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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jared Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Ewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ewell has chosen White Dude as his entrance music. Jared Kincaid 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Ewell!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kincaid's head.
Kincaid doesn't manage to clinch there - Ewell circles away.
Ewell connects with a body shot.
Ewell is looking to clinch.
Ewell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kincaid throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Ewell - just one landing.
Kincaid throws a head kick but Ewell moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kincaid.
Kincaid wants to clinch.
Ewell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kincaid.
Kincaid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ewell throws the kick towards the body but Kincaid avoids it.
Ewell misses with the body kick
and Kincaid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kincaid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ewell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid misses with an uppercut. Ewell saw that one coming.
Kincaid steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ewell. That one must have hurt.
Kincaid is breathing heavily.
Ewell swats away the attempt to clinch by Kincaid.
Ewell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ewell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kincaid, pushing him back against the cage.
Ewell takes an elbow to the temple.
Kincaid really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kincaid tries to pull guard but Ewell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kincaid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ewell to keep the fight standing.
Kincaid managing to block the knees to the body from Ewell.
Ewell pushes off an throws an elbow but Kincaid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kincaid takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kincaid takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ewell lands an elbow just above Kincaid 's eye.
Ewell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ewell throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ewell to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Kincaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ewell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kincaid is defending well for now.
Ewell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ewell lands a damaging elbow.
Ewell misses with an elbow strike.
Ewell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ewell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ewell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ewell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kincaid blocks it with crossed arms.
Kincaid misses with an elbow strike.
Ewell crunches a lovely knee into Kincaid's ribcage.
Ewell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kincaid's defenses.
Ewell lands a damaging elbow.
Ewell looking to slow down the pace here.
Kincaid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ewell backwards.
Ewell tries to land knees in the clinch but Kincaid avoids the damage to the body.
Ewell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ewell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewell throws a body punch but Kincaid moves out of range.
Kincaid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ewell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve Ewell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ewell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kincaid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ewell lands a big uppercut and Kincaid crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kincaid looks OK. Ewell waves Kincaid back to his feet!
Kincaid is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ewell throws a head kick but Kincaid moves out of range.
Oh Kincaid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ewell throws a right hand that Kincaid ducks under and follows up with a left that Kincaid also avoids with ease.
Ewell throws a powerful right kick. Kincaid tried to block low but the kick was high! Kincaid was taken right off of his feet! Ewell jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Ewell!
Steve Ewell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henderson Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belt comes to the cage accompanied by Dance of the Knights. Henderson Cormier has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Red Belt's chin.
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt moves in looking to clinch but Cormier pushes him off.
Belt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cormier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belt is in Cormier's guard.
Belt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belt wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving.
Cormier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belt throwing strikes but missing.
Belt throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormier told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Belt slips nicely into half guard.
Cormier tries to get to full guard but Belt has control of the leg.
Belt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belt trying to mount his opponent but Cormier defends it.
Belt is thwarting Cormier's attempts to control the position.
Belt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cormier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cormier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belt stands and steps away. Cormier gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cormier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belt's waist but Belt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cormier off to one side.
Belt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier shoots in and gets a takedown into Belt's guard.
Cormier passes Belt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cormier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belt trying to control but Cormier postures up.
Cormier stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt tries to roll over but Cormier keeps him under control.
Henderson Cormier has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cormier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Belt closes the distance and clinches.
Cormier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Belt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cormier can't keep his opponent in guard - Belt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cormier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cormier is controlling Belt's posture.
Belt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cormier's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cormier has control of Belt's left arm, preventing Belt from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Belt won't allow Cormier to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henderson Cormier was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Belt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belt connects with a body shot that sends Cormier's belly button to the back.
Belt tries for a takedown but Cormier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cormier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belt counters with a thumping low kick.
Red Belt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belt moves in looking to clinch but Cormier pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Red Belt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belt misses with a double jab.
Red Belt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belt tries for a takedown but Cormier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cormier dodges the punch combination from Belt.
Cormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cormier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belt is looking to clinch.
Belt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cormier is just out of range.
