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DFC 51 - McGregor vs Fabree II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Liam Eoin Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Willidirim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes into the arena with Encore/Numb blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Eoin Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hassan Willidirim!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by Willidirim which made him look bad.
Campbell swats away the attempt to clinch by Willidirim.
Willidirim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willidirim throws a one two combo.
Willidirim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Willidirim shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Willidirim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willidirim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Campbell wants to stand and escape but instead Willidirim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Willidirim is controlling him.
Willidirim wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Willidirim stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
Campbell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willidirim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Willidirim from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Willidirim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Willidirim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Campbell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Willidirim - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Willidirim wants a takedown but no success here.
Liam Eoin Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassan Willidirim.
Willidirim is pressed up against the cage. Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Willidirim down to the mat. Willidirim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Willidirim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Willidirim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Willidirim sits in half guard.
Willidirim trying to pass the guard but Campbell defending well.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Willidirim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willidirim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Campbell tries to kick Willidirim off but Willidirim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willidirim decides to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Willidirim.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willidirim.
Willidirim shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Campbell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Willidirim counters with a left and a right that stings Campbell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willidirim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campbell's waist but Campbell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Willidirim off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Willidirim on that attempt.
Willidirim shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Willidirim dominated that round.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but Willidirim pushes him off.
Willidirim shoots and misses
and Campbell counters with a big head kick but Willidirim shrugs it off.
Campbell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Willidirim sprawls well.
Willidirim fails with the takedown.
Campbell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Willidirim counters with a nice body shot.
Campbell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campbell closes the distance and pushes Willidirim back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Willidirim is keeping busy.
Campbell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Willidirim after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Eoin Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Willidirim is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willidirim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Campbell up against the cage.
Campbell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Willidirim pulls guard.
Willidirim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willidirim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Willidirim trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
Willidirim wants to sweep but no luck.
Willidirim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Campbell is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liam Eoin Campbell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Campbell moves into range and clinches up with Willidirim.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Willidirim manages to get underhooks.
Campbell manages to pull guard.
Willidirim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Hassan Willidirim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Willidirim postures up.
Campbell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Willidirim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Campbell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willidirim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Willidirim prevents Campbell from breaking the clinch.
Campbell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Willidirim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Campbell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Willidirim slowing the pace effectively.
Willidirim has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Willidirim jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willidirim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell is looking to advance position but Willidirim has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Willidirim looking to control but Campbell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Eoin Campbell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Willidirim tries a head kick but it misses.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willidirim as he avoids it easily.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Willidirim sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Eoin Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
Campbell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Willidirim fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willidirim counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Willidirim shoots in.
Willidirim is looking to land body kicks.
Campbell misses with a leg kick.
Willidirim shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Willidirim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Willidirim trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Willidirim is very close to passing his half guard.
Willidirim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campbell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hassan Willidirim hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Willidirim's guard.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Willidirim keeps moving.
Willidirim doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Willidirim is retaining full guard.
Willidirim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control but Willidirim is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Liam Eoin Campbell just wasn't active enough.
Willidirim clinches with his opponent.
Campbell working hard to break the clinch.
Campbell tries a body shot but Willidirim blocks it.
Willidirim wants a takedown but no success here.
Willidirim tries to pull guard but Campbell holds him up against the cage and eventually Willidirim drops back down to his feet.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Willidirim holds him up against the cage and eventually Campbell drops back down to his feet.
Campbell looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Willidirim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Willidirim is looking for a takedown.
Willidirim taking a breather.
Willidirim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Willidirim is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Campbell to keep the fight standing.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Campbell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Willidirim.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willidirim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hassan Willidirim.
I think Willidirim 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Willidirim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lex Lucazek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lex Lucazek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Lucazek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil lands a right hook to the body.
Lucazek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucazek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
O Neil blocks a head kick by Lucazek.
Lucazek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lucazek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Neil throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Lucazek misses its intended target.
Lucazek takes one to the chin there.
Lucazek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
O Neil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucazek throws a chopping leg kick but O Neil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lucazek throws out a loose jab but O Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil lunges at Lucazek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucazek's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Lucazek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O Neil throws a combination. Lucazek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lucazek is rocked!
It looks like Lex Lucazek has been cut.
O Neil drops Lucazek with a naaaaasty hook - Lucazek is in real trouble here! O Neil dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey O Neil!
After winning the bout, Mickey O Neil 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiyotaka Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Payet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jonathan Payet was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiyotaka Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Payet!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu misses with a few strikes there.
