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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kauo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Kauo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RAWR. Kauo has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jesse Kauo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralph Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Kauo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kauo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shields quickly recovers to half guard.
Shields looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kauo won't allow Shields to sweep him here.
Shields had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kauo defends it easily.
Kauo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kauo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauo stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
Shields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kauo throwing strikes but missing.
Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shields working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kauo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kauo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shields throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields is pulling down on Kauo's head to control his posture.
Shields lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kauo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kauo taking shots to the head.
Kauo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kauo looks gassed!
Kauo taking shots to the head.
Shields breaks from Kauo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shields raining down shots from the mount!
Kauo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shields is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kauo is surviving well by controlling Shields's body position as best he can.
Kauo is in a horrible position here. Shields smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shields lands a big shot there that rocks Kauo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kauo wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Kauo is bucking up trying to escape but Shields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kauo working to try and regain half guard.
Shields has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kauo's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields unloading with bombs!
Shields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kauo hang on?
Shields lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shields breaks from Kauo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shields landing strikes from the mount.
Shields is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kauo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shields raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kauo?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Shields dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shields scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shields connects with a nice short shot to Kauo's temple.
Shields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kauo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shields takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shields is trying to work for a kimura but Kauo is defending well.
Shields is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kauo is defending against the submission attempts here by Shields.
Shields working Kauo over with strikes.
Kauo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kauo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shields lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shields works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shields lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shields is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kauo sees it coming and defends easily.
Shields is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kauo sees it coming and defends easily.
Ralph Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Shields.
Shields lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauo punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shields lands a nice short elbow.
Kauo is looking to control Shields's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kauo avoid being mounted?
Kauo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shields scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shields working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kauo has hold of Shields's hands but Shields slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kauo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.
Shields scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kauo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shields scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Shields.
Shields is looking for a kimura but Kauo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
Shields is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shields is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kauo is just riding it out for now. Shields eventually gives up the hold.
Shields is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kauo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shields.
Shields working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields winds up and cracks Kauo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shields is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kauo can do to turn this around?
Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shields is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields working over Kauo with some ground and pound. Kauo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kauo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shields pulls his head out easily.
Shields working over Kauo with some ground and pound. Kauo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Shields dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shields enables Kauo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shields manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shields lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kauo!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kauo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kauo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shields dominating with strikes here.
Shields is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kauo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shields landing strikes from the mount and Kauo is in trouble!
Shields is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kauo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kauo hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Shields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shields lands a nice shot to the head.
Kauo is rocked!
Kauo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields breaks from Kauo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kauo is still in real trouble! Can Shields finish him?
Kauo is bucking up trying to escape but Shields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kauo seems to have recovered his senses.
Kauo taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Kauo taking shots to the head.
Shields dominating with strikes here.
Shields with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shields lands a nice shot to the head.
Shields dominating with strikes here.
Shields lands a big shot there that rocks Kauo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shields raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kauo tries to reverse the position but Shields maintains control.
Kauo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shields working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shields is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kauo is surviving well by controlling Shields's body position as best he can.
Shields lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shields putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shields working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kauo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Shields! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ralph Shields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Dino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Ernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dino comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Bert Ernie looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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147 lbs
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125 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Dino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Bert Ernie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Bert Ernie has been cut.
Ernie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ernie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steve Dino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dino misses with a double jab.
Dino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ernie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ernie fails to land the takedown.
Dino misses with a double jab.
Dino throws a combination that misses
and Ernie moves into the clinch.
Ernie looking for a takedown.
Steve Dino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Ernie.
Dino wants to break free but Ernie has control.
Dino wants to get back to striking at distance but Ernie won't allow it.
Ernie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dino's efforts to push away.
Dino is trying to break free.
Dino is trying to break the clinch but Ernie is controlling him.
Ernie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ernie looks gassed!
Dino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dino darts in and clinches Ernie up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dino tries to break free but Ernie pushes him back against the cage.
Ernie goes for a takedown attempt but Dino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ernie shoots in and drives through. Dino sprawls well.
Ernie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dino tries to avoid it but Ernie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dino to the ground. Dino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dino fails to land with a series of punches.
