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DFC 50 - Brown vs Geissen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Spoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for James Spoon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Spoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcus Beck!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spoon misses with a takedown attempt
and Beck counters with a shoot takedown. Spoon fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Beck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spoon is keeping the position for now.
Beck throws a big right hand that misses.
Spoon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beck looking to pass the guard.
Beck controlling from the top position.
Beck stops Spoon from standing up.
Spoon looking to control but Beck passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spoon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beck.
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.
Beck is looking to take a break and control but Spoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beck prevents Spoon from improving his position.
Spoon trying to control but Beck postures up.
Beck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spoon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beck is thwarting Spoon's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beck is keen to just control but Spoon is a slippery customer.
Beck is looking for submissions but instead, Spoon has regained full guard.
Beck forces his way into half guard.
Beck moves into full mount! Spoon won't be happy about that!
Beck lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spoon is squirming around, avoiding Beck's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck unloading with bombs!
Beck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Beck is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Spoon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Spoon!
Spoon tries to free his leg and advance position but Beck is retaining full guard.
Beck has Spoon pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Beck has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spoon trying to control but Beck is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoon is really struggling to control Beck but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Spoon.
Beck looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beck trying to mount his opponent but Spoon defends it.
Spoon is trying to maintain the position but Beck is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beck is pressing down on Spoon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spoon is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Beck dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spoon.
Spoon tries for a takedown but Beck circles away easily
and Beck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spoon's guard.
Spoon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beck passes into half guard.
Beck seems to be looking for submissions.
Beck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spoon keeps working.
Beck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spoon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beck.
Beck blocks the strikes from Spoon.
Spoon wants to control but Beck is keeping busy.
Beck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spoon looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spoon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beck wants to work for an arm triangle but Spoon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beck prevents Spoon from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Spoon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beck works his foot free and advances to mount.
Beck looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beck dominating with strikes here.
Beck working for a submission but Spoon is keeping him at bay.
Beck with a couple of short strikes.
Beck working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spoon is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beck has control of Spoon's left arm, preventing Spoon from doing any damage.
Beck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spoon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beck's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Beck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Spoon throws a combination that misses
and Beck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beck.
Beck stands up over Spoon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spoon trying to control the position.
Beck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beck connects with a couple of short punches.
Spoon looking to control but Beck passes into half guard.
Beck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beck wants to pass to mount but Spoon is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck 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.
Spoon is trying to stand up here but Beck is controlling him well.
Spoon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Beck.
Beck works over Spoon with some ground and pound from guard.
Beck won't allow Spoon to sweep him here.
Beck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spoon striking off his back but it's not causing Beck any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beck trying to control the position from guard on top but Spoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spoon keeping moving, preventing Beck from controlling successfully.
Beck sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spoon controls Beck momentarily but Beck frees himself.
Beck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Beck as Spoon shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beck.
Beck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beck has managed to get both his arms back between Spoon's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spoon down.
Spoon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Beck remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James Spoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Beck 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Beck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beck 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Beck!
After winning the bout, Marcus Beck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bus Orez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Stroker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bus Orez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orez tries to clinch
and Stroker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orez tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Stroker to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroker. Orez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stroker throws a series of punches but Orez avoids them all with ease.
Stroker misses the shot to the body.
Orez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stroker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stroker looks to land a combination but Orez avoids it well.
Orez tries to clinch but Stroker is having none of it.
Orez closes the distance and clinches.
Stroker pushes off an throws an elbow but Orez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Orez to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orez fails to pull guard.
Stroker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orez prevents a body shot from Stroker.
Stroker pushes off an throws an elbow but Orez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stroker effectively controlling the action here.
Stroker tries to stall but Orez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stroker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stroker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker trying to land knees to the body.
Orez tries to land knees in the clinch but Stroker avoids the damage to the body.
Stroker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stroker missing with knees to the body.
Orez tries to pull guard but Stroker holds him up against the cage and eventually Orez drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Stroker fails to land.
Stroker looking to slow down the pace here.
Orez jumps guard and drags Stroker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Orez has his foot on Stroker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stroker works his way back into a safe position though.