Belt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Belt trying to move into half guard but instead Cormier has managed to sweep!
Belt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cormier is pushing down on Belt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belt is fighting to maintain full guard but Cormier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cormier tries to pass to full mount but Belt defends it.
Cormier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Belt is trying to get back to full guard.
Cormier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Belt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belt stuffs the takedown attempt from Cormier. Cormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt misses with a body shot.
Belt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cormier as he avoids it easily.
Cormier shoots and misses
and Belt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Red Belt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Belt is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cormier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Belt to the mat. Belt regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier controlling from the top position.
Cormier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henderson Cormier wasn't active enough on the ground.
Belt shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier shoots in but Belt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belt shoots in but Cormier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belt pinned against the cage. Belt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belt gets the takedown into side control.
Cormier wants to control but Belt postures up.
Cormier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belt landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is looking to reverse the position.
Belt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Belt.
You can see the frustration on Cormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belt wants to control but Cormier is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Belt is trying to ground and pound but Cormier uses the momentary lack of control by Belt to regain half guard.
Cormier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier is trying to keep Belt in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Red Belt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Belt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belt shoots in and bounces Cormier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Belt throws a big right hand that misses.
Belt wants to pass the guard but Cormier is keeping the position.
Cormier trying to control the position.
Red Belt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belt wants to stand but Cormier is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Cormier, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier is pulling down on Belt's head to control his posture.
Belt tries to stand but Cormier is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown but Belt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cormier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cormier tries for a takedown but Belt circles away easily
and Belt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Red Belt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Cormier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cormier shoots in but Belt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Belt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cormier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belt is fending him off so far but Cormier persists. Nope, Belt circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cormier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belt wants to get back to full guard.
Belt wants to get back to full guard but Cormier has passed into side control.
Belt is not content to let Cormier control the position.
Cormier tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Belt holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Belt tries to improve position but can't.
Belt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belt tries to kick Cormier off but Cormier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cormier tries to pass to full mount but Belt defends it.
Cormier wants to control but Belt is keeping him busy.
Red Belt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Henderson Cormier hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cormier keeps the fight on the outside.
Belt darts in looking for a takedown but Cormier gets double underhooks and turns Belt into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cormier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cormier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belt closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Belt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cormier is keeping the position for now.
Belt tries to stand but Cormier is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cormier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Red Belt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Belt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Red Belt waved his t-shirt featuring Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinfe Kidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidane has chosen Buraka Som Sistema - Kalemba (wegue wegue) as his entrance music. 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 Kinfe Kidane 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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kinfe Kidane!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Kidane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kidane defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kidane sprawls well. Kidane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Kidane has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dos Santos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kidane is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Kidane circles away and we're back to standing.
Kidane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidane tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos gets a double leg takedown into Kidane's guard.
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Kidane blocks nicely.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to pass into half guard but Kidane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kidane is in guard.
Kidane is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kidane manages to get himself to full guard.
Dos Santos stands and throws Kidane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dos Santos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dos Santos in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dos Santos is trying to ground and pound but Kidane uses the momentary lack of control by Dos Santos to regain half guard.
Dos Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kidane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dos Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kidane's head.
Dos Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kidane defending well though.
Kidane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dos Santos.
Kidane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos stops Kidane from getting back to his feet.
Dos Santos tries to pass to full mount but Kidane defends it.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Kidane is defending well.
Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kidane is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos moves into full mount! Kidane won't be happy about that!
Dos Santos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kidane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dos Santos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kidane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Kidane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Kidane tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kidane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Kidane, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kidane instigates a clinch.
Dos Santos looking for a takedown.
Kidane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kidane with a knee to the head.
Kidane lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kidane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Kidane.
Kidane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kidane obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kidane misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kidane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kidane landing knees to the head.
Kidane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kidane.
Kidane scores with a knee to the head.
Cain Dos Santos's cut is getting worse.
Kidane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kidane landing knees to the head.
Dos Santos is rocked!
Kidane pushes Dos Santos against the cage. Kidane is working some dirty boxing. Kidane pushes off with a quick right hook! Dos Santos goes down! Dos Santos tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kidane moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kinfe Kidane!
