Showtime 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Dyrdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart has chosen For those we left behind - fade as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dyrdek
vs
Stewart

174 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Dyrdek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyrdek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dyrdek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stewart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Dyrdek dives in and scores a takedown into Stewart's guard.
Dyrdek is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
Dyrdek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyrdek distracts Stewart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dyrdek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dyrdek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dyrdek 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.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyrdek.
Stewart has his hands on Dyrdek's head, controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyrdek throws a big elbow that misses.
Dyrdek works over Stewart with some ground and pound from guard.
Dyrdek throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyrdek chips away with some ground and pound.
Dyrdek throwing strikes but missing.
Dyrdek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stewart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stewart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyrdek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stewart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyrdek trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Dyrdek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stewart taking some punishment here, with Dyrdek in his half guard.
Dyrdek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dyrdek slows the pace down in half guard.
Dyrdek throwing shots but Stewart is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Dyrdek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyrdek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stewart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dyrdek.
Stewart is not content to let Dyrdek control the position.
Stewart is trying to control but can't.
Stewart looks gassed!
Dyrdek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dyrdek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dyrdek is nestled in close to Stewart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dyrdek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stewart's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Dyrdek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stewart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dyrdek.
Dyrdek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dyrdek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dyrdek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyrdek lands with a punch from half guard.

Dyrdek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stewart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dyrdek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart is trying to stand.
Dyrdek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stewart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dyrdek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dyrdek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Dyrdek seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stewart is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rob Dyrdek!
A very excited looking Rob Dyrdek 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Viisi laukausta päähän as his entrance music. Billy Scott is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Benson
vs
Scott

179 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Steel Penn's Exchange Extravaganza

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Scott!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scott closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benson quickly recovers to half guard.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scott prevents Benson from standing back up.
Scott scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Benson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
Benson wants to get back to his feet.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benson keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scott lands with a punch from half guard.
Scott throwing shots but Benson is blocking nicely.
Scott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott thows a huge punch but Benson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson trying to control but Scott postures up.
Benson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benson defending well though.
Benson wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benson actively working from the bottom here.
Benson tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott lands strikes from half guard.
Scott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Scott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Benson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Scott is trying to control. Benson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benson tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scott lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benson controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott distracts Benson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scott postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benson is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.

Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benson's head.
Benson controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.

Benson is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Benson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Benson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott chips away with some ground and pound.
Benson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott works over Benson with some ground and pound from guard.
Benson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson 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.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benson trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Benson just wasn't active enough.
Benson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scott.

It looks like Billy Scott has been cut.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Scott looks gassed!
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Benson sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Benson! Scott is out on his feet! Benson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Scott is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Scott is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Benson!
Tony Benson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cockle Boffle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Tert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boffle
vs
Tert

176 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cockle Boffle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Tert!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boffle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boffle thuds his right hand into Tert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Boffle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boffle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Boffle.
Boffle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tert because Boffle loaded up on that one.
Tert sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boffle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boffle throws a strike but Tert avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tert wants to get back to his feet but Boffle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boffle wants to control from the top but Tert keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boffle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tert is keeping the position for now.
Boffle stands and throws Tert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boffle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tert sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boffle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boffle throwing shots but Tert is blocking nicely.
Boffle tries to pass to full mount but Tert defends it.
Boffle not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tert is looking to escape.
Boffle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boffle is stalling here. Tert is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boffle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tert has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee asks Tert politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tert prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tert trying to control the action but Boffle is working from the bottom.
Tert working the ground and pound but Boffle is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tert working the ground and pound but Boffle is defending the strikes.
Tert is working Boffle over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Boffle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tert should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tert tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boffle is being controlled here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Willy Tert wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tert has a takedown stuffed.
Boffle throws a push kick but Tert slaps the foot to one side.
Boffle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boffle stalks Tert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tert's face. Tert staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tert throws a sloppy head kick and Boffle moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cockle Boffle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boffle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tert backs up against the cage.
Boffle throws a head kick that misses.
Cockle Boffle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boffle connects with a crisp jab.
Boffle lands with an overhand left.
Tert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boffle sprawls well. Boffle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tert gets slowly back to his feet.

