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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Magri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Franks 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Franks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Magri!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franks looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Magri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniel Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Magri.
Franks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Daniel Franks has been cut.
Magri lands a big right hand that sends Franks crashing to the mat! Magri stays standing though and waves Franks back to his feet!
Franks is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magri drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Franks's head, knocking him out cold! Magri is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Magri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between fred griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobbie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobbie Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, fred griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobbie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
griffin wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
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.
griffin stops Jones from standing up.
griffin throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones wants to stand but griffin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones stands and steps away. griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch up but griffin keeps it at a distance.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
griffin tries to clinch
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
griffin can't break the clinch.
griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
griffin is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
griffin is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
griffin can't break the clinch.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. griffin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
griffin clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones gets control of griffin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
griffin prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
griffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but griffin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks gassed!
griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
griffin throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in griffin's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones wants to stand but griffin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
griffin is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones prevents griffin from breaking the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
fred griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a good low kick that griffin was not able to check.
Jones tries to clinch but griffin moves out of range.
griffin tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones working griffin over with knees to the body.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. griffin smiles and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch but griffin moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones trying to stall but griffin improves his position.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. griffin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
fred griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobbie Jones.
griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
griffin is trying to break free.
griffin is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
griffin rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite griffin's efforts to push away.
griffin lands an uppercut.
Jones is working for takedown but griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
griffin tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
griffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
griffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones keeps control of griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones breaks the clinch.
griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as griffin throws out the jab.
griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobbie Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones drives through and clinches with griffin against the cage.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like fred griffin has been cut.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch but griffin moves out of range.
griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
griffin tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
griffin is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag griffin down to the mat. griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but griffin is having none of it.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones wants to clinch up but griffin keeps it at a distance.
griffin throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from griffin.
griffin slips under a jab from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones wants to clinch.
griffin moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones wants to clinch up but griffin keeps it at a distance.
griffin throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged griffin in a clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones stalling.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
griffin goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. griffin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
griffin tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones closes the distance and pushes griffin back into the cage.
griffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
griffin is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning griffin up against the cage.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics griffin uses from the top position.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed griffin clear over his head and slammed him to 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!
griffin manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
griffin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
griffin wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but griffin is having none of it.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but griffin pushes him off.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by griffin.
A right-left combo lands from griffin.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but griffin moves out of range.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones stalling.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst griffin is controlling him.
griffin gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones has griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
griffin managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
griffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones tries to stall but griffin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
griffin tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
fred griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobbie Jones.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - griffin circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but griffin is having none of it.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones wants to clinch up but griffin keeps it at a distance.
griffin tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones is looking to slow griffin down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looks to land a combination but griffin avoids it well.
Nice cross by griffin.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobbie Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on fred griffin'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones instigates a clinch.
griffin tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones can't get the takedown.
griffin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from griffin.
Jones tries to clinch there but griffin circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - griffin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
griffin throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones has griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has griffin pushed against the cage.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
griffin moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
griffin instigates a clinch.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through griffin's defenses.
griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch there but griffin circles away.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones darts in and clinches griffin up against the cage.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones is looking to stand up but griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
griffin is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics griffin uses from the top position.
griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes griffin off and gets back to his feet.
griffin swinging wildly here.
Jones clinches.
Jones tries to pull guard but griffin won't allow it.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones dodges the punch combination from griffin.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with griffin.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes griffin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
fred griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones wants to clinch.
griffin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
griffin tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but griffin pushes him off.
No joy there for griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
griffin throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in griffin's guard. Nice move by Jones!
griffin is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
fred griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
griffin misses with a double jab
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but griffin circles away.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as griffin throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
griffin throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones wants to clinch up but griffin keeps it at a distance.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Bobbie Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
griffin prevents the takedown attempt.
fred griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobbie Jones.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, griffin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. griffin can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. griffin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
griffin is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobbie Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobbie Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Herbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and carl jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert comes into the arena with Bodies blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Herbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, carl jordan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jordan has Herbert up against the cage in a clinch.
