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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Zivko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stapleton's choice of entrance music: Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All. Jeremy Stapleton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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221 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Zivko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zivko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Mario Zivko has been cut.
Stapleton scores with a nice head shot.
Zivko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zivko misses with a low kick.
Zivko throws a sloppy head kick and Stapleton moves out of range easily.
Zivko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zivko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zivko checks a low kick from Stapleton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zivko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Zivko. That snapped Stapleton's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zivko.
Stapleton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stapleton feints a jab promting Zivko to slip. Stapleton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zivko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zivko misses with a hook. Stapleton ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Stapleton coming out on top.
Stapleton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zivko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stapleton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleton throws a hook but Zivko avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Zivko.
Stapleton misses the shot to the body.
Stapleton misses with a wild combination.
Stapleton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stapleton tests Zivko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stapleton misses with a body shot.
Zivko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zivko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Stapleton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stapleton throws a big shot that misses.
Stapleton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zivko.
Stapleton blocks a head kick by Zivko.
Zivko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton misses with a left hand
and Zivko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stapleton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zivko throws a right hand that Stapleton ducks under and follows up with a left that Stapleton also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Stapleton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stapleton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zivko.
Stapleton jabs at Zivko's body.
Zivko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stapleton misses with an uppercut. Zivko saw that one coming.
Zivko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stapleton.
Zivko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stapleton.
Zivko misses with a combination
and Stapleton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zivko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stapleton finds it's way round the side to connect with Zivko's head.
Mario Zivko's cut is getting worse.
Stapleton misses with a low kick.
Stapleton throws a looping overhand right but Zivko ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Zivko misses its intended target.
Zivko throws a head kick but Stapleton moves out of range.
Stapleton misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stapleton.
Stapleton blocks a jab.
Stapleton throws a combination. Zivko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stapleton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stapleton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zivko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stapleton misses with the combination.
Zivko takes a swing at Stapleton's ribcage but misses.
Stapleton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Zivko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivko throws a body punch but Stapleton moves out of range.
Zivko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stapleton.
Stapleton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Zivko misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivko tries a head kick but it misses.
Stapleton blocks the body kick.
Stapleton slips under a jab.
Zivko throws a head kick that misses.
Zivko connects with a body shot.
Stapleton loads up on a big right hand but Zivko slips the punch.
Zivko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stapleton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mario Zivko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zivko.
Stapleton throws a hook to the side of Zivko's head but Zivko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zivko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zivko misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stapleton throws a big shot that misses.
Zivko misses with a wild body shot.
Stapleton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stapleton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Stapleton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Zivko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zivko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stapleton throws a low kick but Zivko moves out of range easily.
Stapleton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stapleton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stapleton throws a series of punches but Zivko moves out of range.
Zivko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stapleton.
Stapleton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zivko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zivko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zivko.
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Stapleton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zivko digs a good hook to Stapleton's body.
Stapleton throws a series of punches but Zivko moves out of range.
Zivko throws a right hand that Stapleton ducks under and follows up with a left that Stapleton also avoids with ease.
Stapleton cracks Zivko with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Stapleton.
Stapleton scoring well with a low kick there.
Zivko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stapleton manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stapleton slips a straight right by Zivko.
Zivko takes a swing at Stapleton's ribcage but misses.
Zivko clinches up with Stapleton and pushes him back against the cage.
Zivko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zivko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
Zivko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zivko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zivko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Zivko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zivko.
A short right from Stapleton on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Stapleton as the two fighters clinch.
Zivko trying to stall but Stapleton improves his position.
Zivko throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stapleton managing to block the knees to the body from Zivko.
Stapleton is trying to push Zivko away but Zivko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stapleton digs a right hand into Zivko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zivko's gas tank.
Stapleton is trying to push Zivko away but Zivko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stapleton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zivko trying to stall but Stapleton improves his position.
Stapleton is trying to break free.
Stapleton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zivko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stapleton can turn it around.
Stapleton misses with a punch to the body.
Stapleton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zivko misses with a knee strike.
Stapleton wants to get back to striking at distance but Zivko won't allow it.
Stapleton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stapleton misses with a body punch.
Zivko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stapleton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stapleton managing to block the knees to the body from Zivko.
Stapleton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zivko's elbow.
Stapleton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stapleton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stapleton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zivko prevents a body shot from Stapleton.
