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LFC 53: Lightweight Rematch! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morote Gari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Ripper was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Morote Gari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ripper!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Gari.
Ripper throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ripper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ripper darts in and clinches Gari up against the ropes.
Gari prevents Ripper from breaking the clinch.
Ripper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gari throws a head kick but Ripper moves out of range.
Gari looks to land a combination but Ripper avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gari.
Ripper tries to clinch up but Gari circles away and keeps his distance.
Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch but Gari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ripper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gari.
Ripper is looking to clinch but Gari is avoiding it.
Ripper throws the kick towards the body but Gari avoids it.
Gari throws a head kick that misses.
Gari just misses with a punch to the body.
Ripper stuffs the takedown.
Gari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ripper.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gari.
Gari thumps Ripper with a low kick.
Gari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripper manages to avoid it.
Gari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gari wants it to stay on the feet.
Ripper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gari!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gari manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ripper thows a huge punch but Gari dodges it nicely.
Gari trying to control but Ripper postures up.
Gari holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ripper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ripper is looking to stand up but Gari won't let him.
Gari manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gari postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ripper looks a forlorn figure.
Ripper working to try and regain half guard.
Gari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ripper is looking to escape.
Ripper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gari wants to finish this one by submission but Ripper is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gari.
Gari wants to finish this one by submission but Ripper is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gari.
Gari dominating with strikes here.
Gari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ripper manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gari is breathing heavily.
Gari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ripper keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Gari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gari lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ripper is trying to control Gari's posture but Gari avoids it.
Gari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ripper prevents Gari from moving into mount.
Ripper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ripper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gari advances to full mount.
Gari controlling the pace for now.
Gari avoids the attempt from Ripper to control.
Ripper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gari is looking to advance position but Ripper won't allow it.
Ripper wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gari working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gari seems to be working for a kimura but Ripper defends the submission attempt.
Gari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ripper is just riding it out for now. Gari eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morote Gari 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.
Gari throws a head kick but Ripper moves out of range.
Gari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ripper.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gari here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A combination from Gari does no damage.
Gari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ripper misses with a head kick.
Gari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gari!
Gari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ripper is trying desperately to improve position.
Gari looking to control but Ripper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gari moves to the back.
Ripper is breathing heavily.
Gari is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ripper is covering up but some of the strikes from Gari are getting through and doing damage.
Gari has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ripper has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gari wants to control but Ripper is keeping busy.
Gari working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripper trying to control but not successfully.
Ripper has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gari is working for a rear naked choke. Ripper is not defending it well and Gari has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ripper refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ripper's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morote Gari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitaker comes to the ring accompanied by "Through the Fire and Flames" by Dragon Force. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Solid chin |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Demarcus DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSilva circles away.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Whitaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
Whitaker shoots in and drives through. DeSilva sprawls well.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Whitaker moves out of range.
A low kick from Whitaker misses
and DeSilva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeSilva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whitaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whitaker wants to get back to full guard.
DeSilva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whitaker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Whitaker is looking for a sweep. DeSilva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is positioning himself well to prevent DeSilva advancing to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeSilva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whitaker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Whitaker postures up.
DeSilva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whitaker stopping the sweep attempt from DeSilva.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because DeSilva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilva throws and low kick but Whitaker moves out of range easily.
DeSilva with a poor takedown
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shane Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Whitaker to the mat! Whitaker manages to get full guard.
Whitaker is breathing heavily.
Whitaker is trying to keep DeSilva in close.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is keeping the position.
Whitaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeSilva defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitaker is retaining full guard.
DeSilva passes Whitaker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whitaker wants to get back to full guard.
DeSilva trying to control the action but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
DeSilva works his foot free and advances to mount.
DeSilva landing shots from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Whitaker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSilva looking to secure an arm triangle but Whitaker defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Whitaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whitaker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from DeSilva.
Whitaker is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
DeSilva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Whitaker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Whitaker has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, DeSilva escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by DeSilva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus DeSilva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeSilva throws a head kick but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker misses with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whitaker's calf.
