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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Torpedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor McGregor struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be a great matchup!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Torpedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Torpedo tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
Torpedo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
Torpedo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Torpedo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torpedo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Torpedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Torpedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
Torpedo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torpedo misses with a low kick.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Torpedo. Torpedo gets slowly back to his feet.
Torpedo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a right hand to the body.
McGregor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torpedo shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torpedo.
Torpedo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Torpedo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Torpedo.
Torpedo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGregor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torpedo tries to advance to mount but McGregor denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torpedo working the ground and pound but McGregor is defending the strikes.
Torpedo tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGregor's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Torpedo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Torpedo dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Torpedo wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
Torpedo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Torpedo drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Torpedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torpedo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torpedo shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Torpedo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Torpedo shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torpedo swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Torpedo throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torpedo fails to land the takedown.
Torpedo tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torpedo tried to score with a low kick but McGregor checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Torpedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Torpedo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick.
Torpedo fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torpedo 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 McGregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torpedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Torpedo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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 Billy Torpedo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Torpedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Torpedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Torpedo throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torpedo misses with a body shot.
Torpedo shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Torpedo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torpedo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Torpedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torpedo gets a double leg takedown into McGregor's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torpedo tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
Torpedo pushes down on McGregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Torpedo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGregor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torpedo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Torpedo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Torpedo thowing shots but they're missing.
Torpedo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGregor hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torpedo punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torpedo controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns McGregor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Torpedo 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.
Torpedo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McGregor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Torpedo.
Billy Torpedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torpedo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Torpedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torpedo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Torpedo!
An out of breath Billy Torpedo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cryst Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cryst Go!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva slips a straight right by Go.
Go misses with a two punch combination.
Silva slips a jab from Go.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Go misses with a body shot.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Go wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva trying to control the position but Go is working away.
Silva advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Go has worked his arm free - good work by Go!
Sloppy strikes there by Silva.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Go is not content to let Silva control the position.
Go holding on.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Go has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva tries to move to mount but Go blocks the move with his legs.
Go looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sloppy strikes there by Silva.
Silva wants to control but Go is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Go holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Go is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Go is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva working away.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Go is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Go is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Go is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva wants to control but Go is keeping him busy.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva taking a break here but Go is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Go misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Go darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Go pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Go missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Go lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Go circles away.
Go misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go's corner calls for a 1-2. Go obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Go digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Go.
Go defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Cryst Go has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Go is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Go pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva avoids the body shot from Go.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Go shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Go tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Go.
Go scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Go looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Go punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Go throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Go sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Go sprawls well.
Go with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Go throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Go scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Go as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Go.
Nice jab there from Go.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Go takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Go sprawls well. Go wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Go scores with a jab.
Go lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Go, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Go against the cage but Go circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Go lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Go swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Go connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Go throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Go sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Go thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cryst Go is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Go throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Go misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Go which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva moves out of range as Go strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Go. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cryst Go dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Go scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Go misses with a body shot.
Go lands a body shot.
Go misses with a looping right.
Go lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Alex Silva has been cut.
Go throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Go lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Go sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Go to the mat.
Go controls from within his opponent's guard.
Go wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Go wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Go from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cryst Go just wasn't active enough.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Go lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Go misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Go sprawls well. Go wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Cryst Go has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Go defends it nicely.
Jab from Go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Go. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Go swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Go misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Go circles away.
Go throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Go there.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Go stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go lands a head shot.
Go wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Go works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Go scores with a jab.
Cryst Go is winning the standup battle so far.
Go throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva slips under a jab from Go.
Go keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Go dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Go misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Go lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Go will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Go connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Go lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Go circles away.
Silva avoids the body shot from Go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cryst Go showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Go 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cryst Go!
Cryst Go managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Golden Supplements , into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephane Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bing Bong by Korki Buchek. This should be fireworks!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephane Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbert Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Phillips moves away and avoids it.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips 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.
Phillips really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phillips drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Phillips manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Phillips thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taylor wants to control but Phillips is having none of it.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Phillips cracks Taylor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Phillips cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips unloads with some shots from mount but Taylor bucks and avoids them well.