Herbert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Herbert has had enough of the clinch but jordan keeps him there for the moment.
Herbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
jordan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
jordan misses with a looping right.
Herbert takes a kick to the side of the head.
jordan lands a right hook to the body.
jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Herbert is just out of range.
Herbert drops jordan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but jordan looks back up at him and smiles so Herbert waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
jordan is rocked!
It looks like carl jordan has been cut.
jordan throws a head kick but Herbert moves out of range.
Herbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from jordan.
Herbert cracks jordan with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! jordan falls to his knees and Herbert doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Herbert!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Timmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Biggum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiny Timmy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggum shoots in but no luck this time.
Timmy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Biggum counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Timmy's guard now.
Biggum wants to pass the guard but Timmy is keeping the position.
Timmy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Biggum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biggum is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Timmy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Biggum is looking to defend but Timmy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Biggum! Timmy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Biggum taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiny Timmy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tito cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cruz has chosen yes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Gonzo Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, tito cruz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bunga misses its intended target.
cruz throws a combination. Bunga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bunga scores a takedown into full mount!
Bunga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but cruz is surviving well by controlling Bunga's body position as best he can.
Bunga has hold of cruz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and cruz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
cruz regains half guard.
Bunga wants to work for an arm triangle but cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bunga is looking for a kimura but cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bunga to get the leverage.
cruz manages to get to full guard.
cruz controlling Bunga's posture.
cruz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga is squirming around, avoiding cruz's attempts to control the action.
Bunga is bucking up trying to escape but cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
cruz with good strikes from the mount here!
cruz lands with some strikes.
cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Bunga is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bunga is in a horrible position here. cruz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bunga is trying to escape the mount.
cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bunga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
cruz lands with some strikes.
cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bunga is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
cruz cracks Bunga with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
cruz lands a big shot there that rocks Bunga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bunga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bunga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! cruz has escaped and now he's on top!
cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
cruz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunga keeps working.
Bunga is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cruz cracks Bunga with an elbow. That is naaassty.
cruz lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is working to avoid the ground and pound but cruz connects with a decent elbow.
Bunga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunga won't allow cruz to pass to mount.
Bunga has hold of cruz's hands but cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunga keeps working.
cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bunga kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bunga is trying to get back to full guard.
cruz works his way into side control.
Bunga is trying to improve his position.
cruz cracks Bunga with an elbow. That is naaassty.
cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bunga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked cruz off and has taken his back!
Bunga is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
cruz turns into Bunga and is now in his guard.
cruz slips nicely into half guard.
cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Bunga wants to improve his position but cruz is controlling well.
cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
cruz trying to control the action but Bunga is working from the bottom.
cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
cruz punishing his opponent with strikes.
cruz landing strikes from the mount and Bunga is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tito cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
cruz dives in and grabs Bunga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunga pushes down on cruz's head and hops out.
A cross from cruz lands.
cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunga has time to react.
cruz scores with a hook to the body. Bunga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bunga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunga's head.
cruz lands with a right hand.
cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bunga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
tito cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
cruz lands the left hand.
cruz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga shoots in but no luck this time.
cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
cruz thuds his right hand into Bunga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzo Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bunga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from cruz.
A jab from cruz finds it's way through Bunga's defenses.
cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Bunga wants to clinch.
Bunga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga walks into a jab.
Bunga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
cruz lands with an overhand left.
cruz rushes Bunga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bunga fails to land.
cruz tries to pull guard but Bunga holds him up against the cage and eventually cruz drops back down to his feet.
Gonzo Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tito cruz.
Bunga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
cruz scores with a shot to the side of Bunga's head.
