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Bloodsport 27: Ultimate V PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Moretti!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti lands a jab-cross combination.
Moretti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Moretti.
Moretti moves into the clinch successfully.
Moretti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gracie is trying to stand back up.
Gracie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gracie trying to control the action but Moretti just sinks the hooks in.
Moretti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moretti missing with strikes.
Moretti trying to control momentarily.
Moretti avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stand back up.
Gracie turns into Moretti and is now in his guard.
Gracie wants to stand but Moretti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moretti can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moretti throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moretti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moretti misses with a two punch combination.
Moretti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Moretti swinging wildly here.
Moretti misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Moretti looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Moretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marco Moretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moretti slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moretti throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moretti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moretti wants to clinch.
Moretti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Moretti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Moretti which made him look bad.
Moretti punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Moretti looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Moretti misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Moretti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Moretti.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Moretti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moretti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moretti swivels and escapes.
Moretti misses with a body kick.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moretti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Moretti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Moretti.
Moretti throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moretti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moretti thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretti lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Moretti scores with a four punch combination!
Moretti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Moretti is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moretti throws a head kick that misses.
Moretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moretti stuffs the takedown.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moretti is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Moretti circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moretti throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moretti sprawls well. Moretti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Moretti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Moretti is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Moretti sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moretti tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Moretti counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moretti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Moretti defends easily.
Moretti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Moretti is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Moretti! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Moretti taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helio Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Denham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denham comes into the arena with Primal Scream - Miss Lucifer blaring out of the sound system. Robbie Denham has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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203 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Denham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denham swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
Denham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Denham showed some decent athleticism there.
Denham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Denham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Denham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Denham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denham lands a nice short elbow.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Denham has control of the leg.
Denham lands strikes from half guard.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denham.
Denham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Denham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denham thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Denham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Denham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyson taking some punishment here, with Denham in his half guard.
Tyson looks gassed!
Tyson taking some punishment here, with Denham in his half guard.
Tyson is rocked!
Denham lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tyson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Denham jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Denham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hen Broon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon Garcia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hen Broon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Broon misses with a two punch combination.
Broon throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.
It looks like Devon Garcia has been cut.
Broon misses with a two punch combination.
Broon shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broon.
Broon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Broon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Broon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Broon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Garcia won't allow Broon to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broon wants to control the position but Garcia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garcia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Broon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Broon is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
Broon is trying to stand.
Broon has a hand on Garcia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Garcia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Broon tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Broon turns into him and now he's in Garcia's guard.
Broon is looking to stand up but Garcia won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing Broon from standing up.
Broon is breathing heavily.
Broon wants to stand and escape but instead Garcia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Garcia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Broon can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Broon does no damage.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Broon sprawls well. Broon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Hen Broon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Broon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Broon thows a body shot but no joy.
Broon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Broon scores with a shot to the body.
Broon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Broon misses with a takedown
and Garcia counters with a good low kick that Broon was not able to check.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Broon is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Broon circles away and we're back to standing.
Broon digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Broon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Broon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Broon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Garcia content to control rather than advance.
Garcia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broon trying to control here.
Garcia stops Broon from getting back to his feet.
Garcia is thwarting Broon's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broon wants to get back to his feet.
Broon is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Broon tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hen Broon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Broon works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
Broon lands with a shot to the body.
Broon lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Broon misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown. Broon fights it but they end up in guard.
Garcia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Broon controlling Garcia's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devon Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devon Garcia's cut.
That's time! Broon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Broon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Broon lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garcia throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to de liver by Broon. Beautiful body shot.
Broon lands a slapping body shot.
Broon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Broon misses with a few strikes there.
Broon tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Broon!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
Broon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Broon is looking to escape.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Broon to control.
Broon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broon wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Broon is working to get back to half guard.
Broon is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia looking to control but Broon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Broon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Broon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Garcia wants to control the action but instead Broon gets a body lock and reverses into Garcia's guard! Nice work!
