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TIP 10 - Marciano Vs King PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dariusz Zawieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itchy Rash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dariusz Zawieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Itchy Rash!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zawieski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rash pinned against the cage. Rash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rash tries for a takedown but Zawieski circles away easily
and Zawieski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rash's guard.
Rash keeping moving, preventing Zawieski from controlling successfully.
Zawieski connects with a couple of short punches.
Zawieski trying to control but Rash is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zawieski won't allow Rash to sweep him here.
Zawieski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zawieski wants to control from the top but Rash keeps moving.
Rash looking for a guillotine here but Zawieski defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash wants to stand and escape but Zawieski is having none of it.
Zawieski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rash is holding Zawieski down, trying to stall.
Rash tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rash is not content to let Zawieski control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zawieski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rash has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zawieski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rash, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash tries to bench press Zawieski off him but Zawieski keeps the position.
Rash managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zawieski.
Rash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zawieski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rash is not content to let Zawieski control the position.
Zawieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zawieski is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zawieski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rash is trying to maintain the position but Zawieski is very close to passing his half guard.
Rash is not content to let Zawieski control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zawieski stands up out of the half guard.
Rash shoots for a takedown but Zawieski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dariusz Zawieski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rash shoots and misses
and Zawieski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zawieski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zawieski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zawieski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rash takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zawieski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rash to his feet.
Zawieski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zawieski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rash to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rash drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zawieski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zawieski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zawieski!
Rash is breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Zawieski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zawieski advances to mount.
Zawieski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rash manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zawieski cracks Rash with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zawieski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zawieski trying to control but Rash is having none of it.
Zawieski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zawieski lands with some strikes.
Rash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rash working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zawieski controlling his opponent.
Rash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dariusz Zawieski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zawieski with good strikes from the mount here!
Zawieski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zawieski trying to control but Rash is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash tries to reverse the position but Zawieski maintains control.
Zawieski working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Zawieski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zawieski controlling the pace for now.
Zawieski tries to control but Rash wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dariusz Zawieski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zawieski fails with a takedown attempt.
Rash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zawieski as he avoids it easily.
Zawieski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rash closes the distance and clinches up with Zawieski, looking for a takedown. Rash pushes Zawieski against the cage but Zawieski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zawieski misses with a takedown
and Rash counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zawieski is keeping the position for now.
Zawieski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rash postures up in Zawieski's guard and throws a big left but Zawieski blocks it.
Zawieski is looking to stand up but Rash isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash is looking to work some ground and pound but Zawieski has wrist control.
Zawieski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rash manages to get himself to full guard.
Rash wants to stand up but Zawieski is controlling him.
Zawieski is working Rash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zawieski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rash controls Zawieski momentarily but Zawieski frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zawieski gets to his feet. Rash looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Itchy Rash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rash misses with a takedown
and Zawieski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zawieski.
Dariusz Zawieski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Rash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zawieski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rash can't keep his opponent in guard - Zawieski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zawieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rash defends it well.
Rash is looking to control Zawieski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rash avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Zawieski.
Rash is trying to control but can't.
Rash is looking for a sweep. Zawieski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rash trying to control here.
Rash is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zawieski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zawieski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zawieski is working for a submission of some sort.
Zawieski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rash defending well though.
Zawieski is nestled in close to Rash, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zawieski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zawieski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Itchy Rash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zawieski wants to get back to his feet.
Dariusz Zawieski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dariusz Zawieski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zawieski, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dariusz Zawieski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sultan Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezra Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultan Carver!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo throws the kick towards the body but Carver avoids it.
Carver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Halo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carver blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Carver.
Carver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Halo misses with a straight left.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Carver throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Carver avoids the head kick by Halo.
Halo misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Halo misses
and Carver counters with a low kick, right behind Halo 's knee.
Carver lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver moves out of range of the body kick.
Halo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halo.
Halo misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver scores with a one two! Halo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carver manages to avoid it.
Carver lands a big head kick that sends Halo tumbling to the mat! Carver takes a step backwards and waves Halo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Halo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carver blocks a jab.
Carver tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Halo misses.
