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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Taylor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Taylor!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Carneiro trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
Carneiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carneiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carneiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
Carneiro trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Carneiro drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Carneiro off! Carneiro jumps back into Taylor's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Carneiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carneiro trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Carneiro is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carneiro looking to pass the guard.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Carneiro postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro 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.
Carneiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carneiro preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carneiro tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Carneiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Carneiro lands a couple of elbows.
Carneiro trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Carneiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carneiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carneiro 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.
Carneiro looking to pass the guard.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Carneiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carneiro works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carneiro.
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carneiro controls the pace.
Taylor can't keep his opponent in guard - Carneiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carneiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Taylor defend it? Carneiro steps over the head and cranks it - Taylor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Carneiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Carneiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorrance's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thou Shalt Always Kill. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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
3 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dorrance loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Dorrance throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Dorrance lands with a right hand.
A big left from Dorrance misses.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorrance.
Dorrance pounces like a tiger and cracks Oliveira with a vicious hook! Oliveira is down but not out! Dorrance follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edmund Dorrance!
Our winner, Edmund Dorrance, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Nolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Nolter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Lister!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nolter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nolter.
Sloppy strikes from Nolter. Those never looked like landing.
Nolter loads up on a big right hand but Lister slips the punch.
Nolter moves into the clinch successfully.
Nolter drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nolter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lister dives into side control.
Lister is trying to ground and pound but Nolter uses the momentary lack of control by Lister to regain half guard.
Nolter is looking to improve his position.
Lister tries to pass to full mount but Nolter defends it.
Nolter is trying to stand up here but Lister is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolter tries to kick Lister off in order to stand up. Lister Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lister misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lister postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nolter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lister has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nolter gets back to half guard.
Lister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nolter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lister stops Nolter from getting back to his feet.
Nolter is not content to let Lister control the position.
Nolter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lister scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolter trying to control but Lister postures up.
Lister trying to control the action but Nolter is working from the bottom.
Nolter moves into full guard.
Lister wants to pass the guard but Nolter is keeping the position.
Lister slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lister working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolter is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lister working away.
Nolter sneaks back into half guard.
Nolter is refusing to be controlled, as Lister sits in half guard.
Nolter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lister passes to full mount!
Lister tries to control but Nolter wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolter tries to lock up and control but Lister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lister breaks from Nolter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nolter is trying desperately to improve position.
Lister lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lister with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lister prevents Nolter from getting the reversal.
Nolter is trying to stand up.
Nolter is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Lister will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Nolter.
Lister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lister is standing up over Nolter. Nolter looks to escape but Lister dives into side control.
Lister is chipping away with strikes.
Lister is working Nolter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nolter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nolter can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Lister seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lister lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lister is looking to take a break and control but Nolter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lister working away.
Lister misses with the ground and pound.
Lister working the ground and pound.
Nolter wants to get back to his feet but Lister drags him back down.
Nolter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lister's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lister wants to pass to mount but Nolter is defending the position.
Nolter is trying to stand back up but Lister is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolter is in trouble now - Lister has advanced to mount!
Lister landing strikes from the mount and Nolter is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Lister.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lister is landing with some decent strikes but Nolter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nolter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lister.
Lister with good strikes from the mount here!
Lister lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dave Lister has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lister working Nolter over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolter is trying to escape the mount.
Lister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lister is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nolter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nolter is trying desperately to improve position.
Lister is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nolter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nolter tries to hold on but Lister postures up.
Nolter working to try and regain half guard.
Lister landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolter is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nolter wants to control but Lister is having none of it.
Nolter is squirming around, avoiding Lister's attempts to control the action.
Lister working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nolter is working to get back to half guard.
Lister looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Lister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nolter throws the kick towards the body but Lister avoids it.
Lister fails with the takedown
and Nolter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lister's knee momentarily.
Nick Nolter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nolter.
Nolter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nolter doesn't manage to clinch there - Lister circles away.
Nolter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nolter tries to clinch but Lister moves out of range.
Lister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nolter tries to clinch up but Lister circles away and keeps his distance.