Zivko looking to throw knees to the head but Stapleton is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivko lands a nice elbow.
Stapleton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zivko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stapleton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zivko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zivko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stapleton.
Stapleton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stapleton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stapleton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zivko backwards.
Zivko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stapleton is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stapleton.
Zivko scores with a knee to the head.
Zivko trying to land knees to the body.
Stapleton presses Zivko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stapleton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zivko just leaning against Stapleton, taking a breather.
Zivko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stapleton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zivko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stapleton's brow.
Stapleton can't find room to land a body shot as Zivko controls the action.
Zivko blocks a body shot from Stapleton.
Zivko missing with knees to the body.
Stapleton tries a body shot but Zivko blocks it.
Zivko prevents a body shot from Stapleton.
Stapleton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stapleton is trying to force a seperation but Zivko has the dominant position.
Zivko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stapletons head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zivko lands a hook that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
Stapleton is rocked!
That has opened up Jeremy Stapleton's cut even more.
Zivko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stapleton is still on wobbly legs! Can Zivko finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zivko creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Stapleton! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Zivko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Zivko!
Mario Zivko spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow comes into the arena with KJ-52 - Let's go blaring out of the sound system. Shane Winslow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mirko Filipovic's chin.
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271 lbs
15 - 20 - 0 |
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227 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Winslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a lazy head kick
and Winslow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Winslow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winslow drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Winslow off! Winslow jumps back into Filipovic's guard.
Winslow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winslow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winslow won't allow Filipovic to get back to his feet.
Winslow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Winslow won't allow Filipovic to get back to his feet.
Filipovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winslow advances position into side control!
Winslow is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Filipovic is trying to escape and Winslow transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Filipovic is forced to tap! Nice work there by Winslow! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Winslow!
Post fight, Shane Winslow stared into the camera and said 'And once again I show that I have improved, in every aspect of the game, whoever you are, don't give up on anything, I am the proof that if you want it bad enough, you get it! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dion Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Schilling (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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197 lbs
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201 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dion Devlin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Schilling!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Schilling misses.
Schilling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schilling throws a jab when Devlin was well out of range.
Schilling misses with a lunging right hand
and Devlin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schilling won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Devlin trying to control the action but Schilling is working from the bottom.
Devlin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Schilling is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Devlin 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.
Devlin just content to control the position.
Devlin lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schilling is trying to get back to half guard.
Schilling defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Schilling is looking for a sweep.
Schilling managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Devlin.
Devlin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Schilling works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Schilling controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Devlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schilling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Devlin distracts Schilling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Devlin drops back looking for a leg! Schilling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schilling manages to kick Devlin off! Devlin jumps back into Schilling's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling wants to stand and escape but Devlin is having none of it.
Devlin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schilling's head.
Devlin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devlin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Devlin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schilling wants to stand but Devlin is controlling the position.
Devlin stands and throws Schilling's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Devlin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schilling some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling is looking to regain half guard here but Devlin keeps moving and retains side control.
Devlin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schilling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Schilling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Devlin tries to score with some ground and pound. Schilling controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Devlin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schilling is avoiding damage well.
Schilling takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Devlin wants to control but Schilling is keeping him busy.
Schilling avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Devlin.
Schilling defending against the ground and pound.
Devlin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schilling down.
Devlin throwing strikes but Schilling manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devlin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schilling off and has taken his back!
Devlin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Schilling is trying to remain composed but Devlin is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Devlin loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Schilling hold on?
Devlin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Devlin punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Devlin scores with punches and elbows.
Devlin working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Devlin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Devlin swings for the body but Schilling moves out of range.
Devlin slips a jab from Schilling.
Devlin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schilling tries to clinch but Devlin is having none of it.
Schilling looks to throw the jab but Devlin is out of range.
Devlin misses with a wild body shot.
Schilling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Devlin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Devlin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Devlin trying to control from Schilling's half guard. Schilling has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Devlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schilling is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Devlin, into his guard.
Schilling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin 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.
Devlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dion Devlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schilling throwing strikes but missing.
Schilling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devlin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schilling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schilling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin looking to control.
Schilling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schilling throws a big elbow that misses.
Devlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Devlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Devlin wants to sweep here but Schilling controlling him for the moment.
Devlin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schilling uses it to pass to side control.
Schilling wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Devlin, who protects the arm well.
Devlin defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Devlin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schilling's guard! Nice work there by Devlin!