Carver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Carver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carver lands a big head kick that sends Halo tumbling to the mat! Carver takes a step backwards and waves Halo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Halo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carver keeps the fight on the outside.
Halo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Carver moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Halo! Carver continues to tee off on Halo, landing with a left and a right! Carver connects with a right hand that leaves Halo sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Carver!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sultan Carver!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rui Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ducka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ducka's choice of entrance music: Tinie Tempah - Intro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rui Augustine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Ducka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ducka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Augustine counters by moving into the clinch.
Augustine has picked Ducka up - he's going for a ride! Augustine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ducka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augustine.
Augustine 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.
Ducka punching from the bottom.
Augustine wants to work for an arm triangle but Ducka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ducka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Augustine is working for a submission of some sort.
Augustine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ducka is not content to let Augustine control the position.
Ducka is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Augustine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Augustine trying to control the action but Ducka is working from the bottom.
Augustine is really struggling to control Ducka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Augustine drops an elbow to the side of Ducka's head.
Augustine is pressing down on Ducka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ducka is holding on for now.
Augustine 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! Ducka is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rui Augustine!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Herbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bodies. Rob Herbert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Herbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Herbert.
Herbert has managed to clinch.
Herbert manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Herbert avoids it.
Jones moves out of range as Herbert strikes.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Herbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herbert misses with a two punch combination.
Herbert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Herbert avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herbert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Herbert moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Herbert feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Herbert finish him?!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Dick Jones has been cut.
A punch combination from Herbert misses.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Herbert finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Herbert misses with a two punch combination.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Herbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Herbert blocks a head kick by Jones.
Herbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herbert blocks a head kick by Jones.
Herbert throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Herbert.
Herbert throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herbert.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herbert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herbert showed some decent athleticism there.
Herbert is breathing heavily.
Jones won't allow Herbert to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Herbert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Herbert stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Herbert checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Herbert throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Herbert to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Herbert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herbert stands up from Jones's guard - Herbert perhaps looking for a knockout.
Herbert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herbert somewhat.
Herbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herbert blocks a head kick by Jones.
Herbert rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Herbert has him pinned against the cage.
Herbert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Herbert is controlling the position.
Herbert manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbert throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herbert scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Herbert misses with a double jab.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herbert is looking to clinch.
Herbert misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Herbert avoids a kick to the body.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Herbert in the body.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Dick Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Herbert shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Herbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Herbert. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Herbert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herbert shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herbert avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Herbert crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Herbert gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Herbert manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rob Herbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Herbert moves out of range easily.
Herbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Herbert clinches with his opponent.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Herbert avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herbert has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Herbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herbert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Herbert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herbert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Herbert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herbert tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbert pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Herbert jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herbert.
Herbert misses with a series of wild punches.
Herbert misses with the combination.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Herbert steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herbert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Herbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Herbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Herbert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Herbert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Herbert misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Herbert shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dick Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Herbert throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Herbert misses its intended target.
Herbert looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands a head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Herbert moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but Herbert moves out of range.
A left lands for Herbert.
Herbert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herbert blocks a head kick by Jones.
A head kick from Jones lands but Herbert takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herbert fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herbert.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herbert blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Herbert moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Jones's cut.
That's time! Herbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herbert is defended easily by Jones.
Herbert lands a two punch combo.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Herbert will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Herbert is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a head kick but Herbert moves out of range.
Herbert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Herbert moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herbert counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Herbert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Herbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Herbert closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Herbert getting side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Herbert is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herbert to get the leverage.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones pushes Herbert off looking to stand but Herbert dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herbert is looking for a kimura here.
Herbert stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Herbert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Herbert is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Herbert.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Herbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Herbert is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbert is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Rob Herbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herbert wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Herbert stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Herbert escapes and gets back to his feet.
Herbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Herbert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Herbert misses with a wild body shot.
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 Rob Herbert.
I think Herbert 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Herbert!
A less than humble Rob Herbert misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lie Die (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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204 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lie Die!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adamek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Die counters with a body kick.
Adamek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Die counters with a nice uppercut.
Adamek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Die to counter with a crisp jab.