Kinfe Kidane got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Butrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CId Pollendina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pollendina is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mohamed's theme tune. Hannibal Butrovic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hannibal Butrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, CId Pollendina!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butrovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Butrovic 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Butrovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pollendina keeping moving, preventing Butrovic from controlling successfully.
Butrovic controlling from the top position.
Butrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pollendina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollendina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pollendina looking to sit in guard and control but Butrovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pollendina keeping moving, preventing Butrovic from controlling successfully.
Pollendina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic trying to control but Pollendina is working from the bottom.
Butrovic throwing strikes from guard but Pollendina blocks nicely.
Butrovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pollendina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butrovic looking to sit in guard and control but Pollendina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
My spies in GTI inform me that Pollendina has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pollendina trying to control but Butrovic is working from the bottom.
Pollendina stands and throws Butrovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Butrovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pollendina is trying to control. Butrovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Butrovic trying to control from the bottom.
Pollendina trying to control from half guard but Butrovic is working away.
Butrovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Butrovic pulls Pollendina in close to his closed guard and prevents Pollendina from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollendina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Butrovic postures up in Pollendina's guard and throws a big left but Pollendina blocks it.
Butrovic trying to control but Pollendina is working from the bottom.
Butrovic scoring with some ground and pound.
Butrovic working some strikes from top position.
Butrovic trying to control but Pollendina is working from the bottom.
Butrovic stopping the sweep attempt from Pollendina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butrovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Butrovic postures up in Pollendina's guard and throws a big left but Pollendina blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butrovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butrovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butrovic connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Pollendina working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butrovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Pollendina is retaining full guard.
Pollendina looking for a sweep. Not yet Pollendina, not yet.
Pollendina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Butrovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Butrovic throws a jab when Pollendina was well out of range.
Butrovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollendina. Pollendina obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Butrovic.
Pollendina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butrovic.
Butrovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Pollendina moves into range and clinches up with Butrovic.
Pollendina is looking to control Butrovic's arms but Butrovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pollendina has his back to the cage.
Pollendina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pollendina has clasped his hands together around Butrovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Butrovic is trying to control Pollendina's posture but Pollendina avoids it.
Pollendina trying to control the action but Butrovic is working from the bottom.
Butrovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic is not content to let Pollendina control the position.
Pollendina in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pollendina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butrovic keeps working.
Pollendina tries to move into full mount but can't pass Butrovic's legs.
Pollendina wants to control but Butrovic is keeping him busy.
Butrovic tries to bench press Pollendina off him but Pollendina keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina trying to control the action but Butrovic is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pollendina might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Butrovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hannibal Butrovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butrovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Pollendina wants to control but Butrovic is keeping him busy.
Butrovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pollendina scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina trying to control the position but Butrovic is working away.
Butrovic manages to get back to half guard.
Butrovic keeping control of the position.
Pollendina is controlling the pace.
Butrovic wants to improve his position but Pollendina is controlling well.
Pollendina seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic wants to control but Pollendina is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pollendina trying to control from half guard but Butrovic is working away.
Pollendina trying to pass the guard but Butrovic defending well.
Butrovic is staying active underneath Pollendina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Butrovic tries to get to full guard but Pollendina has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butrovic is not content to let Pollendina control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CId Pollendina 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pollendina tries to clinch but Butrovic is having none of it.
Pollendina throws a head kick but Butrovic moves out of range.
Pollendina misses with a low kick as Butrovic jumps back.
Pollendina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pollendina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butrovic throws a body punch but Pollendina moves out of range.
Pollendina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pollendina scores with a head kick. Butrovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pollendina throws a head kick but Butrovic moves out of range.
Pollendina takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pollendina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Butrovic's sensitive parts.
Pollendina connects with an inside leg kick.
Butrovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pollendina.
Pollendina drops his hands momentarily and Butrovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
CId Pollendina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollendina clinches up with Butrovic and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Butrovic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pollendina misses with a punch to the body.
Butrovic blocks a body shot from Pollendina.
