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UFP61: SUPERFIGHT PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Heller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Heller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Hathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Heller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hathaway wants it to stay on the feet.
Heller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hathaway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hathaway scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Heller won't allow Hathaway to pass to mount.
Hathaway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heller trying to control here.
Hathaway is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Heller is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Hathaway!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eustaquio Cabeza de Vaca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabeza de Vaca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killswitch Engage - Rose Of Sharyn. Andre Giant is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eustaquio Cabeza de Vaca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Giant!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabeza de Vaca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Giant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabeza de Vaca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Giant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Giant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cabeza de Vaca tries to avoid it but Giant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cabeza de Vaca to the ground. Cabeza de Vaca escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Giant looks gassed!
Cabeza de Vaca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabeza de Vaca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Andre Giant has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabeza de Vaca misses with a few strikes there.
Cabeza de Vaca lands a left and a right that send Giant crashing to the mat, dazed. Cabeza de Vaca thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
No joy there for Cabeza de Vaca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giant blocks a head kick by Cabeza de Vaca.
Cabeza de Vaca throws a series of punches but Giant moves out of range.
Giant leaves his chin hanging out and Cabeza de Vaca seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Giant crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eustaquio Cabeza de Vaca!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Lawson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Carwin.
Carwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Carwin scores with a shot to the body.
Carwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawson throws a right hand that Carwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Carwin also avoids with ease.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Carwin.
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carwin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Shane Carwin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Carwin counter with a right hand.
Carwin defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson takes a swing at Carwin's ribcage but misses.
Carwin lands a two punch combo.
Lawson with a nice cross.
Carwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson's corner calls for a 1-2. Lawson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lawson lands a big right hand that sends Carwin crashing to the mat! Lawson stays standing though and waves Carwin back to his feet!
Carwin is rocked!
That has opened up Shane Carwin's cut even more.
Carwin ducks into an uppercut from Lawson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Lawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Rough (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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205 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ruanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Rough!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruanti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rough.
Rough looks for a takedown but Ruanti sprawls well.
Rough feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rough drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruanti dives on top into guard.
Rough looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ruanti passes into half guard.
Ruanti is controlling the pace.
Rough is looking to get back to full guard here but Ruanti has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rough is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti controlling the position easily from mount.
Rough working to try and regain half guard.
Rough tries to improve his position but instead Ruanti has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rough tries to escape but Ruanti has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ruanti biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rough is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruanti is trying to stick to Rough's back but Rough is turning into Ruanti. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ruanti's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rough.
Ruanti seems keen to control Rough's posture.
Rough looking to pass the guard.
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.
Ruanti looks to land a combination. Rough sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jim Rough has been cut.
Rough looks gassed!
Rough shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruanti sprawls well. Ruanti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rough gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Ruanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rough.
Rough shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruanti but Ruanti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruanti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Ruanti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ruanti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Ruanti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rough on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Jim Rough's cut even more.
Jim Rough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruanti scores with a body shot.
Ruanti cracks Rough with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ruanti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rough to stand back up!
Rough is rocked!
Rough switches off momentarily and Ruanti cracks him with a monster right hand! Rough topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ruanti dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ruanti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Ruanti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Chieck Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Check yourself F. Mir. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Lil Chieck Congo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Congo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Congo throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Congo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Congo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crunch! Congo slams his shin into Alves's torso.
Congo throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Congo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Congo fakes the leg kick and cracks Alves in the body.
Alves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Congo throws a front kick that sends Alves stumbling back into the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Congo - that will leave a mark!
Alves is breathing heavily.
Congo lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover.
Congo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alves.
Congo scoring well with a low kick there.
Congo lands a big head kick that sends Alves to the canvas! Congo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lil Chieck Congo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rosa Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Rosa Rivera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to MJ Penn's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Rosa Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, MJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Rivera sprawls well.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivera pinned against the cage. Rivera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Penn.
Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rivera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Penn's guard! Nice work there by Rivera!
Penn looks gassed!
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Pablo Rosa Rivera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rivera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivera.
MJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rivera blocks Penn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.
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.
Rivera tries to get the hooks in deep but Penn pushed the leg off.
Penn is in bad spot here.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn trying to control the hands but Rivera breaks the grip.
Penn is in bad spot here.
Penn turns into Rivera and is now in his guard.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn moves out of range as Rivera strikes.
Rivera jabs at Penn's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivera.
Penn blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Rivera as Penn shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo Rosa Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MJ Penn.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Rosa Rivera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Rivera misses with a few strikes there.
Rivera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivera sprawls well. Rivera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennis looking to pass into half guard but Rivera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rivera is in guard.
Rivera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Penn is proving hard to escape from.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pablo Rosa Rivera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Rivera stands up from Penn's guard - Rivera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Rivera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn dives in and grabs Rivera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivera pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Pablo Rosa Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MJ Penn.
Nice sprawl there from Rivera as Penn shoots in.
Rivera stuffs the takedown.
MJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivera cracks Penn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
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.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rivera!
Penn looks for a takedown but Rivera sprawls well.
Rivera is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Rosa Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivera, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rosa Rivera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Dos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mack the knife. Benoit Kong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Benoit Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Dos Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Kong saw it coming and moves away.
Silva scores with a jab.
It looks like Benoit Kong has been cut.
Kong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Sam Dos Silva has been cut.
Silva throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Kong lands with a cross.
Silva moves away from the strike by Kong.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Kong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong misses with a hook.
Silva throws a leg kick but Kong checks it.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kong is controlling him.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kong!
Kong is looking to get to half guard.
Silva avoids the attempt from Kong to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva scoring with strikes but Kong is staying in there.
Kong 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.
Silva throwing strikes but Kong recovers to half guard. A much better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to control here.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kong is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kong wants to get back to full guard.
Kong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva prevents Kong from improving his position.
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.
Kong is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Silva throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into Kong's torso.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Silva throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Dos Silva will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Kong's head.
Kong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Kong persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kong's calf.
A jab-cross combination lands for Silva and sends Kong crashing to the mat! Silva follows him down to the mat - Kong regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Kong is rocked!
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Kong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva wants to pass to mount but Kong is defending the position.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Kong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Kong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Kong pushes a forearm under Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benoit Kong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and datu unsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, datu unsay!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
unsay throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
Coleman tries to clinch up but unsay circles away and keeps his distance.
unsay cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but unsay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
unsay swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
unsay tries to keep at a distance but Coleman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
Coleman missing with knees to the body.
Coleman lands an elbow inside that unsay shrugs off.
Coleman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but unsay blocks it with crossed arms.
Coleman lands an elbow just above unsay 's eye.
unsay is looking to control Coleman's arms but Coleman gets an underhook and turns him. Now unsay has his back to the cage.
Coleman lands an elbow that stopped unsay in his tracks for a moment.
unsay blocks an elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but unsay blocks it with crossed arms.
unsay takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman pushes unsay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but unsay blocks it.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coleman pushes off an throws an elbow but unsay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coleman lands a damaging elbow.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
unsay avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but unsay blocks it.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. unsay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman looking to throw knees to the head but unsay is blocking nicely.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
unsay tries to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling the position.
Coleman scores a nice knee to the body.
unsay avoiding damage as Coleman throws knees to the body.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
unsay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
unsay blocks an elbow strike.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coleman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has unsay in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
unsay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Coleman on the inside.
unsay is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coleman just misses with a elbow thrown towards unsay's brow.
unsay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
unsay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses.
unsay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coleman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and unsay avoids it.
unsay avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
unsay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
unsay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
unsay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
unsay has Coleman pushed against the cage.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but unsay blocks with his arms.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and unsay avoids it.
unsay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
unsay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to de liver by unsay. Beautiful body shot.
unsay drops Coleman with a beautiful combination! Coleman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - unsay is looking for the KO!
Coleman is rocked!
It looks like Jason Coleman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! unsay swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). datu unsay!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Shelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelter has chosen Boom! Shake The Room as his entrance music. 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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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus McGrufus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Shelter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrufus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGrufus misses with a low kick.
Shelter shoots for a double leg takedown but McGrufus sprawls well. He's pushed Shelter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGrufus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGrufus throws a front kick aimed at Shelter's knee but Shelter avoids it well.
McGrufus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shelter.
McGrufus misses with a low kick.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shelter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shelter misses with a hook. McGrufus ducked under it nicely.
Shelter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGrufus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGrufus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shelter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrufus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGrufus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGrufus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shelter circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrufus scores with a head kick.
It looks like Anderson Shelter has been cut.
McGrufus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrufus misses with a head kick.
Shelter misses with a wild body shot.
Shelter avoids the head kick by McGrufus.
McGrufus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGrufus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGrufus tries to score with a low kick but Shelter moves his leg out of the way.
Shelter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGrufus is breathing heavily.
McGrufus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGrufus is trying to defend but Shelter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shelter thows a huge punch but McGrufus dodges it nicely.
Shelter is keen to just control but McGrufus is a slippery customer.
McGrufus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGrufus tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shelter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shelter wants to control but McGrufus is keeping him busy.
Shelter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGrufus!
McGrufus blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelter looking to ground and pound but McGrufus is blocking nicely.
Shelter throwing strikes here but McGrufus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shelter jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGrufus is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGrufus and Shelter has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McGrufus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shelter is controlling him well.
Shelter controls the position.
Shelter trying to control the position but McGrufus is working away.
Shelter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGrufus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
McGrufus struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shelter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shelter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelter throwing strikes but McGrufus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McGrufus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Shelter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGrufus swinging wildly here.
Shelter throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by McGrufus misses
and Shelter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGrufus is refusing to be controlled, as Shelter sits in half guard.
Shelter with the ground and pound but McGrufus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrufus keeping moving, preventing Shelter from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGrufus's head.