Orez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Orez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stroker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orez throws an elbow that misses. Stroker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orez's guard. Nice move by Stroker!
Stroker trying to control but Orez is working from the bottom.
Orez pulls Stroker in close to prevent any damage.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Orez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orez has Stroker pulled in close to control his posture.
Orez working for a triangle but Stroker defends it easily.
Orez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stroker manages to get himself to full guard.
Orez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stroker can't keep his opponent in guard - Orez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stroker is looking for a sweep. Orez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orez thows a huge punch but Stroker dodges it nicely.
Orez is working for an americana but Stroker has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Orez was thinking about the submission.
Orez looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stroker controls Orez momentarily but Orez frees himself.
Orez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bus Orez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Orez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orez tries to clinch up but Stroker circles away and keeps his distance.
Stroker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orez rushes Stroker and presses him up against the cage.
Orez jumps guard but Stroker stands there with Orez around his waist. Orez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Albert Stroker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bus Orez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stroker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orez.
Orez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stroker blocks it with crossed arms.
Orez managing to block the knees to the body from Stroker.
Orez stalling in the clinch.
Stroker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Stroker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stroker throws an elbow but misses.
Stroker trying to stall but Orez improves his position.
Stroker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Orez jumps guard but Stroker stands there with Orez around his waist. Orez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Orez breaks the clinch.
Orez tries to clinch but Stroker is having none of it.
Orez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stroker with a nice cross.
Orez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stroker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orez tries a head kick but it misses.
Stroker throws the left hand but Orez avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orez looks to clinch
and Stroker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bus Orez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orez 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bus Orez!
Bus Orez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I told you Bumnut, My Dick, Your eye socket..... best of friends..... BOOOOYA!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Waits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Ruthless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waits comes to the cage accompanied by The Last Time. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Waits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rio Ruthless!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waits cracks the inside of Ruthless's front leg.
Ruthless misses with a few strikes there.
Waits misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Waits.
Ruthless throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruthless moves in looking to clinch but Waits pushes him off.
Ruthless tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waits pushes Ruthless up against the cage in a clinch.
Waits misses with a punch to the body.
Waits throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruthlesss head.
Ruthless changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Waits fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Waits swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruthless.
Ruthless fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tom Waits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthless will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waits tests Ruthless's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Rio Ruthless has been cut.
Waits looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruthless is just out of range.
Waits throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ruthless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waits.
Waits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruthless was well out of range. Poor timing from Waits.
Waits misses with a looping left.
Ruthless shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waits as he jumps to the side.
Ruthless is looking to clinch but Waits is avoiding it.
Waits lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruthless takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruthless tries to land a leg kick but Waits saw it coming and moves away.
Ruthless fails to land with a series of punches.
Waits moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Waits lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruthless off the cage and back into range.
Ruthless gets the takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ruthless is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Waits knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruthless wants to control for a moment but Waits uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waits keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ruthless wants to pass to mount but Waits is defending the position.
Ruthless thows a huge punch but Waits dodges it nicely.
Ruthless missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Waits wants to improve his position but Ruthless is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthless seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waits does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruthless is just content to waste time from the top position. Waits takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ruthless looking to pass the guard.
Waits wants to sweep here but Ruthless controlling him for the moment.
Ruthless looking to sit in guard and control but Waits gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruthless working for a triangle but Waits defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Waits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rio Ruthless's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good shot there by Waits.
Ruthless blocks a head kick by Waits.
A big left from Ruthless misses.
Waits connects with an inside leg kick.
Waits connects with an inside leg kick.
Waits lands with a shot to the body.
Ruthless throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waits.
Waits slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Waits throws a series of punches but Ruthless avoids them all with ease.
Tom Waits is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruthless tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waits misses with a body shot.
Ruthless walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruthless tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Waits manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruthless doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Waits counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruthless ducks right into an uppercut from Waits.
Ruthless is rocked!
Waits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruthless was well out of range. Poor timing from Waits.
Ruthless wants to clinch up but Waits keeps it at a distance.
Waits connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruthless is still on wobbly legs! Can Waits finish him?
Waits lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That has opened up Rio Ruthless's cut even more.
