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Bloodsport 55: It's War! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takumi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angry BlackGuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takumi Naoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Angry BlackGuy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BlackGuy tries to keep at a distance but Naoki has taken the fight into the clinch.
BlackGuy with a knee to the head.
It looks like Takumi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki pulls BlackGuy into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BlackGuy chips away with some ground and pound.
BlackGuy won't allow Naoki to sweep him here.
Naoki is working hard here to advance position.
BlackGuy stands and steps away. Naoki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Naoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BlackGuy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Naoki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
BlackGuy throwing strikes from guard but Naoki blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BlackGuy wants to control from the top but Naoki keeps moving.
Naoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but BlackGuy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
BlackGuy misses with a head shot. Naoki uses the momentum to regain guard.
BlackGuy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Naoki wants to stand and escape but BlackGuy is having none of it.
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.
BlackGuy throwing strikes from guard but Naoki blocks nicely.
Naoki working a defensive guard but BlackGuy passes into half guard.
Naoki wants to get back to full guard.
Naoki is trying to control but can't.
Naoki wants to control but BlackGuy passes into side.
Naoki wants to control but BlackGuy postures up.
BlackGuy is putting a hurting on Naoki here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by BlackGuy.
You can see the frustration on Naoki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
BlackGuy working the head and body with strikes.
BlackGuy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Naoki!
Naoki working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naoki wants to control but BlackGuy is having none of it.
Naoki is trying to escape the mount.
BlackGuy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Naoki wants to hold on but BlackGuy pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angry BlackGuy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takumi Naoki'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.
Naoki wants to clinch up but BlackGuy keeps it at a distance.
BlackGuy doesn't manage to clinch there - Naoki circles away.
Naoki wants to clinch but BlackGuy slips to the side
and BlackGuy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
BlackGuy pulls guard successfully.
BlackGuy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
BlackGuy keeping full guard, as Naoki tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki wants to control from the top but BlackGuy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BlackGuy pushes Naoki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Naoki tries to clinch but fails miserably
so BlackGuy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Naoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Naoki, not yet.
Naoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BlackGuy is aware though and is defending well.
Naoki wants to get back to his feet but BlackGuy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Naoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but BlackGuy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
BlackGuy prevents Naoki from standing back up.
Naoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Naoki is pressing down on BlackGuy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
BlackGuy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Naoki is trying to keep BlackGuy in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BlackGuy throwing strikes from guard but Naoki blocks nicely.
BlackGuy wants to stand and escape but instead Naoki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BlackGuy wants to stand up but Naoki is controlling him.
Naoki trying to control but BlackGuy is working from the bottom.
Naoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Naoki stands and steps away. BlackGuy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Naoki 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.
BlackGuy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Naoki has his hands clasped together but BlackGuy extends an breaks Naoki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by BlackGuy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Angry BlackGuy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between St John McSevein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Naughton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naughton has chosen Jumpin' Jack Flash as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jack Naughton enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, St John McSevein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Naughton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naughton just misses with a punch to the body.
McSevein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naughton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Naughton blocks a head kick by McSevein.
McSevein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Naughton.
It looks like St John McSevein has been cut.
Naughton works the jab nicely.
Naughton throws a body punch but McSevein moves out of range.
Naughton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Naughton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naughton throws a series of punches but McSevein avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Naughton finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naughton scores with a sloppy right hand. McSevein should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Naughton. Beautiful body shot.
McSevein is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Naughton as McSevein shoots in.
McSevein misses with a series of wild punches.
McSevein is looking to score with low kicks.
McSevein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naughton.
McSevein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Naughton.
Naughton scores with a body shot.
A jab from Naughton finds it's way through McSevein's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSevein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Naughton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Naughton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Naughton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McSevein at a distance.
Naughton connects with a looping right hand.
Naughton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McSevein's head backwards.