Schilling looking to control.
Devlin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schilling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schilling trying to control the position.
Devlin trying to move into half guard but instead Schilling has managed to sweep!
Devlin controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling looking to pass the guard.
Schilling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Devlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Devlin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schilling.
Devlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Schilling looking to pass the guard.
Devlin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schilling manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schilling manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Drew Schilling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devlin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drew Schilling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schilling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schilling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schilling keeping moving, preventing Devlin from controlling successfully.
Devlin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schilling keeping moving, preventing Devlin from controlling successfully.
Schilling pulls Devlin in to control the position.
Devlin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Devlin throwing strikes from guard but Schilling blocks nicely.
Devlin with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Devlin slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Devlin lands a nice short elbow.
Devlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schilling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Devlin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Devlin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Devlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schilling keeps working.
Devlin wants to pass to mount but Schilling is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Schilling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Devlin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Devlin drops an elbow to the side of Schilling's head.
Schilling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schilling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Devlin.
Devlin working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schilling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Devlin.
Devlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Devlin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schilling is looking for a sweep. Devlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schilling keeps working.
Schilling wants to get back to full guard.
Devlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schilling is trying to stand back up but Devlin is controlling him
Schilling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Devlin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schilling's head.
Nice strikes from Devlin there.
Devlin wants to control but Schilling is keeping him busy.
Schilling regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Devlin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin throws an elbow that misses. Schilling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Devlin's guard. Nice move by Schilling!
Devlin looking to control.
Schilling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schilling throws an elbow that misses. Devlin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schilling's guard. Nice move by Devlin!
Devlin with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Devlin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schilling's head.
Devlin scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Devlin clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schilling lands a lovely overhand right.
Devlin misses the shot to the body.
Devlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schilling can do to turn this around?
Schilling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schilling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drew Schilling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devlin misses with a body kick.
Devlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schilling.
Schilling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Devlin in his tracks.
Devlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Devlin loads up on a big right hand but Schilling slips the punch.
Schilling throws a jab but it's blocked by Devlin.
Schilling scores with a hook to the body. Devlin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Devlin scores with a takedown into Schilling's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devlin is in close to Schilling's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schilling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schilling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schilling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schilling is keeping the position for now.
Schilling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Devlin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Devlin wants to control from the top but Schilling keeps moving.
Devlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Schilling is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin has gone for a leg lock! Schilling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Devlin's guard.
Schilling won't allow Devlin to sweep him here.
Schilling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Devlin wants to improve his position but instead Schilling has moved into half guard.
Schilling content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Devlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling throwing strikes from guard but Devlin blocks nicely.
Schilling sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Devlin doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Schilling paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Devlin - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dion Devlin!
Dion Devlin retains his middleweight title!
Dion Devlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Sanchez is struggling to control the position.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Gracie jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Sanchez's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks winded!
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking to take Sanchez's back but instead Sanchez gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie wants to take Sanchez's back here but Sanchez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Sanchez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracie moves to the back.
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 Zeus Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gracie manages to mount him!
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but instead Sanchez manages to regain half guard.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
Sanchez tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Gracie stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sanchez pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanchez smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thiago Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie shoots and misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sanchez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to take Sanchez's back here but Sanchez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Gracie tightening his grip on Sanchez, looking for the choke.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sanchez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sanchez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thiago Sanchez.
I think Gracie 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Zeus Gracie!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Zeus Gracie!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Zeus Gracie!
Zeus Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arturo Gatti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with George Wilson's chin.
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25
183 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, George Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arturo Gatti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gatti fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatti. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatti throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Arturo Gatti has been cut.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Gatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gatti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wilson swings for the body but Gatti moves out of range.
Gatti throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Gatti connects with a leg kick. Wilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti misses with the combination.
Wilson misses with a shot to the body
and Gatti counters with a big head kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
Gatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Gatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatti manages to avoid it.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Gatti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and Gatti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like George Wilson has been cut.
Wilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
George Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gatti thuds his right hand into Wilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Gatti looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Gatti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body. Gatti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatti tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti misses with the combination.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilson swings for the body but Gatti moves out of range.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gatti should have avoided that one.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Gatti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gatti counters with a one-two to the body.
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson takes a swing at Gatti's ribcage but misses.
Gatti tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti lands with a nice body punch.
