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UFC 32 - Valasvatsa vs Alves PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Peezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peezy comes to the cage accompanied by 300 violin orchestra. Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Chester Brown told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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142 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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175 cm
26
150 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Peezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Brown!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peezy motions for Brown to come forward. Peezy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Peezy.
Peezy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peezy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peezy is stalling here.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Peezy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peezy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Peezy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peezy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brown's brow.
Peezy tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Peezy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
Brown leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peezy tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Peezy lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Chester Brown has been cut.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peezy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Peezy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peezy looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Peezy with a knee to the head.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Peezy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe Peezy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peezy is looking to clinch.
Peezy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Peezy backing up. Peezy nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peezy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peezy misses with a straight right.
Peezy thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peezy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peezy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peezy thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Peezy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peezy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown cracks Peezy with an open hand slap.
Peezy misses with a few strikes there.
Peezy tries to clinch up.
Peezy throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peezy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown throws the left hand but Peezy avoids the punch easily.
Peezy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Brown cracks Peezy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peezy throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Peezy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Peezy misses
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peezy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peezy is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Peezy is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown avoids the body shot from Peezy.
Peezy tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Peezy.
Peezy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peezy misses with a body shot
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Peezy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Peezy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Peezy doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Peezy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Peezy misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Peezy looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Peezy is breathing heavily.
Peezy tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Peezy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chester Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oooooh!!! Brown has knocked Peezy down with a huge combo! Brown steps away and waves a wobbly Peezy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Peezy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peezy throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Peezy tries to clinch
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Chester Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Peezy.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peezy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peezy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Peezy is predictable there
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Peezy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown avoids the head kick by Peezy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peezy swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Peezy throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Peezy misses with a looping right.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peezy misses with a low kick.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peezy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chester Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peezy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Peezy looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Peezy throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peezy throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peezy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brown's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Peezy is just out of range.
Peezy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown avoids the body shot from Peezy.
Peezy moves away from the strike by Brown.
Peezy lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Peezy throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peezy misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Peezy misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Brown misses.
Peezy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peezy throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Peezy only half commits.
Peezy misses with a wild body shot.
Peezy looks to clinch
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Peezy tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Peezy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peezy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peezy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Peezy misses.
Peezy wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Peezy misses with a body kick.
Peezy tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peezy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peezy is looking to clinch.
Peezy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peezy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peezy misses with a head kick.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peezy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peezy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chester Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Peezy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peezy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peezy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peezy misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Peezy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Peezy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peezy wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peezy tries to clinch up
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Peezy misses.
Peezy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peezy throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peezy thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peezy staying out of range there.
Peezy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Peezy wants to clinch.
Peezy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peezy throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Peezy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Peezy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Peezy takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peezy moves into the clinch.
Peezy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Peezy connects with a knee to the head.
Peezy lands with a short shot to the head.
Peezy taking a breather.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peezy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peezy throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peezy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brown lands a body punch.
Peezy has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Peezy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
Peezy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peezy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown avoiding damage as Peezy throws knees to the body.
Brown avoids the elbow strike from Peezy, against the cage.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peezys head.
Peezy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peezy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peezy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brown's brow.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Peezy.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Peezy backwards.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
Peezy tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown digs a right hand into Peezy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peezy's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Peezy.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Peezy.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chester Brown.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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21
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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147 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes the fight into the clinch.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Beardsley. Those never looked like landing.
Beardsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James cracks Beardsley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. James has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Beardsley to stand back up!
Beardsley is rocked!
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!
Beardsley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beardsley.
Oh Beardsley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beardsley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Beardsley persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beardsley, pushing him back against the cage.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley seems to have got his legs back now.
James connects with a nice cross there... Beardsley is looking wobbly and James recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Beardsley to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - James jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brett James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Svend Torken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Beckford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torken comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Svend Torken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Forest Beckford's chin.
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Svend Torken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forest Beckford!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Torken or perhaps it was just good defense by Beckford which made him look bad.