Payet throws a shot to the body.
Shimizu misses with a combination
and Payet counters with a leg kick.
Payet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shimizu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payet has Shimizu up against the cage in a clinch.
Payet scores with a shoulder strike.
Shimizu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Payet after a bit of a struggle.
Payet lands a big uppercut and Shimizu is down! He's in big trouble - Payet follows him to the mat!
Shimizu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oh Shimizu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shimizu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Payet tries to pass to full mount but Shimizu defends it.
Payet not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Payet.
Payet takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payet scores with a hook to the body.
Payet lands with a right to the head.
Payet lands a hook that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
A body shot lands from Payet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimizu goes for a takedown attempt but Payet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shimizu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Payet.
A nice left hand lands by Payet.
Payet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Payet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payet connects with a big uppercut there that sends Shimizu tumbling to the ground! Payet follows him down into his guard.
Payet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Payet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payet is pushing down on Shimizu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shimizu is fighting to maintain full guard but Payet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Payet seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Payet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, if Payet is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Payet.
Shimizu rushes Payet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Payet dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Payet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimizu, pushing him back against the cage.
Payet scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Payet.
Shimizu is looking to break free of the clinch but Payet has double underhooks.
Shimizu takes a shot to the head.
Shimizu wants to take the fight to the mat but Payet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Payet pushes Shimizu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Shimizu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Payet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shimizu.
Payet scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payet creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Shimizu drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Payet!
Our winner, Jonathan Payet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Paschal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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295 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Paschal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Li!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paschal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paschal distracts Li with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paschal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paschal throwing strikes but missing.
Paschal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paschal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paschal wants to get up but he can't break Li's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paschal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paschal defends it easily.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paschal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paschal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paschal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paschal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paschal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Paschal throws a strike but Li rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Li won't allow Paschal to sweep him here.
Paschal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.
Paschal has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paschal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paschal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paschal!
Li taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Paschal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paschal working the head and body with strikes.
Paschal is putting a hurting on Li here, landing some big shots from side control.
Li should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Li stops Paschal from passing to mount.
Li is trying to improve his position.
Paschal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Paschal cracks Li with a big elbow.
Li looks winded!
Li taking a bit of punishment here - Paschal scoring with strikes.
Paschal is chipping away with strikes.
Paschal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paschal landing a few strikes.
Paschal in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paschal is putting a hurting on Li here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paschal working the ground and pound from side control.
Paschal landing strikes.
Li is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Paschal knocks Li out cold with a massive hammerfist! Paschal Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Paschal!
Michael Paschal is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between In Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Chojacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Chojacki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, In Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Chojacki!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Chojacki. Those never looked like landing.
Chojacki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Face tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chojacki is in Face's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chojacki stays in close to Face's body and controls the position.
Face is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chojacki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chojacki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Face might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Face controls Chojacki momentarily but Chojacki frees himself.
In Face has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Face darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shane Chojacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face lands a nice shot to the body.
Face lands a really nice looking cross but Chojacki seems unphased.
Chojacki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Face.
Chojacki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Face throws a big shot that misses.
Chojacki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Chojacki avoids the body shot from Face.
Face ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chojacki misses with a takedown attempt - Face sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chojacki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Face on his heels. He'll look to pass Face's guard now, I'm sure.
Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chojacki throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chojacki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Face trying to control the position.
Chojacki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Face wants to sweep but no luck.
Chojacki wants to control from the top but Face keeps moving.
Chojacki throws a big elbow that misses.
Chojacki slips nicely into half guard.
Chojacki trying to control the action but Face is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Face manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chojacki tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chojacki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Face is on top in guard.
Chojacki pulls Face in close to his closed guard and prevents Face from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face tries to free his leg and advance position but Chojacki is retaining full guard.
Chojacki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Face!
Face is squirming around, avoiding Chojacki's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Chojacki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Face misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Face coming out on top.
Face connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Face.
Face misses with a looping right.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chojacki manages to avoid it.
Chojacki shoots in looking for a takedown. Face tries to sprawl out of it but Chojacki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chojacki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Face, pushing him back against the cage.
Face is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Face has a couple of punches blocked by Chojacki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Face manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Face seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chojacki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chojacki tries to score a body lock takedown but Face shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
In Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Chojacki.
Chojacki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Face regains guard.
Chojacki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Face looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chojacki connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face is trying to control the position but Chojacki postures up.
Chojacki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Face keeping full guard, as Chojacki tries to pass.
Face is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chojacki postures up and lands a big shot to Face's brow.