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 Hen Broon.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Devon Garcia!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Devon Garcia!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Devon Garcia!
Devon Garcia wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waranhk Nsembo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Martello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nsembo comes to the cage accompanied by ChessBoxin'. Waranhk Nsembo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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248 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Waranhk Nsembo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Martello!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nsembo misses with a body shot.
Max Martello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Martello or perhaps it was just good defense by Nsembo which made him look bad.
Martello shoots in for a double leg but Nsembo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nsembo throws a combination that misses
and Martello counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Martello trying to control the position from guard on top but Nsembo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martello wants to stand but Nsembo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nsembo keeping full guard, as Martello tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello chips away with some ground and pound.
Nsembo wants to stand and escape but Martello is having none of it.
Martello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nsembo is keeping the position for now.
Martello stands up and waves to Nsembo to follow him.
Nsembo is breathing heavily.
Martello misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martello shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nsembo as he jumps to the side.
Waranhk Nsembo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Martello.
Some wild striking there from Nsembo.
Martello connects with a single shot there.
Martello lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Nsembo is looking to close the distance but Martello sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Nsembo crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Nsembo is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Max Martello!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson has chosen Wrath by Nasum as his entrance music. David Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.
Svensson misses with a series of wild punches.
Svensson looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Svensson working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Svensson tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Svensson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith has Svensson pressed against the cage, preventing Svensson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Svensson working hard to break the clinch.
Svensson wants to break free but Smith has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Svensson's efforts to push away.
Svensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svensson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Svensson working hard to break the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Svensson won't allow it.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Svensson.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Svensson or not.
Svensson looks gassed!
Smith is leaning against Svensson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith is pushing Svensson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Svensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Svensson up against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svensson walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Svensson in a clinch.
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Svensson is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Svensson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith not doing much here.
Svensson taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith stands up out of the half guard.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith pushes Svensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Svensson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andreas Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Svensson's calf.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Svensson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Svensson misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith rushes Svensson and presses him up against the cage.
Svensson is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Svensson's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svensson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Svensson avoids the damage to the body.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Svensson up against the cage.
Svensson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Svensson thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control here.
Svensson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Svensson misses with a combination
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Svensson is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Svensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson misses with a double jab.
Smith clinches up with Svensson and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith jumps guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svensson's guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Svensson to sweep him here.
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Svensson, up you get!
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Svensson misses with a two punch combination.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith clinches.
That's two 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.
A short right from Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svensson walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Svensson is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Andreas Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith blocks a jab.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.
Smith wants to clinch up but Svensson keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Svensson.
Svensson throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Svensson only half commits.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svensson trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Svensson into the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Svensson up against the cage.
Smith keeps control of Svensson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svensson is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith keeps control of Svensson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svensson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith prevents Svensson from breaking the clinch.
Smith is working Svensson over against the cage.
Svensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Svensson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Svensson controls his hands.
Svensson wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith keeps control of Svensson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
David Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Svensson wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith has Svensson pressed against the cage.
Svensson blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Svensson is trying to break free.
Svensson letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith tries for a takedown but Svensson manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Svensson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Svensson won't be happy with that.
Svensson is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Svensson tries to improve position but can't.
Smith stands up and beckons Svensson to his feet.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson scores with a body shot.
Smith wants to clinch.
Svensson thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith pushes Svensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Svensson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Svensson's head.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Svensson is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith pushes Svensson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps control of Svensson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svensson is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Smith.
Svensson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith jumps guard but Svensson stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Svensson manages to break the clinch.
Andreas Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Svensson is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Svensson is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
David Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to stand but he's just given Smith his back.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Svensson manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Svensson postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
David Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Svensson.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for David Smith!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for David Smith!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for David Smith!
David Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angry BlackGuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Angry BlackGuy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BlackGuy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
BlackGuy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
BlackGuy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
BlackGuy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
BlackGuy shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from BlackGuy.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
BlackGuy kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
BlackGuy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of BlackGuy's head.