Gatti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Gatti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Gatti thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatti tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatti feints a jab promting Wilson to slip. Gatti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arturo Gatti will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Gatti misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson takes a swing at Gatti's ribcage but misses.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arturo Gatti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson lands an overhand right.
Gatti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson lands with a shot to the body.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gatti in his tracks.
Wilson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Gatti looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gatti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gatti throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Gatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
George Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatti manages to avoid it.
Wilson connects with a jab.
Gatti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gatti.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Gatti's body. Gatti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gatti to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson lands with a shot to the body.
Gatti misses the jab.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gatti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Gatti with an uppercut!
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson cracks Gatti with a good jab.
That has opened up Arturo Gatti's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Gatti throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatti is just out of range.
Gatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatti.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Gatti.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Gatti's ribs.
That kick from Gatti tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatti is just out of range.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatti manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gatti counters with an inside leg kick.
Wilson jabs Gatti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gatti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wilson lunges at Gatti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gatti's hand.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatti is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gatti counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Gatti to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilson swings for the body but Gatti moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gatti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a left to the body.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatti manages to avoid it.
Gatti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gatti. Gatti gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looks like Wilson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gatti throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson takes a swing at Gatti's ribcage but misses.
Gatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatti is just out of range.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson is looking to wear down Gatti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Gatti.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gatti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gatti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gatti counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gatti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Gatti avoids nicely.
Gatti throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilson lands a jab to Gatti's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Gatti. Those never looked like landing.
Gatti shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Gatti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Gatti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Gatti's body. Gatti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson misses with a jab to the body
and Gatti counters with a two punch combo.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gatti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gatti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson swings for the body but Gatti moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti connects with a single shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Gatti from standing up.
Wilson 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.
Gatti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arturo Gatti was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gatti 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.
Gatti dives in and scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Gatti controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson stands up over Gatti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gatti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Gatti from standing up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pulls Gatti in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Arturo Gatti has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gatti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Gatti throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Gatti avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gatti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson takes a swing at Gatti's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Gatti.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that George Wilson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gatti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gatti throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Gatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatti moves away.
Gatti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Gatti fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatti throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gatti misses with a few strikes there.
Gatti is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wilson misses with a shot to the body
and Gatti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatti moves away.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
and Gatti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatti dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Gatti.
Gatti misses with a combination
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Gatti counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatti moves away.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Gatti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Gatti misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a left to the body.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a body punch but Gatti moves out of range.
Gatti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gatti.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Gatti's body. Gatti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilson misses with a body shot
and Gatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson lands a right hook to the body.
Arturo Gatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Gatti.
Gatti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilson to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for George Wilson!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for George Wilson!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for George Wilson!
George Wilson wins by unanimous decision!
George Wilson retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, George Wilson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Damnfield clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erdal Bakkal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakkal has chosen Leyla ile Mecnun'un Bitiren Melodisi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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145 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erdal Bakkal!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakkal.
Firetribe walks into a left hand.
Firetribe lands the left hand.
Firetribe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Firetribe moves in looking to clinch but Bakkal pushes him off.
Bakkal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Firetribe connects with a body shot.
Bakkal 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 big right from Bakkal misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Firetribe.
Bakkal's coach down at Urban Fight Gym (12 ELITE COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakkal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Firetribe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bakkal misses the shot to the body.
Firetribe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firetribe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bakkal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Firetribe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Firetribe.
Firetribe misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakkal is looking to score with low kicks.
Bakkal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakkal tried to score with a low kick but Firetribe checks it.
Firetribe connects with a jab.
Bakkal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bakkal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakkal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakkal throws a head kick that misses
and Firetribe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Firetribe.
Firetribe scores with a shot to the side of Bakkal's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bakkal dodges an elbow strike from Firetribe.
Firetribe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bakkal is trying to maintain a safe position but Firetribe gets an underhook and turns Bakkal into the cage.
Bakkal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Firetribe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakkal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but Bakkal blocks it.
Firetribe lands a body shot.
I was talking to Firetribe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakkal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Firetribe is keeping busy.
Firetribe digs a right hand into Bakkal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakkal's gas tank.
Bakkal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakkal trying to stall but Firetribe improves his position.
Bakkal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Firetribe stalling.
Firetribe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Firetribe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bakkal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bakkal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bakkal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Firetribe blocks an uppercut.
Firetribe blocks a body shot from Bakkal.