Butrovic blocks a body shot from Pollendina.
Pollendina stops a takedown attempt from Butrovic.
Pollendina misses with a body punch.
Pollendina can't find room to land a body shot as Butrovic controls the action.
Butrovic tries a body shot but Pollendina blocks it.
Butrovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pollendina manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pollendina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pollendina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pollendina slaps away a takedown attempt from Butrovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Butrovic checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina throws a sloppy head kick and Butrovic moves out of range easily.
Butrovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Butrovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollendina regains half guard.
Pollendina works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pollendina pulls Butrovic in to control the position.
Butrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pollendina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollendina looking for a sweep. Not yet Pollendina, not yet.
Pollendina is looking for a triangle but Butrovic pushes his legs off easily.
Butrovic preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pollendina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butrovic throws an elbow that misses. Pollendina uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Butrovic's guard. Nice move by Pollendina!
Pollendina throws an elbow that misses. Butrovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pollendina's guard. Nice move by Butrovic!
Butrovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pollendina is keeping the position for now.
Butrovic trying to control but Pollendina is working from the bottom.
Butrovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butrovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pollendina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Butrovic's guard.
Pollendina trying to control the position from guard on top but Butrovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollendina scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Butrovic is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butrovic wants to control from the top but Pollendina keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
CId Pollendina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pollendina 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CId Pollendina!
An intense looking CId Pollendina took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I just want to say 1 thing to my beautiful brothers and sisters all over the world.............. FUCK ISLAM!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Bullet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yakubu Okoroji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Bullet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullet closes the distance looking to clinch
and Okoroji counters with a series of strikes. Bullet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Okoroji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Bullet has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Okoroji avoids the head kick by Bullet.
Bullet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bullet darts in trying to clinch
and Bullet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bullet is looking to clinch.
Bullet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullet clinches up with Okoroji and pushes him back against the cage.
Bullet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bullet scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards.
Bullet lands a shot to the body.
Bullet misses with a knee strike.
Okoroji has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullet crunches a lovely knee into Okoroji's ribcage.
Okoroji can't get the takedown.
Okoroji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Okoroji changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bullet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Okoroji swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullet.
Bullet instigates a clinch.
Okoroji tries to score a body lock takedown but Bullet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bullet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bullet takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okoroji is defending well for now.
Bullet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okoroji avoids it.
Bullet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Okoroji's face.
Bullet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullet looking to throw knees to the head but Okoroji is blocking nicely.
Okoroji has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullet takes a shot to the head.
Okoroji is trying to force a seperation but Bullet has the dominant position.
Bullet is leaning against Okoroji and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bullet scores with a knee to the head.
Bullet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bullet with a knee to the head.
Okoroji takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okoroji tries to break the clinch but Bullet is controlling the position.
Bullet landing knees to the head.
Bullet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okoroji breaks from the clinch.
Bullet is looking to clinch but Okoroji is avoiding it.
Bullet looks to clinch
and Okoroji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okoroji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullet manages to avoid it.
Bullet doesn't manage to clinch there - Okoroji circles away.
Bullet wants to clinch.
Bullet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okoroji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullet tries to clinch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Bullet doesn't manage to clinch there - Okoroji circles away.
Bullet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okoroji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jake Bullet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullet is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bullet moves in looking to clinch but Okoroji pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okoroji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullet manages to avoid it.
Bullet wants to clinch up but Okoroji keeps it at a distance.
Bullet tries to clinch up.
Bullet wants to clinch up but Okoroji keeps it at a distance.
Bullet clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet tries to land knees in the clinch but Okoroji avoids the damage to the body.
Bullet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Okoroji.
A nice left hand lands by Bullet.
Bullet prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okoroji.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bullet obliges.
Bullet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okoroji is defending well for now.
Bullet misses with a knee to the head.
Bullet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bullet unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bullet blocking some punches.
Okoroji tries for a takedown but Bullet manages to get underhooks.
Okoroji is breathing heavily.
Bullet has a couple of punches blocked by Okoroji.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bullet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bullet working Okoroji over with knees to the body.
