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Feral Combat 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boi Bandido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorrance's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thou Shalt Always Kill. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Dorrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Boi Bandido!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorrance loads up on a big right hand but Bandido slips the punch.
Bandido bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dorrance misses with a hook.
Bandido bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandido uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorrance.
Dorrance keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorrance pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandido moves out of range as Dorrance strikes.
Dorrance throws the left hand but Bandido avoids the punch easily.
Dorrance throws an off balance right hand
and Bandido counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bandido.
Bandido is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bandido lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dorrance throws a head punch that misses.
Dorrance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dorrance.
Dorrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandido lands a left hand.
Dorrance misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bandido creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dorrance's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bandido lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandido looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bandido lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dorrance or not.
Dorrance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorrance takes a shot to the head.
Dorrance is trying to force a seperation but Bandido has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Bandido.
Dorrance misses with a body punch.
Dorrance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dorrance is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bandido's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bandido jumps guard and drags Dorrance to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bandido manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dorrance connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandido uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorrance.
Dorrance throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandido moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bandido.
Dorrance blocks a body shot from Bandido.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandido fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandido successfully pulls guard.
Dorrance has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dorrance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandido is keeping the position for now.
Dorrance's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bandido has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dorrance off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Edmund Dorrance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorrance throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandido counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bandido.
Bandido's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bandido escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bandido tries to clinch up but Dorrance circles away and keeps his distance.
Dorrance connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dorrance misses with a hook. Bandido ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bandido looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dorrance throws an overhand right that lands on Bandido's shoulder, as Bandido tries to avoid the shot.
Dorrance cracks Bandido on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bandido falls backwards against the cage. Dorrance follows up with more strikes that drop Bandido to his knees. Dorrance keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bandido! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmund Dorrance!
An out of breath Edmund Dorrance thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Coulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clive Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: Death March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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234 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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265 lbs
20 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Coulter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Coulter blocks nicely.
Williams 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.
Coulter is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Coulter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Williams has eaten all the pies!
Coulter 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.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Coulter has wrist control.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Coulter pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coulter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coulter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coulter!
Coulter advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coulter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Williams to take his back!
Williams is in bad spot here.
Coulter loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Williams hold on?
Williams trying to control the hands but Coulter breaks the grip.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Coulter controls the position.
Coulter looking to break Williams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Williams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Coulter will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Coulter lands with a hammerfist to the side of Williams's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Coulter keeps control of the position as Williams tries to break free.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coulter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coulter tries to get the hooks in deep but Williams pushed the leg off.
Coulter looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking very determined here, making life difficult for Coulter.
Williams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Coulter.
Coulter is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Williams won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Coulter off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Coulter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Shilo (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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196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Shilo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shilo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shilo connects with a jab.
It looks like Mason Randleman has been cut.
Shilo digs a good body shot into Randleman's ribs.
Shilo drives through and clinches with Randleman against the cage.
Shilo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Shilo on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman wants to break free but Shilo has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shilo.
Shilo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Randleman is rocked!
Shilo throws a big uppercut that drops Randleman! More strikes from Shilo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Randleman lies dazed against the cage as Shilo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Shilo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq-NShfefks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pedro Da Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Tommy Thompson has been cut.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Da Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.
Da Silva fails with the takedown.
Da Silva looks winded!
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Da Silva shoots in.
Tommy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Da Silva.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Silva on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Da Silva shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Da Silva is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Da Silva tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Da Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thompson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Da Silva.
Thompson drops Da Silva with a huge uppercut! Da Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Thompson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (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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165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castillo is defending well.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Castillo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Castillo moves to clinch but Miller breaks away
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Castillo pushes Miller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Miller in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Castillo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Castillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danny Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillo dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castillo but Castillo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castillo moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Castillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castillo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miller regains guard immediately.
Castillo postures up and lands a big shot to Miller's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller controls Castillo momentarily but Castillo frees himself.
Castillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castillo connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller looking to control.
Castillo 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.
Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Castillo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castillo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Castillo drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Castillo off! Castillo jumps back into Miller's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castillo postures up.
Castillo lands a couple of elbows.
Castillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Castillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castillo throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Castillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castillo cracks Miller with a solid left hand.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Castillo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castillo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castillo is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Castillo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller tries to move into range but Castillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danny Castillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castillo scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Castillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Castillo moves into the clinch.
Miller taking a breather.
Castillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Castillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Castillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Castillo scores with a hook.
Castillo slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castillo closes the distance and clinches.
Castillo has hold of one of Miller's legs. Miller is fighting the takedown attempt but Castillo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Castillo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Miller trying to control the position.
Castillo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miller!
Danny Castillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castillo is trying to buck Miller off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller happy to just control the position for now.
Castillo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Miller scoring with punches and elbows.
Castillo defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miller trying to control the action but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Miller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Castillo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Castillo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Miller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Castillo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands up and beckons Castillo to join him on the feet.
Castillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castillo moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Castillo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Danny Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castillo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Castillo's takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castillo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Castillo is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Castillo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Castillo pushes him off.
Castillo scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Castillo which made him look bad.
Castillo lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castillo has managed to clinch.
Castillo lands a takedown into guard.
Castillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Miller looking to control.
Miller is looking for a triangle but Castillo pushes his legs off easily.
Castillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castillo stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Castillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miller is rocked!
Castillo postures up and lands a big shot to Miller's brow.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Castillo finish him?
Castillo works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Castillo loads up on a big left hand. Miller felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Castillo looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Miller can't hide his disappointment, as Castillo celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Castillo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Oro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Oro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Drake!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake tries to clinch up but Oro circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake is looking to clinch but Oro is avoiding it.
Drake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drake lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oro has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oro is keeping the position for now.
Drake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oro's guard.
Oro is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Drake.
Oro tries to kick Drake off but Drake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oro is staying active underneath Drake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oro looking for submissions off his back.
Oro looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oro looking for submissions off his back.
Drake seems to be looking for submissions.
Oro actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oro's head.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Oro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drake stacks Oro 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 Drake!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oro keeps working.
Drake cracks Oro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Drake trying to control the position but Oro is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Oro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oro is looking for a sweep.
Drake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drake landing a few strikes.
Drake trying to control the action but Oro is working from the bottom.
Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drake is just riding it out for now. Oro eventually gives up the hold.
Oro is working for a kimura but Drake is defending it quite comfortably.
Drake trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oro seems to be working for a kimura but Drake defends the submission attempt.
Drake is looking for a sweep. Oro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Francis Drake will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Oro lands with a shot to the body.
Drake is looking to clinch but Oro is avoiding it.
Drake tries to clinch there but Oro circles away.
Oro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oro but Oro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oro lands a high kick!
Oro connects with an inside leg kick.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Oro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alan Oro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oro lands a high kick!
Drake is rocked!
Oro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake tries to clinch but Oro moves away
and Oro counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Oro finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Oro.
Whack! Oro lands a heavy head kick that drops Drake. The ref tackles Oro to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Drake was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alan Oro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzesimir Ciupaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ciupaga has chosen Polak potrafi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
221 lbs
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218 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzesimir Ciupaga!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciupaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ciupaga gets a clinch.
Ciupaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Jemelianko.
Jemelianko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ciupaga is trying to stand back up but Jemelianko is controlling him
Jemelianko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jemelianko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ciupaga as he avoids it easily.
Ciupaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jemelianko goes for a takedown attempt but Ciupaga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jemelianko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciupaga's waist but Ciupaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jemelianko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciupaga lands an overhand right.
Ciupaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ciupaga digs a good hook to Jemelianko's body.
Jemelianko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ciupaga defends it well.
Jemelianko wants to work for an arm triangle but Ciupaga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jemelianko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ciupaga pushes Jemelianko off looking to stand but Jemelianko dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ciupaga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jemelianko is working for a kimura but Ciupaga is defending it quite comfortably.
Jemelianko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jemelianko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jemelianko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga tries to kick Jemelianko off but Jemelianko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jemelianko seems to be looking for submissions.
Jemelianko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ciupaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jemelianko.
Jemelianko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ciupaga still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ciupaga has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko looks to move to half guard but instead Ciupaga has passed into mount! Damn!
Jemelianko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jemelianko wants to control but Ciupaga is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jemelianko blocking the ground and pound.
Jemelianko tries to hold on but Ciupaga postures up.
Ciupaga tries to control but Jemelianko wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiodor Jemelianko dominated that round.
That's time! Jemelianko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jemelianko throws a low kick but Ciupaga avoids it.
Jemelianko throws a head kick but Ciupaga moves out of range.
Jemelianko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ciupaga as he jumps to the side.
Jemelianko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ciupaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ciupaga throws a sloppy head kick and Jemelianko moves out of range easily.