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bakkal's defenses.
Bakkal is rocked!
It looks like Erdal Bakkal has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bakkal is still on wobbly legs! Can Firetribe finish him?
Firetribe throws a big uppercut that drops Bakkal! More strikes from Firetribe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bakkal lies dazed against the cage as Firetribe celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brother Firetribe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Scarlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau has chosen Number of the Bollywood as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Scarlett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nailatikau misses with a low kick.
Scarlett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nailatikau is out of range.
Scarlett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Epeli Nailatikau has been cut.
Scarlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nailatikau clinches.
Scarlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Nailatikau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scarlett avoids it.
Scarlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nailatikau avoids the elbow strike from Scarlett, against the cage.
Scarlett working aggressively here.
Scarlett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nailatikau is keeping busy.
Nailatikau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scarlett misses with a body punch.
Nailatikau told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The referee calls for Scarlett to work.
Nailatikau tries to work over Scarlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarlett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailatikau looking to stall.
Scarlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scarlett breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nailatikau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nailatikau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nailatikau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nailatikau lands with a hook. Scarlett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scarlett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nailatikau is looking to slow Scarlett down with leg kicks.
Nailatikau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nailatikau throws a looping overhand right but Scarlett ducks down to avoid it.
Scarlett checks a low kick from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scarlett is able to avoid easily.
Nailatikau misses with an uppercut. Scarlett saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scarlett is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarlett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scarlett scores with a nice strike.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but Scarlett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scarlett just misses with a punch to the body.
Nailatikau connects with a body shot.
Scarlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scarlett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nailatikau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nailatikau is looking to clinch but Scarlett is avoiding it.
Nailatikau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scarlett has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau misses with a low kick as Scarlett jumps back.
Scarlett tries to bum rush Nailatikau with a series of wild strikes but Nailatikau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nailatikau with a hook.
Nailatikau lands a head kick!
Scarlett misses with a body shot.
Nailatikau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scarlett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scarlett instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Nailatikau - that landed with a thud.
Scarlett blocks an uppercut.
Scarlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scarlett is trying to break free.
Scarlett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarlett is working Nailatikau over against the cage.
Scarlett breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nailatikau manages to avoid it.
Nailatikau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarlett.
Nailatikau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nailatikau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarlett manages to avoid it.
Nailatikau slips a straight right by Scarlett.
Jab from Scarlett.
Nailatikau misses with a kick to the body.
Scarlett avoids the body shot from Nailatikau.
Scarlett lands a lovely overhand right.
Scarlett lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nailatikau wants to land a leg kick but Scarlett is out of range.
Nailatikau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nailatikau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Will Scarlett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Epeli Nailatikau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nailatikau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scarlett throws a hook but Nailatikau avoids it easily.
Nailatikau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nailatikau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nailatikau slips a jab from Scarlett.
Scarlett moves away from the strike by Nailatikau.
Scarlett misses with the combination.
Scarlett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scarlett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nailatikau finds it's way round the side to connect with Scarlett's head.
Scarlett looks to throw the jab but Nailatikau is out of range.
Scarlett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarlett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailatikau tries to clinch up but Scarlett circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarlett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scarlett misses with a right hand
and Nailatikau counters by clinching up.
Nailatikau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scarlett's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nailatikau.
Scarlett trying to land knees to the body.
Nailatikau misses with the head strike.
Scarlett breaks the clinch.
Nailatikau lunges at Scarlett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scarlett's hand.
Nailatikau motions for Scarlett to come forward. Nailatikau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarlett throws a solid leg kick but Nailatikau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scarlett.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nailatikau.
Scarlett tries to clinch there but Nailatikau circles away.
Scarlett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau throws a hook to the side of Scarlett's head but Scarlett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarlett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nailatikau doesn't manage to clinch there - Scarlett circles away.
Nailatikau throws a lazy head kick
and Scarlett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarlett moves away from the strike by Nailatikau.
A shot to the body from Nailatikau misses
and Scarlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Will Scarlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nailatikau tries a low kick but Scarlett avoids it.
Nailatikau missing with a left hand there. Scarlett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nailatikau looks to throw the jab but Scarlett is out of range.
Scarlett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nailatikau.
A swing and a miss from Scarlett.
Epeli Nailatikau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarlett looks to land a combination. Nailatikau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nailatikau scores with a leg kick.
Scarlett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nailatikau's hands.