Waits misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Waits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rio Ruthless is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waits throws a right hand that Ruthless ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruthless also avoids with ease.
Waits fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruthless has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Waits punishes Ruthless's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruthless seems to have recovered his senses.
Waits connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruthless momentarily.
Waits fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruthless tries to keep at a distance but Waits has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruthless tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waits just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruthless tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Waits smiles and moves away.
Tom Waits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Ruthless.
Waits jabs at Ruthless's body.
Ruthless is breathing heavily.
Ruthless lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ruthless.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waits jabs at Ruthless's body.
Ruthless misses with a jab, cross combination.
Waits connects with a solid leg kick.
Waits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Waits with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Waits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruthless was well out of range. Poor timing from Waits.
Ruthless on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Waits. Waits obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruthless tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waits sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruthless somewhat.
A left and a right from Waits both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waits connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waits fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruthless has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Waits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Waits. That's going to slow Ruthless down.
That kick from Waits tenderised Ruthless's leg. Ruthless is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waits thumps Ruthless with a low kick.
Waits lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Waits.
Waits throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruthless stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Waits scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waits throws a leg kick which misses Ruthless's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruthless tries to avoid it.
Waits connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruthless's hands.
Waits turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Waits dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rio Ruthless's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Waits thuds his shin into the meat of Ruthless's side.
That kick from Waits tenderised Ruthless's leg. Ruthless is trying to keep his angry face on.
Waits drops Ruthless with a beautiful combination! Ruthless stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Waits is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waits comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waits fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruthless looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Waits rushes Ruthless and presses him up against the cage.
Ruthless drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waits gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruthless jumps guard but Waits stands there with Ruthless around his waist. Ruthless gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruthless takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruthless takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Waits.
Waits is struggling to control the position.
Waits lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waits landing knees to the body.
Ruthless's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bit of stalling here from Waits.
Waits lands an elbow just above Ruthless 's eye.
A knee to the head by Waits.
The cut above Rio Ruthless's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Waits throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruthlesss head.
Waits lands an elbow just above Ruthless 's eye.
Waits comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rio Ruthless's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Waits content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Waits crunches a lovely knee into Ruthless's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Waits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waits lands an elbow inside.
Waits scores with a nice hook to the head.
Waits working Ruthless over with knees to the body.
Waits lands an elbow just above Ruthless 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rio Ruthless's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Waits!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tom Waits waved his t-shirt featuring Golden Supplements [O.R.G]'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rha Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Porucha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rha Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickson Porucha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porucha connects with a single shot there.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Porucha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Porucha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Porucha misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Porucha's shoulder, as Porucha tries to avoid the shot.
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porucha prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Porucha.
Porucha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porucha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Porucha lands with a cross.
Khan throws a right and a left that Porucha avoids nicely.
Porucha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Rha Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porucha shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Porucha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porucha misses with a wild body shot.
Khan misses with the combination.
Porucha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Porucha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Porucha or perhaps it was just good defense by Khan which made him look bad.
Rha Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Porucha.
Khan throws a head kick that misses
and Porucha counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porucha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
Khan throws a front kick aimed at Porucha's knee but Porucha avoids it well.
Khan leaves Porucha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Porucha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khan rather than just go for the knockout.
Khan is looking to clinch but Porucha is avoiding it.
Porucha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khan 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 Porucha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Porucha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Porucha counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Porucha eats them both and turns towards Khan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Porucha looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Porucha swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Porucha blocks the leg kick.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Porucha moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Porucha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan swings for the body but Porucha moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rickson Porucha will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khan avoids the head kick by Porucha.
Porucha checks a low kick from Khan.
Khan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Porucha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Porucha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Porucha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Porucha.
Khan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Porucha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Porucha counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Khan's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan keeping full guard, as Porucha tries to pass.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Porucha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
Porucha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Porucha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Porucha throwing strikes but missing.
Porucha trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porucha won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Khan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Porucha trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Porucha looking to sit in guard and control but Khan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Porucha wants to sweep but no luck.
Porucha controlling the position.