DeSilva clinches but Whitaker breaks the clinch
and Whitaker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DeSilva's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker stopping the sweep attempt from DeSilva.
DeSilva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeSilva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DeSilva moves to the back position.
DeSilva looking to break Whitaker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Whitaker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise DeSilva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Whitaker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
DeSilva working for a choke but Whitaker is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whitaker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if DeSilva gets his way!
Whitaker turns into DeSilva and is now in his guard.
DeSilva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitaker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeSilva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Whitaker is really struggling to control DeSilva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Whitaker won't allow DeSilva to sweep him here.
Whitaker trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
DeSilva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeSilva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeSilva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Whitaker wants to improve his position but DeSilva is controlling well.
DeSilva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSilva is trying to work for a kimura but Whitaker is defending well.
DeSilva blocks the strikes from Whitaker.
Whitaker wants to get back to full guard.
DeSilva seems to be working for a kimura but Whitaker defends the submission attempt.
Whitaker trying to control but DeSilva postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSilva winds up and cracks Whitaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
DeSilva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus DeSilva 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. This is the final round!
DeSilva feints and then cracks Whitaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whitaker down.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitaker tries for a takedown but DeSilva circles away easily
so DeSilva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeSilva stands up and waves to Whitaker to follow him.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whitaker sprawls well. Whitaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeSilva gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a nice looking body kick.
Good work by DeSilva as he checks the leg kick.
Whitaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shane Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
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.
Whitaker with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeSilva counters with a head kick. That will keep Whitaker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whitaker.
Whitaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitaker instigates a clinch.
Whitaker misses with the head strike.
Whitaker blocks the elbow strike.
DeSilva looking to throw knees to the head but Whitaker is blocking nicely.
Whitaker jumps guard but DeSilva stands there with Whitaker around his waist. Whitaker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSilva trying to land knees to the body.
Whitaker managing to block the knees to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
Whitaker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeSilva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Whitaker really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whitaker avoiding damage as DeSilva throws knees to the body.
DeSilva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DeSilva tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitaker avoids the damage to the body.
Whitaker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeSilva tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitaker avoids the damage to the body.
DeSilva throws an elbow that misses.
Whitaker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
DeSilva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitaker is aware though and is defending well.
Whitaker controlling from the top position.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looking to control.
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeSilva looking for a guillotine here but Whitaker defends easily.
DeSilva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitaker is aware though and is defending well.
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.
DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeSilva is trying to control the position but Whitaker postures up.
Shane Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demarcus DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeSilva 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demarcus DeSilva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobba Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bone Crusher (Big Jones) . Sapp is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SHAFT- Isaac hayes. 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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300 lbs
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobba Sapp!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones clinches up with Sapp and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sapp misses with a body punch.
Sapp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Sapp is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jones wants to control but Sapp is keeping him busy.
Sapp is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws an elbow but Sapp slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sapp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones throws an elbow but Sapp slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones throwing strikes but Sapp manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is trying to control Sapp's posture but Sapp avoids it.
Sapp stands up.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sapp lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Roger Jones has been cut.
Sapp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sapp wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sapp won't be happy with that.
Jones wants to control for a moment but Sapp uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sapp regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Sapp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sapp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones is working an open guard so Sapp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Sapp lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sapp struggling a bit here.
Sapp is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones wants to pass to mount but Sapp is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobba Sapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Sapp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Sapp!
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sapp is one step ahead there.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sapp is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Sapp is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Sapp is having none of it.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Sapp from standing up.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sapp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sapp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sapp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sapp lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Sapp connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Sapp.
Bobba Sapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sapp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Sapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Sapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sapp stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Sapp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sapp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones looks to land a combination but Sapp avoids it well.
Sapp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sapp connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp clinches up against the ropes.
Sapp misses with a body punch.
Sapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sapp misses with a straight right.
Sapp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sapp tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sapp to the ground. Sapp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapp with a nice cross.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sapp as he jumps to the side.