Die shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adamek is trying to defend but Die finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Die working over Adamek with some ground and pound. Adamek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adamek is trying to stand back up but Die is controlling him
Die frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adamek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Die on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Die looking to finish Adamek with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adamek!
Die controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Die has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adamek is bucking up trying to escape but Die cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Adamek is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Die controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Die has hold of Adamek's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Adamek manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamek tries to hold on but Die postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Die looking to finish Adamek with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adamek!
Die landing strikes, looking to finish!
Die wants to finish this one by submission but Adamek is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Die.
Die lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Die controlling from the full mount.
Die working Adamek over with strikes here.
Die tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Die might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Die has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Adamek is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lie Die!
Lie Die was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barris (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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146 lbs
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144 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Barris!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barris misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones scores with a one two! Barris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barris with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Barris dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Barris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barris in his tracks.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barris is rocked!
Jones cracks the inside of Barris's front leg.
Barris with a poor takedown
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Barris tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones stalks Barris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barris's face. Barris staggers backwards, shaken.
Barris is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones feints with a jab and clips Barris right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Barris is sent crashing into the canvas and Jones leaps in for the kill! Barris tries to get to his feet but Jones is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Barris is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Jones!
Peter Jones took some time post fight to say the following; ' '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Killer Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer Clown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gary Lewis & the Playboys - Everybody Loves a Clown. Peter Matthews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Wayne Killer Clown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer Clown wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer Clown clobbers Matthews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Killer Clown.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer Clown misses the target.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Killer Clown's leg but Killer Clown calmly moves out of range.
Matthews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matthews throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Killer Clown lands.
Matthews pivots, looking for a leg kick but Killer Clown is out of range and Matthews settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matthews throws a leg kick that misses.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Killer Clown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Killer Clown throws a head kick that Matthews semi-blocks.
Killer Clown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
and Killer Clown counters with a head kick that drops Matthews to the mat! Matthews scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Matthews is rocked!
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer Clown finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.
Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
Killer Clown tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer Clown looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Killer Clown backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Matthews's temple! It sends Matthews violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Killer Clown celebrates and the doctors try to help Matthews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). John Wayne Killer Clown!
John Wayne Killer Clown gave a mention to Broken Halo Pride Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Bu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bu has chosen Rebirt of Slick as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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279 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noah Bu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies closes the distance and clinches up with Bu, looking for a takedown. Davies pushes Bu against the cage but Bu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bu scores with a head kick. Davies tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Michael Davies has been cut.
Bu works over Davies's head and body with a nice combination.
Davies shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bu pinned against the cage. Bu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davies tries for a takedown but Bu circles away easily
and Bu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bu struggles to land a body shot inside as Davies controls his hands.
Davies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bu lands an elbow that stopped Davies in his tracks for a moment.
Bu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davies wants to get back to striking at distance but Bu won't allow it.
Davies has had enough of the clinch but Bu keeps him there for the moment.
Davies letting Bu take a breather here.
Bu lands a good knee to the midsection. Davies won't want to take too many of those.
Bu throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies blocks a body shot from Bu.
Davies takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bu pushes Davies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michael Davies's cut is getting worse.
Bu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Davies is trying to keep an underhook but Bu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davies is looking to improve his position.
Bu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bu working Davies over with strikes.
Michael Davies's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jeez, Michael Davies's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Davies's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Noah Bu!
Noah Bu very nearly forgot to thank GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen All I Do Is Win, by DJ Khaled as his entrance music. Raphael Marciano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dorian King's chin.
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24
169 lbs
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23
161 lbs
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World class 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dorian King!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King shoots and misses
and Marciano counters with a left to the body.
Marciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Dorian King has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Marciano. No joy for King on that attempt.
Nice body punch from King.
Marciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marciano's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
King scoring with some ground and pound.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
King pushing down on Marciano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
Marciano trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King winds up and cracks Marciano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King trying to mount his opponent but Marciano defends it.
King looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marciano is trying is best to control the position here.
Marciano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marciano taking some punishment here, with King in his half guard.
King 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.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marciano tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marciano is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Marciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throwing shots but Marciano is blocking nicely.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King slips a nice elbow through Marciano's hands, connecting with Marciano's forehead.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marciano is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from King.