Shane Chojacki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chojacki tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chojacki postures up.
Chojacki trying to control the position from guard on top but Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Face keeping full guard, as Chojacki tries to pass.
Chojacki wants to control from the top but Face keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shane Chojacki.
Chojacki fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Chojacki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chojacki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chojacki takes a swing at Face's ribcage but misses.
Chojacki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Face sprawls well. Face wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chojacki gets slowly back to his feet.
Chojacki shoots in looking for a takedown but Face manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chojacki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
In Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Chojacki.
Face keeps the fight on the outside.
Face moves into range and connects with a jab.
Face stuffs the takedown.
Chojacki fails with the takedown.
A cross from Face lands.
Shane Chojacki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chojacki misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face lands a body shot.
Chojacki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chojacki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chojacki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chojacki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Face as he jumps to the side.
Face's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chojacki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Face scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Face.
Face misses with a shot to the body
and Chojacki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chojacki.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chojacki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Face's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Face prevents it.
Chojacki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chojacki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chojacki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chojacki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Face's guard.
In Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chojacki looking to pass the guard.
Face keeping moving, preventing Chojacki from controlling successfully.
Face not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chojacki trying to control the position from guard on top but Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shane Chojacki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Face's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Face duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face throws a jab but it's blocked by Chojacki.
Chojacki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Face but Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.
In Face is winning the standup battle so far.
Chojacki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Face misses with a straight left.
Face throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chojacki to counter with a crisp jab.
Chojacki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chojacki fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chojacki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Face fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
In Face showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chojacki 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Chojacki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shane Chojacki made sure he mentioned Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatfield comes to the cage accompanied by Country Boy Can Survive. Joe Schilling acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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143 lbs
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20
145 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schilling to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schilling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schilling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schilling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schilling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schilling with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hatfield is on top in guard.
Hatfield trying to control but Schilling is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schilling is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hatfield being controlled here momentarily.
Schilling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hatfield defends well.
Schilling is trying to hold Hatfield in close to prevent damage but Hatfield has managed to pass into half guard.
Schilling is looking to control Hatfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schilling avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield is keen to just control but Schilling is a slippery customer.
Schilling wants to control but Hatfield is keeping busy.
Hatfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schilling slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Schilling is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hatfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schilling pulls Hatfield in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schilling is on top in guard.
Hatfield working for a triangle but Schilling defends it easily.
Schilling works over Hatfield with some ground and pound from guard.
Schilling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schilling has managed to get both his arms back between Hatfield's legs - danger averted.
Schilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hatfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schilling defends well.
Schilling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schilling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schilling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
Hatfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schilling throws a big right hand that misses.
Schilling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schilling forces his way into half guard.
Hatfield is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Schilling dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schilling stuns Hatfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hatfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schilling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schilling avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Schilling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schilling takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Schilling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Hatfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schilling doesn't seem bothered though.
Schilling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schilling. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
William Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield scores with a one two! Schilling had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hatfield throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling slaps away a takedown attempt from Hatfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hatfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown but Schilling shows good takedown defense.
Schilling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hatfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Schilling moves out of range.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schilling moves away.
Schilling lands a nice shot that snaps Hatfield's head back.
Hatfield tries to land a front kick but Schilling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schilling missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schilling moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hatfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hatfield is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Schilling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Schilling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schilling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatfield's elbow.
Hatfield working hard to break the clinch.
Schilling has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hatfield is trying to keep an underhook but Schilling manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schilling wants to take a breather but Hatfield is having none of it.
Hatfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schilling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hatfield wants to get back to full guard but Schilling has passed into side control.
Schilling wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hatfield, who protects the arm well.
Hatfield is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schilling off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hatfield is looking for the choke from the back position but Schilling is controlling his hands well.
Hatfield is trying to stick to Schilling's back but Schilling is turning into Hatfield. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hatfield's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schilling.
Schilling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hatfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schilling is in close to Hatfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hatfield is looking for a triangle but Schilling pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling passes Hatfield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hatfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schilling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schilling's back!
Hatfield gets his hands free as Schilling looks to control.
Schilling controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Schilling is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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!
Hatfield is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Despite being in a bad position, Schilling is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schilling manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hatfield's guard. Nice work there by Schilling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Schilling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hatfield shoots in but Schilling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hatfield throws a push kick but Schilling slaps the foot to one side.
Hatfield misses with a leg kick.
Hatfield throws a body kick that misses.
Hatfield tries to land a front kick but Schilling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hatfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schilling moves out of range as Hatfield throws a body kick.