Nolter jabs Lister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nolter tries to bum rush Lister with a series of wild strikes but Lister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister looks to score with a jab to the body but Nolter is just out of range.
Nolter throws a series of punches but Lister avoids them all with ease.
Nolter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nolter.
Lister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nolter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nolter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lister landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nolter is looking to regain half guard here but Lister keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Lister stalls from top position.
Nolter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolter is letting Lister control him for a moment.
Lister is trying to get an arm triangle but Nolter is defending well.
Lister avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nolter.
You can see the frustration on Nolter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lister's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lister scoring with punches and elbows.
Lister scoring with punches from side control.
Lister is looking to take a break and control but Nolter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nolter is trying to buck Lister off.
Nick Nolter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nolter tries to buck Lister off but Lister is having none of it.
Nolter throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nolter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Nolter as Lister shoots in.
Nolter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nick Nolter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nolter's waist but Nolter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lister off to one side.
Nick Nolter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Lister.
Nolter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nick Nolter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lister misses with a body shot.
Nolter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lister on the side of the head.
Dave Lister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Nolter does no damage.
Lister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Nolter.
I think Lister has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Lister!
A victorious Dave Lister thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolle Johnsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Vesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnsen comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Snowblind. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolle Johnsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Heimo Vesa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesa swinging wildly here.
Crunch! Vesa slams his shin into Johnsen's torso.
Vesa missing with a left hand there. Johnsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vesa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnsen's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vesa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vesa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnsen is trying to stand.
Vesa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnsen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heimo Vesa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Najman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Najman looks to score with a jab to the body but CoxX is just out of range.
CoxX walks into a stiff left hand from Najman.
CoxX moves into the clinch successfully.
Najman has had enough of the clinch but CoxX keeps him there for the moment.
CoxX has Najman pressed against the cage, preventing Najman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
CoxX prevents Najman from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from CoxX.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as CoxX takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by CoxX.
CoxX has Najman pressed against the cage, preventing Najman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Najman tries to break free but CoxX pushes him back against the cage.
Najman tries to break free but CoxX pushes him back against the cage.
Najman tries to circle away but CoxX has him pinned against the cage.
CoxX breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Najman misses the shot to the body.
CoxX closes the distance and clinches.
CoxX keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Najman's efforts to push away.
A short right from CoxX on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CoxX prevents Najman from breaking the clinch.
Najman is trying to push CoxX away but CoxX has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by CoxX.
CoxX lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX lands with a light punch inside.
Najman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
CoxX has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Najman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
CoxX is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Najman is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri CoxX!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Experiment Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Carcass - Keep on Rotting in the Free World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fred Burton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Experiment Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 29 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Burton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Burton misses
and Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Guy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guy misses with a body shot.
Burton moves away from the strike by Guy.
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Guy scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Guy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton misses the jab.
Guy slips under a jab from Burton.
Guy wants to clinch up but Burton keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guy throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Burton counters with a single leg into guard. Guy didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Guy looking for subs off his back but Burton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guy looking for subs from the bottom but Burton mounts him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy regains half guard.
Guy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Burton passes into side control!
Guy is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burton's best efforts.
Guy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guy.
Guy is looking for a triangle but Burton pushes his legs off easily.
Guy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burton uses it to pass to side control.
Guy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burton off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Guy is trying to stick to Burton's back but Burton is turning into Guy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Guy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burton.
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burton defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burton passes into side control.
Guy is looking to regain half guard here but Burton keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Experiment Guy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guy jabs at Burton's body.
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton drives through with a takedown into Guy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burton has passed into half guard!
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burton is thwarting Guy's attempts to control the position.
Guy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Burton passes into side control!
Guy tries to bench press Burton off him but Burton keeps the position.
Experiment Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.
Guy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guy looking for subs from the bottom but Burton mounts him!
Guy is working to get back to half guard.
Guy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Burton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burton pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Burton passes into side control!
Burton working the head with strikes.
Guy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton working the head and body with strikes.
Burton cracks Guy with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burton's best efforts.
Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Guy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Burton pushes past his half guard into mount!
Burton wants to finish this one by submission but Guy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy is looking to improve his position but Burton isn't that keen on the idea.
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 Experiment Guy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Burton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fred Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burton on the side of the head.
A big right from Guy misses.
A shot to the body from Burton misses
and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Guy misses.
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Guy tries to clinch but Burton moves away
and Burton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burton throws a lazy right hand but Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burton.
Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burton gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fred Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guy looking for subs off his back but Burton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burton has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.
Burton passes Guy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burton pulls his head out easily.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Burton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy with the active half guard here but Burton passes nicely into side control.
Guy is looking for a sweep.
Burton scores with a couple of short elbows.
It looks like Experiment Guy has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Experiment Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Experiment Guy's cut is getting worse.
Guy wants to control but Burton postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Burton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guy 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Experiment Guy!
Our winner, Experiment Guy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Biohazard- Punishment kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny tries to clinch but Castle moves away
and Castle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kenny's guard.
Castle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castle throws a big right hand that misses.
Castle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castle throws a big right hand that misses.
Castle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle landing with the ground and pound.
Kenny is breathing heavily.
Kenny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castle throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castle.
Kenny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castle on the ground.
Castle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kenny is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Kenny's head off the mat! Kenny is out! He's out! Castle jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Castle!
Frank Castle very nearly forgot to thank Golden Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henderson Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fring has chosen Frogacult - No rush as his entrance music. Gustavo Fring will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Fring, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cormier tries to clinch but Fring is having none of it.
Cormier tries to clinch up but Fring circles away and keeps his distance.
Cormier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fring.
Cormier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring tries to close the distance and clinch but Cormier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cormier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cormier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henderson Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Fring.
Cormier drives through and clinches with Fring against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cormier.
Fring jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fring is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cormier is controlling him.
Fring throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fring looking for a guillotine here but Cormier defends easily.
Fring has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fring had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cormier defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cormier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cormier stands up over Fring, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fring can't keep his opponent in guard - Cormier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fring looking for submissions off his back.
Fring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fring is trying to get back to full guard.
Fring looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cormier working over Fring with some ground and pound. Fring looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fring is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cormier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cormier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Fring wants to improve his position but Cormier is controlling well.
Cormier tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fring controls his leg.
Fring is trying to get back to full guard.
Cormier is looking for a kimura but Fring is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cormier to get the leverage.
Cormier is keen to just control but Fring is a slippery customer.
Fring looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cormier is nestled in close to Fring, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fring is looking for a sweep. Cormier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cormier working Fring over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fring is pressing down on Cormier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cormier stands and throws Fring's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fring regains half guard.
Cormier prevents Fring from improving his position.
Cormier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cormier trying to pass the guard but Fring defending well.
Cormier trying to control the action but Fring is working from the bottom.
Cormier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fring is not content to let Cormier control the position.
Cormier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cormier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fring is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henderson Cormier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Fring's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cormier is looking to clinch.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cormier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cormier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fring.
Cormier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring fails with the takedown
and Cormier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fring won't be happy with that.
Cormier advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Henderson Cormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fring is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cormier pulls his head out easily.
Fring actively working from the bottom here.
Fring is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cormier pulls his head out easily.
Fring is breathing heavily.
Fring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but Fring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier is stalling here. Fring is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cormier seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fring has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cormier is pushing Fring's head away, looking to escape. Fring manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cormier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cormier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fring has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fring working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cormier parries the strikes from Fring easily there. Fring is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cormier to escape.
Fring wants to stand but Cormier has his arm trapped.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier wants to get back to his feet but Fring drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring tries for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
Fring goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cormier has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fring but great work by Cormier.
Cormier scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fring to see if he's OK.
Fring is trying to get back to half guard.
Cormier decides to stand back up. Cormier steps back and let's Fring get back to his feet.
Cormier tries to clinch up.
Cormier gets a clinch.
Cormier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fring drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cormier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henderson Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Fring.