BlackGuy looks like he's trying to stand up.
BlackGuy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
BlackGuy has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
BlackGuy looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angry BlackGuy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
BlackGuy slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson pushes BlackGuy off looking to stand but BlackGuy dives back in and keeps control.
BlackGuy is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is looking to escape.
BlackGuy throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
BlackGuy works his way into full mount!
BlackGuy trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy lands a heavy elbow.
BlackGuy landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four 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.
BlackGuy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
BlackGuy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
BlackGuy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BlackGuy raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angry BlackGuy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
BlackGuy with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson stops BlackGuy from getting back to his feet.
BlackGuy has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Angry BlackGuy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BlackGuy misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
BlackGuy misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but BlackGuy swivels and escapes.
Johnson throws a body punch but BlackGuy moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BlackGuy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and BlackGuy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
BlackGuy throwing strikes but missing.
BlackGuy trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
BlackGuy working some strikes from top position.
BlackGuy wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson keeping full guard, as BlackGuy tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BlackGuy thows a big elbow that misses.
BlackGuy 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
BlackGuy has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angry BlackGuy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and BlackGuy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson pushes BlackGuy off looking to stand but BlackGuy dives back in and keeps control.
BlackGuy working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
BlackGuy is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angry BlackGuy dominated that second round.
That's time! BlackGuy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
BlackGuy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in BlackGuy's guard now.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
BlackGuy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but BlackGuy extends an breaks Johnson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by BlackGuy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Angry BlackGuy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Barroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Etim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Leon Barroni has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Barroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Terry Etim!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etim cracks Barroni with a good jab.
Etim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barroni's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Etim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Etim postures up in Barroni's guard and throws a big left but Barroni blocks it.
Etim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Etim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Etim drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Etim as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Barroni screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Etim! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Terry Etim!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximillian Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles The Immortal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximillian Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Achilles The Immortal !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nero shoots in and drives through. The Immortal sprawls well.
Nero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Immortal has gone for a leg lock! Nero slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Immortal 's guard.
The Immortal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nero is aware though and is defending well.
The Immortal has an active guard here but Nero has managed to pass into half guard.
The Immortal with the active half guard here but Nero passes nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero is looking to take a break and control but The Immortal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Immortal tries to bench press Nero off him but Nero keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nero with a poor takedown
and The Immortal counters with a shoot takedown. Nero fights it but they end up in guard.
Nero wants to sweep but no luck.
The Immortal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Immortal has Nero in his guard.
The Immortal working for a triangle but Nero defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero content to stall in guard here.
The Immortal looking for a sweep. Not yet The Immortal , not yet.
Nero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Immortal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nero defends it easily.
The Immortal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nero passes into side control.
The Immortal tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nero presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The Immortal is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles The Immortal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nero with a poor takedown
and The Immortal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Immortal is working for a submission of some sort.
The Immortal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Immortal 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Immortal 's back!
Nero keeps control of the position easily here as The Immortal tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Immortal is in bad spot here.
That's two 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.
Nero is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. The Immortal knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften The Immortal for a finish.
Nero is trying to stick to The Immortal 's back but The Immortal is turning into Nero. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nero's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by The Immortal .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Immortal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nero is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Immortal , into his guard.
The Immortal has his foot on Nero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nero works his way back into a safe position though.
The Immortal working for a triangle but Nero defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Immortal working for a triangle but Nero defends it easily.
The Immortal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Immortal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Immortal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nero has passed into half guard!
The Immortal looking for submissions off his back.
Nero not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Immortal wants to improve his position but Nero is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles The Immortal 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!
The Immortal fails with the takedown
and Nero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Immortal 's guard.
The Immortal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nero trying to control but The Immortal is working from the bottom.
The Immortal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Immortal working for submissions but it's allowed Nero to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Immortal is looking to improve his position.