Phillips is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Taylor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Taylor shrugs it off.
Phillips unloads with some shots from mount but Taylor bucks and avoids them well.
Phillips unloads with some shots from mount but Taylor bucks and avoids them well.
Phillips is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taylor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Phillips thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Phillips swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Taylor is now in Phillips's guard. A big mistake from Phillips there, giving up the dominant position!
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taylor uses it to pass to side control.
Phillips is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phillips tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Taylor presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Phillips tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
Phillips has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor content just to control the position here.
Phillips sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Phillips manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephane Phillips dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips slips a jab from Taylor.
A big right from Taylor misses.
A big right from Phillips misses.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily.
Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phillips showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Taylor controlling the position for now.
Phillips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor is trying to control Phillips's posture. Phillips takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Taylor! Phillips is rotating here... this could be the end... Taylor is out! Phillips has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stephane Phillips!
Stephane Phillips 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Si Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarbowsky comes into the arena with Lux Aeterna blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
22 - 6 - 0 |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Si Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarbowsky pushes Robertson away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skarbowsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skarbowsky throws a sloppy head kick and Robertson moves out of range easily.
Skarbowsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robertson. That did some damage!
Robertson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skarbowsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Robertson scores with a nice body kick.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skarbowsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Skarbowsky throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Skarbowsky counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Robertson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Skarbowsky throws a leg kick
and Robertson counters with a big head kick but Skarbowsky shrugs it off.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Skarbowsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skarbowsky seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Skarbowsky misses with a head kick.
Skarbowsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robertson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Robertson cracks the inside of Skarbowsky's front leg.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick that misses
and Skarbowsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jean Charles Skarbowsky has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skarbowsky walks into a stiff left hand from Robertson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a body kick.
Skarbowsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robertson.
Skarbowsky connects with a leg kick. Robertson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skarbowsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robertson connects with an inside leg kick.
Skarbowsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertson blocks a low kick nicely.
Skarbowsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skarbowsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skarbowsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looks to land a combination. Skarbowsky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robertson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky lands a leg kick that knocks Robertson off balance momentarily.
Robertson misses with a kick to the body.
Skarbowsky thows a leg kick but Robertson checks it
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robertson throws a front kick aimed at Skarbowsky's knee but Skarbowsky avoids it well.
Skarbowsky is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robertson.
Robertson steps in with a hook that catches Skarbowsky right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Robertson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Skarbowsky looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Si Robertson!
A victorious Si Robertson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Tommy Lotus has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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183 lbs
25 - 32 - 2 |
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163 lbs
27 - 11 - 3 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
25 - 32 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Sean Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.
Lotus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lotus wants to pass to mount but Quinn is defending the position.
Quinn gets back to full guard.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Quinn is retaining full guard.
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lotus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lotus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lotus trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommy Lotus.
Lotus fails to land the takedown.
Quinn throws an overhand right that lands on Lotus's shoulder, as Lotus tries to avoid the shot.
Lotus shoots in looking for a takedown but Quinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotus looks for a takedown but Quinn sprawls well.
Quinn jabs Lotus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lotus tries to bum rush Quinn with a series of wild strikes but Quinn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lotus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quinn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quinn cracks Lotus with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus darts in looking for a takedown but Quinn gets double underhooks and turns Lotus into the cage.
Lotus prevents a body shot from Quinn.
A short right from Quinn on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Quinn.
A right hand to the body from Quinn.
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lotus tries to clinch but Quinn moves out of range.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lotus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Sean Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lotus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Quinn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lotus is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus decides to return to a standing position.
Quinn thows a body shot but no joy.
Lotus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quinn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quinn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lotus.
Lotus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quinn finds it's way round the side to connect with Lotus's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lotus is defended easily by Quinn.
Quinn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Quinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn throws a poor cross that misses
and Lotus counters with a shoot takedown. Quinn fights it but they end up in guard.
Lotus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lotus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quinn, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lotus slows the pace down.
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 Tommy Lotus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quinn moves into the clinch successfully.
Quinn breaks from the clinch.
Lotus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lotus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Quinn loads up on a big right hand but Lotus slips the punch.
Lotus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quinn as he avoids it easily.
