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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Knutsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Scorpion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth Knutsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scorpion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knutsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scorpion lands a nice looking body shot.
Scorpion throws a sloppy head kick and Knutsson moves out of range easily.
Knutsson misses with a double jab.
Scorpion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses.
Knutsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Scorpion clinches.
Scorpion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scorpion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scorpion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knutsson's face.
It looks like Kenneth Knutsson has been cut.
Knutsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Scorpion.
Scorpion gets through Knutsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Knutsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorpion has Knutsson pressed against the ropes.
Knutsson is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Scorpion.
Scorpion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knutsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scorpion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scorpion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scorpion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knutsson is breathing heavily.
Knutsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Scorpion to work.
Scorpion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knutsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scorpion sprawls well. Scorpion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knutsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
Knutsson has Scorpion pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Scorpion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scorpion stops a takedown attempt from Knutsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenneth Knutsson's cut is getting worse.
Knutsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Scorpion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Scorpion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
Scorpion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scorpion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Knutsson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Scorpion follows Knutsson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Scorpion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brennan Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huck Chasson (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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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brennan Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Huck Chasson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chasson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bova but Bova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bova shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bova was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chasson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bova looking to ground and pound but Chasson is blocking nicely.
Bova looking to secure an arm triangle but Chasson defends it well.
Bova goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chasson turns into him and now he's in Bova's guard.
Bova is breathing heavily.
Chasson lands a couple of elbows.
Chasson trying to control but Bova is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bova has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chasson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bova.
Chasson wants to stand but Bova is controlling his arm.
Chasson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bova keeps working.
Chasson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Chasson scores a takedown into full mount!
Chasson trying to control but Bova is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova is desperately trying to improve his position but Chasson has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bova is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bova tries to hold on but Chasson postures up.
Chasson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chasson trying to control but Bova is having none of it.
Chasson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Chasson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bova is squirming around, avoiding Chasson's attempts to control the action.
Bova is working to get back to half guard.
Bova tries to hold on but Chasson postures up.
Bova holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chasson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chasson unloads with some shots from mount but Bova bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chasson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bova has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bova bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chasson is trying to keep Bova in close.
Chasson keeping full guard, as Bova tries to pass.
Chasson controls Bova momentarily but Bova frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chasson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bova off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huck Chasson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chasson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brennan Bova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bova bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chasson is looking for a sweep.
Chasson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chasson is trying to control but can't.
Bova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chasson wants to control but Bova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bova is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Chasson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Chasson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chasson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chasson tries to stand but Bova is controlling his head.
Chasson trying to control the position but Bova is working away.
Chasson prevents Bova from escaping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chasson shoots in and bounces Bova off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Bova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chasson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bova has wrist control.
Bova looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chasson has picked Bova up and slammed him! Bova can't keep hold of the triangle and Chasson manages to pass to side control!
Bova is not content to let Chasson control the position.
Bova is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chasson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chasson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bova keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chasson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova tries to buck Chasson off but Chasson is having none of it.
Bova managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chasson.
Bova is not content to let Chasson control the position.
Bova is trying to improve his position.
Chasson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chasson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chasson wants to take a breather but Bova manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chasson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chasson throws a big right hand that misses.
Chasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chasson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bova missing with punches from the bottom.
Bova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chasson pulls his head out easily.
Bova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huck Chasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bova wants to clinch up but Chasson keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chasson is defended easily by Bova.
Huck Chasson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chasson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bova tries to sprawl out of it but Chasson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bova manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chasson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chasson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bova throws a jab when Chasson was well out of range.
Chasson throws a series of punches but Bova avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Bova misses.
Chasson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chasson.
Brennan Bova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huck Chasson.
Chasson slips a straight right by Bova.
A telegraphed right hand from Bova misses the target.
Bova misses with a hook.
Bova shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bova drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chasson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chasson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chasson!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bova tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chasson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bova managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chasson.
Chasson trying to control the action but Bova is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova manages to get back to half guard.
Bova actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Chasson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bova won't allow Chasson to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova looking for submissions off his back.
Chasson is controlling the pace.
Chasson is looking to take a break and control but Bova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chasson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chasson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bova.
Bova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bova bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Chasson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bova thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brennan Bova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huck Chasson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chasson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bova's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brennan Bova showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chasson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huck Chasson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Diao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Gantrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gantrain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Animal I have Become. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Kai Diao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Gantrain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Diao.