Nero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Immortal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Immortal looking for submissions off his back.
Nero trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nero trying to control from half guard but The Immortal is working away.
The Immortal throws a strike from the bottom but Nero passes into side control!
The Immortal regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Immortal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Immortal moves into full guard.
The Immortal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Immortal wants to sweep but no luck.
The Immortal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nero uses it to pass to side control.
Nero gets to mount! The Immortal was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Immortal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Immortal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nero controlling from mount.
Nero trying to control but The Immortal is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Nero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Immortal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Achilles The Immortal !
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Achilles The Immortal !
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Achilles The Immortal !
Achilles The Immortal wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Zabitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Young I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gerald Young I enters the cage!
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Zabitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young I!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young I drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Young I is looking to take a break and control but Zabitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zabitz prevents Young I from moving into mount.
Young I throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Young I is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zabitz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zabitz is not content to let Young I control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zabitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zabitz tries to get out of the position.
Zabitz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Young I.
Young I postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Young I shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zabitz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young I is looking to take a break and control but Zabitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young I in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Young I working the head with strikes.
Young I tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Young I has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zabitz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Young I just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young I wants to control but Zabitz is keeping him busy.
Zabitz is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zabitz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Young I.
Zabitz struggling a bit here.
Zabitz tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young I is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zabitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Young I decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zabitz to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Young I 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.
Young I shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zabitz defends it nicely.
Young I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zabitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young I lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zabitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Young I fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young I is looking to clinch but Zabitz is avoiding it.
Young I shoots in for a takedown but Zabitz shows good takedown defense.
Zabitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young I shoots in looking for a takedown. Zabitz tries to sprawl out of it but Young I keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zabitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eli Zabitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Young I.
Young I looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zabitz is fending him off so far but Young I persists. Nope, Zabitz circles away and we're back to standing.
Young I pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zabitz slaps away a takedown attempt from Young I, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Young I tries to clinch there but Zabitz circles away.
Young I tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Young I fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Young I throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young I throws a head kick but Zabitz moves out of range.
Young I shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zabitz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zabitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Young I postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zabitz keeping moving, preventing Young I from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young I wants to stand but Zabitz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Young I postures up in Zabitz's guard and throws a big left but Zabitz blocks it.
Young I looking to sit in guard and control but Zabitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zabitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zabitz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Young I's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zabitz preventing the sweep.
Zabitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young I on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zabitz lands a two punch combo.
Young I looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Young I shoots in for a double leg but Zabitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young I fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eli Zabitz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Young I tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zabitz swivels and escapes.
Young I moves in looking to clinch but Zabitz pushes him off.
Zabitz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young I circles away quickly and effectively.
Young I shoots in for a takedown but Zabitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zabitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zabitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Young I. Young I gets slowly back to his feet.
Eli Zabitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Young I.
Young I throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zabitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabitz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gerald Young I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young I fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zabitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Young I.
Young I fails with the takedown
enabling Zabitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Young I takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young I is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young I tries to close the distance and clinch but Zabitz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zabitz swings for the body but Young I moves out of range.
Zabitz misses with a low kick.
Zabitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Young I swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zabitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Zabitz throws a series of punches but Young I avoids them all with ease.
A lazy body kick from Young I
and Young I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young I throws a head kick that misses
and Zabitz counters with a series of strikes. Young I will be more careful next time no doubt.
Young I is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young I shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zabitz sprawls well. Zabitz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Young I gets slowly back to his feet.
Zabitz throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Zabitz as Young I shoots in.
Zabitz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Young I misses its intended target.
Zabitz moves away from the strike by Young I.
Young I fails with a takedown attempt.
Young I looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Young I tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zabitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Young I throws a lazy head kick
and Zabitz counters with a one-two to the body.
Young I tries to close the distance and clinch but Zabitz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zabitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young I doesn't seem bothered though.
Zabitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young I.
Young I shoots in for a takedown but Zabitz shows good takedown defense.
Zabitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zabitz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zabitz duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Zabitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zabitz 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 James Glass scores the fight for Eli Zabitz!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Eli Zabitz!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Eli Zabitz!
Eli Zabitz wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Londre Laudinum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin has chosen Nas - Hero Instrumental as his entrance music. Londre Laudinum could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to RJ McLovin's chin.
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182 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Londre Laudinum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, RJ McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McLovin.
McLovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McLovin misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Laudinum misses.
Laudinum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laudinum misses with a combination
and McLovin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McLovin.
McLovin is stalling in the full guard.
McLovin looking to sit in guard and control but Laudinum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McLovin pushes Laudinum off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin shoots in and drives through. Laudinum sprawls well.
Laudinum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLovin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McLovin trying to control but Laudinum is working from the bottom.
McLovin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laudinum keeping moving, preventing McLovin from controlling successfully.
Laudinum wants to stand up but McLovin is controlling him.
Laudinum pushes McLovin off and gets back to his feet.
Laudinum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laudinum.
McLovin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laudinum is out of range.
McLovin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McLovin lands in his opponent's guard.
McLovin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laudinum is keeping the position for now.
McLovin wants to control from the top but Laudinum keeps moving.
Laudinum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin stops Laudinum from standing up.
McLovin sitting in guard here, content to control.
McLovin wants to control from the top but Laudinum keeps moving.
McLovin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McLovin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laudinum throws a wild body kick that McLovin sees coming a mile off.
Laudinum throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLovin counters with a leg kick.
McLovin throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A combination from Laudinum does no damage.
Laudinum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laudinum throws the kick towards the body but McLovin avoids it.
Laudinum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laudinum throws a right and a left that McLovin avoids nicely.
McLovin throws a one two combo.
McLovin connects with the punch.
McLovin misses with a wild combination.
Laudinum misses with a combination
and McLovin counters with a left and a right that stings Laudinum.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laudinum takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from McLovin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ McLovin 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.
Laudinum connects with a looping right hand.
McLovin shoots in looking for a takedown. Laudinum tries to sprawl out of it but McLovin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laudinum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laudinum throws a leg kick
and McLovin counters with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by McLovin as he connects with a hook.
Laudinum misses with a double jab
and McLovin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McLovin controlling the action here.
Laudinum tries to kick McLovin off but McLovin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McLovin trying to control from half guard but Laudinum is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudinum pushes McLovin off looking to stand but McLovin dives back in and keeps control.
Laudinum pushes McLovin off but McLovin dives into side control.
Laudinum is pushing McLovin's head away, looking to escape. McLovin manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laudinum throws a head kick but McLovin moves out of range.
Laudinum takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
Laudinum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laudinum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLovin can pounce on him.
Laudinum misses with a hook to the body
and McLovin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Laudinum!
McLovin content just to control the position here.
McLovin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
RJ McLovin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin punching from mount but Laudinum doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Laudinum is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McLovin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Laudinum looks a forlorn figure.
McLovin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McLovin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McLovin working for a submission but Laudinum is keeping him at bay.
You get the feeling that Laudinum really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Laudinum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laudinum tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McLovin trying to control but Laudinum is having none of it.
McLovin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Laudinum is trying to stand.
McLovin controlling the position easily from mount.
McLovin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laudinum?
Laudinum is trying to stand up.
McLovin tries to control but Laudinum wriggling away.
McLovin lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McLovin scores with a jab to the body.
Laudinum misses with a double jab
and McLovin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Laudinum as he connects with a hook.
Laudinum looks to throw the jab but McLovin is out of range.
Laudinum dodges the punch combination from McLovin.
Londre Laudinum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laudinum throws a looping overhand right but McLovin ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin feints and as Laudinum raises his hands in defense, McLovin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McLovin won't allow Laudinum to get back to his feet.
McLovin trying to control but Laudinum is working from the bottom.