Schilling avoids a kick to the body.
Schilling swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Schilling gets a clinch.
Schilling gets control of Hatfield's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schilling will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield has gone for a leg lock! Schilling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hatfield's guard.
Schilling won't allow Hatfield to sweep him here.
Schilling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hatfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schilling stands up over Hatfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schilling pushing down on Hatfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hatfield is looking to improve his position.
Joe Schilling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schilling lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schilling is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schilling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hatfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schilling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield taking some punishment here, with Schilling in his half guard.
Hatfield actively working from the bottom here.
Schilling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working.
Well, if Schilling is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hatfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schilling cracks Hatfield with a solid left hand.
William Hatfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hatfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Schilling from controlling successfully.
Schilling stays in close to Hatfield's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Schilling from controlling successfully.
Schilling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joe Schilling has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schilling.
Hatfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hatfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Hatfield misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Schilling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schilling moves out of range as Hatfield throws a body kick.
Hatfield jabs at Schilling's body.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schilling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schilling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schilling scores with a nice head shot.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Schilling moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schilling lands with a shot to the body.
Schilling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schilling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Schilling from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Schilling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schilling 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Schilling!
Joe Schilling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Plesniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrick Rose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Plesniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Rose!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose throws a body punch but Plesniak moves out of range.
Plesniak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Plesniak jumps into guard, dragging Rose to the mat.
Plesniak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rose is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Plesniak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Plesniak looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Rose lands a slapping body shot.
Rose fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Plesniak checks it well.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Plesniak moves away and avoids it.
Plesniak moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
Rose avoiding damage as Plesniak throws knees to the body.
Plesniak throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plesniak blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose lands an elbow inside that Plesniak shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rose throws an elbow but misses.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plesniak avoids it.
Rose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rose with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Plesniak tries to land a knee to the head but Rose blocks with his arms.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Rose lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Plesniak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plesniak blocks it with crossed arms.
Plesniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose looking to throw knees to the head but Plesniak is blocking nicely.
Plesniak wants a takedown but no success here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Plesniak working aggressively here.
Plesniak misses with a knee strike.
Plesniak slows down the pace here.
Plesniak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plesniak avoids the elbow strike from Rose, against the cage.
Plesniak dodges an elbow strike from Rose.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
Rose avoids a wild elbow strike from Plesniak.
Plesniak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plesniak successfully pulls guard.
Plesniak is looking to sweep but instead, Rose has passed into half guard.
Rose tries to stand and escape but Plesniak is controlling the position.
Plesniak controlling the position for now.
Plesniak is trying to maintain the position but Rose is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rose seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose prevents Plesniak from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Plesniak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rose throws a leg kick which misses Plesniak's front leg but catches the back leg as Plesniak tries to avoid it.
Rose drives through and clinches with Plesniak against the cage.
Plesniak lands a knee to the body.
Plesniak swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plesniak throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plesniak misses with the head strike.
Rose is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plesniak connects with a knee to the head.
Plesniak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Plesniak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rose closes the distance and pushes Plesniak back into the cage.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Plesniak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rose crunches a lovely knee into Plesniak's ribcage.
Plesniak pushes Rose back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Plesniak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rose tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rose lands a knee to the head.
Plesniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plesniak drags the fight down to the ground.
Plesniak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rose is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose wants to stand and escape but instead Plesniak has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Plesniak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Plesniak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plesniak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Plesniak wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Plesniak stops Rose from standing up.
Plesniak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Plesniak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plesniak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plesniak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plesniak prevents Rose from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plesniak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rose can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Robert Plesniak just wasn't active enough.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Plesniak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rose utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Plesniak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Plesniak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose lands a knee to the head.
Rose tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plesniak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plesniak lands a nice uppercut.
Plesniak slows down the pace here.
Plesniak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rose lands a good knee to the midsection. Plesniak won't want to take too many of those.
Rose scores with a knee to the head.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Plesniak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
Rose blocks a body shot from Plesniak.
Plesniak throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but Plesniak blocks with his arms.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plesniak blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose avoids a wild elbow strike from Plesniak.
Plesniak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derrick Rose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Plesniak does no damage.
Plesniak rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Plesniak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Plesniak taking a breather.
Plesniak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plesniak misses with the head strike.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rose blocks a body shot from Plesniak.
Plesniak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rose tries a knee to the head but Plesniak blocks it.
Plesniak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Rose.
Plesniak is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose lands a knee to the head.