St John McSevein's cut is getting worse.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Naughton! McSevein is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Naughton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shimabakurou Imai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxi Carnage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - No Sunshine. Maxi Carnage is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Determined |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shimabakurou Imai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxi Carnage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imai lands a glancing blow to the side of Carnage's head.
Imai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Imai.
Imai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carnage avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Imai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carnage doesn't seem phased though.
Carnage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carnage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Imai throws a right hand that Carnage ducks under and follows up with a left that Carnage also avoids with ease.
Imai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carnage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carnage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carnage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imai misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imai looks to land a combination but Carnage avoids it well.
A big right from Imai misses.
Imai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carnage.
Imai looks to land a combination but Carnage avoids it well.
Carnage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Imai circles away.
Shimabakurou Imai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Carnage.
Imai swinging wildly here.
Shimabakurou Imai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imai misses with a few strikes there.
Carnage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Imai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Imai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carnage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Imai throws a series of punches but Carnage moves out of range.
Imai misses with a wild combination.
Carnage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imai.
Imai misses with a double jab.
Imai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Imai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Imai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carnage's head.
Imai tries to bum rush Carnage with a series of wild strikes but Carnage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carnage shoots in for a takedown but Imai shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imai misses with a two punch combination.
Carnage shoots in for a takedown but Imai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carnage looks gassed!
Carnage dodges the punch combination from Imai.
No luck for Carnage with that takedown attempt.
Imai scores with a jab.
Imai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carnage circles away quickly and effectively.
Carnage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carnage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carnage needs to keep his hands up - Imai had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carnage has time to react.
Carnage drops his hands momentarily and Imai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Imai misses the target.
Carnage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carnage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Imai as he jumps to the side.
Carnage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imai.
Carnage avoids the body shot from Imai.
Imai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Imai.
Imai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Imai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimabakurou Imai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Imai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carnage tries to move into range but Imai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Imai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Imai throws a series of punches but Carnage avoids them all with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carnage.
The strikes coming from Carnage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carnage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Imai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carnage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carnage is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnage prevents Imai from escaping the position.
Carnage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Imai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carnage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Imai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carnage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Imai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Imai is trying to buck Carnage off.
Carnage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carnage decides to stand up, so the ref orders Imai to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imai.
Imai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Imai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carnage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Carnage misses.
Carnage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Imai scores with a hook.
Imai misses with a few strikes there.
Carnage dodges the punch combination from Imai.
Imai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carnage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carnage.
Carnage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imai keeping moving, preventing Carnage from controlling successfully.
Carnage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Imai, up you get!
Imai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carnage in his tracks.
Carnage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Imai misses with a combination
and Carnage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Imai's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxi Carnage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carnage dodges the punch combination from Imai.
Imai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Imai swinging wildly here.
Carnage shoots in looking for a takedown. Imai tries to sprawl out of it but Carnage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Imai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carnage avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carnage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imai.
Carnage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Imai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carnage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Imai misses with a wild body shot.
Carnage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imai misses with a looping right.
Carnage throws a lazy right hand but Imai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imai fails to land with a series of punches.
Carnage dodges the punch combination from Imai.
Imai misses with a double jab.
Carnage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Imai tries to avoid it but Carnage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Imai to the ground. Imai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Imai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Imai lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carnage shoots for a takedown but Imai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shimabakurou Imai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Carnage.
A punch combination from Imai misses.
No joy there for Imai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Imai.
Imai falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Carnage counter with a right hand.
Carnage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Imai throws a right hand that Carnage ducks under and follows up with a left that Carnage also avoids with ease.
Carnage staying out of range there.
Imai throws a right hand that Carnage ducks under and follows up with a left that Carnage also avoids with ease.
Imai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Imai throws a nice looking combination but Carnage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carnage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Maxi Carnage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carnage is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Imai can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carnage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Imai is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnage wants to finish this one by submission but Imai is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carnage.
Carnage misses with a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imai is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Carnage looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carnage trying to control but Imai is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxi Carnage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carnage has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Maxi Carnage!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Maxi Carnage!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Maxi Carnage!