Beckford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torken napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
An elbow from Beckford crashes against the mat.
Beckford fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Torken pushes Beckford away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beckford gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckford in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Torken tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beckford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Beckford tries to score with some ground and pound. Torken controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Beckford grinds an elbow into Torken's temple.
Beckford working the ground and pound but Torken is defending the strikes.
Torken is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Beckford is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Torken is looking to regain half guard here but Beckford keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Torken knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beckford throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Torken is looking for a sweep.
Beckford lands a few punches from side control.
Torken tries to bench press Beckford off him but Beckford keeps the position.
Beckford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Beckford working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Beckford is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Beckford.
Beckford scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torken is not content to let Beckford control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckford prevents Torken from escaping the position.
Torken wants to control but Beckford postures up.
Beckford lands a nice forearm strike.
Torken is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beckford's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beckford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torken keeps working.
Beckford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Torken wants to control but Beckford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torken defending well though.
Beckford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torken sees it coming and defends easily.
Beckford stalling.
Beckford is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Torken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beckford.
Beckford thows a huge punch but Torken dodges it nicely.
Beckford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torken's head.
Beckford wants to control but Torken is keeping him busy.
Torken wants to improve his position but Beckford is controlling well.
Beckford is nestled in close to Torken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckford working Torken over with strikes.
Beckford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Torken taking some punishment here, with Beckford in his half guard.
Beckford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beckford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Torken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beckford 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.
Torken is refusing to be controlled, as Beckford sits in half guard.
Torken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beckford.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beckford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beckford working Torken over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Beckford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab lands there for Torken.
Beckford moves out of range as Torken strikes.
Torken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beckford throws the left hand but Torken avoids the punch easily.
Beckford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torken.
Torken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Beckford misses with an uppercut. Torken saw that one coming.
Torken lands a nice hook to Beckford's body. Beckford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Beckford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beckford dives in and grabs Torken's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torken pushes down on Beckford's head and hops out.
Torken slips a jab from Beckford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Beckford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torken doesn't seem phased though.
Beckford defending well as Torken loads up on a big left hand.
Beckford fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Torken or perhaps it was just good defense by Beckford which made him look bad.
Torken works Beckford's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckford. Torken does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torken. Beckford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torken shoots for a double leg takedown but Beckford sprawls well. He's pushed Torken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torken moves out of range of the strikes.
Beckford misses with an uppercut. Torken saw that one coming.
Beckford tries to clinch but Torken is having none of it.
Beckford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torken's waist but Torken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beckford off to one side.
Svend Torken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forest Beckford.
Torken throws a body punch but Beckford moves out of range.
Beckford misses with a takedown attempt
and Torken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Torken.
Torken slips under a jab from Beckford.
Beckford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torken as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckford throws a lazy right hand but Torken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torken looks to land a combination but Beckford avoids it well.
Beckford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beckford slips under a jab.
Beckford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torken manages to avoid it.
Torken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Torken closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beckford's guard.
Torken wants to pass the guard but Beckford is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torken trying to control but Beckford is working from the bottom.
Torken has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beckford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beckford looking for a guillotine here but Torken defends easily.
Beckford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torken content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Torken dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Torken shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beckford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beckford trying to control the position here.
Beckford striking from the bottom here.
Beckford manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Torken avoids a series of strikes thrown by Beckford.
Torken tries to buck Beckford off but he can't manage it.
Beckford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Beckford landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torken wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckford putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torken takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Torken is desperately trying to improve his position but Beckford has a good base and remains in mount.
Beckford scoring with strikes but Torken is staying in there.
Torken is trying to stand up.
Torken is trying to escape the mount.
Beckford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torken keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beckford lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckford tries to control but Torken wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckford fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Beckford dominating with strikes here.
Beckford scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beckford working Torken over with strikes here.
Beckford tries to control but Torken wriggling away.
Beckford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Torken is rocked!
Beckford scoring with strikes but Torken is staying in there.
Oh Torken is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beckford controlling from the full mount.