Diao lands with an uppercut that bounces Gantrain off the ropes and back into rage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diao!
Diao tries to clinch but Gantrain is having none of it.
Diao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gantrain.
Diao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diao rushes Gantrain and presses him up against the ropes.
Diao stalling against the ropes.
Diao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gantrain tries to circle away but Diao has him pinned against the ropes.
Diao is looking to control Gantrain's arms but Gantrain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diao has his back to the ropes.
Diao trying to land knees to the body.
Diao effectively controlling the action here.
Gantrain looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao lands an elbow inside that Gantrain shrugs off.
It looks like Kevin Gantrain has been cut.
Nice elbow from Diao.
Gantrain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kai Diao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Gantrain.
Diao tries to stall but Gantrain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gantrain wants a takedown.
The referee calls for Diao to work.
Diao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gantrain up against the ropes.
Diao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diao controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kai Diao.
Diao pushes Gantrain up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gantrain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gantrain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diao lands an elbow inside.
Gantrain looking for a takedown.
Diao with a knee to the head.
Diao trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Diao.
Gantrain looks gassed!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gantrain is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gantrain blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao stalling.
Diao lands an elbow just above Gantrain 's eye.
Nice elbow from Diao.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diao obliges.
Diao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gantrain up against the ropes.
Diao lands an elbow just above Gantrain 's eye.
Gantrain wants a takedown.
Diao controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gantrain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diao prevents the takedown attempt.
Diao with a knee to the head.
Diao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gantrain up against the ropes.
Gantrain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diao pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kai Diao.
Diao moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Diao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Gantrain's cut.
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.
Danga de danga de dang - Diao scores with a four punch combination!
Diao throws a head kick that misses.
Diao lands a high kick!
Diao fakes the leg kick and cracks Gantrain in the body.
Gantrain ducks right into an uppercut from Diao.
Gantrain slips a jab and a cross from Diao.
Diao throws a head kick but Gantrain moves out of range.
Gantrain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gantrain tries to keep at a distance but Diao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diao stalling against the ropes.
Diao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diao crunches a lovely knee into Gantrain's ribcage.
Gantrain is breathing heavily.
Gantrain being controlled against the ropes.
Diao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gantrain up against the ropes.
Diao landing knees to the head.
Gantrain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Diao.
Diao misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diao lands a good knee to the midsection. Gantrain won't want to take too many of those.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gantrain as Diao tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kai Diao.
Diao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kai Diao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Diao lands but Gantrain takes it in his stride.
Gantrain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diao can pounce on him.
Gantrain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diao thumps Gantrain with a low kick.
Diao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gantrain's calf.
Diao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gantrain's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gantrain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diao swivels and escapes.
Diao stalks Gantrain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gantrain's face. Gantrain staggers backwards, shaken.
Gantrain is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diao forces Gantrain back against the ropes and clinches.
Diao with a knee to the head.
Diao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diao lands an elbow that stopped Gantrain in his tracks for a moment.
Diao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gantrain letting Diao take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gantrain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diao is pressed up against the ropes. Gantrain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diao down to the mat. Diao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kai Diao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Gantrain.
Diao moves into the clinch.
Diao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diao misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Diao.
Diao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diao has Gantrain pressed against the ropes.
Gantrain takes an elbow to the temple.
Diao tries to land a knee to the head but Gantrain blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Diao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Gantrain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Diao lands but Gantrain takes it in his stride.
Diao lands a high kick!
Gantrain shoots in for a takedown but Diao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diao throws a head kick that half lands.
Diao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Diao.
Diao throws a series of punches but Gantrain moves out of range.
Diao thows a body kick. Gantrain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diao darts in and clinches Gantrain up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao misses with a knee to the head.
Diao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gantrain avoids it.
Gantrain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stalling in the clinch from Diao.
Diao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gantrain is keeping busy.
Diao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gantrain can do to turn this around?
Knees to the body from Diao.
Diao stalling in the clinch but Gantrain improves position.
Gantrain tries to score a body lock takedown but Diao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diao lands a good knee to the midsection. Gantrain won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diao lands a nice elbow.
Diao lands an elbow inside that Gantrain shrugs off.
Diao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gantrain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diao lands a nice elbow.