Dino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dino tries to clinch up
and Ernie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ernie looking to pass the guard.
Ernie is looking to stand up but Dino won't let him.
Dino wants to stand and escape but Ernie is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ernie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ernie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dino is looking to stand up but Ernie isn't so interested in that idea.
Ernie tries to free his leg and advance position but Dino is retaining full guard.
Ernie passes Dino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ernie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dino keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernie wants to work for an arm triangle but Dino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dino is looking to escape.
Ernie is looking for a kimura here.
Ernie decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch combination from Dino misses.
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.
Ernie dodges the punch combination from Dino.
Ernie rushes Dino and presses him up against the cage.
Dino wants to get back to striking at distance but Ernie won't allow it.
Dino tries a knee to the head but Ernie blocks it.
Ernie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ernie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dino keeps working.
Ernie is looking for a kimura here.
Ernie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ernie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Ernie dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ernie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ernie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dino wants to stand but Ernie is controlling the position.
Dino keeping moving, preventing Ernie from controlling successfully.
Ernie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dino kicks Ernie off and gets to his feet.
Ernie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ernie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ernie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Dino misses.
Ernie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dino circles away.
Ernie shoots in and drives through. Dino sprawls well.
Dino connects with a nice looking jab.
Dino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ernie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ernie.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ernie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dino keeping moving, preventing Ernie from controlling successfully.
Ernie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dino wants to get back to his feet but Ernie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dino wants to get back to his feet but Ernie passes into half guard.
Ernie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ernie.
Ernie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dino is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bert Ernie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Glock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon Garcia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
12 - 19 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Glock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glock shoots in and gets a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Glock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glock stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Garcia is tightening it up a little... Glock has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Glock reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Glock taps out! nice BJJ there by Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Devon Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Nagatomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Janus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagatomo comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Nagatomo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Janus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagatomo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagatomo tried to score with a low kick but Janus checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Janus, as that shot connected.
Nagatomo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagatomo wants to clinch but Janus slips to the side
and Janus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagatomo closes the distance but Janus moves to the side
and Janus counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagatomo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janus avoids the head kick by Nagatomo.
Nagatomo misses with a low kick.
Nagatomo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Nagatomo.
Nagatomo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nagatomo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagatomo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Janus cracks Nagatomo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Janus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nagatomo to stand back up!
Nagatomo is rocked!
Nagatomo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Nagatomo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagatomo tries to clinch but Janus moves away
and Janus counters with a huge left! Nagatomo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Janus isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nagatomo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Janus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Janus!
Hugh Janus is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Novak Milankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jearlobes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Novak Milankovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Jearlobes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milankovic tries to clinch up but Jearlobes circles away and keeps his distance.
Milankovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Milankovic darts in trying to clinch
and Jearlobes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Milankovic won't be happy with that.
Milankovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Milankovic tries to get out of the position.
Milankovic defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jearlobes working the ground and pound but Milankovic is defending the strikes.
Milankovic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jearlobes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jearlobes tries to pass to full mount but Milankovic defends it.
Jearlobes is nestled in close to Milankovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Milankovic wants to get back to his feet.
Jearlobes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jearlobes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Milankovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Milankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jearlobes.
Jearlobes thows a huge punch but Milankovic dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jearlobes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Milankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jearlobes.
Jearlobes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jearlobes is stalling here. Milankovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jearlobes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Milankovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jearlobes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Milankovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jearlobes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jearlobes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jearlobes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milankovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jearlobes throws and elbow that misses. Milankovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jearlobes's guard. Nice move by Milankovic!
Milankovic stands up from Jearlobes's guard - Milankovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jearlobes misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jearlobes dominated that round.
That's time! Milankovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Milankovic looks to clinch
and Jearlobes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Milankovic!
Jearlobes punching from mount but Milankovic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jearlobes wants to control the action but instead Milankovic gets a body lock and reverses into Jearlobes's guard! Nice work!
Milankovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Milankovic pushes down on Jearlobes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jearlobes is looking to improve his position.
Jearlobes trying to get back to full guard but Milankovic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Milankovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jearlobes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jearlobes tries to hold on but Milankovic pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jearlobes can't escape the position.