Maxi Carnage wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forest Gump has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mitsuyo Maeda's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gump.
Maeda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maeda.
Maeda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Mitsuyo Maeda has been cut.
Gump lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gump scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gump as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gump tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maeda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gump tries to avoid it but Maeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gump to the ground. Gump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Gump does no damage.
Maeda shoots for a takedown but Gump saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Maeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gump throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maeda throws a nice looking combination but Gump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gump misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump catches Maeda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gump lands a right hook to the body.
Gump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maeda.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maeda. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gump fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maeda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gump.
Oooh a lovely combination from Gump sends Maeda down but not out. Gump dives into side control looking to finish.
Gump throws a strike aimed at the side of Maeda's head but Maeda avoids it well.
Gump stands up.
Gump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Gump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitsuyo Maeda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gump misses with a double jab
and Maeda counters with an inside leg kick.
Gump is looking to land body kicks.
Gump throws a series of punches but Maeda moves out of range.
Gump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gump looks to land a combination but Maeda avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump throws a series of punches but Maeda moves out of range.
Mitsuyo Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gump lands with a nice combination. Maeda backs away looking to recover.
Maeda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oooh a lovely combination from Gump sends Maeda down but not out. Gump dives into side control looking to finish.
Maeda is rocked!
Mitsuyo Maeda's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump working the ground and pound but Maeda is defending the strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gump decides to stand back up.
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Gump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a two punch combination.
Gump throws a leg kick but Maeda checks it.
Maeda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Forest Gump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gump throws a series of punches but Maeda avoids them all with ease.
Maeda blocks a low kick nicely.
Maeda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maeda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gump misses with a two punch combination.
Gump throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maeda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maeda.
Gump wants to stand up but Maeda is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda passes Gump's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gump's head.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Gump is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gump misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Gump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitsuyo Maeda's cut.
That's time! Maeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gump misses with a double jab.
Gump has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maeda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Gump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gump falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Maeda counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump throws a shot to the body.
Maeda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maeda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gump moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gump digs a good body shot into Maeda's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump cracks Maeda with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gump lands a nice shot to the body.
Gump lands a jab to the nose.
Gump lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gump throws a wild body kick that Maeda sees coming a mile off.
Gump drops Maeda with a right and a left! Gump comes rushing in but Maeda regains his composure and manages to keep Gump in guard.
Oh Maeda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maeda seems to have got his legs back now.
Gump postures up in Maeda's guard and throws a big left but Maeda blocks it.
Maeda has a closed guard, preventing Gump from standing up.
Gump stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gump drops Maeda with a nice combination! Gump dives into Maeda's guard, looking to finish!
Gump stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gump stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gump throws a lazy head kick
and Maeda counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump lands the left hand.
Forest Gump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horrible takedown by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Gump which made him look bad.
Gump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Gump misses.
Mitsuyo Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maeda.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forest Gump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gump winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Forest Gump!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Forest Gump!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Forest Gump!
Forest Gump wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Sprockit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Sprockit 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kid Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite lands a left and a right that send Sprockit crashing to the mat, dazed. Dynamite thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Terry Sprockit has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Sprockit.
Sprockit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dynamite is looking to clinch.
Dynamite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sprockit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Dynamite thuds his right hand into Sprockit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sprockit moves away from the strike by Dynamite.
Dynamite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dynamite lands a nice shot to the body.
Dynamite flashes Sprockit a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sprockit's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sprockit crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dynamite punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kid Dynamite!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Vessel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and a tope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vessel comes to the cage accompanied by Graveyard Symphony. tope is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Apaga mas nao bate. Buster Vessel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to a tope's chin.
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169 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Vessel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, a tope!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tope walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vessel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vessel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
tope shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vessel defends it nicely.
tope throws a shot from downtown. Vessel moves away and avoids it.
tope fails with a takedown attempt.
Vessel looks to land a combination but tope avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and tope is able to avoid easily.