Porucha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khan has gone for a leg lock! Porucha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan keeping full guard, as Porucha tries to pass.
Porucha preventing the sweep.
Porucha looking to pass the guard.
Porucha trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porucha throws a strike but Khan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan wants to control from the top but Porucha keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Porucha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Porucha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porucha working a defensive guard here.
Porucha pulls Khan in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Porucha 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khan tries to clinch but Porucha moves out of range.
Rha Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Porucha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
Porucha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rickson Porucha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Porucha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Porucha at a distance.
Khan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Porucha's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porucha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khan misses with a combination
and Porucha counters with a stiff right hand.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Porucha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porucha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Porucha moves away and avoids it.
Porucha takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Porucha has his takedown stuffed
and Porucha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Porucha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Porucha is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khan swinging wildly here.
Porucha just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Porucha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan tries to keep at a distance but Porucha has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Porucha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Porucha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan thows a body shot but no joy.
Porucha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khan's hands.
Porucha ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Porucha moved out of range.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Porucha.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porucha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porucha digs a good hook to Khan's body.
Khan cracks Porucha with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porucha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Porucha counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rha Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Porucha 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rickson Porucha!
During a confident post fight interview, Rickson Porucha 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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20
150 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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139 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Ozawa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ozawa wants it to stay on the feet.
Ozawa connects with a leg kick. Gonzalez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ozawa tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Ozawa sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ozawa forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Ozawa prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozawa gets underhooks to prevent Gonzalez's takedown attempt.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ozawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozawa gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozawa landing knees to the body.
Ozawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozawa avoiding damage.
Gonzalez is trying to drag Ozawa to the mat but Ozawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gonzalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ozawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ozawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ozawa prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ozawa's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonzalez stops Ozawa from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez wants to free his trapped foot but Ozawa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzalez is working hard here to advance position.
Ozawa has one foot on Gonzalez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzalez wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ozawa slows down the pace here.
Gonzalez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ozawa is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez avoids the elbow strike from Ozawa, against the cage.
Ozawa breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez shoots in but Ozawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ozawa tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Ozawa - just one landing.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ozawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzalez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozawa's waist but Ozawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Ozawa has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa works on Gonzalez's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Ozawa.
Ozawa stops a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Ozawa gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ozawa scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Ozawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzalez up against the cage.
Gonzalez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ozawa after a bit of a struggle.
Gonzalez avoids a wild elbow strike from Ozawa.
Ozawa breaks the clinch.
Ozawa is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ozawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Ozawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ozawa rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozawa prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozawa scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Ozawa just leaning against Gonzalez, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Ozawa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ozawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ozawa lands an elbow just above Gonzalez 's eye.
Ozawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ozawa lands with a left to the head.
Ozawa prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ozawa missing with knees to the body.
Ozawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Ozawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozawa forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ozawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ozawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzalez avoids it.
Ozawa digs a right hand into Gonzalez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzalez's gas tank.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ozawa prevents it.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozawa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ozawa lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozawa wants to stall.
Gonzalez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ozawa is defending well.
Ozawa lands a left hand.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Ozawa leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ozawa is trying to keep an underhook but Gonzalez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but Ozawa defending well.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura but Ozawa is defending well.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but Ozawa defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez passes to side control.
Ozawa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gonzalez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ozawa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ozawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gonzalez tries for a kimura but Ozawa is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ozawa, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Gonzalez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Ozawa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Ozawa moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Ozawa scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown.
Gonzalez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozawa.
Gonzalez walks into a jab.
Ozawa tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ozawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez looking to score a takedown here. Ozawa is defending well but Gonzalez drives through and ends up in Ozawa's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ozawa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozawa is retaining full guard.
Ozawa is looking to stand up but Gonzalez isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozawa is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez passes Ozawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Ozawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozawa is holding on for now.
Ozawa is looking to escape.
Gonzalez wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzalez prevents Ozawa from standing back up.
Ozawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzalez wants to advance to full mount but Ozawa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozawa is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez prevents Ozawa from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ozawa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzalez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ozawa is trying to stand up here but Gonzalez is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ozawa defends it well.