Sapp tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Sapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sapp tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Sapp does no damage.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones postures up.
Jones won't allow Sapp to sweep him here.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobba Sapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Sapp.
Sapp tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Sapp throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sapp won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Roger Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is keen to just control but Sapp is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but Sapp is blocking nicely.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sapp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sapp misses with a double jab.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sapp swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Sapp is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones postures up in Sapp's guard and throws a big left but Sapp blocks it.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roger Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sapp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sapp jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Sapp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Sapp counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Sapp has managed to clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Sapp counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Bobba Sapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sapp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
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 Roger Jones.
I think Sapp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobba Sapp!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the ring accompanied by Deicide-Once Upon the Cross . The key to victory for Chase Evans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Swain!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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Evans has hold of Swain's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Swain tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Evans cranks the arm and Swain screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Swain, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chase Evans!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James. Tim Drake looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rmarkas Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fletcher.
Drake looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Drake taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fletcher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fletcher landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fletcher has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Drake. Oh but Fletcher has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Drake goes limp - he's gone! Fletcher jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rmarkas Fletcher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Kamionka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavel Kamionka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavel Kamionka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamionka.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A big left from Kamionka misses.
Kamionka throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamionka.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Kamionka misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Kamionka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamionka throws out the jab.
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamionka circles away.
Kamionka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamionka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Pavel Kamionka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamionka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamionka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barbosa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kamionka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kamionka counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamionka throws out the jab.
Kamionka slips a jab from Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Kamionka moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa dives in and grabs Kamionka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamionka pushes down on Barbosa's head and hops out.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamionka doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kamionka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Kamionka misses.
Barbosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kamionka was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbosa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barbosa preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamionka manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kamionka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbosa's guard.
Kamionka wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Kamionka controlling him for the moment.
Kamionka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kamionka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kamionka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Kamionka.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamionka circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kamionka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamionka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamionka walks into a jab.
Kamionka throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamionka with a poor takedown
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamionka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Kamionka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamionka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Kamionka is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamionka looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Kamionka misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamionka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Kamionka counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kamionka!
Barbosa fails to take his opponent's back.
Kamionka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kamionka turns into him and now he's in Barbosa's guard.
Kamionka stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa has control of Kamionka's left arm, preventing Kamionka from doing any damage.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Kamionka postures up.
Barbosa pulls Kamionka in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamionka trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamionka stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamionka manages to get himself to full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Kamionka keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Kamionka is keeping the position.
Barbosa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamionka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamionka keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamionka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Barbosa 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Barbosa scores with a jab.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamionka throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Kamionka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Kamionka moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamionka throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Kamionka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcos Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamionka fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Kamionka.
Jab by Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Kamionka knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamionka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamionka throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Kamionka slips the punch.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamionka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a straight right. Kamionka didn't see that one coming.
Kamionka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Kamionka is controlling well.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamionka is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard but Kamionka has passed into side control.
Barbosa wants to hold on but Kamionka pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa regains half guard.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Kamionka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamionka content to control rather than advance.
Kamionka is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Barbosa manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Kamionka controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamionka trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamionka won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Barbosa has Kamionka pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Barbosa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slysizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Oleg Osbourne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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201 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slysizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne throws an overhand right that lands on Slysizzle's shoulder, as Slysizzle tries to avoid the shot.
Osbourne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slysizzle sprawls well initially but Osbourne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slysizzle won't allow Osbourne to pass to mount.
Slysizzle keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Osbourne is looking to advance position but Slysizzle won't allow it.
Osbourne trying to control from half guard but Slysizzle is working away.
Osbourne is thwarting Slysizzle's attempts to control the position.
Osbourne is looking to advance position but Slysizzle won't allow it.
Slysizzle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Osbourne prevents Slysizzle from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Osbourne pushes Slysizzle up against the ropes in a clinch.
Slysizzle scores with a shot to the side of Osbourne's head.
Osbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osbourne pushes Slysizzle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slysizzle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slysizzle is looking to break free of the clinch but Osbourne has double underhooks.
Osbourne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osbourne is leaning against Slysizzle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slysizzle presses Osbourne against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slysizzle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osbourne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slysizzle breaks the clinch.
Slysizzle moves into range and clinches up with Osbourne.
Osbourne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slysizzle or not.
Osbourne misses with the head strike.
Osbourne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slysizzle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Slysizzle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Slysizzle.
Osbourne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slysizzle is trying to break free.
Slysizzle tries to break the clinch but Osbourne is controlling the position.
Osbourne lands a nice uppercut.
Osbourne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Osbourne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Osbourne.
Slysizzle is breathing heavily.
Osbourne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osbourne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slysizzle lands a hook that snaps the head of Osbourne backwards.
Slysizzle throws a punch but it's blocked by Osbourne.
Osbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slysizzle tries to work over Osbourne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Slysizzle.
Osbourne has a couple of punches blocked by Slysizzle.
A hook to the body from Osbourne.
Osbourne tries a body shot but Slysizzle blocks it.
Slysizzle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Slysizzle breaks from the clinch.
Osbourne swings for the body but Slysizzle moves out of range.
Slysizzle blocks a jab.
Slysizzle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slysizzle tries to clinch up.
Slysizzle clinches.
Slysizzle blocks an uppercut.
Osbourne misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Osbourne.
Slysizzle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osbourne has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne digs a right hand underneath Slysizzle's ribcage. Slysizzle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slysizzle is trying to break free.
Osbourne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Osbourne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osbourne tries a body shot but Slysizzle blocks it.
Osbourne misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Osbourne.
Osbourne blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slysizzle.
Osbourne misses with the head strike.
Slysizzle can't find room to land a body shot as Osbourne controls the action.
Slysizzle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slysizzle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Osbourne working aggressively here.
Slysizzle blocking some punches.
Osbourne can't find room to land a body shot as Slysizzle controls the action.
Slysizzle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slysizzle struggles to land a body shot inside as Osbourne controls his hands.
Osbourne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osbourne tries a body shot but Slysizzle blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Slysizzle.
Slysizzle misses with some punches.
Osbourne misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Osbourne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slysizzle cracks Osbourne with a nice body shot.
Slysizzle lands a body shot.
Osbourne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slysizzle's efforts to push away.
Osbourne cracks Slysizzle with a nice body shot.
Slysizzle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osbourne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oleg Osbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slysizzle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Osbourne fails to land the takedown.
Slysizzle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osbourne tries to clinch there but Slysizzle circles away.
Osbourne throws a shot to the body.
Osbourne takes one on the button.
Slysizzle moves in looking to clinch but Osbourne pushes him off.
Slysizzle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osbourne.
Osbourne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slysizzle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slysizzle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Osbourne works the jab nicely.
Slysizzle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Osbourne.
Slysizzle misses with a two punch combination.
Osbourne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Osbourne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slysizzle lands a glancing blow to the side of Osbourne's head.
Slysizzle punishes Osbourne's body with a nice straight punch.
Slysizzle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Osbourne shoots in for a double leg but Slysizzle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slysizzle scores with a jab. Osbourne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Osbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slysizzle was well out of range. Poor timing from Osbourne.
Osbourne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slysizzle.
Slysizzle digs a good body shot into Osbourne's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Slysizzle misses the target.
Osbourne takes one to the chin there.
Osbourne slips under a jab from Slysizzle.
Slysizzle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Osbourne moves away from the strike by Slysizzle.
Slysizzle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slysizzle moves out of range of the strikes.
Slysizzle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Osbourne doesn't seem bothered though.
Osbourne is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osbourne. Slysizzle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slysizzle blocks a jab.
Osbourne ducks under a wild hook from Slysizzle.
Osbourne throws an overhand right that lands on Slysizzle's shoulder, as Slysizzle tries to avoid the shot.