Buster Vessel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vessel tried to score with a low kick but tope checks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A combination from Vessel does no damage.
tope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
tope pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vessel is out of range and tope settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
tope throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vessel's waist but Vessel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing tope off to one side.
Buster Vessel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of a tope.
tope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vessel as he avoids it easily.
Vessel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
tope shoots in looking for a takedown. Vessel tries to sprawl out of it but tope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vessel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by tope or perhaps it was just good defense by Vessel which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tope dives in and grabs Vessel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vessel pushes down on tope's head and hops out.
tope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
tope dives in and grabs Vessel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vessel pushes down on tope's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
tope shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vessel as he jumps to the side.
tope wants to clinch.
Vessel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Vessel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vessel throws a head kick but tope moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Vessel as tope shoots in.
tope fails with the takedown.
Vessel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
tope looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buster Vessel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of a tope.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessel lands a big head kick that sends tope to the canvas! Vessel follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Vessel!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between jake lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Hollace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lamotta's entrance music is yes. A fine choice. Hollace has chosen Doin' Your Mom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, jake lamotta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronan Hollace!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lamotta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollace.
Hollace fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Hollace does no damage.
Hollace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
lamotta throws a hook but Hollace avoids it easily.
Hollace fails to land with a series of punches.
lamotta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
lamotta lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from lamotta there.
lamotta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lamotta works his way into side control.
lamotta scores with punches from side control.
Hollace manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
lamotta won't allow Hollace to pass to mount.
lamotta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hollace's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hollace's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
lamotta throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hollace could be in trouble here!
Hollace tries to escape but lamotta has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hollace manages to reverse the position and now he's in lamotta's guard. Nice work there by Hollace.
lamotta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hollace is aware though and is defending well.
lamotta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hollace drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but lamotta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hollace has lamotta in his guard.
Hollace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but lamotta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hollace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. lamotta is aware though and is defending well.
lamotta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
lamotta passes Hollace's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollace has hold of lamotta's hands but lamotta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
lamotta winds up and cracks Hollace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hollace actively working from the bottom here.
Hollace looks gassed!
Hollace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but lamotta pulls his head out easily.
Hollace looking for submissions off his back.
lamotta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hollace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hollace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
lamotta is looking for a kimura here.
lamotta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
lamotta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hollace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lamotta working for a guillotine from mount but Hollace is in no mood to give up.
lamotta 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.
lamotta putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
lamotta lands a nice shot to the head.
Hollace sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hollace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but lamotta pulls his head out easily.
lamotta is looking for a kimura but Hollace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for lamotta to get the leverage.
lamotta passes the guard and advances to mount!
lamotta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
lamotta with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollace regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. lamotta connects with a nice short shot to Hollace's temple.
Nice strikes from lamotta there.
Hollace has hold of lamotta's hands but lamotta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
lamotta moves nicely into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollace sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
lamotta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
lamotta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
lamotta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hollace actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
lamotta lands strikes from half guard.
Hollace tries to roll over but lamotta keeps him under control.
Hollace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jake lamotta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
lamotta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollace circles away quickly and effectively.
Hollace misses with a double jab
and lamotta counters with a takedown into side control.
lamotta lands a nice forearm strike.
lamotta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hollace down.
Hollace tries to buck lamotta off but lamotta is having none of it.
lamotta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hollace is looking for a sweep.
lamotta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hollace on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hollace is looking to regain half guard here but lamotta keeps moving and retains side control.
jake lamotta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
lamotta scoring with punches from side control.
Hollace is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollace is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked lamotta off and has taken his back!
lamotta breaks Hollace's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hollace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and lamotta defends well.
lamotta with a nice head shot there.
lamotta is in close to Hollace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hollace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
lamotta stands and throws Hollace's legs to the side, diving into side control.
lamotta cracks Hollace with a big right hand but Hollace just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
lamotta lands an elbow.