Bunga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bunga has clasped his hands together around cruz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
cruz gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so cruz is just riding it out for now. Bunga eventually gives up the hold.
cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
cruz trying to control the position here.
cruz is trying to control the position but Bunga postures up.
Bunga drops back, looking for a kneebar! cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from cruz!
Bunga takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
cruz landing a few strikes.
cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bunga to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is looking for a sweep.
Bunga takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bunga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bunga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
cruz lands a few punches from side control.
cruz trying to control the position but Bunga is working away.
cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bunga is looking for a sweep.
cruz is putting a hurting on Bunga here, landing some big shots from side control.
cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bunga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
cruz cracks Bunga with a big right hand but Bunga just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
cruz is working Bunga over with some ground and pound from side control.
cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Bunga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tito cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bunga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bunga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bunga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
cruz scores with a punch to the head.
cruz tests Bunga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Bunga's head.
cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
cruz scores with the left hand. Bunga knows he should have avoided that one.
Bunga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
cruz stalks Bunga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bunga's face. Bunga staggers backwards, shaken.
cruz lunges at Bunga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bunga's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunga.
cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bunga. Bunga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bunga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
cruz cracks Bunga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
cruz lands a nice shot that snaps Bunga's head back.
cruz clinches up with Bunga and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from cruz.
cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Bunga is rocked!
cruz throws a shot to the body.
cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bunga. Bunga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
cruz scores with a jab. Bunga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Bunga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bunga 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.
Bunga seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
cruz has his feet on Bunga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bunga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bunga there as he acknowledges the shot.
cruz lands with a nice combination. Bunga backs away looking to recover.
tito cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bunga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
cruz working some strikes from top position.
Bunga wants to sweep but no luck.
cruz is in close to Bunga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
cruz passes Bunga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bunga gets full guard.
cruz stands and throws Bunga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bunga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bunga tries to get out of the position.
cruz trying to control the action but Bunga is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
cruz scores with punches from side control.
cruz wants to control but Bunga is keeping him busy.
tito cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
cruz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bunga down.
cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bunga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga tries to improve position but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
cruz lands a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - cruz scores with a four punch combination!
cruz works over Bunga's head and body with a nice combination.
Bunga takes one to the side of the head.
cruz instigates a clinch.
tito cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from cruz.
cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bunga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by cruz.
cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bunga uses from the top position.
Bunga wants to pass the guard but cruz is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunga drops back, looking for a kneebar! cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from cruz!
cruz is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
tito cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well cruz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tito cruz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Guns N' Roses - You Could Be Mine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tyler ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Tyler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyler scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyler distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tyler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tyler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Tyler is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Tyler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
Jones wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Tyler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
Tyler lands with a punch from half guard.
Tyler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
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.
Jones wants to stand back up but Tyler manages to pass into side control.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Tyler scoring with strikes.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tyler connects with a decent elbow.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tyler cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Tyler scoring with punches from side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Tyler drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tyler dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Tyler feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Tyler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyler chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
John Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyler connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyler is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyler showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Tyler off looking to stand but Tyler dives back in and keeps control.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tyler.
Tyler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Tyler throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyler's guard. Nice move by Jones!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Tyler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyler misses with the combination.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Tyler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyler.
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.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones shoots and misses
and Tyler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tyler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tyler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tyler cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Tyler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tyler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Tyler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Tyler.
Jones has Tyler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Tyler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tyler manages to end up in side control.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tyler connects with a decent elbow.
Tyler lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones pushes Tyler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tyler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tyler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Tyler throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tyler throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tyler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Tyler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyler as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler throws a one two combo.
Lance Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyler misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tyler thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tyler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tyler.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyler.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler slips under a jab from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyler.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Tyler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones wants to stand but Tyler is controlling the position.
Tyler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyler throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyler's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Tyler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones gets to his feet. Tyler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones misses with a double jab
and Tyler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Jones wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.