Slysizzle tries to clinch but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Osbourne fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slysizzle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slysizzle stuns Osbourne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Slysizzle.
Slysizzle catches Osbourne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slysizzle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osbourne's head backwards.
Osbourne drops his hands momentarily and Slysizzle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slysizzle scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Oleg Osbourne has been cut.
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!
Slysizzle throws a nice looking combination but Osbourne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slysizzle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slysizzle lands a body shot.
Slysizzle misses with a wild combination.
Slysizzle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Osbourne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kimbo Slysizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Osbourne.
Slysizzle missing with a left hand there. Osbourne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slysizzle punishes Osbourne's body with a nice straight punch.
Slysizzle with a jab.
Slysizzle throws a jab when Osbourne was well out of range.
Osbourne staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slysizzle scores with a hook.
Slysizzle throws out a powerful jab.
Slysizzle lands with a right hand.
Slysizzle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osbourne.
Slysizzle clobbers Osbourne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by Slysizzle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slysizzle.
Osbourne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slysizzle digs a good hook to Osbourne's body.
Slysizzle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slysizzle lands with an uppercut that bounces Osbourne off the ropes and back into rage.
Slysizzle misses with a straight right.
Slysizzle throws a lazy right hand but Osbourne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slysizzle lunges at Osbourne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osbourne's hand.
Osbourne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slysizzle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Osbourne thinking.
Osbourne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slysizzle misses with the combination.
Slysizzle throws a jab but it's blocked by Osbourne.
Slysizzle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slysizzle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slysizzle catches Osbourne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slysizzle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Osbourne is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Slysizzle! Osbourne is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slysizzle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen Rohff - Dirty House as his entrance music. Thiago St Pierre has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Big Guy's chin.
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265 lbs
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guy.
Guy thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Guy misses.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
St Pierre clinches with his opponent.
Guy takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Big Guy has been cut.
Guy is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre has him pressed against the ropes.
Guy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Pierre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
St Pierre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
St Pierre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Pierre lands an elbow just above Guy 's eye.
St Pierre misses with a knee strike.
Guy is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre is controlling him.
St Pierre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
St Pierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guy.
St Pierre scores with a knee to the head.
St Pierre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Guy is breathing heavily.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Pierre has him pressed against the ropes.
St Pierre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre lands a knee to the head.
St Pierre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guy is rocked!
St Pierre lands a knee to the body.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
St Pierre lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a knee to the body.
St Pierre digs a right hand into Guy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guy's gas tank.
St Pierre unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Guy out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Guy off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Thiago St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chruck Riddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ni Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chruck Riddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ni Hao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddel misses with a wild body shot.
Riddel keeps the fight on the outside.
Hao misses with a hook. Riddel ducked under it nicely.
Hao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riddel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riddel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Hao as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hao checks a leg kick.
Riddel throws a chopping leg kick but Hao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hao scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hao as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao lands a big uppercut and Riddel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Riddel looks OK. Hao waves Riddel back to his feet!
It looks like Chruck Riddel has been cut.
Hao fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Riddel square on the jaw! Damn, Riddel is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ni Hao!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain comes to the ring accompanied by nightrain. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Deschain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lex Titan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titan misses with an uppercut.
Titan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deschain avoids the body shot from Titan.
Titan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Deschain lands a right hook to the body.
Titan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deschain misses with the combination.
Deschain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Titan counters with a stiff right hand.
Deschain throws a series of punches but Titan moves out of range.
Deschain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Titan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Titan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deschain counters with a nice body shot.
Roland Deschain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deschain misses with a shot to the body
and Titan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Titan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Deschain lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Titan backs up against the ropes.
Deschain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Titan avoids the head kick by Deschain.
Titan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deschain throws out the jab.
Titan misses with a jab to the body
and Deschain counters with a left and a right that stings Titan.
Deschain misses the shot to the body.
Deschain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Deschain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deschain misses with an uppercut. Titan saw that one coming.
Deschain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Titan moves out of range of the leg kick from Deschain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain looks to throw the jab but Titan is out of range.
