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chris McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carone tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
Carone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carone is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carone is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Carone sneaks back into half guard.
Carone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
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.
Carone is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
Carone throwing sloppy strikes.
McDonald covers up after that shot from Carone.
Carone is cranking McDonald's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for McDonald! He's tightened the choke and McDonald is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Orfeu Carone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Len Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Len Compton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Len Compton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher misses with a double jab.
Jonny Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Compton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crusher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Compton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Compton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crusher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crusher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crusher!
Compton is breathing heavily.
Compton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crusher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crusher trying to control the action but Compton is working from the bottom.
Crusher might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Compton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher is looking to take a break and control but Compton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Compton trying to remain calm as Crusher controls from the top position.
Compton throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher is looking to take a break and control but Compton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crusher moves in looking to clinch but Compton pushes him off.
Crusher is looking to clinch.
Crusher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Compton was well out of range. Poor timing from Crusher.
Crusher misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Compton shoots for a takedown but Crusher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crusher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crusher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Compton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crusher misses with a wild body shot.
Crusher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Compton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Compton lands in his opponent's guard.
Compton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crusher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Compton's guard.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Compton keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Compton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crusher defends it easily.
Crusher tries to free his leg and advance position but Compton is retaining full guard.
Compton 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crusher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Compton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Compton has his foot on Crusher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crusher works his way back into a safe position though.
Crusher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crusher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crusher clinches with his opponent.
Compton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Compton manages to pull guard.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Compton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Compton has his foot on Crusher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crusher works his way back into a safe position though.
Crusher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Compton's guard.
Compton is working an open guard so Crusher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonny Crusher will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crusher is looking to clinch but Compton is avoiding it.
Crusher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crusher shoots and misses
and Compton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crusher keeping full guard, as Compton tries to pass.
Compton stands up over Crusher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Compton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Compton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crusher trying to keep a closed guard but Compton is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crusher wants to stand and escape but Compton is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Compton.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Compton with that takedown attempt.
Crusher clinches but Compton breaks the clinch
and Compton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crusher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crusher trying to hold on to Compton's head to control him but Compton postures up.
Compton working the head and body with strikes.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.
Compton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crusher's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton wants to work for an arm triangle but Crusher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Compton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crusher is just riding it out for now. Compton eventually gives up the hold.
Compton stalling.
Compton throwing shots but Crusher is blocking nicely.
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.
Crusher scoring well with a low kick there.
Crusher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Compton pinned against the cage. Compton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Compton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Compton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crusher is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Compton jumps into side control!
Compton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Crusher is trying to get back to half guard.
Compton misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Compton cracks Crusher with a big elbow.
Crusher is looking for a sweep.
Compton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Compton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Crusher is trying to buck Compton off.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Compton blocks a head kick by Crusher.
Len Compton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Compton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crusher as he jumps to the side.
Crusher swings for the body but Compton moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Len Compton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Compton avoids the head kick by Crusher.
Compton has his takedown stuffed
and Crusher counters by moving into the clinch.
Crusher drags the fight down to the ground.
Crusher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Compton's guard.
Crusher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crusher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Compton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crusher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Compton keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Compton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crusher is aware though and is defending well.
Compton has his foot on Crusher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crusher works his way back into a safe position though.
Crusher trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crusher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Len Compton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Compton is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher prevents Compton from improving his position.
Compton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crusher pulls his head out easily.
Crusher wants to stand up but Compton is controlling the position.
Compton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Compton is pressing down on Crusher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Compton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crusher is aware though and is defending well.
Compton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crusher uses it to pass to side control.
Compton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crusher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher is looking to take a break and control but Compton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Compton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crusher is working away from the top position though.
Crusher is trying to control the action in half guard but Compton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Compton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Compton has wrist control.
Compton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Compton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Crusher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Compton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Compton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Compton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crusher postures up in Compton's guard and throws a big left but Compton blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Compton looking to control.
Compton looking to control but Crusher passes into half guard.
Crusher prevents Compton from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Crusher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crusher 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Len Compton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergon Gergeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karpov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sergon Gergeo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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, Sergon Gergeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Karpov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gergeo manages to avoid it.
Gergeo tries to clinch up.