Cormier throws a lazy uppercut
and Fring holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Cormier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fring wants to take the fight to the mat but Cormier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fring tries to pull guard but Cormier holds him up against the cage and eventually Fring drops back down to his feet.
Cormier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cormier has a couple of punches blocked by Fring.
Fring is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cormier is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cormier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fring is looking to break free of the clinch but Cormier has double underhooks.
Cormier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cormier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fring throwing strikes from guard but Cormier blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henderson Cormier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Fring's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cormier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cormier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fring circles away quickly and effectively.
Cormier closes the distance and pushes Fring back into the cage.
Fring can't get the takedown.
Fring throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cormier stops a takedown attempt from Fring.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Fring won't allow it.
Fring has Cormier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cormier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Fring.
Fring is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fring shoots in looking for a takedown. Cormier tries to sprawl out of it but Fring keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cormier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier tries to clinch there but Fring circles away.
Cormier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cormier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fring can't get the takedown.
Cormier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fring lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cormier!
Fring with shots to the head and body - Cormier looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cormier is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fring goes for an armbar but Cormier turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cormier.
Fring looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cormier wants to pass the guard but Fring is keeping the position.
Cormier is looking to work some ground and pound but Fring has wrist control.
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fring is keeping the position for now.
Fring has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cormier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring being controlled here, momentarily.
Fring looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cormier landing with the ground and pound.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Fring keeps moving.
Cormier landing some decent shots from guard.
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That has opened up Gustavo Fring's cut even more.
Cormier advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fring is staying active underneath Cormier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fring is pressing down on Cormier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fring is keeping the position for now.
Fring throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cormier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cormier throws a big right hand that misses.
Cormier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fring tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fring is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cormier defends well.
Fring looking for a sweep. Not yet Fring, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustavo Fring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson Cormier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cormier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henderson Cormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cormier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henderson Cormier!
Henderson Cormier took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brute for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Tommy (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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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Tommy !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Dos Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tommy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Tommy is avoiding it.
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tommy .
Dos Santos clinches up with Tommy and pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tommy moves out of range as Dos Santos strikes.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Tommy ducks under and follows up with a left that Tommy also avoids with ease.
Jason Tommy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tommy moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos.
Tommy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Tommy misses with a knee strike.
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!
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Tommy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cain Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to land a leg kick but Tommy saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tommy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tommy closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Tommy pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cain Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Tommy .
Tommy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a combination that misses
and Tommy counters with a left to the body.
Tommy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to avoid it but Tommy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos to the ground. Dos Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dos Santos scores with a hook.
Dos Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Tommy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos lands a jab to the head.
Tommy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tommy stops Dos Santos from standing up.
Tommy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tommy .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Tommy is controlling the position.
Dos Santos trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tommy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Tommy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Santos's guard.
Tommy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tommy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tommy drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Tommy off! Tommy jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
Tommy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos wants to stand up but Tommy is controlling him.
Dos Santos kicks Tommy off and gets to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos with a jab.
Tommy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommy trying to land knees to the body.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Tommy 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Tommy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dos Santos but Dos Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Tommy misses
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Tommy , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Tommy . Tommy gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tommy s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tommy digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tommy circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dos Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tommy closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos is trying to push Tommy away but Tommy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dos Santos breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Santos.
Tommy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tommy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tommy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tommy .
Cain Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Tommy ducks under and follows up with a left that Tommy also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Tommy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tommy takes one to the side of the head.
Dos Santos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tommy shoots for a takedown but Dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tommy ducks right into an uppercut from Dos Santos.
Tommy throws a shot from downtown. Dos Santos moves away and avoids it.
Dos Santos has closed the distance and engaged Tommy in a clinch.
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Tommy won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Tommy is trying to drag Dos Santos to the mat but Dos Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dos Santos gets underhooks to prevent Tommy 's takedown attempt.
Cain Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Tommy .
A frustrated look appears on Tommy 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tommy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dos Santos prevents it.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Tommy avoids it well.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dos Santos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos punishes Tommy 's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tommy is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tommy tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dos Santos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tommy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tommy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dos Santos but Dos Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tommy misses with a wild body shot.