McLovin thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudinum pushes McLovin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Laudinum misses with a body punch
and McLovin counters with an outside leg kick.
Laudinum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Londre Laudinum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laudinum throws a combination that misses
and McLovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laudinum throws a lazy right hand but McLovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laudinum falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLovin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLovin misses with a few strikes there.
Laudinum throws a leg kick
and McLovin counters with a nice body kick.
Laudinum throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLovin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLovin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Londre Laudinum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLovin thumps Laudinum with a low kick.
Laudinum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLovin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laudinum sprawls well initially but McLovin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McLovin stops Laudinum from getting back to his feet.
McLovin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McLovin thows a huge punch but Laudinum dodges it nicely.
McLovin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McLovin trying to control from half guard but Laudinum is working away.
McLovin trying to control from Laudinum's half guard. Laudinum has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McLovin stops Laudinum from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum keeping moving, preventing McLovin from controlling successfully.
McLovin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laudinum kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A low kick from Laudinum is predictable there
and McLovin counters with a takedown into side control.
Laudinum wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks McLovin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McLovin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Laudinum is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McLovin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laudinum leaves McLovin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McLovin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ McLovin really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laudinum throws a leg kick
and McLovin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laudinum swings away with a body shot that misses
and McLovin counters with a stiff right hand.
Laudinum misses with a double jab
and McLovin counters with a good, hard body kick but Laudinum shrugs it off.
Laudinum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLovin misses with a two punch combination.
McLovin lands a jab-cross combination.
Laudinum misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - McLovin coming out on top.
McLovin scores with a jab. Laudinum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laudinum is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudinum throws a sloppy body shot
and McLovin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
RJ McLovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from McLovin misses.
McLovin throws a right and a left that Laudinum avoids nicely.
Laudinum misses with a two punch combination.
McLovin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLovin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McLovin checks a leg kick nicely.
McLovin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laudinum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McLovin misses with the ground and pound.
McLovin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum wants to get back to his feet but McLovin drags him back down.
McLovin trying to control the position but Laudinum is working away.
Laudinum is trying to buck McLovin off.
McLovin wants to control but Laudinum is keeping him busy.
Laudinum tries to escape but McLovin is in control.
McLovin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Laudinum is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McLovin is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laudinum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLovin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laudinum's knee momentarily.
McLovin misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laudinum's guard.
Laudinum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McLovin on the ground.
McLovin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McLovin won't allow Laudinum to get back to his feet.
Laudinum keeping moving, preventing McLovin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum is looking to stand up but McLovin isn't so interested in that idea.
McLovin wants to control from the top but Laudinum keeps moving.
Laudinum wants to stand up but McLovin is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laudinum misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laudinum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laudinum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ McLovin dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McLovin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McLovin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laudinum keeps working.
McLovin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Laudinum is pushing McLovin's head away, looking to escape. McLovin manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from McLovin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Laudinum is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McLovin controls the position from side control.
McLovin is looking to take a break and control but Laudinum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLovin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin staying calm.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McLovin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laudinum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLovin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McLovin swings for the body but Laudinum moves out of range.
McLovin works over Laudinum's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Laudinum misses.
RJ McLovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum staying out of range there.
Laudinum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
Laudinum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McLovin throws a nice looking combination but Laudinum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laudinum takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
McLovin drives through with a takedown into guard.
McLovin stops Laudinum from standing up.
McLovin tries to free his leg and advance position but Laudinum is retaining full guard.
McLovin prevents Laudinum from getting back to his feet.
McLovin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudinum is looking to stand up but McLovin isn't so interested in that idea.
McLovin stands up over Laudinum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McLovin controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLovin prevents Laudinum from getting back to his feet.
Londre Laudinum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLovin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McLovin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laudinum's guard.
McLovin slows the pace down in half guard.
Laudinum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
RJ McLovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLovin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for RJ McLovin!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for RJ McLovin!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for RJ McLovin!
RJ McLovin wins by unanimous decision!
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