Karpov swings for the body but Gergeo moves out of range.
Karpov swings for the body but Gergeo moves out of range.
Gergeo doesn't manage to clinch there - Karpov circles away.
Karpov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gergeo is looking to clinch.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gergeo manages to avoid it.
Gergeo scores with a takedown into Karpov's guard.
Karpov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Karpov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karpov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gergeo breaks from the clinch.
Gergeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gergeo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gergeo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karpov as he avoids it easily.
Gergeo staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gergeo avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
Gergeo tries to clinch but Karpov is having none of it.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Alex Karpov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gergeo is just out of range.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gergeo.
Gergeo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gergeo rather than just go for the knockout.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gergeo is just out of range.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gergeo is just out of range.
Gergeo ducks under a wild hook from Karpov.
Karpov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gergeo.
Gergeo throws a nice looking combination but Karpov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gergeo.
Karpov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gergeo tries to clinch but Karpov moves out of range.
Karpov takes a swing at Gergeo's ribcage but misses.
Karpov throws a body punch but Gergeo moves out of range.
Gergeo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpov manages to avoid it.
Gergeo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gergeo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gergeo is breathing heavily.
Karpov kicks Gergeo off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gergeo tries to work over Karpov's front leg with a kick but Karpov checks it.
Karpov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gergeo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gergeo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karpov.
Gergeo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karpov throws out the jab.
Karpov takes a swing at Gergeo's ribcage but misses.
Gergeo tries a head kick but it misses.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov missing with a left hand there. Gergeo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karpov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Karpov misses.
Gergeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Gergeo throws and low kick but Karpov moves out of range easily.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gergeo.
Karpov throws a body punch but Gergeo moves out of range.
Gergeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gergeo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gergeo manages to avoid it.
Gergeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gergeo manages to avoid it.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karpov lands with a straight right. Gergeo didn't see that one coming.
Gergeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Gergeo avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karpov keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Karpov does it's job there.
Gergeo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karpov throws a hook to the side of Gergeo's head but Gergeo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gergeo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergon Gergeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gergeo slips a jab from Karpov.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gergeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov throws a body punch but Gergeo moves out of range.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gergeo manages to avoid it.
Gergeo is looking to clinch but Karpov is avoiding it.
Karpov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gergeo doesn't seem bothered though.
Karpov misses with a hook. Gergeo ducked under it nicely.
Gergeo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gergeo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Gergeo lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gergeo.
Karpov misses with a body shot
and Gergeo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karpov striking off his back but it's not causing Gergeo any problems.
Karpov looking for a sweep. Not yet Karpov, not yet.
Karpov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gergeo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Gergeo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karpov.
Gergeo avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov misses with a shot to the body
and Gergeo counters with a stiff right hand.
Karpov digs a good hook to Gergeo's body.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gergeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Gergeo takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gergeo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karpov swings for the body but Gergeo moves out of range.
Karpov looks to land a left hand but Gergeo moved out of range nicely.
Gergeo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karpov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergon Gergeo 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.
Karpov jabs at Gergeo's body.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gergeo avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Karpov.
Sergon Gergeo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gergeo avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gergeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Gergeo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gergeo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gergeo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karpov throws a body punch but Gergeo moves out of range.
Gergeo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gergeo manages to avoid it.
Gergeo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Gergeo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gergeo is looking to clinch but Karpov is avoiding it.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gergeo moves away.
Karpov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gergeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gergeo slips a jab from Karpov.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gergeo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gergeo moves away.
Karpov lands with a shot to the body.
Gergeo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karpov.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gergeo is just out of range.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov throws a shot to the body.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gergeo at a distance.
Gergeo avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gergeo manages to avoid it.
Gergeo doesn't manage to clinch there - Karpov circles away.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gergeo manages to avoid it.
Gergeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Gergeo tries to clinch but Karpov moves out of range.
Gergeo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karpov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gergeo.
Karpov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gergeo.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karpov misses with a shot to the body
and Gergeo counters with a big head kick but Karpov shrugs it off.
Gergeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Karpov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Karpov throws a hook to the side of Gergeo's head but Gergeo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov cracks Gergeo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karpov takes a swing at Gergeo's ribcage but misses.