Oh Plesniak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Derrick Rose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rose lands a big knee to the head and Plesniak goes down! Rose pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Rose!
After the fight, Derrick Rose was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waclaw Panek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totto Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto Karlsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Waclaw Panek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Totto Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Panek saw that one coming.
Panek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Panek's head.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Panek fails with a takedown attempt.
Panek gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Karlsson is pushing Panek's head away, looking to escape. Panek manages to hold on to the position though.
Karlsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Panek dominates the positioning.
Karlsson is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Karlsson reaches up around Panek's neck trying to control. But Panek takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Karlsson! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Karlsson is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Panek celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Waclaw Panek!
A relieved looking Waclaw Panek 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Nero!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgarry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Mcgarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgarry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcgarry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcgarry shoots in but no luck this time.
Nero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcgarry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcgarry moves out of range as Nero throws a body kick.
Nero gets a double leg takedown into Mcgarry's guard.
Mcgarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nero trying to control but Mcgarry is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero wants to stand but Mcgarry is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lenny Nero.
Nero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgarry swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgarry moves out of range of the leg kick from Nero.
Nero feints a jab promting Mcgarry to slip. Nero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mcgarry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mcgarry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nero to the mat! Nero manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcgarry is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nero!
Mcgarry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgarry keeps working.
Mcgarry is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nero is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nero looking to ground and pound but Mcgarry is blocking nicely.
Nero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgarry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgarry is working to get back to half guard.
Nero controlling the pace for now.
Nero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry is working to get back to half guard.
Nero can't control as he wanted to and Mcgarry manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Mcgarry is staying active underneath Nero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgarry is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Nero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcgarry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mcgarry eats them both and turns towards Nero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nero slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgarry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcgarry shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nero.
Mcgarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lenny Nero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcgarry drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nero!
Nero decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgarry sprawls well. He's pushed Nero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nero.
Mcgarry checks a low kick from Nero.
Nice takedown defense from Nero. No joy for Mcgarry on that attempt.
Nero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mcgarry!
Nero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nero throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgarry can't escape the position.
Nero working for a guillotine from mount but Mcgarry is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nero landing strikes from the mount and Mcgarry is in trouble!
Nero unloads with some shots from mount but Mcgarry bucks and avoids them well.
Nero controlling the position easily from mount.
Nero unloads with some shots from mount but Mcgarry bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero controlling the position easily from mount.
Nero wants to control the pace but Mcgarry is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Nero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mcgarry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nero circles away.
Nero looks for a takedown but Mcgarry sprawls well.
Nero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcgarry shoots in for a double leg but Nero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nero!
Mcgarry walks into a jab.
Mcgarry needs to keep his hands up - Nero had a free shot at his head there.
Mcgarry misses with a takedown attempt
and Nero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Mcgarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcgarry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nero counters with a stiff right hand.
Nero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgarry.
Mcgarry has a takedown stuffed.
Nero looking to score a takedown here. Mcgarry is defending well but Nero drives through and ends up in Mcgarry's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nero is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgarry has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nero landing with the ground and pound.
Mcgarry keeping moving, preventing Nero from controlling successfully.
Mcgarry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nero is one step ahead there.
Lenny Nero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nero jabs Mcgarry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry tries for a takedown but Nero circles away easily
and Nero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nero scores with a takedown into Mcgarry's guard.
Nero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lenny Nero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nero lands with a right hand.
Mcgarry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nero throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero trying to control but Mcgarry is working from the bottom.
Lenny Nero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mcgarry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nero.
Nero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mcgarry shoots in and bounces Nero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcgarry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcgarry has Nero in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lenny Nero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nero wants to pass the guard but Mcgarry is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nero trying to control but Mcgarry is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Nero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Nero!
Lenny Nero decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fabree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabree's entrance music is Flo Rida - Good Feeling. A fine choice. Dexter Fabree is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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28
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30
145 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Fabree!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabree gets the takedown into side control.
McGregor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fabree fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McGregor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fabree's best efforts.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor has hold of Fabree's hands but Fabree slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGregor wants to control but Fabree is keeping busy.
Fabree is trying to control the action in half guard but McGregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGregor gets back to full guard.
Fabree wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.
Fabree scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabree wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabree postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabree is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabree chips away with some ground and pound.
Fabree has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fabree trying to move into half guard but instead McGregor has managed to sweep!
Fabree keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
Fabree wants to sweep here but McGregor controlling him for the moment.
Fabree is working hard here to advance position.
McGregor postures up.