Beckford pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Beckford connects with a bit shot that sees Torken covering up! More strikes from Beckford and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Beckford is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forest Beckford!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josie Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Parise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Josie Wales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zach Parise!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wales throwing strikes but missing.
Wales postures up in Parise's guard and throws a big left but Parise blocks it.
Wales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wales landing with the ground and pound.
Parise avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wales 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.
Wales throws an elbow that misses. Parise uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wales's guard. Nice move by Parise!
Wales managing to control the position.
Parise trying to control the position from guard on top but Wales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parise looking to sit in guard and control but Wales gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wales working some strikes from top position.
Parise is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wales defends well.
Wales throws a strike but Parise rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wales being controlled here, momentarily.
Wales keeping moving, preventing Parise from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales controlling the position.
Parise is looking to stand up but Wales won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wales is on top in guard.
Wales wants to pass the guard but Parise is keeping the position.
Wales stands up over Parise, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wales landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wales is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parise is controlling Wales's posture.
Wales works over Parise with some ground and pound from guard.
Wales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wales throws a big right hand that misses.
Wales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wales stopping the sweep attempt from Parise.
Wales postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Parise covers up, he's hurt! Wales keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wales and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wales can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josie Wales!
Josie Wales made sure to mention his sponsor, BLKOUT Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Mkhalele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tahvo Aijala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mkhalele comes to the cage accompanied by Noir Désir - Un jour en France. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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234 lbs
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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
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Tristan Mkhalele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tahvo Aijala!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aijala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mkhalele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aijala counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Tristan Mkhalele has been cut.
Nice combo by Aijala! Oh, that's hurt him - Mkhalele falls to the canvas and Aijala follows him into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aijala stands up.
Aijala misses with a series of wild punches.
Mkhalele tries to clinch up but Aijala circles away and keeps his distance.
Aijala leaves Mkhalele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aijala drops his shoulder and cracks Mkhalele with a huge uppercut! Mkhalele goes down! Can Aijala finish him?
Mkhalele is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mkhalele looking for a sweep. Not yet Mkhalele, not yet.
Aijala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mkhalele is looking for a triangle but Aijala pushes his legs off easily.
Mkhalele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aijala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mkhalele is tightening it up a little... Aijala has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Aijala reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Aijala taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mkhalele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tristan Mkhalele!
An out of breath Tristan Mkhalele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe has chosen For Whom the Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Axe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axe moves into the clinch.
Walter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axe moves out of range of the body kick from Walter.
Nice shot by Axe.
It looks like Stephan Walter has been cut.
Walter keeps the fight on the outside.
Walter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walter misses with a combination
and Axe counters with a head kick. That will keep Walter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Walter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axe was well out of range. Poor timing from Walter.
Walter loads up on a big right hand but Axe slips the punch.
Axe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Walter. Those never looked like landing.
Walter throws a combination that misses
and Axe counters with a good low kick that Walter was not able to check.
Walter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walter wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
Axe darts in and clinches Walter up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter avoids the elbow strike from Axe, against the cage.
Walter is trying to break free.
Axe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Axe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walter is defending well for now.
Axe is pushing Walter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Walter as Axe tries to tie him up.
Come on Axe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Walter is looking to break free of the clinch but Axe has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Axe tries a knee to the head but Walter blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axe has him pressed against the cage.
Walter is trying to force a seperation but Axe has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Axe.
Walter wants to break free but Axe has control.
Axe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walter has had enough of the clinch but Axe keeps him there for the moment.
Walter managing to block the knees to the body from Axe.
Axe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axe struggles to land a body shot inside as Walter controls his hands.
Axe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Walter is trying to break the clinch but Axe is controlling him.
Axe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Walter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axe has him pressed against the cage.
Walter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe landing knees to the body.
Walter manages to break the clinch.
Axe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axe.
Axe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walter.
Walter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Axe moves in looking to clinch but Walter pushes him off.
Axe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stephan Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Axe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walter.
Walter misses with the combination.
Axe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walter sprawls well initially but Axe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Axe 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.