Diao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gantrain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diao crunches a lovely knee into Gantrain's ribcage.
Kai Diao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diao blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kai Diao.
Gantrain swats away the attempt to clinch by Diao.
Diao clinches up against the ropes.
Diao taking a breather.
Diao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gantrain avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gantrain is keeping busy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diao.
Gantrain wants a takedown.
Kai Diao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Gantrain.
Gantrain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diao tries a knee to the head but Gantrain blocks it.
Diao landing knees to the head.
Gantrain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diao crunches a lovely knee into Gantrain's ribcage.
Diao is trying to maintain a safe position but Gantrain gets an underhook and turns Diao into the ropes.
Diao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kai Diao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gantrain is trying to break the clinch but Diao has him pressed against the ropes.
Diao stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diao tries to stall but Gantrain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gantrain lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diao is trying to stand up here but Gantrain is controlling him well.
Diao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gantrain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diao won't allow Gantrain to pass to mount.
Diao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Diao clinches with his opponent.
Diao tries to stall but Gantrain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gantrain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gantrain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kevin Gantrain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diao clinches up with Gantrain and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Diao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diao, 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 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Diao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Obor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Dunham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent Obor's chin.
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Obor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Dunham as he connects with a hook.
Dunham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dunham to the mat! Dunham manages to get full guard.
Obor wants to stand but Dunham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Obor from controlling successfully.
Dunham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunham tries to get out of the position.
Obor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obor throws a strike but Dunham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dunham won't allow Obor to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Obor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obor wants to get back to his feet but Dunham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Obor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunham.
Dunham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Obor's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Obor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunham postures up.
Obor keeping moving, preventing Dunham from controlling successfully.
Dunham gets to his feet. Obor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obor doesn't seem bothered though.
Obor looks gassed!
Dunham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunham tests Obor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obor tries to clinch up.
Dunham throws a low kick, looking for Obor's leg but Obor calmly moves out of range.
Obor tries for a takedown but Dunham circles away easily
and Dunham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dunham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunham lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obor moves forwards but Dunham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dunham lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunham works Obor's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunham as he connects with a hook.
Obor is rocked!
A big right from Dunham misses.
Obor is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunham finish him?
Obor blocks a jab.
Obor seems to have recovered his senses.
Dunham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Obor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dunham walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Obor drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dunham swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Obor's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Dunham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Claude Bawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Truant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claude Bawls has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Claude Bawls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Truant!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawls is looking to clinch but Truant is avoiding it.
Truant throws a nice looking combination but Bawls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bawls misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Bawls.
Claude Bawls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bawls lands a head shot.
It looks like Johnny Truant has been cut.
Bawls tries to score with a low kick but Truant moves his leg out of the way.
Bawls throws a left and a right that both miss
and Truant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Truant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bawls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bawls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Truant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bawls's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Truant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Truant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bawls. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bawls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Truant thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bawls to regain full guard.
Bawls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Truant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Truant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Truant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bawls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Truant defends it easily.
Truant throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truant trying to control the position from guard on top but Bawls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Truant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bawls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Truant is looking to stand up but Bawls won't let him.
Bawls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Truant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bawls wants to sweep here but Truant controlling him for the moment.
Truant thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truant landing with the ground and pound.
Truant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bawls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Truant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bawls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Truant.
Truant trying to control the position from guard on top but Bawls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Truant wants to stand but Bawls is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bawls throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Truant escapes and throws Bawls's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bawls takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Truant lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bawls sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bawls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Truant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bawls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Truant wants to control from the top but Bawls keeps moving.
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 Claude Bawls will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Truant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Truant cracks Bawls with a right hand to the side of the head.
Claude Bawls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bawls ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bawls tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Truant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Truant misses with a double jab
and Bawls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bawls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truant.
Bawls tries to clinch but Truant moves out of range.
No joy there for Bawls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawls misses with a looping right.
Bawls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bawls slips a jab from Truant.
Truant throws a combination that misses
and Bawls counters with a left to the body.
Bawls throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Truant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bawls circles away quickly and effectively.
Bawls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Truant is breathing heavily.
Truant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bawls counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bawls closes the distance and pushes Truant back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bawls stops a takedown attempt from Truant.
Bawls with a knee to the head.
Bawls using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bawls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Bawls.
A short uppercut from Bawls.