Gergeo is looking to clinch but Karpov is avoiding it.
Alex Karpov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karpov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gergeo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karpov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gergeo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov takes a swing at Gergeo's ribcage but misses.
Karpov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karpov swings for the body but Gergeo moves out of range.
Karpov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gergeo is looking to clinch.
Gergeo avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov throws out a loose jab but Gergeo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov throws a hook to the side of Gergeo's head but Gergeo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov throws a body punch but Gergeo moves out of range.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gergeo manages to avoid it.
Karpov misses with an uppercut. Gergeo saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gergeo.
Gergeo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karpov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karpov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Gergeo tries to close the distance and clinch but Karpov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gergeo tries to clinch there but Karpov circles away.
Karpov throws a body punch but Gergeo moves out of range.
Gergeo slips under a jab from Karpov.
Gergeo blocks a jab.
Gergeo moves in looking to clinch but Karpov pushes him off.
Karpov throws a big shot that misses.
Gergeo tries to close the distance and clinch but Karpov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Karpov misses the target.
Gergeo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karpov.
Gergeo moves in looking to clinch but Karpov pushes him off.
Karpov swings for the body but Gergeo moves out of range.
Gergeo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karpov keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpov throws a body punch but Gergeo moves out of range.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gergeo is just out of range.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gergeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Gergeo tries to clinch but Karpov moves out of range.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov scores with a body shot.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gergeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Gergeo tries to clinch there but Karpov circles away.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gergeo is just out of range.
Karpov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gergeo.
Karpov throws a body punch but Gergeo moves out of range.
Karpov looks to land a left hand but Gergeo moved out of range nicely.
Karpov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karpov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karpov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Gergeo counter with a right hand.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gergeo moves away.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gergeo is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karpov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gergeo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karpov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gergeo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karpov throws a hook but Gergeo blocks it.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gergeo is just out of range.
Gergeo gets a clinch.
Gergeo blocking some punches.
Gergeo connects with a knee to the head.
Gergeo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karpov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gergeo connects with a knee to the head.
Gergeo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karpov is defending well for now.
Karpov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gergeo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karpov throws an elbow but misses.
Karpov tries for a takedown but Gergeo manages to get underhooks.
Gergeo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karpov.
Sergon Gergeo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Karpov.
Karpov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gergeo trying to land knees to the body.
Karpov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gergeo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karpov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karpov jumps guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karpov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gergeo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gergeo slips a jab from Karpov.
Karpov takes a swing at Gergeo's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpov misses with a looping right.
A big right from Karpov misses.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karpov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Karpov misses
and Gergeo counters with a big head kick but Karpov shrugs it off.
Gergeo misses with a head kick.
Karpov takes a swing at Gergeo's ribcage but misses.
Gergeo tries to clinch up but Karpov circles away and keeps his distance.
Gergeo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karpov misses with a looping left.
Karpov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gergeo avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Gergeo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gergeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gergeo tries to bum rush Karpov with a series of wild strikes but Karpov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gergeo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
Gergeo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gergeo slips under a jab.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gergeo manages to avoid it.
Gergeo avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Gergeo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karpov.
Gergeo tries to close the distance and clinch but Karpov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov takes a swing at Gergeo's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Karpov. That snapped Gergeo's head back.
A big right from Karpov misses.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gergeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Gergeo doesn't manage to clinch there - Karpov circles away.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov misses with a looping right.
Alex Karpov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karpov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gergeo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Karpov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gergeo doesn't seem phased though.
Karpov swings for the body but Gergeo moves out of range.
Karpov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Gergeo tries to close the distance and clinch but Karpov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karpov throws a body punch but Gergeo moves out of range.
Gergeo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karpov misses with a shot to the body
and Gergeo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gergeo manages to avoid it.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov connects with a body shot.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gergeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov throws a sloppy body shot
and Gergeo counters with a three punch combo that has Karpov backing up. Karpov nods at Gergeo to acknowledge the strikes.
Karpov throws a body punch but Gergeo moves out of range.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gergeo moves away.
Karpov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karpov throws a body punch but Gergeo moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Karpov.
Gergeo moves away from the strike by Karpov.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gergeo.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gergeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gergeo is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpov loads up on a big right hand but Gergeo slips the punch.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Karpov misses.