Jemelianko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ciupaga quickly recovers to half guard.
Ciupaga is trying to stand.
Jemelianko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jemelianko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jemelianko connects with a nice short shot to Ciupaga's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciupaga pushes Jemelianko off looking to stand but Jemelianko dives back in and keeps control.
Jemelianko seems to be working for a kimura but Ciupaga defends the submission attempt.
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jemelianko prevents Ciupaga from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ciupaga defends it well.
Jemelianko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ciupaga is just riding it out for now. Jemelianko eventually gives up the hold.
Jemelianko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jemelianko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko stops Ciupaga from getting back to his feet.
Jemelianko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ciupaga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ciupaga looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jemelianko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiodor Jemelianko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jemelianko is trying to work for a kimura but Ciupaga is defending well.
Jemelianko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jemelianko is looking for a kimura but Ciupaga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jemelianko to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiodor Jemelianko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ciupaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ciupaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jemelianko shoots in but no luck this time.
Jemelianko throws a series of punches but Ciupaga moves out of range.
Jemelianko misses with a two punch combination.
Fiodor Jemelianko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ciupaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jemelianko throws a hook but Ciupaga avoids it easily.
Jemelianko lands with an uppercut that bounces Ciupaga off the cage and back into range.
Jemelianko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciupaga's waist but Ciupaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jemelianko off to one side.
Jemelianko tries for a takedown but Ciupaga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Ciupaga is predictable there
and Jemelianko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ciupaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Jemelianko circles away.
Ciupaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ciupaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jemelianko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciupaga's waist but Ciupaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jemelianko off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciupaga throws a combination. Jemelianko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That kick from Ciupaga tenderised Jemelianko's leg. Jemelianko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciupaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ciupaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Jemelianko circles away.
Jemelianko shoots for a double leg takedown but Ciupaga sprawls well. He's pushed Jemelianko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jemelianko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jemelianko checks the leg kick.
Fiodor Jemelianko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jemelianko tries for a takedown but Ciupaga circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jemelianko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ciupaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jemelianko punishes Ciupaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Ciupaga scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Fiodor Jemelianko has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciupaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krzesimir Ciupaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jemelianko throws a body punch but Ciupaga moves out of range.
Jemelianko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ciupaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jemelianko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jemelianko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ciupaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jemelianko somewhat.
Ciupaga lands with a cross.
Krzesimir Ciupaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jemelianko slips a jab and a cross from Ciupaga.
Ciupaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciupaga lands with a hook. Jemelianko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jemelianko shoots in but Ciupaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ciupaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a takedown. Ciupaga tries to sprawl out of it but Jemelianko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ciupaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ciupaga misses with a body shot.
Jemelianko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jemelianko throws a series of punches but Ciupaga avoids them all with ease.
Jemelianko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jemelianko shoots in and drives through. Ciupaga sprawls well.
Ciupaga closes the distance and pushes Jemelianko back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ciupaga.
Nice elbow from Ciupaga.
Ciupaga lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ciupaga.
Ciupaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Ciupaga.
Ciupaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jemelianko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jemelianko misses with a takedown attempt - Ciupaga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jemelianko throws a push kick but Ciupaga slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jemelianko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ciupaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzesimir Ciupaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jemelianko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiodor Jemelianko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hironobu Uematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson comes into the arena with turisas- stand up and fight blaring out of the sound system. Uematsu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Primus - Laquer Head kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
200 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hironobu Uematsu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Uematsu. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uematsu loads up on a big right hand but Dickinson slips the punch.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Uematsu. Those never looked like landing.
Uematsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickinson counters with a single leg into guard. Uematsu didn't expect that.
Dickinson stays in close to Uematsu's body and controls the position.
Dickinson stopping the sweep attempt from Uematsu.
Dickinson trying to control but Uematsu is working from the bottom.
Dickinson advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uematsu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Dickinson crashes against the mat.
Uematsu is looking to reverse the position.
Uematsu gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uematsu's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson thows a huge punch but Uematsu dodges it nicely.
Dickinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Uematsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uematsu is not content to let Dickinson control the position.
Dickinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Uematsu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Uematsu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dickinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dickinson's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Uematsu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dickinson doesn't escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uematsu is hanging on to Dickinson's back as he tries to escape.
Dickinson trying to control the position but Uematsu manages to sink in the hooks.