Lotus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quinn defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Lotus does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quinn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sean Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lotus has a takedown stuffed.
Lotus wants to clinch but Quinn slips to the side
and Quinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lotus avoids the body shot from Quinn.
Lotus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lotus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quinn stuffs the takedown.
Lotus tries to clinch but Quinn moves away
and Quinn counters with a straight right hand.
Lotus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a body punch
and Lotus counters with a right hand to the body.
Tommy Lotus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Quinn misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lotus misses with the combination.
Lotus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lotus wants to clinch but Quinn slips to the side
and Quinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quinn misses with a hook
and Lotus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lotus wants to clinch
enabling Quinn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Quinn.
Quinn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quinn wants it to stay on the feet.
Quinn throws a shot to the body.
Quinn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quinn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quinn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lotus on the side of the head.
Lotus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quinn.
Lotus dives in and grabs Quinn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quinn pushes down on Lotus's head and hops out.
Quinn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lotus thows a body shot but no joy.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lotus moves away.
Quinn throws a jab but it's blocked by Lotus.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lotus is defended easily by Quinn.
Nice shot lands for Quinn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Lotus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lotus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Quinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lotus tests Quinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lotus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quinn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lotus.
Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lotus is just out of range.
Quinn misses with an uppercut. Lotus saw that one coming.
Quinn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lotus moves away.
Lotus tries to bum rush Quinn with a series of wild strikes but Quinn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lotus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lotus drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus wants to pass the guard but Quinn is keeping the position.
Lotus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lotus trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Tommy Lotus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lotus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lotus trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Quinn is retaining full guard.
Lotus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Quinn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lotus has Quinn in his guard.
Lotus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lotus is trying to control the position but Quinn postures up.
Quinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lotus has an active guard here but Quinn has managed to pass into half guard.
Lotus is trying to get back to full guard.
Quinn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is trying to control but can't.
Quinn prevents Lotus from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quinn scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lotus tries to clinch up
and Quinn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Lotus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lotus 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 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Lotus!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Lotus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Symptom of the Universe - by Sepultura. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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28
247 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JD Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Silver!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hopkins content to stall in guard here.
Silver is wriggling around but Hopkins manages to pass to half guard.
Silver looks winded!
Hopkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silver has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Sports Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hopkins works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hopkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hopkins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Silver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hopkins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silver is rocked!
Hopkins lands a big elbow.
Silver is still in real trouble! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Silver out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hopkins goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). JD Hopkins!
JD Hopkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamad comes to the cage accompanied by The Joker. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paul Poulter enters the cage!
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28
200 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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201 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Tamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamad throws a body punch but Poulter moves out of range.
Tamad with a jab.
Tamad misses with a hook
and Poulter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tamad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tamad avoids the head kick by Poulter.
Poulter misses with a body kick.
Tamad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tamad throws a low kick, looking for Poulter's leg but Poulter calmly moves out of range.
Tamad tries a low kick but Poulter avoids it.
Tamad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tamad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poulter.
Poulter misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Tamad misses
and Poulter counters with a body kick.
Tamad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poulter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Tamad misses its intended target.
Poulter looks to land a body kick but Tamad moved away.
Tamad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamad stalks Poulter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poulter's face. Poulter staggers backwards, shaken.
Poulter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad lands with a nice combination. Poulter backs away looking to recover.
Poulter misses with a leg kick.
Poulter ducks right into an uppercut from Tamad.
Tamad blocks a head kick by Poulter.
Tamad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tamad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poulter looks to land a left hand but Tamad moved out of range nicely.
Poulter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poulter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paul Poulter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamad looks to land a left hand but Poulter moved out of range nicely.
Tamad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tamad tries a low kick but Poulter avoids it.
Tamad throws out a leg kick but Poulter moves out of range and Tamad only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poulter checks a low kick from Tamad.
Poulter misses with a looping left.
Poulter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tamad.
Tamad throws a looping overhand right but Poulter ducks down to avoid it.
Tamad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poulter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poulter misses with a body kick.
Poulter tries to work over Tamad's front leg with a kick but Tamad checks it.
Poulter slips a jab from Tamad.
Poulter looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamad is just out of range.