Axe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walter keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter kicks Axe off and gets back to his feet.
Walter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Axe counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axe tries for a kimura but Walter is defending well.
Walter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Axe is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter is breathing heavily.
Walter is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Axe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Walter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Axe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Axe somewhat.
Walter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axe misses with a body kick.
Walter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Axe counters with an outside leg kick.
Axe dodges the punch combination from Walter.
Walter leaves Axe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stephan Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walter.
Axe is looking to clinch.
Walter fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter loads up on a big right hand but Axe slips the punch.
Walter takes one to the side of the head.
Axe lunges at Walter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walter's hand.
Axe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephan Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axe feints and as Walter raises his hands in defense, Axe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walter wants to get back to his feet but Axe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walter has his feet on Axe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Axe is looking to clinch.
Walter misses with a hook to the body
and Axe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axe misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Walter does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Axe.
Stephan Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Axe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walter misses with a two punch combination.
Axe moves out of range as Walter strikes.
Axe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Walter backs up against the cage.
Blake Axe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walter misses the body punch
and Axe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axe wants to clinch.
Walter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walter wants it to stay on the feet.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walter is looking to wear down Axe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Axe moves out of range easily.
Axe is looking to clinch.
Walter throws a head kick that misses.
Walter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axe tries to score with a low kick but Walter moves his leg out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walter.
Walter takes a swing at Axe's ribcage but misses.
Walter lands with an overhand left.
Axe has Walter up against the cage in a clinch.
Axe stalling in the clinch.
Walter tries to break free but Axe pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Walter is trying to break free.
Axe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walter up against the cage.
Axe trying to land knees to the body.
Axe trying to land knees to the body.
Walter tries to break the clinch but Axe is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter is looking to break free of the clinch but Axe has double underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walter tries to break the clinch but Axe is controlling the position.
Axe wants to stall.
Walter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blake Axe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stephan Walter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Walter does no damage.
Axe shoots for a takedown but Walter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Walter misses.
Axe tries for a takedown but Walter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walter.
Axe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walter throws a hook but Axe blocks it.
Walter throws a right hand that misses
and Axe counters with a nice uppercut.
Axe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stephan Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Axe.
Axe fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Walter misses.
Walter is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Axe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Axe closes the distance and clinches up with Walter, looking for a takedown. Axe pushes Walter against the cage but Walter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walter lands a lovely overhand right.
Walter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Axe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe is leaning against Walter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Walter has had enough of the clinch but Axe keeps him there for the moment.
Axe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walter.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axe.
Walter has had enough of the clinch but Axe keeps him there for the moment.
Axe tries to land knees in the clinch but Walter avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Axe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walter is trying to break free.
Axe landing knees to the head.
Axe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Walter breaks from the clinch.
Axe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter misses with a series of wild punches.
Walter misses with a straight right.
Walter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walter moves forwards but Axe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axe moves away.
Walter thows a body shot but no joy.
Axe moves in looking to clinch but Walter pushes him off.
Walter looks to land a left hand but Axe moved out of range nicely.
Axe tries to clinch up but Walter circles away and keeps his distance.
Axe doesn't manage to clinch there - Walter circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter misses with a few strikes there.
Axe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Axe forces Walter back against the cage and clinches.
Walter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walter tries to break free but Axe pushes him back against the cage.
Axe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walter.
Walter is trying to break the clinch but Axe is controlling him.
Walter blocks an elbow strike.
Axe tries a body shot but Walter blocks it.
Walter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Axe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blake Axe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walter is trying to break the clinch but Axe has him pressed against the cage.
Walter wants to break free but Axe has control.
Stephan Walter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Stephan Walter.
Well Axe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Axe!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Axe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Huey Freeman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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24
218 lbs
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222 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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freeman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jemelianko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Freeman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jemelianko gets the takedown into side control.
Jemelianko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Freeman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jemelianko but great work by Freeman.
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!
Freeman stands up and beckons Jemelianko to his feet.