Dickinson is in bad spot here.
Uematsu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uematsu doesn't have the hooks in and Dickinson manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu 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.
Uematsu is pulling down on Dickinson's head to control his posture.
Hironobu Uematsu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Uematsu takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses.
Dickinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uematsu is fending him off so far but Dickinson persists. Nope, Uematsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Uematsu tries to bum rush Dickinson with a series of wild strikes but Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uematsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Dickinson. Dickinson gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uematsu jabs at Dickinson's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uematsu misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Dickinson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uematsu tries to clinch up.
Dickinson misses with a combination
and Uematsu counters with a stiff right hand.
Uematsu lands with a hook. Dickinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uematsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Will Dickinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uematsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uematsu.
Uematsu throws a leg kick
and Dickinson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickinson wants to free his trapped foot but Uematsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Uematsu is refusing to be controlled, as Dickinson sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson prevents Uematsu from improving his position.
Uematsu is staying active underneath Dickinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dickinson throwing shots but Uematsu is blocking nicely.
Uematsu pushes Dickinson off looking to stand but Dickinson dives back in and keeps control.
Dickinson prevents Uematsu from improving his position.
Dickinson trying to control the action but Uematsu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uematsu defending well though.
Will Dickinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uematsu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uematsu scores with a three punch combo!
Uematsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Uematsu does no damage.
Uematsu throws a hook but Dickinson blocks it.
Uematsu throws a big shot that misses.
Dickinson misses with a looping right.
Uematsu throws a jab when Dickinson was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson closes the distance and clinches up with Uematsu, looking for a takedown. Dickinson pushes Uematsu against the cage but Uematsu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uematsu staying out of range there.
Uematsu gets caught napping as Dickinson dives in and scores a takedown. Uematsu manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Uematsu is retaining full guard.
Uematsu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dickinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uematsu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu looking to control.
Dickinson trying to control but Uematsu is working from the bottom.
Dickinson with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickinson wants to control from the top but Uematsu keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Uematsu misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Dickinson will probably get the nod.
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!
Dickinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dickinson throws a front kick aimed at Uematsu's knee but Uematsu avoids it well.
Dickinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uematsu defends it nicely.
Uematsu connects with an inside leg kick.
Uematsu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uematsu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Uematsu cracks a nice hook into Dickinson's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson gets tackled into the cage by Uematsu. Uematsu maintains the clinch.
Dickinson jumps guard but Uematsu stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uematsu lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uematsu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Uematsu has double underhooks.
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uematsu smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickinson moves out of range of the body kick.
Uematsu throws a body punch but Dickinson moves out of range.
Uematsu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dickinson has time to react.
Uematsu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickinson is rocked!
Dickinson leaves his chin hanging out and Uematsu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dickinson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hironobu Uematsu!
An out of breath Hironobu Uematsu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trejo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dire Straits- Six Blade Knife. Ben Dover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Trejo.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch but Trejo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dover wants to clinch up but Trejo keeps it at a distance.
Trejo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dover's waist but Dover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trejo off to one side.
Trejo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dover. Trejo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dover is looking to clinch but Trejo is avoiding it.
Trejo rushes Dover and presses him up against the cage.
Trejo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dover prevents Trejo from breaking the clinch.
Trejo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trejo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dover.
Dover tries to clinch but Trejo is having none of it.
Dover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trejo throws a sloppy head kick and Dover moves out of range easily.
Trejo scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dover closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trejo counters with a head kick that drops Dover to the mat! Dover scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dover is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dover rushes Trejo and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Dover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trejo slows down the pace here.
Dover seems to have got his legs back now.
Dover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trejo avoids the damage to the body.
Trejo breaks the clinch.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch but Trejo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trejo throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trejo.
Trejo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dover. Trejo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trejo shoots in but Dover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Trejo.
Dover lands a jab to the head.
Dover keeps the fight on the outside.
Dover thumps Trejo with a low kick.
Trejo tries to keep at a distance but Dover has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trejo is looking to break free of the clinch but Dover has double underhooks.
Trejo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dover closes the distance but Trejo moves to the side
and Trejo counters with a head kick.
Dover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Trejo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo looks to land a right hand but Dover moved out of range.
Dover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dover fakes the leg kick and cracks Trejo in the body.
Trejo tries to clinch but Dover moves out of range.
A big left from Dover misses.
Dover attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trejo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dover, right into the meat.
Dover closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Trejo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dover throws an elbow but misses.
