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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicklas Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicklas Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Williams!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams is looking to clinch but Berg is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Berg down.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Berg is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berg.
Williams cracks Berg with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Williams gets through Berg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berg backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams pushes Berg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Williams.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams presses Berg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berg backwards.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Berg is rocked!
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Oh Berg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berg backwards.
Williams pushes Berg against the cage. Williams is working some dirty boxing. Williams pushes off with a quick right hook! Berg goes down! Berg tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Williams moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Williams!
Our winner, Owen Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Shon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jizz In My Pants. Powers has chosen Magpie by The Mountain Goats as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Howard Powers enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Shon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Howard Powers!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers thuds his right hand into Shon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shon shoots in for a double leg but Powers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shon is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shon is taking a breather. Powers 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.
Shon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Powers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shon.
Shon wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shon in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Shon.
Shon tries to clinch but Powers is having none of it.
Powers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shon ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Shon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powers circles away.
Shon throws an overhand right that lands on Powers's shoulder, as Powers tries to avoid the shot.
Shon tries to move into range but Powers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shon shoots in looking for a takedown but Powers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Shon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Powers quickly recovers to half guard.
Shon is breathing heavily.
Powers is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shon in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers wants to improve his position but Shon is controlling well.
Shon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powers keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shon content to control rather than advance.
Eric Shon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Powers cracks Shon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Powers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Powers dips to his left and cracks Shon with an uppercut!
Powers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powers gets caught flat footed, as Shon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powers wants to improve his position but instead Shon has moved into half guard.
Powers tries to roll over but Shon keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control from the bottom.
Shon tries to pass to full mount but Powers defends it.
Shon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Powers is not content to let Shon control the position.
Shon is trying to work for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
Shon is trying to work for a kimura but Powers is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to get back to full guard.
Powers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shon.
Shon is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shon content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Shon 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.
Powers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eric Shon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powers lands a jab-cross combination.
Shon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Powers misses with a looping right.
Powers misses with a series of wild punches.
Howard Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shon goes for a double leg but Powers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Powers continues to drive forward.
Shon is trying to stall.
Shon looking for a takedown.
Shon prevents Powers from breaking the clinch.
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shons head.
Powers blocks a body shot from Shon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shon looking to stall.
Powers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Shon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Powers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers dips to his left and cracks Shon with an uppercut!
Powers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shon takes one to the side of the head.
Powers catches Shon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powers lands a nice hook to Shon's body. Shon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers connects with a jab.
Powers digs a good body shot into Shon's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shon's hands.
Powers throws a series of strikes that have Shon backpedaling.
Shon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Powers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Powers misses.
Shon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Powers with a hook.
Powers lands with a straight right. Shon didn't see that one coming.
Shon takes one to the side of the head.
Howard Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shon.
Powers connects with a looping right hand.
Shon is rocked!
Powers lands a glancing blow to the side of Shon's head.
Oh Shon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powers lands with a right and another and another! Shon is in big trouble! Powers lands again and this time it's lights out for Shon! A quality knockout there for Powers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Howard Powers!
Howard Powers 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 Bratt The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy McGregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bratt The Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Lion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Lion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
The Lion could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Lion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Lion gets slowly back to his feet.
The Lion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Lion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Lion has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Lion pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Lion breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
No luck for The Lion with that takedown attempt.
The Lion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
The Lion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bratt The Lion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Lion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
The Lion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Lion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Lion wants to clinch.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Lion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Lion dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on The Lion's head and hops out.
The Lion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Lion is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Lion.
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
The Lion just misses with a punch to the body.
The Lion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Lion gets slowly back to his feet.
The Lion is breathing heavily.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with The Lion.
McGregor goes for a takedown attempt but The Lion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Lion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Lion closes the distance and clinches.
The Lion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Lion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGregor walks away with a smile on his face. The Lion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGregor lands a two punch combo.
The Lion shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Lion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danga de danga de dang - McGregor scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McGregor 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.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGregor duly obliges.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but The Lion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - McGregor scores with a four punch combination!
The Lion lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donk. McGregor catches The Lion right on the button with a cross.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Lion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Lion drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor lands a two punch combo.
The Lion is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Lion circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh The Lion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
The Lion slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor throws a series of punches but The Lion avoids them all with ease.
The Lion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Lion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Lion seems to have got his legs back now.
The Lion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Lion fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bratt The Lion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
The Lion shoots in for a double leg but McGregor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by The Lion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Lion.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and The Lion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Lion.
The Lion looking to throw knees to the head but McGregor is blocking nicely.
The Lion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Lion prevents it.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but The Lion has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Lion wants a takedown.