Jemelianko takes one to the chin there.
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Freeman is trying to defend but Jemelianko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jemelianko trying to control from Freeman's half guard. Freeman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Freeman wants to stand and escape but Jemelianko is having none of it.
Freeman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jemelianko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Jemelianko is avoiding it.
Jemelianko scores with a takedown into Freeman's guard.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Jemelianko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jemelianko wants to pass the guard but Freeman is keeping the position.
Jemelianko trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Jemelianko slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman pushes Jemelianko off looking to stand but Jemelianko dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko is working for a kimura but Freeman is defending it quite comfortably.
Jemelianko wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Freeman is looking to escape.
Jemelianko seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Freeman has recovered full guard.
Freeman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jemelianko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Freeman dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jemelianko 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.
Jemelianko has a closed guard, preventing Freeman from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Freeman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Freeman tries to clinch but Jemelianko moves out of range.
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jemelianko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Jemelianko or perhaps it was just good defense by Freeman which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jemelianko counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jemelianko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jemelianko swings around for an armbar but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jemelianko's guard.
Jemelianko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Freeman wants to stand but Jemelianko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jemelianko wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
Freeman stops Jemelianko from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freeman wants to get up but he can't break Jemelianko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Freeman stands and steps away. Jemelianko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Huey Freeman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jemelianko.
Freeman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jemelianko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jemelianko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jemelianko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
Jemelianko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Freeman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jemelianko tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jemelianko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Freeman is trying to get back to his feet.
Jemelianko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Freeman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jemelianko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Freeman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jemelianko tries to score with some ground and pound. Freeman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jemelianko is controlling him well.
Freeman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jemelianko.
Jemelianko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jemelianko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Freeman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fiodor Jemelianko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jemelianko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko prevents Freeman from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here as Jemelianko stalls from top position.
Jemelianko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
Jemelianko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Freeman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jemelianko but great work by Freeman.
Jemelianko tries to improve position but can't.
Freeman stands up and beckons Jemelianko to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko moves out of range as Freeman strikes.
Freeman misses with a two punch combination.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Freeman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freeman duly obliges.
Jemelianko avoids the body shot from Freeman.
Jemelianko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Freeman did well to prevent Jemelianko getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jemelianko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Freeman sees it coming and defends easily.
Freeman is trying to stand.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Jemelianko sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura here.
Jemelianko is breathing heavily.
Jemelianko trying to pass the guard but Freeman defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiodor Jemelianko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Freeman closes the distance and clinches.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freeman moves in looking to clinch but Jemelianko pushes him off.
Jemelianko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jemelianko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freeman won't be happy with that.
Freeman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jemelianko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jemelianko cracks Freeman with a big right hand but Freeman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jemelianko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Freeman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jemelianko but great work by Freeman.
Jemelianko looking for a sweep but Freeman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jemelianko is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Jemelianko moves into the clinch.
Freeman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jemelianko keeps the fight on the outside.
Jemelianko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Freeman moves in looking to clinch but Jemelianko pushes him off.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Freeman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jemelianko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freeman clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Jemelianko misses with a double jab.
Freeman moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jemelianko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jemelianko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jemelianko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Freeman to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Jemelianko stops Freeman from standing up.
Jemelianko wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jemelianko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jemelianko prevents Freeman from getting back to his feet.
Jemelianko wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman can't keep his opponent in guard - Jemelianko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jemelianko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Freeman to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Jemelianko has gone for a leg lock! Freeman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jemelianko's guard.
Freeman gets to his feet - Jemelianko follows without any prompting.
Freeman misses with a two punch combination.
Jemelianko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freeman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman pushes Jemelianko up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman closes the distance but Jemelianko moves to the side
and Jemelianko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freeman won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman wants to get back to his feet.
Jemelianko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freeman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jemelianko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Freeman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jemelianko's guard! Nice work there by Freeman!
Freeman stands and steps away. Jemelianko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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 Huey Freeman.