Boffle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tert tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boffle is in Tert's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boffle is looking to work some ground and pound but Tert has wrist control.
Tert wants to stand but Boffle is controlling the position.
Boffle throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boffle throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tert can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tert keeping moving, preventing Boffle from controlling successfully.
Boffle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boffle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tert looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tert is on top in guard.
Tert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boffle holds on and takes a little breather.
Tert advances to half guard.
Tert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boffle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tert looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Willy Tert has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tert shoots in for a takedown but Boffle shows good takedown defense.
Good work by Tert as he checks the leg kick.
Tert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boffle sprawls well. Boffle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tert gets slowly back to his feet.
Cockle Boffle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Tert.
Boffle connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boffle shoots in for a takedown but Tert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boffle is defended easily by Tert.
Nice sprawl there from Boffle as Tert shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boffle circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cockle Boffle 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.

Tert avoids the body shot from Boffle.
Cockle Boffle is winning the standup battle so far.
Tert fails with a takedown attempt.
Boffle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Boffle. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown by Tert or perhaps it was just good defense by Boffle which made him look bad.
Tert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boffle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cockle Boffle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Tert.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tert misses with a takedown attempt - Boffle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tert.
No joy there for Boffle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tert on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tert tries for a takedown but Boffle circles away easily
and Boffle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tert misses with a takedown attempt - Boffle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boffle tests Tert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cockle Boffle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boffle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tert sprawls well. Tert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boffle gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boffle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tert has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tert and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boffle takes a swing at Tert's ribcage but misses.
Boffle misses with a low kick.
Boffle scores with a nice head shot.
Tert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boffle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boffle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boffle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boffle tries a low kick but Tert avoids it.
Tert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boffle shoots in and drives through. Tert sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cockle Boffle clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boffle moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boffle.
Tert tries for a takedown but Boffle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tert shoots in looking for a takedown. Boffle tries to sprawl out of it but Tert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boffle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tert.
Cockle Boffle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Tert.
Tert shoots in for a double leg but Boffle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tert checks a leg kick.
Boffle misses with a takedown attempt - Tert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boffle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tert tries to avoid it but Boffle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tert to the ground. Tert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boffle.
Boffle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boffle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tert is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tert stuffs the takedown attempt from Boffle. Boffle gets slowly back to his feet.
Tert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tert lands a leg kick that knocks Boffle off balance momentarily.
Boffle punishes Tert's body with a nice straight punch.
Tert needs to keep his hands up - Boffle had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Boffle scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tert fails with a takedown attempt.
Boffle shoots in for a takedown but Tert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tert is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boffle is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tert.
Tert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Tert gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tert sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tert is stalling here. Boffle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tert seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boffle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tert managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boffle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cockle Boffle had his way with Willy Tert in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boffle but Boffle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Boffle - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Boffle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boffle.
Tert shoots in for a takedown but Boffle shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tert is defended easily by Boffle.
Cockle Boffle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Tert.
Boffle dips to his left and cracks Tert with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tert shoots in looking for a takedown. Boffle tries to sprawl out of it but Tert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boffle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boffle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Tert is rocked!
Boffle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boffle somewhat.
Cockle Boffle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tert is still on wobbly legs! Can Boffle finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Boffle throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Tert's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Boffle lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Cockle Boffle!
Cockle Boffle is the new lightweight champion!
Cockle Boffle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Misual Lalpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Havana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lalpa comes to the cage accompanied by Seek n Destroy. Havana has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Lalpa
vs
Havana

180 cm
25
169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
183 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Misual Lalpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Havana!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalpa misses with a wild combination.

Havana darts in and clinches Lalpa up against the cage.
Havana stalling against the cage.
Lalpa can't break the clinch.
Lalpa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Havana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Havana wants to clinch.
Havana is looking to clinch.

Havana has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Havana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalpa tries to pull guard but Havana holds him up against the cage and eventually Lalpa drops back down to his feet.
Havana avoiding damage.