Gergeo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gergeo avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gergeo has time to react.
Karpov misses with a body shot
and Gergeo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gergeo tries to close the distance and clinch but Karpov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gergeo misses with a double jab.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gergeo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karpov as he avoids it easily.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov lands a jab to the nose.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gergeo moves away.
Karpov connects with a single shot there.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karpov keeps the fight on the outside.
Gergeo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karpov circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Karpov.
I think Karpov 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Karpov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael The Count (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Dos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Count's entrance music is Run This Town. A fine choice. Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mack the knife. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael The Count!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Dos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva dodges the punch combination from The Count.
The Count avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Count bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Count misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Count is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
The Count takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Count prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva wants to control but The Count is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Count.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Count scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Count misses with a head shot. Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Count trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but The Count defends easily.
The Count thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Count pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
The Count postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
The Count wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
The Count postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Count stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Count wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a few punches from side control.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
The Count wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
The Count with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Count.
Silva kicks The Count off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Count tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Count did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva trying to control from The Count's half guard. The Count has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Count keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva won't allow The Count to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Dos Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva throws a series of punches but The Count avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Count tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva with a poor takedown
and The Count makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but The Count has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Count comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Count lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Count gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from The Count.
The Count content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Sam Dos Silva has been cut.
The Count manages to break the clinch.
The Count clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is breathing heavily.
The Count with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Count breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Count rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Count will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Dos Silva.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Count gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Count gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from The Count.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Count connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Count obliges.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Count gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Count unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Count lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
The Count avoiding damage.
The Count landing knees to the body.
The Count stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Count lands a takedown into guard.
The Count controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Count wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The Count pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
The Count prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
The Count gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The Count closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Count 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.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Count has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count staying calm.
The Count seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but The Count keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
The Count is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Count throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The Count trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but The Count is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Count utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva stays in close to The Count's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael The Count dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Dos Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Count moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Count lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
The Count holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Count breaks from the clinch.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
The Count misses with a series of wild punches.
The Count scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Count staying out of range there.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva lands a body shot.
The Count throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
The Count avoids the head kick by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Count cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Count throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Count.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for The Count on that attempt.
The Count lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into rage.
The Count tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Count fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
The Count misses with a wild combination.
Silva lands an overhand right.
The Count avoids the head kick by Silva.
The Count throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Count counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Count takes the fight into the clinch.
The Count escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Count decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva has hold of The Count's hands but The Count slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Count thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but The Count is staying active.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Count.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Count gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Michael The Count is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Count fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Count shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
The Count throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Count feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
The Count has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Count there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Count scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Count swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings The Count.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Count as he avoids it easily.
Michael The Count has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Dos Silva.
The Count takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Count avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Count landing knees to the head.
The Count crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Count keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
The Count utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
The Count is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Count throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract The Count.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and The Count moves out of range easily.
The Count fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Count connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a takedown
and The Count counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Count scores with a punch to the head.
The Count looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
The Count with a jab.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - The Count had a free shot at his head there.
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 Michael The Count.
I think The Count 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael The Count!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BJJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rual Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, BJJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rual Ferdinand!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferdinand.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Ferdinand throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferdinand is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, Ferdinand circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Ferdinand as Penn shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferdinand leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferdinand displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
Ferdinand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn shoots for a takedown but Ferdinand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferdinand tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferdinand to the ground. Ferdinand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferdinand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferdinand defends it nicely.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Ferdinand leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferdinand as he avoids it easily.
Ferdinand throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ferdinand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferdinand sizes up Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that Penn semi-blocks.
Ferdinand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferdinand throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand jabs at Penn's body.
Ferdinand connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferdinand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Penn's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that half lands.
Ferdinand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Penn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ferdinand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Ferdinand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferdinand wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferdinand lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferdinand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferdinand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
BJJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferdinand, right into the meat.
Ferdinand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Ferdinand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferdinand thumps Penn with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferdinand connects with a high kick.