Lance Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones has his foot on Tyler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyler works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tyler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tyler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Chappers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos da Guia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Guia has chosen Saturate - Chemical Brothers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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164 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Floyd Chappers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos da Guia!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Guia fakes the leg kick and cracks Chappers in the body.
Chappers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. da Guia sprawls well initially but Chappers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chappers is looking to advance position but da Guia won't allow it.
Chappers stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows da Guia to get to his feet.
Floyd Chappers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch but Chappers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
da Guia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chappers.
Chappers looks to land a combination but da Guia avoids it well.
Chappers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chappers trying to control the action but da Guia is working from the bottom.
Chappers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but da Guia sees it coming and defends easily.
Chappers trying to pass the guard but da Guia defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappers stops da Guia from getting back to his feet.
Chappers wants to lay and pray for a moment but da Guia keeps working.
da Guia is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chappers wants to take a breather but da Guia is having none of it.
da Guia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chappers tries to score a power double leg takedown but da Guia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chappers somewhat.
Chappers is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chappers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Chappers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
da Guia instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
da Guia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
da Guia prevents Chappers from breaking the clinch.
da Guia connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on da Guia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chappers blocks an elbow strike.
da Guia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
da Guia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chappers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Guia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
da Guia drags the fight down to the ground.
Chappers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
da Guia is looking to stand up but Chappers isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chappers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chappers looking to pass the guard.
Chappers trying to control the position from guard on top but da Guia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chappers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chappers tries for a takedown but da Guia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Chappers or perhaps it was just good defense by da Guia which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Chappers dominated that round.
That's time! Chappers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
da Guia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chappers misses with a double jab
and da Guia counters with a good low kick that Chappers was not able to check.
Chappers has his takedown stuffed
and da Guia counters by moving into the clinch.
da Guia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chappers uses from the top position.
Chappers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
da Guia kicks Chappers off and gets to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from da Guia as Chappers shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Guia lands with a slapping head kick.
da Guia lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Floyd Chappers has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - da Guia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chappers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
da Guia misses with a few strikes there.
da Guia forces Chappers back against the cage and clinches.
da Guia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
da Guia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
da Guia has picked Chappers up - he's going for a ride! da Guia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
da Guia wants to control but Chappers is keeping him busy.
Chappers tries to get to full guard but da Guia has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Guia is trying to control the action in half guard but Chappers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chappers is trying to get back to full guard.
da Guia slips a nice elbow through Chappers's hands, connecting with Chappers's forehead.
da Guia is trying to control the action in half guard but Chappers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chappers wants to get back to full guard but da Guia has passed into side control.
da Guia content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Guia wants to control the pace but Chappers is squirming around nicely.
Chappers is desperately trying to improve his position but da Guia has a good base and remains in mount.
da Guia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
da Guia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Carlos da Guia just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
da Guia rushes Chappers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
da Guia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chappers letting da Guia take a breather here.
da Guia keeps control of Chappers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
da Guia trying to land knees to the body.
Chappers is looking to break free of the clinch but da Guia has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos da Guia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Floyd Chappers'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. This is the final round!
Chappers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and da Guia counters by moving into the clinch.
da Guia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chappers is trying to break the clinch but da Guia has him pressed against the cage.
Chappers is trying to break the clinch but da Guia has him pressed against the cage.
da Guia misses with a knee to the head.
Chappers avoiding damage as da Guia throws knees to the body.
da Guia misses with a knee strike.
da Guia landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chappers has da Guia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. da Guia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
da Guia tries a knee to the head but Chappers blocks it.
da Guia tries to pull guard but Chappers won't allow it.
da Guia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
da Guia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappers can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Chappers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
da Guia lands a nice knee to the body.
da Guia prevents Chappers from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from da Guia.
da Guia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chappers.
da Guia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
da Guia successfully pulls guard.
da Guia keeping full guard, as Chappers tries to pass.
da Guia has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chappers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Guia tries to clinch but Chappers is having none of it.
da Guia tries to close the distance and clinch but Chappers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chappers with a poor takedown
and da Guia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by da Guia.
da Guia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
da Guia with a knee to the head.
da Guia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chappers's face.
da Guia is struggling to control the position.
da Guia throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Guia scores with a knee to the head.
da Guia landing knees to the head.