Tommy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tommy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
Dos Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tommy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dos Santos lands with a right hand.
Dos Santos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dos Santos scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tests Tommy 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tommy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tommy walks into a stiff left hand from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tommy .
Dos Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dos Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dos Santos duly obliges.
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!
Dos Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tommy is able to avoid easily.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Tommy pushes him off.
Dos Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tommy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tommy misses with the combination.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Tommy moves out of range.
Dos Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tommy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tommy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tommy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tommy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Dos Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tommy finds it's way round the side to connect with Dos Santos's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tommy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Tommy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Tommy moves out of range easily.
Tommy throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dos Santos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Dos Santos.
Tommy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cain Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tommy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tommy .
A jab from Dos Santos does it's job there.
Tommy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Tommy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Tommy moves out of range easily.
Tommy shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tommy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tommy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Dos Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tommy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Tommy ducks under and follows up with a left that Tommy also avoids with ease.
A combination from Tommy does no damage.
Dos Santos throws a shot to the body.
Dos Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dos Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tommy tries a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks it.
Tommy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tommy tries to land knees in the clinch but Dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Tommy won't allow it.
Dos Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jason Tommy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Tommy with a series of wild strikes but Tommy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dos Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Tommy avoids it well.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Tommy avoids it well.
Tommy misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Tommy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dos Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tommy somewhat.
Cain Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Tommy .
Dos Santos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tommy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Tommy .
Tommy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Dos Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos Santos stuns Tommy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Santos lands a two punch combo.
Tommy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dos Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dos Santos checks a low kick from Tommy .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommy lands a jab to the head.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Tommy moves out of range easily.
Tommy dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tommy on the side of the head.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tommy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dos Santos throws a head kick but Tommy moves out of range.
Tommy misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Dos Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Tommy with that takedown attempt.
Tommy drops his hands momentarily and Dos Santos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dos Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Dos Santos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cain Dos Santos made sure he mentioned Brute, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Oro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Oro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oro swats away the attempt to clinch by Castillo.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Oro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oro, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Oro.
Castillo checks the leg kick.
Oro misses with a two punch combination.
Oro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Castillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castillo tries to clinch there but Oro circles away.
Oro scores with a nice right hand.
Oro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oro tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oro.
Oro throws a sloppy head kick and Castillo moves out of range easily.
Oro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Oro.
It looks like Danny Castillo has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Oro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castillo is fending him off so far but Oro persists. Nope, Castillo circles away and we're back to standing.
Castillo tries to clinch but Oro is having none of it.
Oro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alan Oro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Oro is just out of range.
Oro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oro throws a shot to the body.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castillo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oro tries to land knees in the clinch but Castillo avoids the damage to the body.
Oro gets through Castillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castillo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oro regains guard.
Oro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is working Oro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 chips away with some ground and pound.
Oro has his foot on Castillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Oro is looking for a triangle but Castillo pushes his legs off easily.
Castillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castillo postures up and lands a big shot to Oro's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Castillo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo looking to pass the guard.
Castillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castillo defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Castillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oro's head.
Castillo lands a couple of digs.
Castillo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castillo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castillo has managed to get both his arms back between Oro's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo looking to pass the guard.
Castillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oro has his foot on Castillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Oro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oro is breathing heavily.
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.
Castillo scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castillo lands a couple of digs.
Oro has an active guard here but Castillo has managed to pass into half guard.
Oro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alan Oro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Castillo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castillo checks it well.
Castillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oro avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castillo. That did some damage!
Oro lands with a shot to the body.
Castillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alan Oro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oro ducks under a wild hook from Castillo.
Castillo tries to clinch up but Oro circles away and keeps his distance.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oro scores with a head kick. Castillo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Castillo is rocked!
Castillo is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Oro.
Castillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Oro finish him?
Oro throws a leg kick which misses Castillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Castillo tries to avoid it.
Castillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
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!
Castillo wants to clinch.
Castillo backs away from a small jab... but Oro lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Castillo crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Oro with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alan Oro!
Alan Oro is the new lightweight champion!
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