Milankovic controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Novak Milankovic wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Milankovic tries to clinch but Jearlobes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milankovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milankovic looks to clinch
and Jearlobes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jearlobes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Milankovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jearlobes checks the leg kick.
Jearlobes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Milankovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jearlobes scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Milankovic misses.
Jearlobes misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Novak Milankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milankovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jearlobes takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milankovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Jearlobes circles away.
Jearlobes scores with a punch to the head.
Milankovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jearlobes moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milankovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jearlobes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jearlobes throws a right hand that misses
and Milankovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Milankovic moves in looking to clinch but Jearlobes pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jearlobes thows a body shot but no joy.
Milankovic is looking to clinch but Jearlobes is avoiding it.
Milankovic wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jearlobes thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Novak Milankovic clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jearlobes with a poor takedown
and Milankovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Jearlobes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jearlobes tries for a takedown but Milankovic circles away easily
and Milankovic counters with a leg kick.
Milankovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milankovic tries to clinch
and Jearlobes counters with a stiff right hand.
Milankovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jearlobes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jearlobes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jearlobes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Jearlobes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Novak Milankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jearlobes.
Milankovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Milankovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milankovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jearlobes.
Milankovic closes the distance but Jearlobes moves to the side
enabling Jearlobes to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Nice defenses there by Milankovic.
Jearlobes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milankovic tries to clinch but Jearlobes is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Novak Milankovic had his way with Hugh Jearlobes in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Milankovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Milankovic.
Milankovic looks to clinch
and Jearlobes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jearlobes swings for the body but Milankovic moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milankovic tries to clinch but Jearlobes is having none of it.
Jearlobes swats away the attempt to clinch by Milankovic.
Milankovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jearlobes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Milankovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Jearlobes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jearlobes misses with an uppercut.
Jearlobes checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jearlobes misses with a straight left.
Milankovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jearlobes is able to avoid easily.
Jearlobes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Milankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Milankovic slips under a jab from Jearlobes.
Milankovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jearlobes throws out the jab.
Jearlobes misses with an uppercut. Milankovic saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jearlobes looks to land a right hand but Milankovic moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Novak Milankovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Milankovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Novak Milankovic!
Novak Milankovic is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A minute in heaven. The key to victory for Dave Allen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Allen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Fedor Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Allen pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Allen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Allen lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Allen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedov's head.
Magomedov has his hands clasped together around Allen's back. He's all about the action.
Allen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Magomedov.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allen decides to stand up.
Allen rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Allen tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Allen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Allen forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedov should have avoided that one.
Allen jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Allen.
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Allen lands a left and a right that send Magomedov crashing to the mat, dazed. Allen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Magomedov is rocked!
Allen Rushes Magomedov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Magomedov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Allen Piles on the pressure and Magomedov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Allen!
Dave Allen is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angry BlackGuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Cain 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Angry BlackGuy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Cain!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain thows a leg kick but BlackGuy checks it
and BlackGuy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
BlackGuy misses with a head shot. Cain uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as BlackGuy controls the pace.
Cain is looking to stand up but BlackGuy isn't so interested in that idea.
BlackGuy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Angry BlackGuy.
Cain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and BlackGuy counters with a big head kick but Cain shrugs it off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cain.
Cain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but BlackGuy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cain is looking to take a break and control but BlackGuy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
BlackGuy is looking for a sweep.
BlackGuy wants to control but Cain postures up.
Cain creates some space and throws a big elbow, but BlackGuy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain wants to control for a moment but BlackGuy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cain trying to mount his opponent but BlackGuy defends it.
Cain thows a huge punch but BlackGuy dodges it nicely.
BlackGuy is staying active underneath Cain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BlackGuy is looking to escape.
Cain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain wants to lay and pray for a moment but BlackGuy keeps working.
Cain is looking to stall here but BlackGuy recovers full guard.
Cainis looking to pass into half guard but BlackGuy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now BlackGuy is in guard.
Cain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eddie Cain wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cain gets caught flat footed, as BlackGuy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain 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.
Cain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BlackGuy.
Cain 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.
Cain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angry BlackGuy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cain tries to land a body kick
and BlackGuy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
BlackGuy trying to pass the guard but Cain defending well.