Bawls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bawls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truant backwards.
Truant is rocked!
Bawls gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Truant is still on wobbly legs! Can Bawls finish him?
Bawls working the clinch nicely. Truant is working for position but Bawls cracks him with a big knee to the head! Truant crumples up against the ropes and Bawls lands two more shots before the ref can save Truant! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Claude Bawls!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Rua!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Rua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rua trying to control here.
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rua trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Rua not allowing Davis to control his hands.
Davis trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Rua is looking to control Davis but Davis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rua is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rua is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Davis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to keep control of the position but Davis is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rua controls the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mario Rua just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Davis misses.
Rua closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rua throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rua.
It looks like Roman Davis has been cut.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.
Davis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Davis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua is wriggling around trying to escape.
Davis controlling his opponent.
Rua tries to improve his position but instead Davis has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Davis's cut.
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.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roman Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
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.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rua has escaped and now he's on top!
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Rua advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis trying to control here.
Rua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Davis wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Rua moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that!
Davis wants to control but Rua is having none of it.
Davis tries to reverse the position but Rua maintains control.
Rua wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rua controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Davis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rua throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
Davis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rua, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is looking for a sweep.
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
Davis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davis is staying tight to Rua's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rua is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rua lands a head shot.
Rua throws a sloppy body shot
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with an outside leg kick.
Rua throws a head kick that Davis semi-blocks.
Mario Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rua tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rua to the ground. Rua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Rua.
Rua's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rua duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Davis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rua is trying to stand.
Rua is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Rua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McPhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stonehouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McPhee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Loose yourself. Stonehouse has chosen Invaders Must Die as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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19
218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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209 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan McPhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Stonehouse!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPhee tries to clinch up but Stonehouse circles away and keeps his distance.
McPhee shoots in for a takedown but Stonehouse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McPhee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stonehouse slaps away a takedown attempt from McPhee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McPhee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McPhee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan McPhee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPhee manages to pull guard.
Stonehouse tries to free his leg and advance position but McPhee is retaining full guard.
McPhee controls Stonehouse momentarily but Stonehouse frees himself.
McPhee has his foot on Stonehouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stonehouse works his way back into a safe position though.
McPhee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McPhee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonehouse trying to control but McPhee is working from the bottom.
McPhee working for a triangle but Stonehouse defends it easily.
McPhee working for a triangle but Stonehouse defends it easily.
Stonehouse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stonehouse slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McPhee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stonehouse's guard.
McPhee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McPhee stopping the sweep attempt from Stonehouse.
McPhee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPhee won't allow Stonehouse to sweep him here.
McPhee stops Stonehouse from standing up.
McPhee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPhee throws a strike but Stonehouse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McPhee working for a triangle but Stonehouse defends it easily.
McPhee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse got a little sloppy there for a moment and McPhee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stonehouse has managed to get both his arms back between McPhee's legs - danger averted.
McPhee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McPhee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stonehouse!
McPhee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stonehouse can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McPhee punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stonehouse is on top in guard.
Stonehouse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McPhee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stonehouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stonehouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McPhee keeping moving, preventing Stonehouse from controlling successfully.
Stonehouse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McPhee throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McPhee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McPhee shoots in for a takedown but Stonehouse shows good takedown defense.
Stonehouse avoids the body shot from McPhee.
McPhee scores a takedown into full mount!
Stonehouse is trying desperately to improve position.
McPhee looking to finish Stonehouse with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stonehouse!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McPhee landing punches.
Stonehouse is working to get back to half guard.
Stonehouse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee dominating with strikes here.
McPhee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stonehouse is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McPhee misses with a head shot.
McPhee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McPhee with shots to the head and body - Stonehouse looks very uncomfortable down there.
McPhee looking to control but Stonehouse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McPhee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stonehouse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stonehouse!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stonehouse slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse trying to control but McPhee is working from the bottom.
McPhee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stonehouse wants to pass the guard but McPhee is keeping the position.
Stonehouse passes McPhee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPhee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stonehouse pulls his head out easily.
McPhee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee trying to hold on to Stonehouse's head to control him but Stonehouse postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McPhee shoots in and bounces Stonehouse off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
McPhee is looking to work some ground and pound but Stonehouse has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stonehouse holds on and takes a little breather.
McPhee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse keeping full guard, as McPhee tries to pass.