Ground and pound from King.
Marciano works his way to full guard. Good work.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
Marciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Marciano's brow.
Marciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King throws an elbow that misses. Marciano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Marciano!
King trying to keep a closed guard but Marciano is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dorian King's cut.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marciano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
King connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marciano some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by King.
Marciano wants to control but King postures up.
Dorian King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King cracks Marciano with a big elbow.
King tries to advance to mount but Marciano denies him.
King is trying to ground and pound but Marciano uses the momentary lack of control by King to regain half guard.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marciano defending well though.
King slips a nice elbow through Marciano's hands, connecting with Marciano's forehead.
Marciano trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King wants to free his trapped foot but Marciano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marciano trying to control here.
King 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.
Marciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marciano wants to get back to his feet.
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marciano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano wants to get back to full guard.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Marciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marciano defending well though.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marciano works his way to full guard. Good work.
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!
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marciano wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throwing strikes from guard but Marciano blocks nicely.
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marciano's head.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Marciano's brow.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
Marciano controlling King's posture.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King stands and throws Marciano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
King throws a strike aimed at the side of Marciano's head but Marciano avoids it well.
King cracks Marciano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Marciano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
King looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marciano is avoiding damage well.
King is trying to ground and pound but Marciano uses the momentary lack of control by King to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dorian King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marciano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marciano tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King punishes Marciano's body with a nice straight punch.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marciano.
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from King seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marciano tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.
King tries to score with some ground and pound. Marciano controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
King throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
King sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marciano is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marciano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
King postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marciano tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano isn't going anywhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marciano down.
King throws an elbow but Marciano slips to the side and avoids it well.
King looks up at the clock and then as Marciano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, King smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by King.
Marciano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marciano struggling a bit here.
Marciano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by King.
Marciano tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
King tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
King working the ground and pound.
King working the ground and pound.
Marciano takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marciano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Marciano tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
King looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marciano is avoiding damage well.
King goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marciano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for King but great work by Marciano.
King can't do much from the bottom here.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King regains half guard.
King is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Marciano jumps into side control!
King is not content to let Marciano control the position.
King is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries to advance to mount but can't.
King is looking to reverse the position.
Marciano controlling the position.
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marciano off and has taken his back!
King lands shots from the back.
Marciano takes a big shot to the side of the head.
King lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano covering up well under a series of strikes from King.
King is striking well from the back but Marciano escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marciano sees it coming and defends easily.
King is trying to work for a kimura but Marciano is defending well.
Nice strikes from King there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King thows a huge punch but Marciano dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian King really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dorian King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dorian King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King moves away from the strike by Marciano.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marciano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marciano rather than just go for the knockout.
King punishes Marciano's body with a nice straight punch.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King prevents Marciano from improving his position.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marciano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marciano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marciano is concentrating on defense, preventing King from advancing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marciano's head.
Marciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
Marciano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marciano.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Marciano has wrist control.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marciano is keeping the position for now.
Marciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marciano managing to control the position.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
King lands a couple of elbows.
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King throwing strikes but missing.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
King preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King with a nice head shot there.
Marciano is trying to keep King in close.
King postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
Marciano 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.
King throwing strikes from guard but Marciano blocks nicely.
King stands up over Marciano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian King dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dorian King's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
King misses with a body shot.
Marciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marciano as he avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marciano.
King feints and then cracks Marciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marciano down.
Marciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marciano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marciano checks it well.
Marciano misses with a looping left.
Marciano throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Marciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marciano wants it to stay on the feet.
Raphael Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dorian King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marciano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marciano after a bit of a struggle.
King is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Marciano blocks a body shot from King.
Marciano pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marciano is defending well for now.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
King letting Marciano take a breather here.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marciano prevents the takedown attempt.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
Marciano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to pull guard but Marciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King is trying to pull guard but Marciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Marciano.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano breaks the clinch.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body kick there by Marciano.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Marciano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano.
Marciano thuds a left hand into King's body.
Marciano throws an overhand right that drops King like a sack of potatoes! Marciano dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Marciano!
Raphael Marciano retains his lightweight title!
Raphael Marciano very nearly forgot to thank Convicted Trap House amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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