Hollace is looking to regain half guard here but lamotta keeps moving and retains side control.
lamotta scoring with punches and elbows.
lamotta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
lamotta advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lamotta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hollace working to try and regain half guard.
lamotta cracks Hollace with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
lamotta is landing with some decent strikes but Hollace is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
lamotta landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Hollace that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
lamotta prevents Hollace from getting the reversal.
Hollace in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
lamotta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
lamotta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hollace regains half guard.
lamotta drops an elbow to the side of Hollace's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollace tries to get to full guard but lamotta has control of the leg.
lamotta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hollace on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
lamotta trying to control the action but Hollace is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. lamotta connects with a nice short shot to Hollace's temple.
lamotta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
lamotta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollace can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from lamotta.
lamotta is looking for a kimura here.
Hollace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hollace on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
lamotta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four 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.
lamotta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hollace is looking for a sweep. lamotta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hollace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but lamotta pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
lamotta misses with the combination.
Hollace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from lamotta.
Ronan Hollace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Hollace misses
and lamotta counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
lamotta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from lamotta there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jake lamotta dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
lamotta lands with a nice combination. Hollace backs away looking to recover.
lamotta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
lamotta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hollace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and lamotta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hollace can't keep his opponent in guard - lamotta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
lamotta lands with a punch from half guard.
Hollace on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollace is looking for a sweep. lamotta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. lamotta connects with a nice short shot to Hollace's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hollace wants to get back to full guard.
lamotta works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lamotta works to advance to full mount. Hollace defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
lamotta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
lamotta has control of Hollace's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hollace regains control of the situation pretty easily.
lamotta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hollace is trying to escape the mount.
lamotta landing strikes from the mount and Hollace is in trouble!
lamotta working the ground and pound effectively.
Hollace slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from lamotta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollace is looking for a sweep. lamotta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hollace actively working from the bottom here.
lamotta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hollace looking for submissions off his back.
Hollace taking some punishment here, with lamotta in his half guard.
lamotta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
lamotta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hollace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
lamotta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hollace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
lamotta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hollace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lamotta cracks Hollace with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
lamotta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hollace slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from lamotta.
lamotta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hollace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hollace is trying to defend against the ground and pound but lamotta scores with a couple of nice shots.
lamotta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
lamotta is trying to work for a kimura but Hollace is defending well.
Hollace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but lamotta pulls his head out easily.
lamotta working Hollace over with strikes.
jake lamotta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollace looking for submissions off his back.
Hollace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but lamotta pulls his head out easily.
Well, if lamotta 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
lamotta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ronan Hollace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollace actively working from the bottom here.
lamotta working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
jake lamotta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well lamotta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for jake lamotta!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for jake lamotta!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for jake lamotta!
jake lamotta wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Galvao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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23
180 lbs
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24
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jordan's waist but Jordan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galvao off to one side.
Jordan lands a big right hand that sends Galvao crashing to the mat! Jordan stays standing though and waves Galvao back to his feet!
It looks like Andre Galvao has been cut.
Galvao shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordan sprawls well. He's pushed Galvao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Galvao circles away.
Galvao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jordan!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galvao goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jordan turns into him and now he's in Galvao's guard.
Jordan trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jordan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jordan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan stands up and waves to Galvao to follow him.
Galvao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Galvao is controlling him.
Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordan is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to stand up but Galvao isn't so interested in that idea.
Jordan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Galvao uses it to pass to side control.
Jordan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Galvao trying to control the position but Jordan is working away.
Galvao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jordan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Galvao swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordan.
Decent striking displayed by Jordan there.
Hal Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan slaps away a takedown attempt from Galvao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Galvao or perhaps it was just good defense by Jordan which made him look bad.
Jordan rushes Galvao and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Jordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Galvao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jordan lands a nice shot that snaps Galvao's head back.
Jordan tries to clinch up.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Galvao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordan avoids it really well and circles away.
Galvao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jordan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Galvao avoids it well.
A combination from Jordan does no damage.