Cain is trying to get back to full guard.
BlackGuy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BlackGuy is thwarting Cain's attempts to control the position.
BlackGuy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cain looks to throw a body kick
and BlackGuy counters with a head kick.
Cain throws a leg kick
and BlackGuy counters with a body kick that stops Cain in his tracks momentarily.
BlackGuy scores with a takedown into Cain's guard.
Cain wants to sweep here but BlackGuy controlling him for the moment.
BlackGuy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy scoring with some ground and pound.
BlackGuy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BlackGuy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BlackGuy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in BlackGuy's guard.
BlackGuy working for a triangle but Cain defends it easily.
BlackGuy keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
BlackGuy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cain is aware though and is defending well.
BlackGuy keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Cain wants to pass the guard but BlackGuy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but BlackGuy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BlackGuy looking for a sweep. Not yet BlackGuy, not yet.
BlackGuy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for BlackGuy.
BlackGuy being controlled for a moment.
Cain works to advance to full mount. BlackGuy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angry BlackGuy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
BlackGuy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Cain counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cain trying to control but BlackGuy is working from the bottom.
Cain controlling from the top position.
BlackGuy is looking to stand up but Cain isn't so interested in that idea.
Cain looking to sit in guard and control but BlackGuy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Angry BlackGuy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddie Cain has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BlackGuy.
Cain throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and BlackGuy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
BlackGuy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cain wants to stand but BlackGuy is controlling the position.
Cain is trying to keep BlackGuy in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Angry BlackGuy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cain thows a leg kick but BlackGuy checks it
and BlackGuy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by BlackGuy.
BlackGuy gets control of Cain's arms and successfully pulls guard. BlackGuy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
BlackGuy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cain postures up in BlackGuy's guard and throws a big left but BlackGuy blocks it.
Cain wants to control from the top but BlackGuy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain looking to sit in guard and control but BlackGuy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
BlackGuy is looking to stand up but Cain won't let him.
BlackGuy postures up.
Eddie Cain has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cain throws a leg kick
and BlackGuy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cain gets off balance looking for a body kick
and BlackGuy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cain looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but BlackGuy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
BlackGuy prevents Cain from improving his position.
BlackGuy lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angry BlackGuy clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cain throws a lazy body kick
and BlackGuy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
BlackGuy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
BlackGuy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cain throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and BlackGuy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BlackGuy.
Cain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain wants to control the position but BlackGuy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
BlackGuy throwing shots but Cain is blocking nicely.
BlackGuy thows a huge punch but Cain dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cain blocking the ground and pound attempt from BlackGuy.
BlackGuy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cain is trying to control but BlackGuy passes into side control!
BlackGuy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cain is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain can't do much from the bottom here.
BlackGuy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
BlackGuy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
BlackGuy with the ground and pound but Cain regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
BlackGuy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
BlackGuy trying to control from half guard but Cain is working away.
BlackGuy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cain wants to control but BlackGuy is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angry BlackGuy had his way with Eddie Cain in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cain thows a leg kick but BlackGuy checks it
and BlackGuy counters with a shoot takedown. Cain fights it but they end up in guard.
BlackGuy stands up and waves to Cain to follow him.
Cain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cain thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing BlackGuy to regain full guard.
BlackGuy keeping full guard, as Cain tries to pass.
BlackGuy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cain is controlling him.
Cain pushes down on BlackGuy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BlackGuy kicks Cain off and gets back to his feet.
Cain throws a leg kick
and BlackGuy counters with a head kick.
BlackGuy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cain counters with a thumping low kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cain throws a lazy head kick
and BlackGuy counters with a low kick, right behind Cain 's knee.
Cain throws a lazy head kick
and BlackGuy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cain's guard now.
Cain trying to keep a closed guard but BlackGuy is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
BlackGuy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cain, up you get!
A low kick from Cain is predictable there
and BlackGuy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cain's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BlackGuy stands and throws Cain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cain can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BlackGuy working the ground and pound.
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.
Cain gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BlackGuy is thwarting Cain's attempts to control the position.
Cain is doing well to control the position and prevent BlackGuy from advancing to side control.