Nailatikau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nailatikau lands a nice looking body kick.
Nailatikau misses with a body kick.
Scarlett has closed the distance and engaged Nailatikau in a clinch.
Scarlett is working Nailatikau over against the cage.
Nailatikau misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Scarlett.
Nailatikau throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarlett.
Nailatikau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nailatikau looking to throw knees to the head but Scarlett is blocking nicely.
Scarlett manages to break the clinch.
Scarlett lands with an uppercut that bounces Nailatikau off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nailatikau slips a jab and a cross from Scarlett.
That kick from Nailatikau tenderised Scarlett's leg. Scarlett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epeli Nailatikau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nailatikau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nailatikau thows a body shot but no joy.
Nailatikau throws a low kick but Scarlett moves out of range easily.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick
letting Scarlett counter with a right hand.
Nailatikau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarlett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scarlett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scarlett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nailatikau at a distance.
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 Scarlett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Epeli Nailatikau'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.
Scarlett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nailatikau's head backwards.
Nailatikau misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarlett is just out of range.
Nailatikau looks for the body kick but Scarlett saw that one coming.
Scarlett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nailatikau doesn't seem bothered though.
Nailatikau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nailatikau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nailatikau lands a head shot.
Nailatikau misses with a wild body shot.
Nailatikau is looking to score with low kicks.
Scarlett throws a looping overhand right but Nailatikau ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nailatikau.
Scarlett wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailatikau cracks the inside of Scarlett's front leg.
Nailatikau tries to clinch but Scarlett is having none of it.
Nailatikau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarlett throws out the jab.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick
and Scarlett counters with a right hand to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scarlett.
Nailatikau tried to score with a low kick but Scarlett checks it.
Nailatikau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nailatikau blocks the body kick.
Scarlett lands a jab.
Nailatikau ducks under a wild hook from Scarlett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scarlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nailatikau was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarlett.
Nailatikau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Scarlett as he checks the leg kick.
Scarlett fails to land with a series of punches.
Nailatikau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarlett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nailatikau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scarlett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scarlett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nailatikau scoring well with a low kick there.
Scarlett looks to land a left hand but Nailatikau moved out of range nicely.
Scarlett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nailatikau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nailatikau throws a lazy right hand but Scarlett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scarlett thows a body shot but no joy.
Scarlett tries to keep at a distance but Nailatikau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scarlett looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nailatikau misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarlett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nailatikau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scarlett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scarlett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scarlett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarlett.
Nailatikau misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Scarlett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau tries a knee to the head but Scarlett blocks it.
Scarlett misses with a punch to the body.
Scarlett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarlett gets through Nailatikau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scarlett.
Scarlett lands with a short shot to the head.
Will Scarlett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarlett lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scarlett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Our sources have told us that Scarlett has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Scarlett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nailatikau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scarlett throws a one two combo.
Nailatikau tries to clinch up but Scarlett circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scarlett clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Epeli Nailatikau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scarlett cracks Nailatikau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scarlett misses with a wild body shot.
Nailatikau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nailatikau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nailatikau throws a low kick but Scarlett avoids it.
Nailatikau misses with a low kick as Scarlett jumps back.
Nailatikau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scarlett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scarlett tries to move into range but Nailatikau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Scarlett misses
and Nailatikau counters with a slapping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Scarlett.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nailatikau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlett misses with a combination
and Nailatikau counters with a straight right hand.
Scarlett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scarlett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nailatikau.
Scarlett checks a leg kick.
Scarlett clinches up against the cage.
Nailatikau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scarlett lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Scarlett.
A head punch on the inside from Scarlett fails to land.
Scarlett breaks the clinch.
Nailatikau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Nailatikau tenderised Scarlett's leg. Scarlett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nailatikau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau scores with a leg kick.
Scarlett scores with a jab. Nailatikau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scarlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nailatikau moves away.
Scarlett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nailatikau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nailatikau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scarlett checks a leg kick.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scarlett throws a looping overhand right but Nailatikau ducks down to avoid it.
Scarlett takes a swing at Nailatikau's ribcage but misses.
Nailatikau misses with a wild body shot.
Nailatikau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nailatikau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau moves into the clinch.
Scarlett wants to break free but Nailatikau has control.
Scarlett manages to break the clinch.
Nailatikau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scarlett.
Nailatikau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scarlett throws a hook but Nailatikau blocks it.