The Lion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Lion is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by The Lion or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor which made him look bad.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Jimmy McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from McGregor both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a two punch combo.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but The Lion is just out of range.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
The Lion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Lion eats them both and turns towards McGregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Lion.
The Lion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for The Lion. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Lion shoots in but McGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McGregor 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Lion circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Lion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
The Lion gets underhooks to prevent McGregor's takedown attempt.
The Lion working McGregor over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but The Lion keeps him there for the moment.
The Lion pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Lion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between The Lion's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor passes The Lion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Lion is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.
The Lion is refusing to be controlled, as McGregor sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Lion tries to get to full guard but McGregor has control of the leg.
McGregor decides to stand and escape the position.
The Lion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but The Lion has the dominant position.
The Lion tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually The Lion drops back down to his feet.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Lion is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
The Lion tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bratt The Lion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Lion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Lion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGregor has The Lion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Lion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
The Lion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Lion tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
The Lion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Lion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregor to keep the fight standing.
The Lion prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Lion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bratt The Lion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McGregor!
After the fight, Jimmy McGregor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek The Brave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Camozi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Camozi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek The Brave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Camozi !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Brave shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Brave showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Brave seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camozi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Brave wants to pass to mount but Camozi is defending the position.
The Brave is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by The Brave.
The Brave unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camozi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Brave looking to finish Camozi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Camozi !
The Brave avoids the attempt from Camozi to control.
The Brave raining down shots from the mount!
The Brave lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Brave trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camozi tries to lock up and control but The Brave gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camozi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The Brave raining down hammerfists from mount.
The Brave sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Brave has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Camozi 's face.
Camozi working to try and regain half guard.
The Brave lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Brave lands with some strikes.
The Brave looking to control but Camozi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Brave controlling from mount.
The Brave with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Brave dominating with strikes here.
The Brave lands a nice shot to the head.
Camozi is rocked!
Camozi is working to get back to half guard.
The Brave lands a big elbow - Camozi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Camozi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Derek The Brave!
A very excited looking Derek The Brave made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wheasy Whee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lane Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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27
165 lbs
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168 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wheasy Whee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lane Brooks!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been hearing reports that Whee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good leg kick by Brooks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brooks wants to clinch.
Brooks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Brooks.
Whee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brooks. Brooks obviously looking to wear him down.
Brooks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Brooks scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Wheasy Whee has been cut.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks tries to stall but Whee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from Whee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whee pulls guard successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Whee trying to control the position here.
Brooks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brooks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Whee to get to his feet.
Whee avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Brooks tries to bum rush Whee with a series of wild strikes but Whee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lane Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks delivers a nice body kick.
Brooks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whee is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whee's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Whee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Brooks.
Brooks scores with a spinning back kick!
Brooks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Whee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brooks.
A solid body kick from Brooks.
Brooks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whee's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks lands a big head kick that sends Whee tumbling to the mat! Brooks takes a step backwards and waves Whee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Whee is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
Oh Whee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Brooks. That's going to slow Whee down.
Brooks connects with a solid leg kick.
Brooks seems to be stalking Whee here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Whee drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lane Brooks!
Lane Brooks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jenen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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198 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Jenen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Wilson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenen looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Shane Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Nice straight punches there by Wilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilson.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Brian Jenen has been cut.
Jenen dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jenen fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jenen misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jenen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jenen on the side of the head.
Wilson lands a big shot that drops Jenen! Can he finish him?
Jenen is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Jenen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Wilson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenen seems to have got his legs back now.
Shane Wilson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Jenen misses with a takedown
and Jenen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson tries to score with a low kick but Jenen moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Jenen blocks the low kick.
Wilson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenen with a poor takedown
and Wilson counters with a huge left! Jenen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wilson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jenen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Wilson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hiena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
190 lbs
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19
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Avro Lancaster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Hiena!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hiena.
Henry Hiena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lancaster shoots in but Hiena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hiena throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lancaster shoots in but Hiena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avro Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hiena tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hiena tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Hiena.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Hiena. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiena.
Hiena misses with a two punch combination.
Lancaster shoots in for a double leg but Hiena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiena throws a leg kick but Lancaster moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiena tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hiena circles away.
Hiena throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiena lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lancaster's sensitive parts.
Hiena is looking to clinch.
Lancaster has his takedown stuffed
and Hiena counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lancaster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiena trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiena throws a big elbow that misses.
Hiena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiena is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hiena is looking to pass into half guard but Lancaster pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lancaster is in guard.
Hiena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Hiena blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster wanted to stand there but Hiena had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiena tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Lancaster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lancaster is looking to pass into half guard but Hiena pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hiena is in guard.
Hiena wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Hiena tries to pass.
Hiena wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiena accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiena trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiena throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hiena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lancaster is controlling Hiena's trapped leg to prevent Hiena from advancing to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hiena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hiena not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hiena dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Hiena.