Eddie Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
BlackGuy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angry BlackGuy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BlackGuy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angry BlackGuy!
Angry BlackGuy is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Buckingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy NoMates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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144 lbs
5 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Buckingham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy NoMates!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckingham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Buckingham lands with a hook. NoMates tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
NoMates tries to keep at a distance but Buckingham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buckingham lands an elbow inside that NoMates shrugs off.
NoMates drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NoMates fails to pull guard.
NoMates has Buckingham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buckingham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Patrick Buckingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy NoMates.
Buckingham throws an elbow but it misses.
NoMates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NoMates manages to pull guard.
NoMates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buckingham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
NoMates is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buckingham is aware though and is defending well.
Buckingham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
NoMates manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Buckingham tries to hold on but NoMates postures up.
NoMates goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Buckingham turns into him and now he's in NoMates's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NoMates wants to sweep but no luck.
Buckingham trying to control but NoMates is working from the bottom.
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 ref stands the fighters back up because Patrick Buckingham just wasn't active enough.
Buckingham clinches up against the cage.
NoMates tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buckingham smiles and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buckingham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and NoMates has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from NoMates and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckingham throws a leg kick that is checked
and NoMates counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by NoMates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Buckingham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Buckingham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buckingham throws a leg kick
and NoMates counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buckingham is controlling NoMates's posture.
NoMates trying to move into half guard but instead Buckingham has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckingham forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates looking for submissions off his back.
NoMates trying to control but Buckingham postures up.
Buckingham prevents NoMates from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buckingham trying to control the pace.
Buckingham tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patrick Buckingham.
Buckingham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
NoMates moves away from the strike by Buckingham.
Buckingham throws a leg kick that is checked
and NoMates counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Buckingham!
Buckingham is trying to reverse the position but instead NoMates has taken his back - oops!
NoMates is looking for the choke from the back position but Buckingham is controlling his hands well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NoMates is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Buckingham is defending well though. NoMates let's go of the attempt for now.
NoMates has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Buckingham has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Buckingham is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if NoMates gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy NoMates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Buckingham. No joy for NoMates on that attempt.
Buckingham closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Buckingham.
Buckingham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
NoMates takes a shot to the head.
Buckingham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
NoMates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NoMates fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckingham is pressed up against the cage. NoMates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Buckingham down to the mat. Buckingham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Patrick Buckingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy NoMates.
Buckingham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and NoMates counters with a shoot takedown. Buckingham fights it but they end up in guard.
NoMates postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Buckingham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of NoMates, into his guard.
Buckingham trying to control the position from guard on top but NoMates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NoMates wants to control the position but Buckingham says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Buckingham wants to pass to mount but NoMates is defending the position.
NoMates is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buckingham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buckingham's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Buckingham trying to control the position but NoMates manages to sink in the hooks.
Buckingham showing good submission defense here.
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.
Buckingham trying to control the position but NoMates manages to sink in the hooks.
Buckingham is trying to get back to his feet but NoMates has full control of the position and if anything, Buckingham has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NoMates is controlling the position but Buckingham somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Billy NoMates just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
NoMates shoots in but no luck this time.
Buckingham takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Buckingham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
NoMates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buckingham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by NoMates or perhaps it was just good defense by Buckingham which made him look bad.
Patrick Buckingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy NoMates.
Horrible takedown by NoMates or perhaps it was just good defense by Buckingham which made him look bad.
NoMates takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
NoMates tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckingham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NoMates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buckingham cracks the inside of NoMates's front leg.
Buckingham connects with a right hand. NoMates shakes it off.
NoMates moves out of range of the body kick from Buckingham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NoMates on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
NoMates fails with a takedown attempt.
NoMates tries to clinch
and Buckingham counters with a solid body kick.
NoMates tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
NoMates shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham has closed the distance and engaged NoMates in a clinch.
Buckingham lands with a right to the head.
Buckingham missing with knees to the body.
Buckingham pushes off an throws an elbow but NoMates leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
NoMates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Buckingham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
NoMates drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buckingham pulls his leg out and moves away.
NoMates is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Buckingham moves into range and clinches up with NoMates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Buckingham had his way with Billy NoMates in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Buckingham lands a head shot.