Scarlett takes a swing at Nailatikau's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarlett. Nailatikau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarlett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scarlett throws a looping overhand right but Nailatikau ducks down to avoid it.
Nailatikau thows a leg kick but Scarlett checks it
and Scarlett counters with a solid body kick.
Scarlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nailatikau clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett digs a right hand into Nailatikau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nailatikau's gas tank.
Scarlett breaks the clinch.
Nailatikau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scarlett is out of range.
Nailatikau misses with a low kick.
Scarlett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nailatikau on the side of the head.
Scarlett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarlett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scarlett moves out of range as Nailatikau throws a body kick.
Nailatikau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarlett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nailatikau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scarlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nailatikau is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Epeli Nailatikau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Epeli Nailatikau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nailatikau throws a head kick but Scarlett moves out of range.
Nailatikau thows a leg kick but Scarlett checks it
and Scarlett moves into the clinch.
Nailatikau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Scarlett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scarlett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nailatikau's elbow.
Scarlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarlett.
Scarlett is trying to force a seperation but Nailatikau has the dominant position.
Scarlett prevents a body shot from Nailatikau.
Scarlett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nailatikau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scarlett.
Still in the clinch, Scarlett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scarlett tries to work over Nailatikau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarlett.
Scarlett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nailatikau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlett lands with a left to the head.
Scarlett lands a nice uppercut.
Scarlett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nailatikau lands with a short shot to the head.
Scarlett slows down the pace here.
Nailatikau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nailatikau misses with a body punch.
Scarlett cracks Nailatikau with a nice body shot.
Nailatikau scores a nice knee to the body.
Scarlett lands with a light punch inside.
Nailatikau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nailatikau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett misses with a punch to the body.
Scarlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nailatikau is defending well for now.
Scarlett throws an elbow that misses.
Nailatikau misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarlett lands a body shot.
Scarlett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nailatikau controls his hands.
Scarlett breaks from the clinch.
Scarlett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nailatikau is out of range and Scarlett settles back down.
Nailatikau looks to land a right hand but Scarlett moved out of range.
Nailatikau misses with a left hand
and Scarlett counters with a left and a right that stings Nailatikau.
Nailatikau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scarlett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nailatikau throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nailatikau.
Scarlett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau scores with a body shot.
Scarlett misses the shot to the body.
Nailatikau keeps the fight on the outside.
Scarlett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crunch! Scarlett slams his shin into Nailatikau's torso.
Nailatikau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nailatikau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scarlett slips a jab from Nailatikau.
Nailatikau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nailatikau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Scarlett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nailatikau scores with a leg kick.
Scarlett jabs Nailatikau right on the nose. Nailatikau blinks but takes it well.
Scarlett falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nailatikau counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nailatikau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarlett moves away.
Scarlett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nailatikau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scarlett misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nailatikau looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarlett is just out of range.
Nailatikau throws a low kick but Scarlett avoids it.
Nailatikau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Scarlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scarlett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Will Scarlett!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Will Scarlett!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Will Scarlett!
Will Scarlett wins by unanimous decision!
Will Scarlett retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Will Scarlett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Patrushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitokiri Batosai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batosai has chosen Kenshin's Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Patrushev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hitokiri Batosai!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batosai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patrushev. Patrushev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Sergei Patrushev has been cut.
A solid body kick from Batosai.
Patrushev shoots for a double leg takedown but Batosai sprawls well. He's pushed Patrushev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batosai is looking to slow Patrushev down with leg kicks.
Batosai sends Patrushev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Batosai is motioning to the referee to let Patrushev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Patrushev is rocked!
Hitokiri Batosai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batosai throws a sloppy head kick and Patrushev moves out of range easily.
Oh Patrushev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patrushev blocks a head kick by Batosai.
Batosai throws a sloppy head kick and Patrushev moves out of range easily.
Patrushev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Batosai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batosai and Patrushev are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Batosai throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Patrushev into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Batosai knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hitokiri Batosai!
Hitokiri Batosai managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zombie Nutrition - LOD , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Anthony is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Anthony's guard.
Anthony looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown postures up in Anthony's guard and throws a big left but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Anthony throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anthony has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anthony missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown is looking to sweep but instead, Anthony has passed into half guard.
Brown trying to control here.
Anthony wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Anthony is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anthony is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anthony's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anthony's back!