McPhee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McPhee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McPhee with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPhee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan McPhee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McPhee throws and elbow that misses. Stonehouse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McPhee's guard. Nice move by Stonehouse!
Stonehouse trying to control the position from guard on top but McPhee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPhee working for a triangle but Stonehouse defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McPhee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McPhee is defended easily by Stonehouse.
McPhee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McPhee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stonehouse trying to keep a closed guard but McPhee is proving a slippery customer.
Stonehouse wants to stand but McPhee is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee scoring with some ground and pound.
McPhee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stonehouse keeping moving, preventing McPhee from controlling successfully.
McPhee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stonehouse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stonehouse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPhee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stonehouse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McPhee lands a couple of digs.
McPhee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stonehouse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McPhee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPhee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stonehouse wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee thows a big elbow that misses.
McPhee lands a couple of digs.
Paul Stonehouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPhee throwing strikes but missing.
Stonehouse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McPhee.
McPhee pushes down on Stonehouse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McPhee is thwarting Stonehouse's attempts to control the position.
Stonehouse is refusing to be controlled, as McPhee sits in half guard.
Ryan McPhee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stonehouse is trying to get back to full guard.
McPhee controlling the action here.
Stonehouse wants to control but McPhee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPhee not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McPhee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McPhee, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan McPhee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Zu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin Checka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Checka has chosen Ghetto Paradis as his entrance music. Zhang Zu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zhang Zu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chin Checka!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Checka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zu lands a head kick!
Zu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Checka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zhang Zu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Checka misses with the combination.
Zu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Checka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid body kick from Zu.
Checka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Checka.
Checka moves into the clinch.
Checka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Checka has a couple of punches blocked by Zu.
Zu blocks an uppercut.
Zu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zu tries to break the clinch but Checka is controlling the position.
Checka lands a left hand.
Checka pushes Zu back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zu is trying to break the clinch but Checka has him pressed against the ropes.
Zu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Checka swings wildly with an uppercut but Zu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Checka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checka has a couple of punches blocked by Zu.
A short uppercut from Checka.
Zu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Checka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Checka cracks Zu with a nice body shot.
Zu is breathing heavily.
Checka lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Checka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zu wants to get back to striking at distance but Checka won't allow it.
Zu blocking some punches.
Zu blocking some punches.
Checka throws a punch but it's blocked by Zu.
Zu blocking some punches.
Checka is leaning against Zu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Checka.
Checka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Checka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Checka.
Checka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Checka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Checka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Checka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Checka.
A short left from Checka.
Checka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Checka is leaning against Zu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Checka.
Checka lands a left hand.
Checka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Checka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Checka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Checka.
Checka lands a nice uppercut.
Checka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Checka swings wildly with an uppercut but Zu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Checka lands with a left to the head.
Checka lands an uppercut.
A short right from Checka.
Checka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Checka lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Checka.
Checka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka misses with the head strike.
Checka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Checka.
Checka pushes Zu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Checka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Checka working aggressively here.
Checka has a couple of punches blocked by Zu.
Checka lands with a light punch inside.
Checka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Checka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Checka.
Checka lands with a light punch inside.
Zu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Checka has him pressed against the ropes.
Checka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Checka.
A right handed body shot lands from Checka.
Zu takes a shot to the head.
Checka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Checka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Checka lands a hook that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zu.
Checka has a couple of punches blocked by Zu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zu.
Zu blocking some punches.
Checka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Checka misses with some punches.
Checka swings wildly with an uppercut but Zu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Checka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Zu tries to pull guard but Checka won't allow it.
Zu blocks an uppercut.
Checka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chin Checka dominated that round.
That's time! Zu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zu slips a jab and a cross from Checka.
Checka throws a body punch but Zu moves out of range.
Zu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zu is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Zu.
Checka cracks Zu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zu!
Checka swings for the body but Zu moves out of range.
Checka instigates a clinch.
Checka has a couple of punches blocked by Zu.
Zu is looking to break free of the clinch but Checka has double underhooks.
Zu blocks an uppercut.
Zu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Checka swings wildly with an uppercut but Zu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Checka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zu's efforts to push away.
Zu is trying to break the clinch but Checka has him pressed against the ropes.
Checka lands a nice uppercut.
Zu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Checka smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Checka looks to land a right hand but Zu moved out of range.