Deschain misses with a body punch
and Titan counters with a straight right hand.
Deschain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Deschain.
Deschain looks to land a left hand but Titan moved out of range nicely.
Deschain misses the shot to the body.
Roland Deschain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Deschain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deschain lands a nice shot to the body.
Deschain slips a jab from Titan.
Deschain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Titan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Deschain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Titan counters with a right hand to the body.
Good leg kick by Titan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deschain takes a swing at Titan's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Deschain as he connects with a hook.
Deschain avoids the body shot from Titan.
Titan misses with a body shot
and Deschain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deschain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Titan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Titan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deschain to the mat! Deschain manages to get full guard.
Deschain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deschain is controlling Titan's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is looking to stand up but Titan isn't so interested in that idea.
Titan has gone for a leg lock! Deschain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Titan's guard.
Titan is looking for a triangle but Deschain pushes his legs off easily.
Deschain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deschain is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Titan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deschain passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deschain misses with a hook. Titan ducked under it nicely.
Deschain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lex Titan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Titan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deschain.
Titan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deschain was well out of range. Poor timing from Titan.
Deschain lands with a hook. Titan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deschain takes a swing at Titan's ribcage but misses.
Titan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deschain misses with a looping left.
Titan throws a series of punches but Deschain avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Titan.
Deschain scores with a punch to the head.
Titan jabs Deschain right on the nose. Deschain blinks but takes it well.
Deschain cracks Titan with an open hand slap.
Titan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Titan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deschain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deschain throws a combination that misses
and Titan counters with a low kick, right behind Deschain 's knee.
Deschain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deschain misses with a body shot.
Deschain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Deschain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Titan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Titan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deschain throws out the jab.
Deschain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Titan counters with a takedown into side control.
Deschain wants to control but Titan postures up.
The ground and pound from Titan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Titan is trying to get an arm triangle but Deschain is defending well.
Titan throwing strikes but Deschain manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Deschain wants to control but Titan is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan tries to improve position but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Deschain misses with a hook to the body
and Titan counters with a thumping low kick.
Deschain swings for the body but Titan moves out of range.
Deschain scores with a sloppy right hand. Titan should have avoided that one.
Deschain looks to score with a jab to the body but Titan is just out of range.
Deschain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Titan counters with a series of strikes. Deschain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deschain lands with a good body shot.
Deschain looks to land a combination but Titan avoids it well.
Deschain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deschain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Titan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Titan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain cracks a nice hook into Titan's ribs.
Titan tries a head kick but it misses.
Deschain is looking to wear down Titan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Titan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deschain scores with a nice strike.
Titan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deschain.
Titan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Deschain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titan slips under a jab.
Titan slips a straight right by Deschain.
Deschain misses with a double jab
and Titan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deschain thinking.
Deschain cracks Titan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Titan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Titan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deschain tries to bum rush Titan with a series of wild strikes but Titan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Titan lands with a nice body punch.
Deschain lands a nice shot to the body.
Deschain connects with a jab.
Deschain misses with a straight right.
Titan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deschain.
Deschain sizes up Titan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Titan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deschain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Deschain slaps away a takedown attempt from Titan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deschain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Titan doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deschain.
Titan ducks under a wild hook from Deschain.
A lazy left from Deschain finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Deschain.
Titan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Titan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Titan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deschain.
Titan misses with an uppercut. Deschain saw that one coming.
Deschain with a nice cross.
Titan misses with a takedown attempt - Deschain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deschain.
Titan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Deschain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deschain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titan misses with a straight left.
Deschain throws a head kick but Titan moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Deschain.
Deschain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deschain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deschain swinging wildly here.
Titan with a poor takedown
and Deschain counters with a left to the body.
Roland Deschain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Titan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain misses with a hook to the body
and Titan counters with an inside leg kick.
Titan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roland Deschain is winning the standup battle so far.
Titan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deschain throws a series of punches but Titan avoids them all with ease.
Titan blocks a jab.