Ferdinand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penn's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rual Ferdinand 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.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferdinand can pounce on him.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferdinand sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Penn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ferdinand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferdinand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferdinand throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferdinand scores with a head kick.
Penn shoots for a takedown but Ferdinand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferdinand.
Ferdinand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ferdinand connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferdinand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Rual Ferdinand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand lands a slapping body shot.
Ferdinand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Ferdinand lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ferdinand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand lands with a thumping leg kick.
BJJ Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Ferdinand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferdinand. That's going to slow Penn down.
Ferdinand throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferdinand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferdinand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Ferdinand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferdinand. Ferdinand obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferdinand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferdinand scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ferdinand throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rual Ferdinand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferdinand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferdinand lands a head kick!
Ferdinand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferdinand connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferdinand connects with a high kick.
Ferdinand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferdinand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferdinand feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
A head kick from Ferdinand lands but Penn takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferdinand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferdinand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Penn's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Penn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Penn takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand stuns Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rual Ferdinand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ferdinand lands a head kick!
Ferdinand feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferdinand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Ferdinand feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Ferdinand shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferdinand lands a head kick. Penn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferdinand is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Ferdinand cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Ferdinand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Ferdinand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferdinand lands a head kick!
Ferdinand misses with a body shot.
Penn takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferdinand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Ferdinand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferdinand fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferdinand.
Penn takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferdinand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Penn blocks a head kick by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that Penn semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferdinand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Good leg kick by Ferdinand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferdinand cracks the inside of Penn's front leg.
Ferdinand scores with a leg kick.
Ferdinand is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Ferdinand misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferdinand is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Ferdinand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Ferdinand throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferdinand scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferdinand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penn's calf.
A head kick from Ferdinand lands but Penn takes it in his stride.
BJJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rual Ferdinand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rual Ferdinand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferdinand 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 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rual Ferdinand!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willian Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad zinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ahmad zinger enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Willian Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmad zinger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt.
zinger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. zinger showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, zinger seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is staying active underneath zinger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
zinger prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Wallace actively working from the bottom here.
zinger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wallace!
zinger is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wallace can't escape the position.
zinger working for a guillotine from mount but Wallace is in no mood to give up.
Wallace working to try and regain half guard.
zinger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zinger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
zinger wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
zinger controlling the pace for now.
zinger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wallace is looking to improve his position but zinger isn't that keen on the idea.
zinger controlling from the full mount.
zinger wants to finish this one by submission but Wallace is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from zinger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
zinger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wallace is wriggling around trying to escape.
zinger with the ground and pound from mount.
Wallace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
zinger tries to control but Wallace wriggling away.
zinger controlling the position easily from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahmad zinger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
zinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wallace was covering up waiting for the punch and zinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and zinger defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
zinger trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
zinger throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely.
Wallace has his foot on zinger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. zinger works his way back into a safe position though.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. zinger defends it easily.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
zinger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing zinger from controlling successfully.
Wallace is looking for a triangle but zinger pushes his legs off easily.
zinger controlling from the top position.
zinger wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
zinger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
zinger wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
zinger stays in close to Wallace's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad zinger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wallace shoots and misses
and zinger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
zinger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahmad zinger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and zinger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wallace!
zinger lands a big shot there that rocks Wallace but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
zinger forces the positional change into back control.
zinger trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
zinger biding his time, controlling Wallace.
zinger is looking to control Wallace but Wallace is wriggling around and keeping busy.
zinger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
zinger working for a choke but Wallace is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zinger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wallace defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wallace looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Wallace preventing the rear naked choke attempt from zinger.
Wallace looking very determined here, making life difficult for zinger.
zinger doesn't have the hooks in and Wallace manages to turn into his guard.
zinger uses the cage to get back to his feet.
zinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wallace's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working for a triangle but zinger defends it easily.
zinger wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
zinger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
zinger scoring with some ground and pound.
zinger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and zinger defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing zinger from controlling successfully.
zinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
zinger forces his way into half guard.
zinger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
zinger gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wallace tries to clinch but zinger moves away
and zinger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
zinger wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
Wallace has his foot on zinger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. zinger works his way back into a safe position though.
zinger chips away with some ground and pound.
Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. zinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
zinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
zinger is in close to Wallace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
zinger wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
zinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
zinger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wallace's guard.
zinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad zinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
zinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wallace!
Wallace tries to hold on but zinger pushes him away.
zinger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
zinger working the ground and pound effectively.
Wallace tries to lock up and control but zinger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
zinger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
zinger controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace regains half guard.
zinger trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahmad zinger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wallace stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
zinger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wallace napping and manages to drive through into side control!
zinger landing strikes.
zinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
A lull in the action here as zinger stalls from top position.
zinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
zinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace gets back to half guard.
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
zinger wants to take a breather but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
zinger passes to side control.
Wallace trying to remain calm as zinger controls from the top position.
Willian Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zinger in side control, just content to control the action for now.
zinger lands an elbow.
Wallace is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wallace actively working from the bottom here.
zinger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
zinger is trying to control the action in half guard but Wallace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
zinger controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ahmad zinger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
zinger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wallace is trying to defend but zinger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
zinger wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
zinger trying to control the pace.
zinger works his way into full mount!
Ahmad zinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
zinger controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad zinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well zinger 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad zinger!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Warden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Burnbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnbuckle has chosen Highway To Hell as his entrance music. Jason Warden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Warden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Burnbuckle!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burnbuckle circles away quickly and effectively.
Warden swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnbuckle.
Burnbuckle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jason Warden has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burnbuckle is defended easily by Warden.
Burnbuckle shoots in and drives through. Warden sprawls well.
Burnbuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burnbuckle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burnbuckle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burnbuckle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warden backwards.
A knee to the head by Warden.
Burnbuckle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warden tries to clinch up but Burnbuckle circles away and keeps his distance.
Warden wants to clinch
and Burnbuckle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch but Burnbuckle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burnbuckle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jason Warden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnbuckle misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Warden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnbuckle tries to clinch
and Warden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burnbuckle is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Warden has closed the distance and engaged Burnbuckle in a clinch.
Warden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burnbuckle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burnbuckle managing to block the knees to the body from Warden.
Burnbuckle jumps guard but Warden stands there with Burnbuckle around his waist. Burnbuckle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jason Warden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Burnbuckle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnbuckle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burnbuckle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warden tries to land knees in the clinch but Burnbuckle avoids the damage to the body.
Warden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burnbuckle's efforts to push away.
Warden lands an elbow that stopped Burnbuckle in his tracks for a moment.
Warden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warden throws the kick towards the body but Burnbuckle avoids it.
Warden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnbuckle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Warden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burnbuckle takes a shot to the head.
Warden manages to break the clinch.
Dan Burnbuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warden looks to clinch
enabling Burnbuckle to counter with a crisp jab.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnbuckle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warden looks to clinch
and Burnbuckle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burnbuckle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burnbuckle shoots and misses
and Warden counters with a head kick. That will keep Burnbuckle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Burnbuckle looks to score with a jab to the body but Warden is just out of range.
Burnbuckle blocks a head kick by Warden.
Warden throws a hook but Burnbuckle blocks it.
Warden forces Burnbuckle back against the cage and clinches.
Burnbuckle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Warden lands a knee to the head.
Warden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burnbuckle blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnbuckle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Warden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burnbuckle fails to pull guard.
Burnbuckle breaks the clinch.
Burnbuckle tries to clinch but Warden moves away
and Warden counters with an inside leg kick.
Burnbuckle looks gassed!
Warden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burnbuckle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warden counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burnbuckle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Warden manages to break the clinch.
Warden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burnbuckle counters with a one-two to the body.
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 Jason Warden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Warden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Warden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warden moves into the clinch.
Warden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warden waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Burnbuckle.
Warden moves in looking to clinch but Burnbuckle pushes him off.
Warden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnbuckle.
Burnbuckle tries to keep at a distance but Warden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burnbuckle's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warden connects with a knee to the head.
Burnbuckle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Warden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burnbuckle lands a nice shot that snaps Warden's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warden closes the distance and pushes Burnbuckle back into the cage.
Burnbuckle tries to break free but Warden pushes him back against the cage.
Warden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Warden lands a knee to the body.