Chappers tries to break free but da Guia pushes him back against the cage.
da Guia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chappers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for da Guia.
da Guia jumps guard but Chappers stands there with da Guia around his waist. da Guia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
da Guia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chappers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
da Guia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. da Guia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chappers wants to control from the top but da Guia keeps moving.
da Guia wants to stand and escape but Chappers is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Guia pushes Chappers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
da Guia misses with a double jab
and Chappers counters with a nice uppercut.
da Guia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chappers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
da Guia lands a front kick.
da Guia connects with a high kick.
da Guia misses with the combination.
Carlos da Guia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
da Guia throws a series of punches but Chappers avoids them all with ease.
da Guia slaps away a takedown attempt from Chappers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos da Guia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well da Guia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos da Guia!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zilla Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy Blake is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zilla Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Blake!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Kong throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blake throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Guy Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Blake controls Kong momentarily but Kong frees himself.
Blake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blake's guard.
Blake is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kong misses with a hook.
Kong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blake wants to control but Kong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blake tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.
Blake is not content to let Kong control the position.
Well, if Kong 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.
Blake tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is staying active underneath Kong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blake is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Blake could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kong has cracked it and Blake is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zilla Kong!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caidal Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter's entrance music is Dream Theater - Pull Me Under. A fine choice. 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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222 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Gray Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Caidal Cain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunter sprawls well. Hunter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cain gets slowly back to his feet.
Cain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunter is looking to stand up but Cain isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Cain postures up.
Hunter pulls Cain in close to his closed guard and prevents Cain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cain is aware though and is defending well.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gray Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caidal Cain.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter leaves Cain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cain shoots in but no luck this time.
Caidal Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cain.
Cain keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Cain circles away.
Cain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cain looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
Cain shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain looking to pass the guard.
Cain is pushing down on Hunter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunter is fighting to maintain full guard but Cain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cain works his way into side control.
Hunter gets back to half guard.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Cain is controlling well.
Cain is looking to advance position but Hunter won't allow it.
Cain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunter sees it coming and defends easily.
Cain looks gassed!
Cain prevents Hunter from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cain.
Hunter pushes Cain off looking to stand but Cain dives back in and keeps control.
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Cain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Cain circles away easily
and Cain counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caidal Cain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cain fails with the takedown
and Hunter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cain counters with a two punch combo.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.
It looks like Caidal Cain has been cut.
Cain looks to land a combination. Hunter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunter as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cain misses with a takedown
and Hunter counters with a series of strikes. Cain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gray Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caidal Cain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.
Cain tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
Cain takes one to the side of the head.
Cain with a poor takedown
and Hunter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cain's guard.
Hunter gets to his feet - Cain follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cain is trying to defend but Hunter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cain is trying to escape the mount.
Hunter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter working for a submission but Cain is keeping him at bay.
Hunter tries to control but Cain wriggling away.
Hunter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cain is on top in guard.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cain advances to half guard.
Cain moves nicely into side control.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Cain tries to advance to mount but Hunter denies him.
Cain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain tries for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Hunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caidal Cain'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.
Hunter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cain is working an open guard so Hunter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cain pinned against the cage. Cain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cain.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cain is defended easily by Hunter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cain.
Gray Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caidal Cain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cain is defended easily by Hunter.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cain gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Cain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter pushes Cain off and gets back to his feet.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunter counters with a left and a right that stings Cain.
Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cain is out of range.
Cain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunter sprawls well. Hunter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cain gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cain seems to have locked his on tight now - Hunter screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cain, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Caidal Cain!
Caidal Cain is the new light heavyweight champion!
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