Lalpa pulls guard.
Havana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lalpa controls Havana momentarily but Havana frees himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lalpa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lalpa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Havana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lalpa shoots and misses

and Havana counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misual Lalpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havana scores with a shoulder strike.
Havana misses with some punches.
Lalpa is looking for a takedown.
Havana lands a body punch.
Lalpa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Havana to keep the fight standing.
Havana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Havana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Havana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lalpa tries to stall but Havana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Havana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Havana.
Lalpa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Havana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Havana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lalpa circles away.
Havana stuffs the takedown.
Havana fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havana tries to clinch up.
Jesus Havana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Havana clinches with his opponent.
Havana pushes off an throws an elbow but Lalpa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Havana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Havana stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Havana throws an elbow but misses.
Lalpa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Havana after a bit of a struggle.
Lalpa prevents a body shot from Havana.
Havana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Havana is trying to maintain a safe position but Lalpa gets an underhook and turns Havana into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Havana misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havana lands a nice elbow.
Havana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lalpa is defending well for now.
Havana misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Havana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Havana tries to clinch but Lalpa moves out of range.
Lalpa circles away from the clinch attempt.

Havana moves into the clinch.
Lalpa can't get the takedown.
Havana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Havana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Havana lands an elbow just above Lalpa 's eye.
Lalpa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lalpa jumps guard but Havana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lalpa prevents a body shot from Havana.
Havana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lalpa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Havana just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misual Lalpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havana stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havana lands an elbow just above Lalpa 's eye.
Havana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Havana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lalpa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Havana lands a nice elbow.
Havana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Havana looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Havana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lalpa's brow.
Havana misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalpa.
The referee is keeping an eye on Havana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lalpa's defenses.
Havana pushes off an throws an elbow but Lalpa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lalpa takes a shot to the head.
Havana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lalpa avoids it.
Lalpa is struggling to control the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Havana obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havana taking a breather.
Jesus Havana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Havana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lalpas head.
Havana gets through Lalpa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Havana is working Lalpa over against the cage.
Havana lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Misual Lalpa has been cut.
Lalpa takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lalpa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Havana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Havana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lalpa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Havana smiles and moves away.

Havana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lalpa, pushing him back against the cage.
Havana lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Havana.
Havana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lalpa up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Havana's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Havana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lalpa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Havana lands a nice elbow.
Lalpa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Havana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havana taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesus Havana.
Havana wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Havana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Misual Lalpa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Havana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lalpa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lalpa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Havana as he jumps to the side.
Havana tries to clinch but Lalpa moves out of range.
Havana tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lalpa counters with a takedown into side control.
Havana is looking for a sweep.
Havana dodges the ground and pound from Lalpa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalpa trying to control the position but Havana is working away.
Lalpa wants to stand but Havana is controlling his arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havana struggling a bit here.
Havana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalpa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lalpa swings around for an armbar but Havana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lalpa's guard.
Havana trying to control but Lalpa is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Misual Lalpa.
Havana misses with a lunging right hand

and Lalpa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lalpa.
Havana keeping moving, preventing Lalpa from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Misual Lalpa.
Lalpa swats away the attempt to clinch by Havana.
Misual Lalpa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Havana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lalpa wants to slow Havana down by chopping away at his legs.
Lalpa throws a looping overhand right but Havana ducks down to avoid it.
Havana fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalpa keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Havana gets a clinch.
Lalpa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Havana to keep the fight standing.
Havana wants to stall.
Havana lands an elbow inside.
Havana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Havana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Havana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalpa's elbow.
Havana lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Havana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Havana.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Havana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havana lands a damaging elbow.
Havana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lalpa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misual Lalpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Havana.
Havana stalls.
Havana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misual Lalpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesus Havana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Havana.
Lalpa jumps guard but Havana stands there with Lalpa around his waist. Lalpa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Havana lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Havana.
I've got Havana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Havana!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jesus Havana made sure he mentioned [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by World painted blood. Nicky Lowe has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Adams
vs
Lowe

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

5th Round Clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Lowe!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe scores with a head kick.
Lowe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lowe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Lowe clinches.

Lowe breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lowe throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lowe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adams tries for a takedown but Lowe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lowe's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nicky Lowe.