Gonzalez moves nicely into side control.
Gonzalez swings around for an armbar but Ozawa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gonzalez's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ozawa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gonzalez's closed guard. He's half up but Gonzalez has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gonzalez pivots and extends the arm, Ozawa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gonzalez! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Gonzalez!
Devon Gonzalez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Speed (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus Speed!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Richards.
Speed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richards.
Richards swings for the body but Speed moves out of range.
Richards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Richards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Speed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Richards to the mat! Richards manages to get full guard.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Speed from controlling successfully.
Speed postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Speed slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Keith Richards.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Speed lands a jab to Richards's midsection.
Speed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards throws a leg kick
and Speed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richards throws a jab when Speed was well out of range.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Speed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richards's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Speed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Speed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Speed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rufus Speed wasn't active enough on the ground.
Richards swings for the body but Speed moves out of range.
Speed connects with a leg kick. Richards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Richards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Speed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Speed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Richards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richards throws a low kick, looking for Speed's leg but Speed calmly moves out of range.
Richards is looking to wear down Speed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Richards misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Speed is able to avoid easily.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Richards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Speed counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Richards's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Speed puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Speed on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Speed in particular looking to stall.
Richards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Speed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Speed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Speed misses with an uppercut
and Richards counters with an inside leg kick.
Richards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Richards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Richards wants to slow Speed down by chopping away at his legs.
Richards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Richards swings for the body but Speed moves out of range.
Speed looks to land a body kick but Richards moved away.
Speed moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Speed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richards jabs Speed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Speed at a distance.
Speed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Speed. Beautiful body shot.
Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Richards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Speed on the side of the head.
Richards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Speed misses with an uppercut
and Richards counters with a good low kick that Speed was not able to check.
Richards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Speed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keith Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed misses with a body shot.
Speed sizes up Richards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keith Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards throws a leg kick but Speed moved away.
Richards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Richards checks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Speed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Speed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richards's sensitive parts.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Richards misses with a body punch
and Speed counters with a nice leg kick.
Speed connects with an inside leg kick.
Richards throws a head kick that misses
and Speed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richards thows a leg kick but Speed checks it
and Speed counters with a takedown into side control.
Speed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Richards to see if he's OK.
Richards is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards taking some punishment here, with Speed in his half guard.
Speed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Speed 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.
Speed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Speed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
Ground and pound from Speed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Speed.
Speed is trying to control the action in half guard but Richards is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Speed connects with a nice short shot to Richards's temple.
Speed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Speed 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!
Nice body kick there by Richards.
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
Speed takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Speed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Speed moves out of range of the leg kick from Richards.
Speed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Speed throws out a powerful jab.
Richards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Speed checks a leg kick.
Richards takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Speed counters with a left to the body.
Speed missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speed misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Speed tries to move into range but Richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Speed.
Richards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Speed.
Speed lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Speed.
Speed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Speed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Speed slips a straight right by Richards.
Speed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Speed walks into a stiff left hand from Richards.
Speed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richards looks to throw the jab but Speed is out of range.
Speed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Richards's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Speed's shoulder, as Speed tries to avoid the shot.
Richards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Speed throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Speed lands a nice looking body kick.
Keith Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Speed connects with a leg kick. Richards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Richards swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Speed counters with a nice uppercut.
Speed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Speed lands with a nice body punch.
Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards motions for Speed to come forward. Richards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richards lands a right hook to the body.
Richards takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Speed tenderised Richards's leg. Richards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Richards checks a leg kick.
Richards avoids the body shot from Speed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Richards quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Speed there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Speed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Speed 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Speed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clyde Renato struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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203 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcin Kaminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clyde Renato!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaminski darts in trying to clinch
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaminski misses with a double jab.
Kaminski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaminski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaminski pushes Renato up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaminski keeps control of Renato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Renato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaminski avoiding damage.
Kaminski with a knee to the head.
Renato tries to pull guard but Kaminski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marcin Kaminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clyde Renato.
Renato stalling in the clinch but Kaminski improves position.
Kaminski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski trying to land knees to the body.