Buckingham tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Buckingham.
NoMates throws a hook but Buckingham blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoMates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
NoMates tries for a takedown but Buckingham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckingham throws a leg kick
and NoMates counters with a takedown into side control.
NoMates decides to stand up, so the ref orders Buckingham to his feet.
Buckingham throws a head kick but NoMates moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham cracks the inside of NoMates's front leg.
Buckingham throws a leg kick
and NoMates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
NoMates passes easily into side control. Nice work.
NoMates is looking to take a break and control but Buckingham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckingham tries to bench press NoMates off him but NoMates keeps the position.
NoMates swings around for an armbar but Buckingham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into NoMates's guard.
NoMates has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Buckingham is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for NoMates.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buckingham decides to stand up, so the ref orders NoMates to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - NoMates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy NoMates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think NoMates 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy NoMates!
Billy NoMates is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Delaroca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Putwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lolo Delaroca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Putwick!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putwick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delaroca.
Delaroca shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Putwick counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Delaroca!
Delaroca wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Putwick.
Putwick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Delaroca holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Putwick tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Putwick lands a big elbow.
Delaroca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Delaroca is trying to maintain the position but Putwick is very close to passing his half guard.
Delaroca regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putwick connects with a couple of short punches.
Putwick wants to control from the top but Delaroca keeps moving.
Delaroca has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Putwick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Putwick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delaroca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delaroca looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putwick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Putwick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Delaroca is controlling Putwick's trapped leg to prevent Putwick from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Delaroca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Delaroca is controlling Putwick's posture.
Delaroca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delaroca keeping moving, preventing Putwick from controlling successfully.
Putwick is fighting to break Delaroca's control of his arms but Delaroca is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delaroca is on top in guard.
Delaroca looking to pass the guard.
Putwick looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Putwick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Putwick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Putwick 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca gets back to half guard.
Putwick is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Delaroca as he works his way to full guard.
Delaroca trying to control the position.
Putwick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Putwick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delaroca is keeping the position for now.
Delaroca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Putwick 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.
Putwick dives in and scores a takedown into Delaroca's guard.
Delaroca 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.
Putwick looking to sit in guard and control but Delaroca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Delaroca is looking to work some ground and pound but Putwick has wrist control.
Delaroca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Putwick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delaroca looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Putwick trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Putwick looking for a sweep. Not yet Putwick, not yet.
Delaroca throws a big right hand that misses.
Delaroca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Putwick has momentary wrist control but Delaroca slips an elbow through the middle.
Delaroca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Putwick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Putwick wants to sweep here but Delaroca controlling him for the moment.
Delaroca stays in close to Putwick's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca wants to control from the top but Putwick keeps moving.
Delaroca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Delaroca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Delaroca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delaroca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Putwick is trying to control the position but Delaroca postures up.
Delaroca thows a big elbow that misses.
Delaroca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Putwick trying to control the position here.
Delaroca wants to control from the top but Putwick keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putwick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Charlie Putwick has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Putwick misses with a shot to the body
and Delaroca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delaroca.
Delaroca throws and elbow that misses. Putwick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delaroca's guard. Nice move by Putwick!
Delaroca is adopting a defensive guard.
Putwick looking to sit in guard and control but Delaroca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lolo Delaroca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Putwick looking for a sweep. Not yet Putwick, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca postures up.
Delaroca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delaroca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delaroca stopping the sweep attempt from Putwick.
Putwick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delaroca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delaroca trying to control the position from guard on top but Putwick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putwick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca dominated that second 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.
Putwick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delaroca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Delaroca is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Putwick preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Delaroca prevents Putwick from improving his position.
Delaroca 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.
Putwick trying to control from the bottom.
Delaroca thows a huge punch but Putwick dodges it nicely.
Delaroca takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Putwick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delaroca.
Delaroca prevents Putwick from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Delaroca drops an elbow to the side of Putwick's head.
Putwick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delaroca.
Delaroca prevents Putwick from improving his position.
Putwick is trying to control but can't.
Delaroca throwing shots but Putwick is blocking nicely.
Delaroca lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Putwick is trying to maintain the position but Delaroca is very close to passing his half guard.