Lancaster shoots in for a double leg but Hiena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiena as he avoids it easily.
Hiena uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
Horrible takedown by Lancaster or perhaps it was just good defense by Hiena which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avro Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Hiena throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hiena wants to clinch.
Hiena clinches up against the cage.
Hiena trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiena throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster wants a takedown but no success here.
Hiena throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hiena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hiena lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Hiena lands a shoulder strike.
Hiena makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hiena makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Hiena.
Hiena taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hiena throws an elbow but misses.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Hiena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster has Hiena pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hiena manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lancaster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hiena is defending well.
Hiena tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiena lands with a light punch inside.
Hiena misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiena throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancasters head.
Hiena pushes Lancaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiena softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lancaster. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hiena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiena lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hiena after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Hiena.
Hiena scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiena working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hiena.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hiena.
Hiena misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster wants a takedown but no success here.
Hiena lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiena.
Lancaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hiena pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Hiena as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Avro Lancaster has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiena.
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Lancaster shoots for a takedown but Hiena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Hiena lands but Lancaster takes it in his stride.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hiena lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster switches off momentarily and Hiena cracks him with a monster right hand! Lancaster topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Hiena dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Hiena!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Hiena!
Henry Hiena is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lexington Snape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snape comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed. Filipovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Duran Duran - The wild boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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21
285 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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26
250 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lexington Snape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
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.
Filipovic throws out a loose jab but Snape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic throws a hook to the side of Snape's head but Snape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Snape moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Snape moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snape counters by moving into the clinch.
Snape lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Snape lands a nice knee to the body.
Filipovic looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snape landing knees to the head.
Snape cracks Filipovic with a nice body shot.
Snape landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snape.
Snape working Filipovic over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Snape.
Snape drops Filipovic with a big knee straight up the middle! Filipovic is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Filipovic is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses
and Snape counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Filipovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Snape finish him?
Snape lands a big knee to the head and Filipovic goes down! Snape pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lexington Snape!
Lexington Snape 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Butler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Riley Riddler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddler was well out of range. Poor timing from Butler.
Butler defending well as Riddler loads up on a big left hand.
Butler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Laoch Den in the buildup to the fight.
Riddler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riddler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riddler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Butler's guard.
Butler is looking to stand up but Riddler isn't so interested in that idea.
Riddler looking to sit in guard and control but Butler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riddler wants to sweep here but Butler controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddler has a closed guard, preventing Butler from standing up.
Riddler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riddler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Riddler is pulling down on Butler's head. It's preventing any offense from Butler, at least for the moment.
Riddler is looking for a triangle but Butler pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riddler's guard.
Butler preventing the sweep.
Riddler is trying to keep Butler in close.
Butler is fighting to break Riddler's control of his arms but Riddler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Butler is looking to slow Riddler down with leg kicks.
Riddler drives through with a takedown into Butler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Riddler from controlling successfully.
Butler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riddler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riddler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riddler prevents Butler from getting back to his feet.
Riddler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Riddler from controlling successfully.
Riddler works over Butler with some ground and pound from guard.
Riddler stops Butler from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddler trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
Riddler content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Riddler prevents Butler from getting back to his feet.
Riddler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butler wants to get back to his feet but Riddler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riddler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler wants to stand up but Riddler is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddler trying to control but Butler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Riddler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riddler throws out the jab.
Butler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riddler throws out a loose jab but Butler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riddler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Butler quickly recovers to half guard.
Riddler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Riddler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riddler prevents Butler from standing back up.
Riddler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riddler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler wants to get back to his feet.
Butler is in trouble now - Riddler has advanced to mount!
Riddler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Riddler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Butler is looking to escape.
Riddler throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Butler avoids a series of strikes thrown by Riddler.
Riddler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Butler wants to get back to his feet.
Riddler controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddler with a couple of short strikes.
Riley Riddler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butler is bucking up trying to escape but Riddler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler tries to buck Riddler off but he can't manage it.
Riddler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Butler is looking to escape.
Riddler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Riddler unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Riddler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Butler wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Butler 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.
Butler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Butler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Riddler.
Riddler is landing with some decent strikes but Butler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Butler wants to try and get back to his feet.
Riddler lands a big shot there that rocks Butler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Riddler breaks from Butler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddler lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddler won't let Butler get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Butler looks a forlorn figure.
Riddler lands with some strikes.
Riddler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Riddler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Butler is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Butler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riddler controlling from mount.
Riddler lands a big elbow - Butler is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Butler is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Riley Riddler!
A victorious Riley Riddler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Josh Butler was interviewed post fight and said 'NOOOOOOO'.
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