Checka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Checka catches Zu right on the button with a cross.
Zhang Zu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Checka throws out a loose jab but Zu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Checka's sensitive parts.
Checka throws a series of punches but Zu avoids them all with ease.
Zu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Checka scores with a jab.
Zu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Checka.
Zu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Checka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Checka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zu is trying to break free.
Zu is trying to break the clinch but Checka has him pressed against the ropes.
Checka cracks Zu with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zu blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Checka.
Zu blocking some punches.
Checka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Checka lands a hook that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Checka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Checka keeps control of Zu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Checka digs a right hand underneath Zu's ribcage. Zu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Checka working aggressively here.
Checka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Checka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Checka.
Checka lands a body shot.
Checka misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Checka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Checka scores with a shoulder strike.
Checka lands a nice shot to the body.
Checka misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Checka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Checka.
A short right from Checka.
Checka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Checka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Checka lands with a light punch inside.
Checka lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Checka.
Checka lands a hook that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zus head.
A shot in the inside from Checka.
Checka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Checka.
Checka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Checka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Checka.
A short left from Checka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Checka.
Checka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Checka.
Zu can't break the clinch.
Checka lands a nice shot to the body.
Checka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zu.
Checka scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Checka.
Checka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Checka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka swings wildly with an uppercut but Zu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Checka lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Checka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Checka.
Checka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Checka - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Checka.
A short right from Checka on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Checka.
Zu takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chin Checka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Checka lands a jab to Zu's midsection.
Checka throws a one two combo.
Checka misses with a series of wild punches.
Zu tries a low kick but Checka avoids it.
Checka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Checka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Checka scores with a jab. Zu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zu is looking to score with low kicks.
Checka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zu throws a head kick that half lands.
Checka throws a right and a left that Zu avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Checka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zu keeps Checka at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zu lands a head kick. Checka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Checka lunges at Zu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zu's hand.
Zu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Checka throws a series of punches but Zu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zu misses with a low kick.
Zu scoring well with a low kick there.
Checka moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Checka.
Zu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zu breaks the clinch.
Checka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Checka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zu can pounce on him.
Zu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Checka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Checka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Checka cracks Zu with a nice body shot.
Checka works on Zu's body with a couple of short punches.
Zu fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Checka.
A shot in the inside from Checka.
Checka pushes Zu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Checka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Checka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Checka fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Checka keeps control of Zu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Checka.
Checka digs a right hand into Zu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zu's gas tank.
Checka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Checka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zu working hard to break the clinch.
Checka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka misses with some punches.
Checka has a couple of punches blocked by Zu.
Checka gets through Zu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Checka lands with a short shot to the head.
Zu blocking some punches.
Checka lands a right hand.
Checka misses with the head strike.
Checka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Checka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Checka misses with the head strike.
Checka lands a shoulder strike.
Zu wants to get back to striking at distance but Checka won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Checka pushes Zu back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Zu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Checka.
Still in the clinch, Checka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Checka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Checka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zu is trying to break the clinch but Checka is controlling him.
Checka works on Zu's body with a couple of short punches.
Zu blocks an uppercut.
Checka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Checka misses with the head strike.
Checka misses with a punch on the inside.
Checka throws a punch but it's blocked by Zu.
Checka keeps control of Zu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Checka drives through and clinches with Zu against the ropes.
Checka misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Checka.
Checka misses with a punch on the inside.
Checka throws a punch but it's blocked by Zu.
A body shot lands from Checka.
Zu tries to pull guard but Checka won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zu.
Zu blocking some punches.
Zu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Checka has him pressed against the ropes.
Checka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zu blocks an uppercut.
Zu wants to break free but Checka has control.
Checka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zu blocks an uppercut.
Zu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Checka has a couple of punches blocked by Zu.
Checka can't find room to land a body shot as Zu controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chin Checka really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Checka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zu throws a head kick but Checka moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zu.
Zu is looking to slow Checka down with leg kicks.
Zu moves out of range as Checka strikes.
Zu connects with a high kick.
Zu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Checka swinging wildly here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zu. Checka shrugs it off though.
Zu throws a head kick that misses.
Zu lands with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Checka.
Zu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Checka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zu.
Zu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Checka lands with a good body shot.
Zu throws a quick inside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zu.
Zu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zu lands with a slapping head kick.