Kaminski tries to land knees in the clinch but Renato avoids the damage to the body.
Kaminski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Renato blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaminski missing with knees to the body.
Renato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaminski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Renato avoiding damage as Kaminski throws knees to the body.
Kaminski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Kaminski.
Kaminski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaminski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Renato tries to pull guard but Kaminski won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski tries a knee to the head but Renato blocks it.
Renato tries to pull guard but Kaminski holds him up against the cage and eventually Renato drops back down to his feet.
Kaminski keeps control of Renato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaminski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaminski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaminski gets a clinch.
Kaminski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Renato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Renato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaminski smiles and moves away.
A good leg kick by Kaminski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaminski tries to clinch but Renato is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Renato misses.
Kaminski tries to clinch
and Renato counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaminski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Kaminski delivers a nice body kick.
Renato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renato looks winded!
Renato tries for a takedown but Kaminski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaminski is looking to clinch but Renato is avoiding it.
Renato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kaminski to the mat! Kaminski manages to get full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kaminski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Renato is controlling him.
Kaminski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Renato on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaminski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato throwing strikes from guard but Kaminski blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Renato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Renato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaminski can't keep his opponent in guard - Renato advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaminski tries to kick Renato off but Renato keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Renato has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kaminski defend it? Renato steps over the head and cranks it - Kaminski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Renato!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clyde Renato!
Clyde Renato 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilsooooon James Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milo Sanchez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Milo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. James Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
James Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
James Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but James Da Silva avoids it.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James Da Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez cracks James Da Silva with an open hand slap.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez cracks the inside of James Da Silva's front leg.
James Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
James Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
James Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but James Da Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws a head kick but James Da Silva moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. James Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez is looking to slow James Da Silva down with leg kicks.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. James Da Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanchez digs a good hook to James Da Silva's body.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but James Da Silva saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a push kick but James Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
James Da Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but James Da Silva moved away.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James Da Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanchez.
James Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through James Da Silva's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends James Da Silva stumbling back into the cage.
James Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow James Da Silva down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James Da Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez cracks the inside of James Da Silva's front leg.
James Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
James Da Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James Da Silva.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
James Da Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sanchez. That one must have hurt.
James Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James Da Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether James Da Silva might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
James Da Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez throws a head kick but James Da Silva moves out of range.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and James Da Silva moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as James Da Silva blocks the low kick.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but James Da Silva moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez fakes the leg kick and cracks James Da Silva in the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
James Da Silva avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks the inside of James Da Silva's front leg.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
James Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Milo Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but James Da Silva saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
James Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez wants to stand up but James Da Silva is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James Da Silva passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
Milo Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez swings for the body but James Da Silva moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a push kick but James Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
James Da Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends James Da Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
James Da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
James Da Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
James Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but James Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but James Da Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James Da Silva avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends James Da Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and James Da Silva moves out of range easily.
James Da Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Milo Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sanchez!
James Da Silva blocks the body kick.
Sanchez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and James Da Silva moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Wilsooooon James Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
James Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez cracks the inside of James Da Silva's front leg.
Sanchez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurt Schindler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Schindler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom DeLuise!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schindler.
DeLuise uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeLuise throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schindler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeLuise avoids the body shot from Schindler.
Schindler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeLuise throws a head kick but Schindler moves out of range.
Schindler shoots for a takedown but DeLuise saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeLuise lands a nice shot that snaps Schindler's head back.
DeLuise wants to clinch
and Schindler counters with a nice body kick.
Dom DeLuise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeLuise swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeLuise connects with a high kick.
Schindler closes the distance and clinches up with DeLuise, looking for a takedown. Schindler pushes DeLuise against the cage but DeLuise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeLuise lands a big head kick that sends Schindler tumbling to the mat! DeLuise takes a step backwards and waves Schindler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schindler is rocked!
It looks like Kurt Schindler has been cut.
Schindler is looking to slow DeLuise down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeLuise. Schindler shrugs it off though.
DeLuise throws a series of punches but Schindler moves out of range.
Schindler checks a leg kick.
Schindler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeLuise.
Schindler tried to score with a low kick but DeLuise checks it.