Trejo has had enough of the clinch but Dover keeps him there for the moment.
Trejo breaks the clinch.
Dover blocks a head kick by Trejo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Trejo slams his shin into Dover's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trejo checks a leg kick.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trejo scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trejo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dover is looking to clinch.
Dover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trejo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dover tries to clinch up.
Trejo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trejo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dover has time to react.
Dover takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dover is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trejo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Dover.
Trejo closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dover slips a jab from Trejo.
An inside leg kick lands from Trejo.
Trejo lands a big head kick that sends Dover tumbling to the mat! Trejo takes a step backwards and waves Dover back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dover, right into the meat.
Dover moves to clinch but Trejo breaks away
and Trejo counters with a leg kick.
Dover tries to clinch up but Trejo circles away and keeps his distance.
Dover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trejo.
Trejo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A clash of legs there as Dover blocks the low kick.
Trejo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trejo drives through and clinches with Dover against the cage.
Dover lands an elbow just above Trejo 's eye.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trejo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo wants to break free but Dover has control.
Dover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trejo.
Dover pushes off an throws an elbow but Trejo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dover keeps control of Trejo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dover missing with knees to the body.
Dover prevents Trejo from breaking the clinch.
Dover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dover with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trejo is trying to break free.
Trejo breaks from the clinch.
Trejo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trejo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dover connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trejo scrambles back to his feet.
Dover scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Trejo or perhaps it was just good defense by Dover which made him look bad.
Trejo throws a head kick that misses.
Dover is looking to clinch but Trejo is avoiding it.
Trejo misses with a wild body shot.
Dover moves in looking to clinch but Trejo pushes him off.
Trejo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover is looking to clinch.
Trejo throws a head kick that misses.
Dover tries to clinch up.
Dover walks into a straight right hand from Trejo.
Dover moves to clinch but Trejo breaks away
and Trejo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo scores with a head kick.
Dover doesn't manage to clinch there - Trejo circles away.
Trejo scores with a jab to the body.
Trejo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dover tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dover wants to clinch up but Trejo keeps it at a distance.
Trejo throws a body kick that misses
and Dover counters with an inside leg kick.
Dover doesn't manage to clinch there - Trejo circles away.
Dover takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trejo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dover has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trejo.
Trejo drives through and clinches with Dover against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trejo avoids the damage to the body.
Trejo is trying to break free.
Trejo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dover takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dover wants to clinch but Trejo slips to the side
and Trejo counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dover just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trejo's brow.
Dover throws an elbow that misses.
Dover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trejo breaks the clinch.
Trejo has closed the distance and engaged Dover in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trejo is trying to push Dover away but Dover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dover landing knees to the head.
Trejo tries to circle away but Dover has him pinned against the cage.
Trejo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Trejo lands a head kick. Dover smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trejo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dover throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dover.
Good leg kick by Dover there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dover is looking to clinch.
Dover tries to clinch but Trejo is having none of it.
Trejo throws a low kick, looking for Dover's leg but Dover calmly moves out of range.
Trejo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dover moves away.
Dover tries to clinch but Trejo moves out of range.
Dover scores with a leg kick.
Danny Trejo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trejo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dover tries to clinch there but Trejo circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover wants to clinch
and Trejo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dover blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Trejo.
Dover is looking to clinch.
Trejo shoots in for a takedown but Dover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trejo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dover throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trejo's head.
A slow jab from Dover misses its intended target.
Trejo misses with a wild body shot.
Trejo dives in and grabs Dover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dover pushes down on Trejo's head and hops out.
Dover closes the distance and clinches.
Trejo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dover has him pressed against the cage.
Trejo is looking to control Dover's arms but Dover gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trejo has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dover tries to clinch but Trejo moves out of range.
Dover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trejo keeps the fight on the outside.
Trejo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dover drives through and clinches with Trejo against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trejo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trejo throws a head kick that misses.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trejo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trejo moves out of range as Dover throws a body kick.
Dover wants to clinch.
Ben Dover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trejo throws a leg kick but Dover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dover at a distance.
Trejo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dover but Dover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danny Trejo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Trejo.
Dover instigates a clinch.
Trejo stalling.
Dover missing with knees to the body.
Trejo stalling in the clinch.
Trejo takes an elbow to the temple.
Trejo breaks the clinch.
Dover is looking to clinch but Trejo is avoiding it.