Bullet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okorojis head.
Bullet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okorojis head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bullet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bullet lands with a kick to the temple. Okoroji shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Okoroji keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullet digs a good body shot into Okoroji's ribs.
Bullet tries to clinch but Okoroji is having none of it.
Okoroji keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullet closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullet.
Okoroji wants to get back to striking at distance but Bullet won't allow it.
Okoroji is trying to stall.
Bullet has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Okoroji goes down! Bullet dives on top of him - Okoroji manages to get guard.
Okoroji is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bullet postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Okoroji covers up, he's hurt! Bullet keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bullet and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bullet can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Bullet!
A victorious Jake Bullet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chester Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon King!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man throws a hook but King blocks it.
Man misses with a hook
so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King advances position into side control!
Man is trying to improve his position.
Man avoids any damage from the ground and pound of King.
Man managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by King.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man avoids any damage from the ground and pound of King.
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to strike but it doesn't land.
King throwing shots but missing, from side control.
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well.
King tries for a kimura but Man is defending well.
King tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
King working the ground and pound but Man is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
King misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Man is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Warrior Dogs, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Man keeping his opponent close.
Man is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
King lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man dodges the ground and pound from King.
Man stops King from passing to mount.
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Man wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King keeps trying to improve his position.
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but King is tightening it up a little... Man has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Man reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Man taps out! Nice BJJ there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Devon King!
After winning the bout, Devon King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, The Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Drake!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Can works the jab nicely.
Drake tries a low kick but Can avoids it.
Can misses with an uppercut.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Can's head coaches at Ground Zero, London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Drake misses.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Can was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Can scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Can bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Can doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Can throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Can.
Drake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Can loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Can tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Can.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
Can slowing the pace effectively.
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Can blocking some punches.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
A shot in the inside from Can.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can throws a head punch that misses.
Drake has Can pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
Drake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Can blocks nicely.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Can swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake controlling the action here.
Drake trying to pass the guard but Can defending well.
Drake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Can holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drake tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drake looking to finish Can with some ground and pound. This is bad for Can!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Can's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Can uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Can misses with a looping right.
A combination from Can does no damage.
Can connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.
Drake moves forwards but Can connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Can connects with a nice looking jab.
Drake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Drake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Can is defending well.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Can slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Drake - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Can.
Can misses with the head strike.
Drake working aggressively here.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Can throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakes head.
Drake is stalling here.
Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Can is trying to stall.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake tries to work over Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Can tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can looking to slow down the pace here.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches.
Can has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can prevents a takedown attempt there.
Can misses with the head strike.
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!
Can is working Drake over against the cage.
Can misses with some punches.
Can pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Can lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake stalling the fight.
Can pushes Drake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Can misses with a hook from the clinch.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Can misses with some punches.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Can lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Can has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Can lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
A hook to the body from Can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Can managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Can is trying to break free.
Can is pressed up against the cage. Drake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Can down to the mat. Can avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Drake.
Drake swings for the body but Can moves out of range.
Can cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Can swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Can thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
Drake lands with a hook. Can tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Can tries to keep at a distance but Drake has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Can dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Can looks to throw the jab but Drake is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Can.
Drake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Can connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drake scrambles back to his feet.
Can scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake takes the fight into the clinch.
Can lands a shot to the body.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Can gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drake looking to slow down the pace here.
Can working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Can is struggling to control the position.
Can lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Can letting Drake take a breather here.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake breaks from the clinch.
Drake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Can.
Can connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Can is able to avoid easily.
Drake shoots in for a double leg but Can sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Can does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can has managed to clinch.
Can misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake keeps control of Can as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Can manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drake goes for a takedown attempt but Can pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Drake.
Can darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Can cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Can misses.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Can moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Drake.
A jab from Can does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake moves out of range as Can strikes.
Can lands with an overhand left.
Can digs a good body shot into Drake's ribs.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
The Can is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.
Can tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake swings for the body but Can moves out of range.
Can keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Can's waist but Can gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Can, which made it look bad.