Tamad scores with the left hand. Poulter knows he should have avoided that one.
Tamad wants to land a leg kick but Poulter is out of range.
Poulter slips a straight right by Tamad.
Tamad throws a hook to the side of Poulter's head but Poulter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poulter tries to land a front kick but Tamad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tamad throws a chopping leg kick but Poulter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tamad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poulter with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tamad if he has to take too many more of those.
Tamad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tamad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poulter's calf.
Poulter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Poulter.
Tamad connects with an inside leg kick.
Poulter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tamad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poulter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poulter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tamad misses with a looping right.
Tamad scores with a jab to the body.
Tamad throws a low kick but Poulter avoids it.
Poulter moves out of range as Tamad throws a body kick.
Tamad misses with a straight right.
Tamad tests Poulter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tamad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tamad avoids the head kick by Poulter.
Poulter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamad.
Tamad sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Poulter misses the shot to the body.
Tamad misses with a body shot
and Poulter counters with a stiff right hand.
Poulter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tamad tries to land a front kick but Poulter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tamad loads up on a big right hand but Poulter slips the punch.
Poulter checks a low kick from Tamad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamad blocks a head kick by Poulter.
Tamad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poulter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poulter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Tamad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poulter is looking to score with low kicks.
Tamad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Tamad misses
and Poulter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tamad loads up on a big right hand but Poulter slips the punch.
Tamad looks to throw the jab but Poulter is out of range.
Tamad swings for the body but Poulter moves out of range.
A big left from Tamad misses.
Poulter digs a good body shot into Tamad's ribs.
A jab from Tamad does it's job there.
Tamad tried to score with a low kick but Poulter checks it.
Tamad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poulter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Poulter misses with a head kick.
Poulter throws a leg kick but Tamad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poulter is looking to score with low kicks.
Poulter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poulter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poulter.
Poulter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tamad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poulter checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tamad blocks the leg kick.
Poulter misses with a head kick.
Poulter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tamad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poulter.
Poulter scores with a three punch combo!
Poulter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poulter avoids the head kick by Tamad.
Poulter misses with an uppercut. Tamad saw that one coming.
Poulter scoring well with a low kick there.
Tamad connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter throws a head kick that misses.
Poulter throws a head kick but Tamad moves out of range.
Tamad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poulter on the side of the head.
Poulter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tamad avoids the head kick by Poulter.
Tamad misses with a body shot.
Tamad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poulter looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamad is just out of range.
Tamad scores with a jab. Poulter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tamad thows a body shot but no joy.
Tamad lands a jab to the head.
Tamad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poulter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamad.
Tamad avoids the body shot from Poulter.
Poulter just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamad avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Poulter.
Tamad misses with a low kick.
Tamad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poulter moves away.
Poulter connects with a jab.
Tamad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poulter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tamad misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Tamad.
Poulter throws a sloppy head kick
and Tamad counters with a shoot takedown. Poulter fights it but they end up in guard.
Tamad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tamad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poulter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad stands up over Poulter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poulter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tamad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tamad 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.
Tamad throws a big elbow that misses.
Poulter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poulter looking for a guillotine here but Tamad defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Poulter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Poulter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Tamad blocks the leg kick.
Tamad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Poulter looks to land a combination but Tamad avoids it well.
Tamad throws a body punch but Poulter moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poulter.
Tamad lands a jab to Poulter's midsection.
Poulter throws a leg kick which misses Tamad's front leg but catches the back leg as Tamad tries to avoid it.
Poulter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poulter!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamad misses with a body shot.
Tamad is looking to score with low kicks.
Poulter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter throws a head kick that Tamad semi-blocks.
Decent striking displayed by Tamad there.
Tamad throws a looping overhand right but Poulter ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poulter.
Tamad loads up on a big right hand but Poulter slips the punch.
Tamad blocks a head kick by Poulter.
Some bone on bone action there as Poulter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tamad.
Poulter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poulter throws a sloppy head kick and Tamad moves out of range easily.
Tamad misses with a hook.
Tamad scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poulter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Tamad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tamad thows a leg kick but Poulter checks it
and Poulter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad avoids the head kick by Poulter.
Tamad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tamad throws a leg kick that misses.