McGrufus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shelter on the ground.
McGrufus keeping moving, preventing Shelter from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shelter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from McGrufus.
Shelter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelter wants to take a breather but McGrufus is having none of it.
Shelter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shelter works his way into full mount!
McGrufus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shelter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McGrufus is now in Shelter's guard. A big mistake from Shelter there, giving up the dominant position!
Shelter throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGrufus uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shelter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGrufus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McGrufus gets to mount! Shelter was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGrufus looking to ground and pound but Shelter is blocking nicely.
Shelter can't escape the position.
Shelter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shelter keeping hold of McGrufus's head, controlling as best he can.
Shelter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrufus pulls his head out easily.
Shelter is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Shelter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anderson Shelter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from McGrufus.
A head kick misses from McGrufus.
Shelter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGrufus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGrufus feints and then cracks Shelter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shelter down.
McGrufus misses with the combination.
Shelter throws a hook to the side of McGrufus's head but McGrufus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shelter jabs McGrufus right on the nose. McGrufus blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGrufus throws a jab when Shelter was well out of range.
McGrufus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shelter's sensitive parts.
McGrufus slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelter scores with a nice strike.
Rufus McGrufus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrufus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelter.
Rufus McGrufus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrufus throws a sloppy head kick and Shelter moves out of range easily.
McGrufus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGrufus ducks under a wild hook from Shelter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shelter is defended easily by McGrufus.
McGrufus throws a sloppy head kick and Shelter moves out of range easily.
McGrufus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shelter dips to his left and cracks McGrufus with an uppercut!
Shelter throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGrufus moves away from the strike by Shelter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelter moves out of range of the leg kick from McGrufus.
Jab, jab by Shelter - just one landing.
McGrufus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shelter is out of range and McGrufus settles back down.
Shelter throws a head kick but McGrufus moves out of range.
Shelter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
McGrufus is not content to let Shelter control the position.
Shelter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shelter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shelter is trying to get an arm triangle but McGrufus is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus tries to buck Shelter off but Shelter is having none of it.
Shelter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGrufus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shelter but great work by McGrufus.
Shelter is not content to let McGrufus control the position.
Shelter can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Shelter tries to bench press McGrufus off him but McGrufus keeps the position.
McGrufus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A slow jab from Shelter misses its intended target.
McGrufus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for McGrufus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGrufus is looking to slow Shelter down with leg kicks.
McGrufus misses with a low kick.
McGrufus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shelter checks a leg kick.
McGrufus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Shelter really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Shelter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shelter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGrufus connects with a high kick.
McGrufus tries a head kick but it misses.
Shelter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shelter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shelter wants to pass the guard but McGrufus is keeping the position.
Shelter throwing strikes from guard but McGrufus blocks nicely.
Anderson Shelter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shelter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelter passes McGrufus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shelter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGrufus defends it well.
Shelter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGrufus sees it coming and defends easily.
Shelter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shelter is looking to take a break and control but McGrufus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Shelter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGrufus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGrufus wants to control but Shelter is keeping busy.
Shelter stops McGrufus from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelter looks to land a strike but McGrufus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shelter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGrufus throws a sloppy head kick and Shelter moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Shelter.
Shelter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shelter shoots in looking for a takedown. McGrufus tries to sprawl out of it but Shelter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGrufus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shelter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rufus McGrufus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Shelter.
Shelter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGrufus.
Shelter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGrufus lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus throws a sloppy head kick and Shelter moves out of range easily.
McGrufus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrufus throws a right hand that Shelter ducks under and follows up with a left that Shelter also avoids with ease.
McGrufus slips under a jab from Shelter.
McGrufus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Shelter.
McGrufus tried to score with a low kick but Shelter checks it.
Shelter checks a leg kick.
McGrufus throws out a leg kick but Shelter moves out of range and McGrufus only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Shelter.
A left lands for Shelter.
McGrufus throws a nice head kick!
McGrufus avoids the body shot from Shelter.
McGrufus looks to land a combination. Shelter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anderson Shelter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anderson Shelter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shelter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shelter shoots in and bounces McGrufus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shelter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGrufus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shelter wants to control from the top but McGrufus keeps moving.
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.
McGrufus wants to get back to his feet but Shelter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shelter slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGrufus!
Shelter looking to control but McGrufus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shelter prevents McGrufus from getting the reversal.
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.
Shelter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McGrufus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McGrufus tries to lock up and control but Shelter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shelter wants to control the pace but McGrufus is squirming around nicely.
McGrufus is trying to escape the mount.
Shelter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGrufus is looking to escape.
Anderson Shelter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelter can't control as he wanted to and McGrufus manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Shelter tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGrufus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rufus McGrufus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shelter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGrufus scores with a head kick.
McGrufus tries to work over Shelter's front leg with a kick but Shelter checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGrufus throws a sloppy head kick and Shelter moves out of range easily.
Shelter shoots for a takedown but McGrufus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Shelter.
I think Shelter 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Shelter!
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