Putwick is staying active underneath Delaroca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Delaroca takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca trying to control from half guard but Putwick is working away.
Delaroca wants to pass the guard but Putwick is defending well.
Putwick is refusing to be controlled, as Delaroca sits in half guard.
Delaroca is pressing down on Putwick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putwick is holding on for now.
Delaroca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Delaroca controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Delaroca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Putwick defending well though.
Delaroca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca prevents Putwick from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Delaroca.
Delaroca is trying to control the action in half guard but Putwick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Delaroca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Putwick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Delaroca is looking to take a break and control but Putwick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Delaroca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Delaroca tries to pass the half guard into mount. Putwick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Putwick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Delaroca stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Delaroca throwing shots but Putwick is blocking nicely.
Putwick wants to get back to full guard.
Delaroca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Delaroca thows a huge punch but Putwick dodges it nicely.
Delaroca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putwick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Putwick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Delaroca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Putwick is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Putwick gets a double leg takedown into Delaroca's guard.
Delaroca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delaroca keeping moving, preventing Putwick from controlling successfully.
Putwick throws and elbow that misses. Delaroca uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Putwick's guard. Nice move by Delaroca!
Delaroca throws a big right hand that misses.
Delaroca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delaroca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Putwick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaroca is looking to work some ground and pound but Putwick has wrist control.
Delaroca chips away with some ground and pound.
Delaroca throwing strikes from guard but Putwick blocks nicely.
Putwick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delaroca controls from within his opponent's guard.
Delaroca trying to control but Putwick is working from the bottom.
Delaroca content to stall in guard here.
Delaroca trying to control but Putwick is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lolo Delaroca wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Putwick shoots and misses
and Delaroca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delaroca.
Delaroca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Putwick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Delaroca trying to control but Putwick is working from the bottom.
Putwick has momentary wrist control but Delaroca slips an elbow through the middle.
Delaroca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca won't allow Putwick to sweep him here.
Delaroca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Putwick controlling Delaroca's posture.
Putwick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putwick keeping moving, preventing Delaroca from controlling successfully.
Delaroca working some strikes from top position.
Delaroca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delaroca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Putwick keeping moving, preventing Delaroca from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putwick trying to keep a closed guard but Delaroca is proving a slippery customer.
Putwick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delaroca is one step ahead there.
Putwick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Delaroca wants to control from the top but Putwick keeps moving.
Delaroca is looking to work some ground and pound but Putwick has wrist control.
Putwick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Delaroca had his way with Charlie Putwick in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Putwick throws a lazy uppercut
and Delaroca counters with a single leg into guard. Putwick didn't expect that.
Putwick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Delaroca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Putwick has momentary wrist control but Delaroca slips an elbow through the middle.
Putwick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Delaroca trying to control but Putwick is working from the bottom.
Putwick pulls Delaroca in close to his closed guard and prevents Delaroca from doing any damage or advancing position.
Delaroca trying to control but Putwick is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putwick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delaroca.
Delaroca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Putwick misses with a looping right.
Putwick misses the body punch
and Delaroca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delaroca.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delaroca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delaroca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Putwick is trying to hold Delaroca in close to prevent damage but Delaroca has managed to pass into half guard.
Delaroca trying to control from Putwick's half guard. Putwick has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Putwick wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Putwick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delaroca won't allow Putwick to sweep him here.
Putwick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Delaroca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Delaroca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Putwick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Putwick is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Putwick is looking to take a break and control but Delaroca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaroca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delaroca.
Delaroca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Putwick.
Delaroca looking for a sweep. Not yet Delaroca, not yet.
Delaroca is trying to control the position but Putwick postures up.
Putwick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putwick chips away with some ground and pound.
Delaroca trying to keep a closed guard but Putwick is proving a slippery customer.
Delaroca is controlling Putwick's posture.
Charlie Putwick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Putwick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delaroca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Putwick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Delaroca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delaroca 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.
Lolo Delaroca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Putwick trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Delaroca manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Delaroca throwing strikes from guard but Putwick blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lolo Delaroca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delaroca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolo Delaroca!
Lolo Delaroca is the new bantamweight champion!
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