Drake moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Can pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
Can lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.
Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Can is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Can sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake avoids the body shot from Can.
Drake throws the left hand but Can avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Can.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drake, as that shot connected.
Drake looks for a takedown but Can sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Can showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Can has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Can!
The Can thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama said knock you out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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29
170 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
41 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, George Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coutures jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Couture takes one to the chin there.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Couture didn't see that one coming.
Couture moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Couture looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Couture. Couture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Couture misses the jab.
Wilson 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.
Couture moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Couture should have avoided that one.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson slips under a jab from Couture.
Wilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Brandon Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Couture had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Couture should have avoided that one.
Couture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Couture takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Couture's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Couture misses with a left hand
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couture misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilson takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Couture takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Couture throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Couture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilson lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Couture lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Wilson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
Couture lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like George Wilson has been cut.
Wilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Couture on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Couture seems unphased.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Couture wants to clinch but Wilson slips to the side
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Couture takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Couture looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Couture misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses the jab.
Couture is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Couture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Couture tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Couture slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Couture should have avoided that one.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Wilson lands a right hook to the body.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Couture misses.
Couture takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilson swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Couture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Couture on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Couture misses.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Couture drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Couture is out of range.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Wilson lands a nice shot that snaps Couture's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Couture lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson lands an overhand right.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
Wilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Couture under the eye.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Couture misses.
Couture moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Jab from Wilson.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Wilson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Couture.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson 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.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Couture at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Couture knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson punishes Couture's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Couture on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Couture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Couture is out of range.
Couture's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Couture scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson scores with a nice right hand.
Wilson connects with a nice looking jab.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson punishes Couture's body with a nice straight punch.
Couture moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Couture didn't see that one coming.
Wilson works Couture's body with a nice hook.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Couture.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Couture misses.
Couture has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couture there as he acknowledges the shot.
Couture slips a jab from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Wilson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wilson scores with a hook to the body. Couture takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson slips a jab from Couture.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
A jab lands there for Couture.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilson scores with a four punch combination!
Couture jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Couture misses the jab.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson slips a straight right by Couture.
Couture throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Couture lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wilson. Couture pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Couture!
Brandon Couture took some time post fight to say the following; 'Who's next?! That is all. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolek Lolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolek Lolkowski struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jax Teller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolek Lolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Teller is predictable there
and Lolkowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lolkowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lolkowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Teller is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Teller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Lolkowski is out of range.
Lolkowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Teller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lolkowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lolkowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lolkowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teller defending well though.
Lolkowski thows a huge punch but Teller dodges it nicely.
Teller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller is positioning himself well to prevent Lolkowski advancing to mount.
Lolkowski prevents Teller from standing back up.
Lolkowski is controlling the pace.
Lolkowski wants to take a breather but Teller is having none of it.
Lolkowski trying to mount his opponent but Teller defends it.
Lolkowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teller wants to improve his position but Lolkowski is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lolkowski.
Lolkowski trying to mount his opponent but Teller defends it.
Teller gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lolkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Teller is retaining full guard.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Lolkowski from controlling successfully.
Teller is looking to stand up but Lolkowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Teller trying to control the position.
Lolkowski wants to control from the top but Teller keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski throwing strikes from guard but Teller blocks nicely.
Teller wants to sweep here but Lolkowski controlling him for the moment.
Lolkowski looking to pass the guard.
Lolkowski is pushing down on Teller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teller is fighting to maintain full guard but Lolkowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lolkowski wants to pass the guard but Teller is defending well.
Lolkowski wants to control but Teller is keeping him busy.
Lolkowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teller defending well though.
Lolkowski prevents Teller from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lolkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Teller desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Teller is looking to control Lolkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teller avoid being mounted?
Lolkowski moves into full mount! Teller won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teller suckers Lolkowski into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Teller is now in Lolkowski's guard!
Teller wanted to stand there but Lolkowski had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolek Lolkowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Teller blocks a head kick by Lolkowski.
Some wild striking there from Teller.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Teller.