DeLuise looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schindler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeLuise sprawls well initially but Schindler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
DeLuise is trying to stand back up but Schindler is controlling him
DeLuise controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLuise gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schindler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schindler tries to free his leg and advance position but DeLuise is retaining full guard.
Schindler wants to control from the top but DeLuise keeps moving.
DeLuise keeping full guard, as Schindler tries to pass.
DeLuise has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Schindler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler scoring well with a low kick there.
Schindler avoids the head kick by DeLuise.
DeLuise takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schindler.
DeLuise throws a nice looking combination but Schindler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schindler misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from DeLuise as Schindler shoots in.
A punch combination from DeLuise misses.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses.
DeLuise misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schindler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws a right hand that Schindler ducks under and follows up with a left that Schindler also avoids with ease.
Schindler throws a sloppy head kick and DeLuise moves out of range easily.
Schindler blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schindler. DeLuise does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeLuise throws a front kick that sends Schindler stumbling back into the cage.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses
and Schindler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeLuise's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schindler trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schindler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schindler is in close to DeLuise's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schindler wants to control from the top but DeLuise keeps moving.
DeLuise avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeLuise dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Schindler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeLuise looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schindler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DeLuise connects with a high kick.
Schindler feints and as DeLuise raises his hands in defense, Schindler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeLuise is controlling Schindler's posture.
Schindler wants to control from the top but DeLuise keeps moving.
Schindler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DeLuise is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schindler, into his guard.
Kurt Schindler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schindler has DeLuise pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeLuise trying to control but Schindler is working from the bottom.
Schindler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeLuise stopping the sweep attempt from Schindler.
DeLuise trying to control the position from guard on top but Schindler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schindler is looking for a triangle but DeLuise pushes his legs off easily.
DeLuise wants to control from the top but Schindler keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dom DeLuise hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
DeLuise shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Schindler eats them both and turns towards DeLuise to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
DeLuise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - DeLuise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurt Schindler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but Schindler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schindler fails with a takedown attempt.
Schindler is looking to land body kicks.
Schindler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeLuise lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLuise throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schindler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeLuise's corner calls for a 1-2. DeLuise obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dom DeLuise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schindler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeLuise throws a lazy head kick
and Schindler counters with a body kick that stops DeLuise in his tracks momentarily.
DeLuise throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dom DeLuise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeLuise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schindler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeLuise fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeLuise connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
DeLuise blocks a jab.
Schindler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeLuise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kurt Schindler's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick misses from DeLuise.
DeLuise fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schindler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeLuise fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeLuise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schindler was well out of range. Poor timing from DeLuise.
DeLuise scores with a nice strike.
DeLuise moves in looking to clinch but Schindler pushes him off.
Schindler tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeLuise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schindler somewhat.
Schindler misses with a head kick.
Schindler shoots in and gets a takedown into DeLuise's guard.
Schindler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schindler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise is looking to stand up but Schindler isn't so interested in that idea.
Schindler preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schindler postures up.
DeLuise tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DeLuise pulls Schindler in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dom DeLuise.
Schindler closes the distance and clinches up with DeLuise, looking for a takedown. Schindler pushes DeLuise against the cage but DeLuise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schindler looks for the body kick but DeLuise saw that one coming.
Schindler misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeLuise was well out of range. Poor timing from Schindler.
Schindler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeLuise did well to prevent Schindler getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeLuise wants to get back to his feet.
DeLuise moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeLuise is adopting a defensive guard.
Schindler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schindler with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler throws a big elbow that misses.
Schindler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schindler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but DeLuise manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
DeLuise wants to stand but Schindler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schindler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeLuise gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
DeLuise lands with a straight right. Schindler didn't see that one coming.
DeLuise gets caught napping as Schindler dives in and scores a takedown. DeLuise manages to retain guard.
DeLuise has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Schindler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
DeLuise feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schindler's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Schindler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dom DeLuise just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kurt Schindler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schindler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeLuise's waist but DeLuise gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schindler off to one side.
Schindler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses.
DeLuise goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schindler misses with a body shot
and DeLuise counters with a head kick that drops Schindler to the mat! Schindler scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Schindler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLuise misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from DeLuise.