Dover misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dover misses with a knee to the head.
Danny Trejo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trejo managing to block the knees to the body from Dover.
Dover managing to block the knees to the body from Trejo.
Trejo avoids the elbow strike from Dover, against the cage.
Trejo wants to stall.
Dover tries to land knees in the clinch but Trejo avoids the damage to the body.
Trejo is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dover scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Dover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ben Dover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trejo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dover showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trejo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Trejo!
A relieved looking Danny Trejo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Bajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagendra kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mozart - Lacrimosa. Bojan Bajic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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11 - 9 - 0 |
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220 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Nagendra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Bojan Bajic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagendra shoots in looking for a takedown but Bajic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagendra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nagendra has a takedown stuffed.
Bajic throws a sloppy head kick and Nagendra moves out of range easily.
A jab from Bajic misses.
Nagendra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montgomery Nagendra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bajic misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bajic.
Nagendra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bajic pinned against the cage. Bajic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nagendra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bajic.
Bajic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra avoids the body shot from Bajic.
Nagendra has his takedown stuffed
and Bajic counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Montgomery Nagendra has been cut.
Nagendra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bajic defends it nicely.
Nagendra moves away from the strike by Bajic.
Bajic cracks the inside of Nagendra's front leg.
Bajic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagendra.
No luck for Nagendra with that takedown attempt.
Nagendra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagendra is out of range and Bajic settles back down.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Bajic.
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!
Bajic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagendra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bajic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagendra is breathing heavily.
Nagendra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nagendra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bajic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bajic throws a good cross that connects.
Bajic scoring well with a low kick there.
Bajic throws a head kick that Nagendra semi-blocks.
Nagendra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bajic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra looks for a takedown but Bajic sprawls well.
Nagendra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nagendra. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bajic lands with a hook. Nagendra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bajic as he avoids it easily.
Nagendra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bajic feints and then cracks Nagendra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagendra down.
Bajic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nagendra tries to bum rush Bajic with a series of wild strikes but Bajic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bajic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bajic throws a head kick that Nagendra semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bajic sprawls well. Bajic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nagendra gets slowly back to his feet.
Bajic is looking to slow Nagendra down with leg kicks.
Bajic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bajic lands a slapping body shot.
Bojan Bajic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bajic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nagendra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown but Bajic shows good takedown defense.
Bajic throws a head kick that misses.
Nagendra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Bajic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montgomery Nagendra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bajic cracks Nagendra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bajic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bajic takes a swing at Nagendra's ribcage but misses.
Nagendra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bajic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nagendra shoots in but Bajic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bajic leaves Nagendra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bajic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bajic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagendra looks for a takedown but Bajic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montgomery Nagendra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagendra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bajic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagendra.
Bajic thumps Nagendra with a low kick.
Bojan Bajic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bajic.
Nagendra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bajic cracks Nagendra with an open hand slap.
Montgomery Nagendra's cut is getting worse.
Bajic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown but Bajic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagendra blocks a head kick by Bajic.
Montgomery Nagendra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bajic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagendra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bajic.
Bajic lands a nice hook to Nagendra's body. Nagendra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra shoots in for a double leg but Bajic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bajic connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bajic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagendra manages to avoid it.
Bajic lands a right hook to the body.
Bajic just misses with a punch to the body.
Bajic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bajic stuffs the takedown attempt from Nagendra. Nagendra gets slowly back to his feet.
Bajic cracks Nagendra with a good jab.
Bajic throws a shot to the body.
Bajic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajic throws a nice inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nagendra might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nagendra ducks under a wild hook from Bajic.
Bajic throws a body punch but Nagendra moves out of range.
Montgomery Nagendra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bajic connects with a jab.
Nagendra avoids the body shot from Bajic.
Nagendra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bajic works Nagendra's body with a nice hook.
Nagendra blocks a jab.
Bajic throws a head kick that misses.
Bajic stuffs the takedown attempt from Nagendra. Nagendra gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Bajic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nagendra needs to keep his hands up - Bajic had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bajic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bajic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bajic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagendra moves forwards but Bajic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nagendra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bajic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bajic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bajic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Bajic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Montgomery Nagendra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bajic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bajic.
Bajic scores with a shot to the body.
Bajic lands a two punch combo.
Nagendra shoots in looking for a takedown but Bajic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagendra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bajic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bajic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagendra moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagendra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagendra is defended easily by Bajic.