Deschain throws a lazy right hand but Titan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deschain tests Titan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deschain lands with a straight right. Titan didn't see that one coming.
Deschain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Deschain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain misses the shot to the body.
Titan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deschain circles away.
Deschain throws a looping overhand right but Titan ducks down to avoid it.
Deschain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deschain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titan was well out of range. Poor timing from Deschain.
Deschain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titan was well out of range. Poor timing from Deschain.
Titan shoots in and drives through. Deschain sprawls well.
Titan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Deschain does it's job there.
Deschain cracks Titan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Titan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Titan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain clearly takes that round.
That's time! Deschain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donk. Deschain catches Titan right on the button with a cross.
Deschain digs a good body shot into Titan's ribs.
Good exchange - Deschain coming out on top.
Titan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deschain counters with a stiff right hand.
Deschain lands a two punch combo.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses.
Deschain swings for the body but Titan moves out of range.
Deschain misses with a body kick.
Deschain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Titan counters with a good low kick that Deschain was not able to check.
Titan misses with a wild combination.
Titan scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Titan counters with a good low kick that Deschain was not able to check.
Titan throws a body punch but Deschain moves out of range.
Titan is looking to slow Deschain down with leg kicks.
Deschain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Deschain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deschain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deschain misses with a hook.
Deschain checks a low kick from Titan.
Titan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deschain misses with a body kick.
Deschain misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain just misses with a punch to the body.
Deschain cracks Titan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Good standup being displayed there by Titan as he connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Deschain.
Deschain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Titan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Titan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Deschain moves out of range of the leg kick from Titan.
Deschain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Titan's head.
Titan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deschain.
Titan avoids the body shot from Deschain.
Titan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Deschain gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Titan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Titan.
Titan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Deschain has worked his arm free - good work by Deschain!
Titan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Titan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Deschain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Titan but great work by Deschain.
Deschain stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Titan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deschain.
Deschain throws a lazy head kick
and Deschain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Titan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deschain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Titan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deschain tests Titan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deschain just misses with a punch to the body.
Titan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deschain to score with a decent uppercut.
Titan lands a body shot.
Deschain scores with a nice right hand.
Deschain lands with a nice body punch.
Titan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deschain throws a looping overhand right but Titan ducks down to avoid it.
Titan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain had his way with Lex Titan in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Deschain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Titan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deschain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to de liver by Deschain. Beautiful body shot.
Deschain throws a series of punches but Titan moves out of range.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses
and Titan counters with a big head kick but Deschain shrugs it off.
Titan throws a body punch but Deschain moves out of range.
Titan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Titan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deschain manages to avoid it.
Deschain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Titan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deschain.
Deschain thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Deschain.
Titan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deschain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Titan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Deschain throws a sloppy head kick and Titan moves out of range easily.
Titan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deschain scores with a three punch combo!
Deschain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Titan counters with a one-two to the body.
Deschain lands a nice shot that snaps Titan's head back.
Deschain throws a sloppy body shot
and Titan counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deschain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titan.
Titan lands the left hand.
Deschain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Titan.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses
and Titan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Deschain swings for the body but Titan moves out of range.
Titan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deschain defends it nicely.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lex Titan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan throws a sloppy body shot
and Deschain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Titan scores with a leg kick.
Deschain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Titan's hands.
Deschain misses with a head kick.
Titan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deschain loads up on a big right hand but Titan slips the punch.
A jab from Deschain misses.
Titan thows a body shot but no joy.
Titan lands a slapping body shot.
Deschain works Titan's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain cracks Titan with an open hand slap.
Titan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deschain misses with an uppercut.
Titan throws a leg kick but Deschain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Titan slips under a jab from Deschain.
Deschain misses with a body shot
and Titan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Titan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Deschain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roland Deschain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deschain misses with a body punch
and Titan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Deschain's guard now.
Titan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deschain has Titan pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lex Titan.
I think Deschain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Deschain!
Roland Deschain retains his lightweight title!
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