Lowe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lowe lands in his opponent's guard.
Lowe wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe content to stall in guard here.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams is looking to stand up but Lowe isn't so interested in that idea.
Lowe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicky Lowe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lowe counters with a leg kick.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lowe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lowe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adams under the eye.
Lowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Lowe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Adams sprawling to the canvas! Adams rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lowe finish him?!

Adams is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams glances at the clock... BAM! Lowe nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Adams crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Adams is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicky Lowe!
Nicky Lowe is the new welterweight champion!
Nicky Lowe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Coughlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spiff Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Coughlan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Infinite Mass-Enter The Dragon. The key to victory for Richard Coughlan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Coughlan
vs
Rossi

159 cm
27
139 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

173 cm
18
138 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Coughlan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Spiff Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coughlan misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Coughlan.
Coughlan throws an off balance right hand

and Rossi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coughlan has control of Rossi's left arm, preventing Rossi from doing any damage.
Coughlan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rossi!
Rossi is trying to escape the mount.

Coughlan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rossi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rossi and Coughlan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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!
Rossi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coughlan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rossi tries to reverse the position but Coughlan maintains control.
Rossi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Coughlan is trying to control. Rossi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Coughlan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rossi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Coughlan stands up and waves to Rossi to follow him.
Richard Coughlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi defending well as Coughlan loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coughlan is fending him off so far but Rossi persists. Nope, Coughlan circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Coughlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rossi doesn't seem phased though.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coughlan lands with a nice combination. Rossi backs away looking to recover.
Rossi shoots in looking for a takedown but Coughlan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rossi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coughlan lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coughlan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rossi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coughlan tries to avoid it but Rossi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coughlan to the ground. Coughlan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richard Coughlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spiff Rossi.
Coughlan lands a jab to the head.

Rossi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rossi wants to pass to mount but Coughlan is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is looking to stall here but Coughlan recovers full guard.
Coughlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rossi's guard.
Coughlan works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Coughlan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rossi wants to get back to full guard.
Coughlan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coughlan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coughlan controlling the action here.
Rossi is looking to improve his position.
Coughlan not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Coughlan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Coughlan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Coughlan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rossi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coughlan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coughlan wants to stand up but Rossi is controlling him.
Coughlan keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully.
Rossi passes into half guard.
Coughlan is staying active underneath Rossi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rossi stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coughlan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coughlan.
Spiff Rossi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coughlan trying to keep a closed guard but Rossi is proving a slippery customer.
Rossi pushes down on Coughlan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rossi is looking to advance position but Coughlan won't allow it.
Rossi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Rossi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coughlan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rossi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Coughlan is trying to maintain the position but Rossi is very close to passing his half guard.
Rossi wants to control but Coughlan is keeping him busy.
Rossi tries to pass to full mount but Coughlan defends it.
Coughlan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rossi.