Nagendra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bajic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Bajic. No joy for Nagendra on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montgomery Nagendra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bajic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagendra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bajic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagendra drops his hands momentarily and Bajic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nagendra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bajic lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bajic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bajic is looking to slow Nagendra down with leg kicks.
Bajic stalks Nagendra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nagendra's face. Nagendra staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajic connects with a solid leg kick.
Bajic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagendra fails with the takedown
and Bajic counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagendra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagendra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bajic.
Bajic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagendra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagendra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bajic lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajic works the jab nicely.
Nagendra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bajic.
Nagendra shoots in looking for a takedown but Bajic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagendra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bajic takes a swing at Nagendra's ribcage but misses.
Nagendra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bajic.
An inside leg kick lands from Bajic.
Bajic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bajic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bajic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagendra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Bajic finds it's way through Nagendra's defenses.
Nagendra has a takedown stuffed.
Bajic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bajic.
Bajic feints and then cracks Nagendra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagendra down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bajic. That's going to slow Nagendra down.
Bajic lands a nice hook to Nagendra's body. Nagendra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bajic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Bajic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Montgomery Nagendra'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.
Nagendra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bajic looks to throw the jab but Nagendra is out of range.
Bajic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bajic throws a head kick but Nagendra moves out of range.
Nagendra slips a straight right by Bajic.
Bajic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bajic missing with a left hand there. Nagendra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagendra shoots for a takedown but Bajic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bajic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagendra fails with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nagendra closes the distance and clinches up with Bajic, looking for a takedown. Nagendra pushes Bajic against the cage but Bajic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montgomery Nagendra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bajic. Nagendra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Bajic.
Nagendra shoots for a takedown but Bajic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bajic misses with a series of wild punches.
Bajic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bajic leaves Nagendra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bajic misses with a wild body shot.
Bajic throws a sloppy head kick and Nagendra moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajic swings for the body but Nagendra moves out of range.
Bajic thuds a left hand into Nagendra's body.
Bajic connects with a body shot.
Nagendra drives through with a takedown into Bajic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nagendra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagendra working some strikes from top position.
Bajic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bajic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bajic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra chips away with some ground and pound.
Bajic keeping full guard, as Nagendra tries to pass.
Nagendra working some strikes from top position.
Bajic working a defensive guard here.
Nagendra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bajic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nagendra has Bajic in his guard.
Nagendra manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nagendra 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajic is looking to improve his position but Nagendra isn't that keen on the idea.
Nagendra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nagendra with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagendra is landing with some decent strikes but Bajic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Bajic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nagendra working Bajic over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Montgomery Nagendra had his way with Bojan Bajic in that round.
The cut man is working on Montgomery Nagendra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bajic misses with a looping right.
Bajic lands a head kick!
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown but Bajic shows good takedown defense.
Bajic throws a body punch but Nagendra moves out of range.
Nagendra feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Montgomery Nagendra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagendra working some strikes from top position.
Bajic keeping full guard, as Nagendra tries to pass.
Bajic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagendra won't allow Bajic to sweep him here.
Nagendra advances to half guard.
Bajic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajic tries to get to full guard but Nagendra has control of the leg.
Nagendra wants to control but Bajic is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Nagendra.
Nagendra is stalling here. Bajic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nagendra seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bajic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bajic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bajic working away.
Bajic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bajic is looking to take a break and control but Nagendra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagendra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajic tries to get to full guard but Nagendra has control of the leg.
Nagendra slips a nice elbow through Bajic's hands, connecting with Bajic's forehead.
Nagendra thows a huge punch but Bajic dodges it nicely.
Nagendra is trying to work for a kimura but Bajic is defending well.
Bajic is pressing down on Nagendra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagendra connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagendra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bajic is trying to control the position but Nagendra postures up.
Bojan Bajic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra tries to free his leg and advance position but Bajic is retaining full guard.
Nagendra is working Bajic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bajic trying to control the position.
Nagendra passes Bajic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Montgomery Nagendra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagendra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagendra works his way into full mount!
Bajic wants to hold on but Nagendra pushes him away.
Nagendra punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagendra throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nagendra misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bajic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nagendra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bajic?
Bajic is rocked!
Nagendra connects with a bit shot that sees Bajic covering up! More strikes from Nagendra and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nagendra is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montgomery Nagendra!
Montgomery Nagendra retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Montgomery Nagendra waved his t-shirt featuring Brute's logo in front of the cameras.
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