I think Freeman 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rivilinho Rivaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rivilinho Rivaldo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rivaldo tries to kick Skywalker off but Skywalker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Skywalker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rivaldo!
Skywalker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Skywalker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rivaldo is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Skywalker! Rivaldo is hurt baaadly! Skywalker is firing away with more strikes - Rivaldo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Skywalker!
A very excited looking Luke Skywalker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I shot the Sheriff. Ray Hardy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kann misses with a wild combination.
Hardy takes a swing at Kann's ribcage but misses.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Kann's head but Kann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kann slips a jab from Hardy.
Kann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardy wants to control but Kann is keeping busy.
Hardy wants to improve his position but Kann is controlling well.
Hardy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy tries to roll over but Kann keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kann 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.
Kann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardy won't allow Kann to pass to mount.
Hardy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kann.
Kann prevents Hardy from improving his position.
Hardy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kann thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Kann has control of the leg.
Hardy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kann throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kann lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardy!
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!
Kann throwing strikes here but Hardy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Kann.
Kann throwing strikes here but Hardy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann landing strikes from the mount.
Hardy is rocked!
Kann lands a nice shot to the head.
Hardy is still in real trouble! Can Kann finish him?
Kann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kann is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Hardy goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keast Kann!
Keast Kann retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joonatan Valasvatsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome To Jamrock as his entrance music. Leandro Alves will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Joonatan Valasvatsa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leandro Alves!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Valasvatsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alves swings for the body but Valasvatsa moves out of range.
Valasvatsa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Valasvatsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valasvatsa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves gets the takedown into side control.
Valasvatsa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alves working away.
Valasvatsa tries to improve position but can't.
Alves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valasvatsa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alves controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valasvatsa keeps working.
Check out the look on Alves's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Valasvatsa is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valasvatsa is letting Alves control him for a moment.
Valasvatsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves controlling from side mount.
Alves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valasvatsa, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control but Valasvatsa is keeping him busy.
Valasvatsa taking a bit of punishment here - Alves scoring with strikes.
Valasvatsa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Valasvatsa is avoiding damage well.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Valasvatsa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valasvatsa is trying to get back to half guard.
Valasvatsa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves has his foot on Valasvatsa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valasvatsa works his way back into a safe position though.
Valasvatsa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valasvatsa postures up.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Valasvatsa from controlling successfully.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Valasvatsa wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves is trying to control the position but Valasvatsa postures up.
Alves keeping full guard, as Valasvatsa tries to pass.
Alves working for a triangle but Valasvatsa defends it easily.
Valasvatsa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves 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.
Valasvatsa has gone for a leg lock! Alves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valasvatsa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valasvatsa on the side of the head.
Valasvatsa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valasvatsa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alves.
Alves has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valasvatsa.
Valasvatsa throws a leg kick but Alves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valasvatsa.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valasvatsa cracks Alves with a good jab.
Alves will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alves is looking to chop away at Valasvatsa's legs.
Alves scores with a jab to the head.
Valasvatsa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valasvatsa misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valasvatsa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valasvatsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.
Alves wants to control from the top but Valasvatsa keeps moving.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valasvatsa is keeping the position for now.
Valasvatsa wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Valasvatsa keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valasvatsa 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Valasvatsa is keeping the position.
Valasvatsa working for submissions but it's allowed Alves to get to half guard.
Alves is looking for a kimura but Valasvatsa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alves to get the leverage.
Alves wants to take a breather but Valasvatsa is having none of it.
Valasvatsa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Valasvatsa.
Alves trying to control the position but Valasvatsa is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Valasvatsa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valasvatsa is looking for a sweep.
Valasvatsa trying to remain calm as Alves controls from the top position.
Alves trying to control the position but Valasvatsa is working away.
Alves happy to just control the position for now.
Valasvatsa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to take a breather but Valasvatsa is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leandro Alves was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Valasvatsa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valasvatsa misses with a body shot.
Alves avoids the body shot from Valasvatsa.
A left and a right from Valasvatsa both land. Nice combination.