Schindler seems to have got his legs back now.
DeLuise avoids the body shot from Schindler.
Schindler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schindler looks to land a body kick but DeLuise moved away.
DeLuise with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schindler is looking to wear down DeLuise with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
DeLuise clinches up with Schindler and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeLuise gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeLuise is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schindler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DeLuise is keeping busy.
Schindler blocks a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeLuise can't find room to land a body shot as Schindler controls the action.
Schindler is looking to control DeLuise's arms but DeLuise gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schindler has his back to the cage.
DeLuise digs a right hand underneath Schindler's ribcage. Schindler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeLuise throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schindler's head.
DeLuise rushes Schindler and presses him up against the cage.
Schindler prevents a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schindler managing to block the knees to the body from DeLuise.
With the fighters up against the cage, DeLuise throws an elbow but misses.
DeLuise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLuise lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DeLuise lands a nice shot to the body.
DeLuise tries a body shot but Schindler blocks it.
DeLuise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeLuise tries to land knees in the clinch but Schindler avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
DeLuise avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schindler.
Schindler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schindler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeLuise defends it well.
Schindler trying to control the action but DeLuise is working from the bottom.
Schindler slips a nice elbow through DeLuise's hands, connecting with DeLuise's forehead.
DeLuise gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise pulls Schindler in close to prevent any damage.
DeLuise wants to stand and escape but Schindler is having none of it.
DeLuise preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schindler wants to control from the top but DeLuise keeps moving.
DeLuise preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeLuise keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.
Schindler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DeLuise is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schindler, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeLuise dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Schindler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for DeLuise.
Schindler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeLuise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schindler.
Schindler blocks a head kick by DeLuise.
DeLuise with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeLuise lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from DeLuise as Schindler shoots in.
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.
DeLuise pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schindler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Schindler blocks the leg kick.
DeLuise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeLuise connects with a high kick.
DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
Schindler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schindler looks to throw the jab but DeLuise is out of range.
Schindler fails to land with a series of punches.
DeLuise moves out of range of the body kick from Schindler.
DeLuise gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLuise pushes Schindler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schindler wants to take the fight to the mat but DeLuise manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DeLuise lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeLuise looking to slow down the pace here.
DeLuise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dom DeLuise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schindler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schindler stalling in the clinch.
Schindler is looking to control DeLuise's arms but DeLuise gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schindler has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise is pushing Schindler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeLuise stops a takedown attempt from Schindler.
DeLuise working Schindler over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schindler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeLuise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeLuise lands with a light punch inside.
DeLuise lands with a left to the head.
Schindler tries to pull guard but DeLuise holds him up against the cage and eventually Schindler drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeLuise slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom DeLuise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeLuise 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom DeLuise!
Dom DeLuise is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Geissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Uncle Murda - My Moment. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Geissen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geissen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Geissen misses the target.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Geissen throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Geissen misses.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Geissen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geissen's efforts to push away.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Geissen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Geissen is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Geissen.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Geissen avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Geissen is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Geissen prevents it.
Geissen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geissen misses with a hook.
Brown clobbers Geissen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geissen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Geissen tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brown prevents Geissen from breaking the clinch.
Geissen is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geissen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries a body shot but Geissen blocks it.
Geissen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Geissen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geissen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geissen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Geissen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Geissen slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Geissen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Geissen misses with a looping left.
Brown wants to clinch but Geissen slips to the side
and Geissen counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geissen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geissen just misses with a punch to the body.
Geissen swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Geissen.
Geissen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Geissen slips under a jab.
Shawn Geissen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown throws a low kick but Geissen moves out of range easily.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Geissen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Geissen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown shoots in and drives through. Geissen sprawls well.
Shawn Geissen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Geissen missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geissen throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown tries to clinch up.
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geissen.
Geissen misses with a hook.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown avoids the body shot from Geissen.
Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Geissen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Geissen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geissen misses with a wild body shot.
Geissen is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Geissen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Geissen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geissen moves away.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Geissen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Geissen lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Geissen takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brown is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Brown has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Geissen counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Geissen!
Shawn Geissen is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Shawn Geissen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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