Zhang Zu is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Checka misses.
Checka tries to clinch up but Zu circles away and keeps his distance.
Checka tries to clinch but Zu moves out of range.
Checka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Checka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zu breaks the clinch.
Checka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zu thuds his shin into the meat of Checka's side.
Zu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Checka finds it's way through Zu's defenses.
Zu moves out of range as Checka strikes.
Zu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Checka misses with a straight left.
Zu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Checka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zu takes a swing at Checka's ribcage but misses.
Checka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zu.
Zu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Checka.
Zu looks to land a right hand but Checka moved out of range.
Zu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Checka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zu. Zu obviously looking to wear him down.
Zu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Checka takes a step back to recover.
Zu connects with a high kick.
Zu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Checka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Checka.
Checka misses with a straight right.
Zu misses with a head kick.
Checka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Checka thuds his right hand into Zu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Checka misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zu. That's going to slow Checka down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Checka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zu. Zu obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checka closes the distance and clinches.
Chin Checka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Checka.
Zu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Checka prevents Zu from breaking the clinch.
Zu is trying to break free.
A short right from Checka on the inside.
Checka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zu blocks an uppercut.
Checka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Checka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zu.
Checka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Checka works over Zu's head and body with a nice combination.
Checka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zu. Zu obviously looking to wear him down.
Zu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Checka's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Checka. Zu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Checka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Checka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zu. That one must have hurt.
Zu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Checka is looking to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Zu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zu lands a head kick!
Zu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Zu slams his shin into Checka's torso.
Checka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Checka misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Zu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zu blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Checka.
Zu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Checka uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Zu had his way with Chin Checka in that round.
That's time! Zu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Checka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Checka.
Zu lands with a slapping head kick.
Checka blocks a low kick nicely.
Checka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Checka fails to land with a series of punches.
Checka throws a right and a left that Zu avoids nicely.
Checka forces Zu back against the ropes and clinches.
Checka scores with a shot to the side of Zu's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zu.
A right hand to the body from Checka.
Checka swings wildly with an uppercut but Zu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zu is looking to break free of the clinch but Checka has double underhooks.
Checka scores with a shot to the side of Zu's head.
Checka works on Zu's body with a couple of short punches.
Zu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Checka throws a right hand that Zu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zu also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zu lands with a kick to the temple. Checka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Checka lands a lovely overhand right.
Zu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zu throws a sloppy head kick and Checka moves out of range easily.
Checka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Checka misses with a wild combination.
Zu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Checka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Checka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Checka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zu.
Zu misses with a low kick.
Checka forces Zu back against the ropes and clinches.
Checka prevents Zu from breaking the clinch.
Checka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Checka fails to land.
Checka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zu or not.
Checka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Checka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Checka misses with some punches.
Zu has had enough of the clinch but Checka keeps him there for the moment.
Checka lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Checka.
Checka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Checka lands a shoulder strike.
Checka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zu.
Checka lands a hook that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka swings wildly with an uppercut but Zu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zu is trying to force a seperation but Checka has the dominant position.
Checka working aggressively here.
Checka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Checka lands with a left to the head.
Zu working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Checka.
Zu wants to get back to striking at distance but Checka won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka working aggressively here.
Checka keeps control of Zu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zu tries to break free but Checka pushes him back against the ropes.
Checka throws a punch but it's blocked by Zu.
Checka gets through Zu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Checka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Checka prevents Zu from breaking the clinch.
Checka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zu backwards.
Checka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Zu tries to circle away but Checka has him pinned against the ropes.
Zu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Checka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Checka misses with the head strike.
Checka lands with a short shot to the head.
Checka lands a left hand.
Zu tries to break the clinch but Checka is controlling the position.
Checka throws a punch but it's blocked by Zu.
Checka misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Checka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zu.
Zu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zu.
Chin Checka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zu has had enough of the clinch but Checka keeps him there for the moment.
Zu is trying to force a seperation but Checka has the dominant position.
A short left from Checka.
Checka throws a punch but it's blocked by Zu.
Checka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Checka misses with the head strike.
Zu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Checka.
Checka misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zu is trying to break the clinch but Checka is controlling him.
Zu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Checka lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhang Zu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Checka has Zu pressed against the ropes, preventing Zu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chin Checka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Checka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chin Checka!
Chin Checka is the new middleweight champion!
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