Alves avoids a kick to the body.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
Alves misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valasvatsa throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Valasvatsa cracks a nice hook into Alves's ribs.
Valasvatsa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leandro Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valasvatsa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valasvatsa misses with a body shot.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Valasvatsa is just out of range.
Valasvatsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Nice shot by Alves.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves scores with the left hand. Valasvatsa knows he should have avoided that one.
Valasvatsa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Leandro Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valasvatsa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Valasvatsa.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valasvatsa manages to avoid it.
Alves jabs at Valasvatsa's body.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Alves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasvatsa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alves looks to throw the jab but Valasvatsa is out of range.
Valasvatsa is looking to wear down Alves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valasvatsa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alves back to the cage. Valasvatsa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
Alves looks to land a combination. Valasvatsa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Valasvatsa blocks a low kick nicely.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Valasvatsa is just out of range.
Valasvatsa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Alves blocks the low kick.
Alves misses with the combination.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Valasvatsa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa looks to throw the jab but Alves is out of range.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valasvatsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Alves lands a jab to the head.
Alves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Valasvatsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valasvatsa.
Alves lands with a straight right. Valasvatsa didn't see that one coming.
Valasvatsa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valasvatsa defends it easily.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valasvatsa is pushing down on Alves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alves is fighting to maintain full guard but Valasvatsa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Valasvatsa is pressing down on Alves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alves is holding on for now.
Valasvatsa is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valasvatsa is working for a kimura but Alves is defending it quite comfortably.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
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.
Valasvatsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valasvatsa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
Alves is looking for a sweep. Valasvatsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valasvatsa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alves dives on top into guard.
Valasvatsa keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Leandro Alves just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Valasvatsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valasvatsa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alves is trying to maintain the position but Valasvatsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Valasvatsa is looking for a kimura here.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves controlling the position for now.
Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alves controls Valasvatsa momentarily but Valasvatsa frees himself.
Valasvatsa pushing down on Alves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valasvatsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alves won't allow Valasvatsa to pass to mount.
Alves trying to hold on to Valasvatsa's head to control him but Valasvatsa postures up.
Valasvatsa is working for a kimura here but Alves manages to reverse the position and he's now in Valasvatsa's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valasvatsa's guard.
Alves performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valasvatsa is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves wants to work for an arm triangle but Valasvatsa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leandro Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves is keen to just control but Valasvatsa is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valasvatsa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alves pulls his head out easily.
Valasvatsa gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valasvatsa is keeping the position for now.
Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valasvatsa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alves pushing down on Valasvatsa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valasvatsa is in trouble now - Alves has advanced to mount!
Alves 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valasvatsa regains half guard.
Alves trying to control the action but Valasvatsa is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Valasvatsa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valasvatsa gets back to full guard.
Alves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valasvatsa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Leandro Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Valasvatsa misses with a kick to the body.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Valasvatsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Valasvatsa finds it's way through Alves's defenses.
Valasvatsa misses with a body shot.
Valasvatsa misses with a wild body shot.
Valasvatsa tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valasvatsa moves away.
Alves throws a hook but Valasvatsa blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Alves. That snapped Valasvatsa's head back.
Alves swings for the body but Valasvatsa moves out of range.
Valasvatsa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valasvatsa takes one to the side of the head.
Alves has a takedown stuffed.
Valasvatsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasvatsa tries a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Alves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valasvatsa. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Alves.
Valasvatsa gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Valasvatsa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Valasvatsa eventually gives up the hold.
Alves trying to hold on to Valasvatsa's head to control him but Valasvatsa postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa is looking for a kimura here.
Valasvatsa is looking for a kimura here.
Alves is looking for a sweep. Valasvatsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valasvatsa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valasvatsa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is controlling Valasvatsa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Valasvatsa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alves keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Valasvatsa stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Valasvatsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valasvatsa looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valasvatsa throws a big elbow that misses.
Joonatan Valasvatsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves trying to control the position.
Valasvatsa throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joonatan Valasvatsa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Alves!
Leandro Alves is the new welterweight champion!
Leandro Alves spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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