Warden prevents Burnbuckle from breaking the clinch.
Burnbuckle wants a takedown.
Burnbuckle is breathing heavily.
Warden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warden digs a right hand underneath Burnbuckle's ribcage. Burnbuckle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burnbuckle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warden lands a knee to the body.
Burnbuckle jumps guard but Warden stands there with Burnbuckle around his waist. Burnbuckle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jason Warden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Burnbuckle.
Burnbuckle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Warden breaks the clinch.
Warden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burnbuckle, pushing him back against the cage.
Burnbuckle is trying to break the clinch but Warden is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burnbuckle.
Burnbuckle is looking to control Warden's arms but Warden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burnbuckle has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Warden.
Burnbuckle is trying to drag Warden to the mat but Warden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burnbuckle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burnbuckle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Warden closes the distance and pushes Burnbuckle back into the cage.
Warden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Warden.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warden rushes Burnbuckle and presses him up against the cage.
Burnbuckle tries for a takedown but Warden manages to get underhooks.
Warden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burnbuckle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Warden connects with a knee to the head.
Warden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burnbuckle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Warden lands a nice elbow.
Warden with a knee to the head.
Warden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burnbuckle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Warden.
Warden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warden wants to clinch up but Burnbuckle keeps it at a distance.
Warden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Warden lands with a short shot to the head.
Warden crunches a lovely knee into Burnbuckle's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnbuckle is looking to control Warden's arms but Warden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burnbuckle has his back to the cage.
Warden lands a knee to the head.
Warden lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Warden.
Warden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warden misses with a head kick.
Warden tries to clinch up.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burnbuckle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warden throws a head kick but Burnbuckle moves out of range.
Warden tries to clinch up but Burnbuckle circles away and keeps his distance.
Burnbuckle misses with a takedown
and Warden moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Warden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Warden's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Warden scores with a sloppy right hand. Burnbuckle should have avoided that one.
Warden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burnbuckle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Warden scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Warden scores with a head kick.
Warden throws a head kick that half lands.
Warden has managed to clinch.
Burnbuckle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burnbuckle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burnbuckle up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnbuckle is trying to force a seperation but Warden has the dominant position.
Warden manages to break the clinch.
Warden is looking to clinch but Burnbuckle is avoiding it.
Warden dodges the punch combination from Burnbuckle.
Warden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burnbuckle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warden pushes Burnbuckle up against the cage in a clinch.
Warden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burnbuckle's face.
Burnbuckle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burnbuckle tries to break free but Warden pushes him back against the cage.
Burnbuckle is looking to break free of the clinch but Warden has double underhooks.
Burnbuckle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warden has him pressed against the cage.
Burnbuckle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burnbuckle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burnbuckle is trying to break the clinch but Warden has him pressed against the cage.
Warden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warden closes the distance and clinches.
Warden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jason Warden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warden prevents a body shot from Burnbuckle.
Warden missing with knees to the body.
Burnbuckle is trying to force a seperation but Warden has the dominant position.
Warden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Warden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burnbuckle fails with the takedown
and Warden counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Warden crunches a lovely knee into Burnbuckle's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Warden.
Warden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warden tries to clinch up but Burnbuckle circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Warden.
Warden throws a leg kick which misses Burnbuckle's front leg but catches the back leg as Burnbuckle tries to avoid it.
Warden forces Burnbuckle back against the cage and clinches.
Warden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warden is looking to clinch.
Warden clinches but Burnbuckle breaks the clinch
and Burnbuckle counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warden is looking to clinch but Burnbuckle is avoiding it.
Warden closes the distance and pushes Burnbuckle back into the cage.
Warden scores a nice knee to the body.
Burnbuckle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burnbuckle.
Warden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burnbuckle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Warden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burnbuckle, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnbuckle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warden has him pressed against the cage.
Warden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Warden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Warden clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Warden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Warden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warden wants to clinch.
Warden moves in looking to clinch but Burnbuckle pushes him off.
Warden rushes Burnbuckle and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warden tries to keep at a distance but Burnbuckle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burnbuckle is trying to drag Warden to the mat but Warden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warden stops a takedown attempt from Burnbuckle.
Burnbuckle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burnbuckle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warden counters with a nice leg kick.