Poulter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tamad blocks a head kick by Poulter.
Poulter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paul Poulter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamad with a jab.
Tamad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tamad fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Tamad finds it's way through Poulter's defenses.
Poulter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tamad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poulter manages to avoid it.
Poulter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poulter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poulter misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulter throws a wild body kick that Tamad sees coming a mile off.
Poulter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poulter slips a straight right by Tamad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tamad.
Tamad throws a looping overhand right but Poulter ducks down to avoid it.
Tamad will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Poulter misses with a right hand
and Tamad counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Poulter's guard now.
Tamad lands a couple of digs.
Poulter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poulter controls Tamad momentarily but Tamad frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamad throws an elbow that misses. Poulter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tamad's guard. Nice move by Poulter!
Poulter stopping the sweep attempt from Tamad.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tamad is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamad lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Poulter.
I think Poulter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Tamad!
Juan Tamad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wait, what? OH MY GOD, Tiger has joined the Dark Side!!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mask throws a body punch but Stevens moves out of range.
Mask misses with a body shot.
Mask checks the leg kick.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens defending well as Mask loads up on a big left hand.
Stevens misses with a looping right.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
Stevens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mask lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mask. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mask takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stevens has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mask misses with a kick to the body
and Stevens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Mask throws a push kick but Stevens slaps the foot to one side.
Mask throws the kick towards the body but Stevens avoids it.
Stevens forces Mask back against the cage and clinches.
Mask prevents a body shot from Stevens.
Mask is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Mask keeps him there for the moment.
Mask wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mask lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mask has Stevens pressed against the cage, preventing Stevens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevens prevents a body shot from Mask.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mask.
Mask doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mask is trying to keep an underhook but Stevens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mask tries to get to full guard but Stevens has control of the leg.
Mask moves into full guard.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Mask is keeping the position.
Stevens postures up in Mask's guard and throws a big left but Mask blocks it.
Mask is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
Mask has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stevens is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mask.
Stevens happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mask is looking for a sweep.
Mask regains half guard.
Mask is pressing down on Stevens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mask is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mask is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevens trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
Mask has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
Stevens trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
Stevens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dean Stevens hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mask walks into a stiff left hand from Stevens.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mask's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens walks into a left hand.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Mask.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Stevens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Mask.
Stevens scores with a body shot.
Mask misses with a body kick.
Stevens connects with the punch.
Mask throws a body punch but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens slips a straight right by Mask.
Mask throws out a powerful jab.
Stevens is looking to slow Mask down with leg kicks.
Mask misses with a takedown
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
Mask checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevens throws a leg kick which misses Mask's front leg but catches the back leg as Mask tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mask misses with a head kick.
Mask looks to land a left hand but Stevens moved out of range nicely.
Mask misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Mask bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stevens's head backwards.
Stevens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mask's head.
Stevens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mask at a distance.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mask.
Mask tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevens was well out of range. Poor timing from Mask.
Mask connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevens momentarily.
Stevens lands a head shot.
Stevens slips under a jab.
Mask closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mask blocks a head kick by Stevens.
Mask uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Mask. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mask throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stevens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mask's head.
Mask slips under a jab from Stevens.
Mask is looking to slow Stevens down with leg kicks.
Mask cracks Stevens with an open hand slap.
Stevens looks for the body kick but Mask saw that one coming.
Mask attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mask displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevens throws out the jab.
Stevens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mask throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
Mask throws a leg kick
and Stevens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stevens.
Stevens works over Mask with some ground and pound from guard.
Stevens landing some decent shots from guard.
Mask lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stevens!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask dominating with strikes here.
Stevens is working to get back to half guard.
Mask lands a couple of good shots and Stevens has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stevens wants to escape the position.
Mask 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stevens is taking damage to the body and head.
Stevens manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mask's guard. Nice work there by Stevens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens forces his way into half guard.
Stevens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask actively working from the bottom here.
Stevens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mask.
Mask connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevens scores with a punch to the head.
Stevens slips under a jab from Mask.
Nice defenses there by Mask.
Mask throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Stevens.
Stevens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Mask is just out of range.