Lolkowski takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Bolek Lolkowski has been cut.
Teller throws a head kick that misses.
Jax Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lolkowski slips under a jab from Teller.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Lolkowski.
Teller rushes Lolkowski with punches - Lolkowski moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Lolkowski goes down! Teller follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Teller!
Jax Teller retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Jax Teller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Firetribe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Firetribe keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez passes Firetribe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Firetribe wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Firetribe is having none of it.
Alvarez lands strikes from half guard.
Firetribe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands with a punch from half guard.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Firetribe defending well.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Firetribe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firetribe defending well though.
Firetribe is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firetribe avoid being mounted?
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a punch from half guard.
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firetribe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to land a strike but Firetribe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Firetribe keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firetribe trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Firetribe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
Firetribe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Firetribe controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Firetribe's guard.
Firetribe tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alvarez is trying to control. Firetribe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez with the ground and pound but Firetribe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firetribe tries to work over Alvarez's front leg with a kick but Alvarez checks it.
Firetribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Firetribe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Firetribe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Firetribe is looking to clinch.
Alvarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on Alvarez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alvarez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Firetribe down.
Firetribe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Firetribe is trying to improve his position.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Firetribe to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Firetribe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alvarez is chipping away with strikes.
Firetribe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Firetribe blocks the move with his legs.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez swings around for an armbar but Firetribe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarez's guard.
Firetribe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firetribe is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brother Firetribe.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Firetribe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot.
Firetribe throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Firetribe.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Firetribe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Firetribe is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
Firetribe is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alvarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alvarez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Firetribe is looking to escape.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alvarez landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Firetribe wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Firetribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
A good leg kick by Firetribe.
Firetribe rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Firetribe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Firetribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Firetribe obliges.
Firetribe with a knee to the head.
Firetribe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Firetribe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe lands with a left to the head.
Firetribe tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Firetribe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Firetribe misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Firetribe.
Firetribe connects with a knee to the head.
Alvarez pulls guard.
Firetribe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez is trying to keep Firetribe in close.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing Firetribe from standing up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brother Firetribe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Firetribe throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Brother Firetribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws out a leg kick but Firetribe moves out of range and Alvarez only half commits.
A low kick from Firetribe is predictable there
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Firetribe won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez landing a few strikes.
Alvarez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Firetribe down.
Firetribe can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Firetribe is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Firetribe is working away.
Alvarez misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Alvarez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Firetribe?
Alvarez looking to control but Firetribe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Firetribe is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez looking to control but Firetribe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range.
Firetribe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firetribe moves away.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Firetribe ducked under it nicely.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Firetribe tries to score with a low kick but Alvarez moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot by Alvarez.
Firetribe slips under a jab.
Firetribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Firetribe swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
A big left from Firetribe misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Firetribe.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Firetribe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firetribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Firetribe defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Firetribe throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firetribe.
Firetribe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Firetribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firetribe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the body
and Firetribe moves into the clinch.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Firetribe manages to get underhooks.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Alvarez in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Firetribe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Firetribe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Firetribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Firetribe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Firetribe.
Firetribe tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firetribe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face.
Firetribe avoiding damage.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Firetribe tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Firetribe back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Firetribe tries to tie him up.
Firetribe pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Firetribe ducked under it nicely.
Firetribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Firetribe doesn't seem phased though.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Firetribe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Firetribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firetribe.
Firetribe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Firetribe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe misses with a head kick.
Firetribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Firetribe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Firetribe tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firetribe is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Brother Firetribe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to pass to full mount but Firetribe defends it.
Alvarez stalling.
Firetribe wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Firetribe is having none of it.
Alvarez drops an elbow to the side of Firetribe's head.
Firetribe is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Firetribe dodges it nicely.
Alvarez throws a strike but Firetribe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Firetribe keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Firetribe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Firetribe misses with a looping left.
Firetribe lands a high kick!
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Firetribe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Firetribe.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Firetribe enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Firetribe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez trying to control but Firetribe is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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