Warden throws a head kick but Burnbuckle moves out of range.
Burnbuckle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warden counters with a big head kick but Burnbuckle shrugs it off.
Jason Warden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Burnbuckle.
A punch lands to the side of Burnbuckle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warden tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warden pushes Burnbuckle up against the cage in a clinch.
Burnbuckle working hard to break the clinch.
Warden manages to break the clinch.
Warden tries to clinch but Burnbuckle moves out of range.
Warden instigates a clinch.
Burnbuckle tries to pull guard but Warden holds him up against the cage and eventually Burnbuckle drops back down to his feet.
Warden lands a good knee to the midsection. Burnbuckle won't want to take too many of those.
Warden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Warden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Warden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burnbuckle misses with a double jab
and Warden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnbuckle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Warden gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Warden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warden lands with a kick to the temple. Burnbuckle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burnbuckle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warden counters by clinching up.
Warden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warden gets a clinch.
Warden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burnbuckle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burnbuckle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Warden manages to break the clinch.
Warden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnbuckle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burnbuckle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burnbuckle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burnbuckle, pushing him back against the cage.
Warden landing knees to the head.
Warden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Warden obliges.
Warden breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Warden had his way with Dan Burnbuckle in that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Warden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Warden clinches up with Burnbuckle and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Warden to work.
Burnbuckle misses with a punch to the body.
Warden scores a nice knee to the body.
Warden looking to throw knees to the head but Burnbuckle is blocking nicely.
Burnbuckle tries to circle away but Warden has him pinned against the cage.
Burnbuckle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warden has him pressed against the cage.
Warden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on Warden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burnbuckle is trying to break the clinch but Warden is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burnbuckle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Warden working Burnbuckle over with knees to the body.
Warden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Warden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Warden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burnbuckle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Warden presses Burnbuckle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burnbuckle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Warden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warden.
Warden tries to clinch but Burnbuckle is having none of it.
Warden doesn't manage to clinch there - Burnbuckle circles away.
Burnbuckle looks to clinch
and Warden counters with a body kick.
Warden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Warden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burnbuckle, pushing him back against the cage.
Burnbuckle can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Warden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Warden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warden connects with a jab.
Warden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnbuckle can do to turn this around?
Warden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Warden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warden forces Burnbuckle back against the cage and clinches.
Burnbuckle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Warden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burnbuckle's face.
Warden scores a nice knee to the body.
Warden working Burnbuckle over with knees to the body.
Warden lands a knee to the body.
Warden with a knee to the head.
Warden is pushing Burnbuckle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Warden lands a knee to the body.
Burnbuckle letting Warden take a breather here.
Warden connects with a knee to the head.
Burnbuckle is trying to drag Warden to the mat but Warden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warden throws a nice head kick!
Burnbuckle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Warden.
Jason Warden is winning the standup battle so far.
Warden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burnbuckle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Warden.
Warden tries to clinch there but Burnbuckle circles away.
Burnbuckle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warden moves into the clinch.
Jason Warden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Burnbuckle.
Warden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dan Burnbuckle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warden rushes Burnbuckle and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Warden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Warden!
Jason Warden is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Zu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJJ Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zhang Zu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, BJJ Master!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zu throws a head kick that Master semi-blocks.
It looks like BJJ Master has been cut.
Zu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Master shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zu as he avoids it easily.
Zu scores with a leg kick.
Zhang Zu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zu scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zu lands with a kick to the temple. Master shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Master throws a jab when Zu was well out of range.
Zu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Master.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zu. That's going to slow Master down.
Master shoots in for a takedown but Zu shows good takedown defense.
Zu throws a nice head kick!
Zu delivers a nice body kick.
Master looks gassed!
Master takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zu.
Zu connects with a high kick.
Zu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zu scoring well with a low kick there.
Zu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Master's sensitive parts.
Zu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Master's calf.
Zu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Master.
Zu drops Master with a beautiful combination! Master stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zu is looking for the KO!
That has opened up BJJ Master's cut even more.
Zhang Zu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Zu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zu lands a big head kick that sends Master tumbling to the mat! Zu takes a step backwards and waves Master back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Master is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Zu! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zhang Zu!
Zhang Zu is the new middleweight champion!
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