Good work by Mask as he checks the leg kick.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Mask throws a leg kick but Stevens sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Stevens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Mask throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mask.
Mask slips under a jab from Stevens.
Stevens throws the left hand but Mask avoids the punch easily.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Stevens takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the body from Stevens misses
and Mask counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mask seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dean Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens tries to get to full guard but Mask has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask trying to control from Stevens's half guard. Stevens has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mask trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mask's guard.
Mask escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevens forces his way into half guard.
Mask gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevens postures up.
Mask working for submissions but it's allowed Stevens to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Stevens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mask is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevens trying to control the action but Mask is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stevens is pushing down on Mask's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mask is fighting to maintain full guard but Stevens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stevens winds up and cracks Mask with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Stevens there.
Stevens perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stevens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mask with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mask looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens is taking a breather. Mask says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dean Stevens just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mask throws a leg kick but Stevens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mask feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevens's calf.
Mask throws a solid leg kick but Stevens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mask.
Stevens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mask slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stevens thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stevens checks a low kick from Mask.
Mask looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mask.
Mask looks to land a right hand but Stevens moved out of range.
Stevens slips a jab from Mask.
Mask throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevens misses with the body kick
and Mask counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stevens lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens lands a jab to the head.
Dean Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens throws a wild body kick that Mask sees coming a mile off.
Stevens misses with a hook. Mask ducked under it nicely.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mask throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mask shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mask showed some decent athleticism there.
Mask thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stevens's head.
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask is looking to advance position but Stevens won't allow it.
Mask wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens trying to hold on to Mask's head to control him but Mask postures up.
Stevens tries to roll over but Mask keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevens is looking to improve his position.
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
Mask is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stevens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mask's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mask's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Mask right now.
Stevens has good solid back control here.
Mask is in bad spot here.
Stevens landing with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mask is in bad spot here.
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 Tiger Mask will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mask's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mask shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stevens eats them both and turns towards Mask to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mask throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick from Mask.
Mask misses with a lunging right hand
and Stevens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Mask.
Mask scores with a decent looking hook.
Mask fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stevens on the side of the head.
Stevens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mask rather than just go for the knockout.
Stevens cracks a nice hook into Mask's ribs.
Mask throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mask throws a big shot that misses.
Mask throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mask throws a looping overhand right but Stevens ducks down to avoid it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Mask is just out of range.
Mask throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws a sloppy body shot
and Mask counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mask breaks from the clinch.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mask uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Mask takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mask on the side of the head.
Mask takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stevens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mask misses with a straight right.
Stevens throws a wild body kick that Mask sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Mask misses.
Mask uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mask looks for the body kick but Stevens saw that one coming.
Mask tries to land a front kick but Stevens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mask tries to land a leg kick but Stevens saw it coming and moves away.
Mask buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stevens.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Mask misses the shot to the body.
Mask takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Mask.
Stevens lands a head kick!
Mask on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dean Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
Tiger Mask has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mask avoids the head kick by Stevens.
Jab by Mask.
Stevens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mask fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevens scores with a jab.
Mask misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mask as Stevens shoots in.
Stevens throws a wild body kick that Mask sees coming a mile off.
Stevens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stevens throws a head kick but Mask moves out of range.
Mask moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mask throws a shot to the body.
Stevens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
Stevens checks a low kick from Mask.
Mask lands a glancing blow to the side of Stevens's head.
Mask takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Mask on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mask misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask misses the shot to the body.
Mask doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mask tries to land a leg kick but Stevens saw it coming and moves away.
Stevens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tiger Mask.
I think Stevens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Stevens! Dean Stevens retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Dean Stevens stared into the camera and said 'Dean Stevens couldn't hold back the tears as he talked about how much it meant to him to be the last ever LFNC Welterweight Champion after spending his whole career here. Thanks Joe.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost has chosen ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elvis Frost!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Frost.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Lewis sizes up Frost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leonard Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost throws a front kick that sends Lewis stumbling back into the cage.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Frost connects with a single shot there.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Frost steps in with a hook that catches Lewis right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Frost follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lewis looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Frost! Elvis Frost retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Elvis Frost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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