Coughlan kicks Rossi off and gets back to his feet.
Rossi takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coughlan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coughlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spiff Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coughlan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Coughlan.
Rossi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Coughlan as Rossi shoots in.
Rossi shoots in looking for a takedown. Coughlan tries to sprawl out of it but Rossi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coughlan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Coughlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spiff Rossi.
Nice takedown defense from Coughlan. No joy for Rossi on that attempt.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Coughlan.
Coughlan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coughlan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rossi circles away quickly and effectively.
Coughlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coughlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coughlan misses with a looping right.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coughlan throws out the jab.
Coughlan misses with a body shot.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coughlan sprawls well. Coughlan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rossi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coughlan to score with a decent uppercut.
Coughlan throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coughlan keeps the fight on the outside.
Rossi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coughlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coughlan connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spiff Rossi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rossi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rossi is defended easily by Coughlan.
Coughlan misses with a body shot.
Richard Coughlan is winning the standup battle so far.
Coughlan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Coughlan scores with a four punch combination!
Richard Coughlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coughlan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coughlan missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coughlan misses with a two punch combination.
Coughlan lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Coughlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coughlan misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coughlan connects with a nice looking jab.
Coughlan misses with an uppercut
and Rossi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coughlan lands the left hand.
Coughlan lands a nice shot that snaps Rossi's head back.
Rossi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coughlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coughlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rossi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richard Coughlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spiff Rossi.
Coughlan misses with a body shot.
Coughlan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coughlan misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi slips under a jab from Coughlan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi tries to clinch but Coughlan is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Rossi.
Rossi slips a straight right by Coughlan.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but Coughlan shows good takedown defense.
Coughlan misses with a wild combination.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coughlan as he avoids it easily.
Coughlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coughlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coughlan digs a good hook to Rossi's body.
Coughlan misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coughlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coughlan.
Rossi shoots for a takedown but Coughlan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Coughlan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rossi back to the cage. Coughlan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rossi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rossi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rossi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coughlan misses the jab.
A big right from Coughlan misses.
Coughlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coughlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Coughlan.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coughlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coughlan feints a jab promting Rossi to slip. Coughlan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rossi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coughlan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coughlan wants it to stay on the feet.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coughlan.
Rossi walks into a jab.
Rossi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coughlan avoids it really well and circles away.
Rossi shoots in looking for a takedown but Coughlan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rossi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coughlan but Coughlan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coughlan loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coughlan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coughlan wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coughlan connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Coughlan clearly takes that round.
That's time! Coughlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Coughlan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rossi.

Rossi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coughlan keeps working.
Coughlan is trying to control Rossi's posture but Rossi avoids it.
Coughlan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rossi off and has taken his back!

Coughlan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rossi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rossi wants to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coughlan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rossi.

Coughlan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rossi is defending well though. Coughlan let's go of the attempt for now.

Coughlan is persistently looking for the submission but Rossi is defending it well.
Rossi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi wants to improve his position but Coughlan is controlling well.
Rossi moves into full guard.
Coughlan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rossi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coughlan!
BOOM! Rossi connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Rossi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A right-left combo lands from Coughlan.
Coughlan misses with a straight left.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coughlan.
Coughlan digs a good body shot into Rossi's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coughlan, as that shot connected.
Rossi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coughlan avoids it really well and circles away.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coughlan lands a nice hook to Rossi's body. Rossi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coughlan cracks Rossi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rossi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coughlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coughlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rossi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coughlan is fending him off so far but Rossi persists. Nope, Coughlan circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Coughlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spiff Rossi.
Coughlan misses the jab.
Coughlan swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coughlan misses with a straight right.
Coughlan throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Spiff Rossi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Rossi misses with a takedown attempt - Coughlan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coughlan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Coughlan.
Coughlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Coughlan misses.
Coughlan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coughlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Rossi moves into the clinch.

Coughlan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coughlan lands with a good body shot.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coughlan.
Coughlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coughlan as he jumps to the side.
Coughlan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rossi back to the cage. Coughlan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coughlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Coughlan.
Coughlan leaves Rossi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richard Coughlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spiff Rossi.
A slow jab from Coughlan misses its intended target.
Coughlan works Rossi's body with a nice hook.
Coughlan leaves Rossi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coughlan misses the jab.
Rossi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Coughlan.
Rossi walks into a straight right hand from Coughlan.
A big right from Coughlan misses.
Nice sprawl there from Coughlan as Rossi shoots in.
Rossi slips a straight right by Coughlan.
Rossi tries to clinch there but Coughlan circles away.
Coughlan misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Coughlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Nice cross by Coughlan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coughlan.
Coughlan misses with an uppercut

and Rossi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Coughlan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Coughlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rossi is one step ahead there.
Rossi wants to pass the guard but Coughlan is keeping the position.

Rossi drops back looking for a leg! Coughlan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coughlan manages to kick Rossi off! Rossi jumps back into Coughlan's guard.
Coughlan keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coughlan wants to improve his position but instead Rossi has moved into half guard.
Coughlan is refusing to be controlled, as Rossi sits in half guard.
Rossi trying to mount his opponent but Coughlan defends it.
Rossi wants to control but Coughlan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rossi wants to pass to mount but Coughlan is defending the position.

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 Richard Coughlan.
I think Coughlan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Coughlan!
Richard Coughlan is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Richard Coughlan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.