Brown misses with a punch to the head.
Brown is punishing Anthony with some ground and pound.
Brown is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Brown. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
It looks like Stephen Anthony has been cut.
Anthony told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony is trying to remain composed but Brown is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Anthony tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony tries to escape the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Brown. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Anthony rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anthony blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Anthony tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anthony's head.
Brown 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Anthony tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anthony has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Anthony wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown works over Anthony with some ground and pound from guard.
Anthony wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anthony is keeping the position for now.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anthony's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anthony looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Brown stands and throws Anthony's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Anthony bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Anthony sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Anthony drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Anthony throws a big right hand that misses.
Anthony with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anthony throws a big elbow that misses.
Anthony trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Anthony's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anthony darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anthony scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anthony sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown wants to improve his position but Anthony is controlling well.
Brown trying to hold on to Anthony's head to control him but Anthony postures up.
Anthony landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anthony landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anthony is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown keeping control of the position.
Brown is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown punching from the bottom.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Anthony not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anthony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Brown wants to control but Anthony is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anthony working the head and body with strikes.
Anthony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Brown keeping hold of Anthony's head, controlling as best he can.
Anthony thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Anthony is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Anthony has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anthony lands strikes from half guard.
Anthony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Anthony sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anthony.
Anthony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Anthony throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anthony working Brown over with strikes.
Brown wants to control but Anthony is keeping busy.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Anthony scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anthony.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.
Anthony is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Anthony seems to be looking for submissions.
Anthony drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Anthony is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anthony is landing with some decent strikes but Brown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anthony avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Anthony raining down shots from the mount!
Brown regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is pressing down on Anthony's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anthony is one step ahead there.
Anthony postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anthony lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anthony throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anthony scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown wants to sweep here but Anthony controlling him for the moment.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anthony with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Anthony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen Anthony'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.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Anthony is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Anthony's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown pushing down on Anthony's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anthony tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Anthony looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anthony moves into full guard.
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!
Anthony wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stops Anthony from standing up.
Brown wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Anthony pushes a forearm under Brown's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brown is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Anthony!
Stephen Anthony is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Stephen Anthony rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Glyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanex Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis has chosen Snoop DoGG as his entrance music. Sanex Lewis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Owen Glyde's chin.
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Glyde!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanex Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Glyde. Those never looked like landing.
Glyde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glyde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lewis.
It looks like Sanex Lewis has been cut.
Glyde throws a body kick that misses.
Glyde throws an off balance right hand
and Lewis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Glyde's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Glyde is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Glyde has escaped and now he's on top!
Glyde trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Glyde landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glyde trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Glyde is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glyde controlling from the top position.
Glyde looking to sit in guard and control but Lewis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glyde is keeping the position for now.
Lewis wants to get up but he can't break Glyde's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Glyde wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Glyde is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Glyde has escaped and now he's on top!
Glyde passes Lewis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Glyde stops Lewis from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Glyde wants to advance to full mount but Lewis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lewis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glyde defends it easily.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Glyde controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glyde trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Glyde looking to pass the guard.
Glyde lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lewis is wriggling around but Glyde manages to pass to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glyde scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Glyde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanex Lewis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glyde as he jumps to the side.
Lewis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lewis dives in and grabs Glyde's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glyde pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Owen Glyde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanex Lewis.
Glyde throws a shot to the body.
Glyde lands with a nice body punch.
Glyde misses the shot to the body.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Glyde.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
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!
Lewis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glyde rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
Glyde landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glyde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Glyde lands a left hand.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Glyde just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glyde gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Glyde for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Glyde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Glyde - that landed with a thud.
Glyde lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Glyde obliges.
Glyde lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glyde stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Glyde.
Glyde landing knees to the body.
Glyde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glyde comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Glyde.
Glyde is working Lewis over against the cage.
Glyde is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lewis takes an elbow to the temple.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Glyde.
A left hand lands to the body for Glyde.
Glyde landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Glyde as the two fighters clinch.
Glyde is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Glyde lands a body punch.
Owen Glyde has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glyde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis takes an elbow to the temple.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Glyde finish him?
Glyde is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Glyde dips a shoulder and cracks Lewis with a mighty uppercut! Lewis falls back against the cage and Glyde unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lewis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Glyde screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Glyde!
Owen Glyde retains his light heavyweight title!
Owen Glyde decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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