Fabree seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fabree bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGregor's guard.
McGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fabree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGregor has momentary wrist control but Fabree slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabree landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fabree lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fabree postures up and lands a big shot to McGregor's brow.
Fabree postures up and lands a big shot to McGregor's brow.
McGregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fabree defends it easily.
Fabree pushes down on McGregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fabree is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fabree thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabree looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGregor is refusing to be controlled, as Fabree sits in half guard.
McGregor actively working from the bottom here.
McGregor actively working from the bottom here.
Fabree trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Fabree not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Fabree.
Fabree wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
Fabree thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGregor's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Fabree seems content to control.
McGregor actively working from the bottom here.
Fabree not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fabree is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabree lands a nice short elbow.
Fabree throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor looking for submissions off his back.
Fabree is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabree is working for a submission of some sort.
McGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Fabree dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Dexter Fabree has been cut.
Fabree decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGregor actively working from the bottom here.
McGregor actively working from the bottom here.
Dexter Fabree overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fabree sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGregor defending well though.
Fabree wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Fabree has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Fabree there.
Fabree throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fabree wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Fabree takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor is holding on to half guard well.
McGregor actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabree pulls his head out easily.
Fabree looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGregor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Fabree.
Fabree is trying to control. McGregor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
Fabree wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabree lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Fabree.
Fabree seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fabree keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabree working over McGregor with some ground and pound. McGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is refusing to be controlled, as Fabree sits in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabree looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fabree working over McGregor with some ground and pound. McGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Fabree.
McGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabree doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabree manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fabree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to keep Fabree in close.
Fabree is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fabree defends well.
McGregor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fabree trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fabree trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Fabree passes McGregor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGregor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabree seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGregor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabree lands a nice short elbow.
Fabree winds up and cracks McGregor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
Fabree looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fabree works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabree raining down hammerfists from mount.
McGregor is bucking up trying to escape but Fabree cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fabree lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabree looking to control but McGregor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fabree landing shots from mount.
Fabree lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Fabree dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Fabree's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Fabree moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Fabree.
Fabree blocks a leg kick.
McGregor walks into a jab.
Fabree takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fabree lands the left hand.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dexter Fabree is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fabree checks a leg kick nicely.
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fabree.
A swing and a miss from Fabree.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabree dives in and scores a takedown into McGregor's guard.
Fabree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGregor is keeping the position for now.
Fabree scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fabree postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
Fabree scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fabree postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fabree missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fabree wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
McGregor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fabree stacks McGregor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fabree!
McGregor looks to move to half guard but instead Fabree has passed into mount! Damn!
McGregor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabree wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Fabree perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fabree wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
Fabree winds up and cracks McGregor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fabree is trying to control the action in half guard but McGregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabree pulls his head out easily.
McGregor looking for submissions off his back.
McGregor has hold of Fabree's hands but Fabree slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fabree wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
Fabree with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGregor works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fabree landing with the ground and pound.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Fabree from controlling successfully.
Fabree preventing the sweep.
Fabree lands a couple of digs.
Fabree distracts McGregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fabree trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Fabree content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fabree cracks McGregor with a solid left hand.
Fabree postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Fabree from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabree scoring with some ground and pound.
McGregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fabree postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Fabree from controlling successfully.
Fabree is working McGregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGregor being controlled here, momentarily.
Fabree trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabree is really struggling to control McGregor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fabree scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Fabree clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Fabree'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.
Fabree slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Fabree lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Fabree down.
Fabree throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor misses the jab.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Fabree avoids them all with ease.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Fabree moves out of range easily.
Fabree moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fabree takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fabree looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fabree is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGregor has hold of Fabree's hands but Fabree slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabree is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fabree thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabree pulls his head out easily.
Fabree working over McGregor with some ground and pound. McGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fabree thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely.
McGregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fabree trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fabree pulls his head out easily.
McGregor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fabree lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Fabree is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looking for submissions off his back.
Fabree frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fabree wants to control the pace but McGregor is squirming around nicely.
McGregor can't escape the position.
Fabree with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor is looking to get to half guard.
Fabree lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGregor is rocked!
Fabree lands a big shot there that rocks McGregor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGregor is still in real trouble! Can Fabree finish him?
Fabree drops a big elbow. That's hurt McGregor! More shots from Fabree and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Fabree!
Dexter Fabree is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dexter Fabree waved his t-shirt featuring White Gorilla Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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