Galvao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan drops Galvao with a beautiful combination! Galvao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jordan is looking for the KO!
Galvao is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvao tries to get into range but Jordan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Galvao! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Jordan scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hal Jordan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos The Animal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Animal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You can´t escape the great Cornholio. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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267 lbs
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282 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos The Animal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hassan Al Aziz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Aziz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Carlos The Animal has been cut.
The Animal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Aziz as he jumps to the side.
The Animal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from The Animal there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Animal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Aziz tries to kick The Animal off but The Animal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Al Aziz is staying active underneath The Animal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Animal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Animal in particular looking to stall.
The Animal trying to control the action but Al Aziz is working from the bottom.
Al Aziz is trying to stand up here but The Animal is controlling him well.
The Animal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Al Aziz pushes The Animal off and gets back to his feet.
Al Aziz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Aziz in side control, throwing shots but The Animal defends.
Al Aziz tries to move to mount but The Animal blocks the move with his legs.
The Animal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Animal regains half guard, as Al Aziz was trying to land strikes.
Al Aziz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Aziz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Animal wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Aziz trying to control the action but The Animal is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Al Aziz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Animal tries for a takedown but Al Aziz circles away easily
and Al Aziz counters with a takedown into side control.
The Animal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Al Aziz connects with a decent elbow.
Al Aziz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Al Aziz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Al Aziz landing strikes.
The Animal tries to bench press Al Aziz off him but Al Aziz keeps the position.
Al Aziz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Al Aziz throws a strike aimed at the side of The Animal's head but The Animal avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Animal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Al Aziz.
You can see the frustration on The Animal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Aziz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but The Animal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Al Aziz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Animal regains half guard, as Al Aziz was trying to land strikes.
Al Aziz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Animal wants to improve his position but Al Aziz is controlling well.
The Animal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Al Aziz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Aziz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Animal defending well though.
Al Aziz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Animal is trying to control but can't.
The Animal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Animal trying to keep a closed guard but Al Aziz is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Aziz wants to control from the top but The Animal keeps moving.
Al Aziz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Al Aziz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos The Animal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Animal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Animal scoring with punches from side control.
The Animal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Al Aziz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The Animal working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here as The Animal stalls from top position.
Al Aziz pushes The Animal away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Animal gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Animal lands a nice forearm strike.
Al Aziz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Animal is controlling him well.
The Animal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Al Aziz pushes The Animal away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Animal gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Animal lands a nice forearm strike.
Al Aziz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Al Aziz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Animal cracks Al Aziz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Animal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Al Aziz down.
The Animal lands a nice forearm strike.
The Animal is working Al Aziz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Al Aziz is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Animal connects with a decent elbow.
Al Aziz is rocked!
The Animal landing a few strikes.
Al Aziz is still in real trouble! Can The Animal finish him?
The Animal cracks Al Aziz with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! The Animal immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Al Aziz is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by The Animal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos The Animal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimonds Bergmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmanis comes to the cage accompanied by Twiztid - We Don't Die. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Nathaniel Swain enters the cage!
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21
266 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimonds Bergmanis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Swain!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergmanis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergmanis misses with a straight left.
Bergmanis scores with a body shot.
Swain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergmanis.
Swain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Swain landing strikes from the mount.
Bergmanis is squirming around, avoiding Swain's attempts to control the action.
Swain controlling the pace for now.
Bergmanis is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swain cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bergmanis tries to hold on but Swain pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swain sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bergmanis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Swain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swain wants to stand up but Bergmanis is controlling him.
Bergmanis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis throws a big right hand that misses.
Swain wants to stand but Bergmanis is controlling the position.
Bergmanis is in close to Swain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swain keeping moving, preventing Bergmanis from controlling successfully.
Bergmanis scoring with some ground and pound.
Bergmanis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergmanis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bergmanis wants to control from the top but Swain keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raimonds Bergmanis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swain just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergmanis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Nathaniel Swain has been cut.
Bergmanis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swain clinches up against the cage.
Swain manages to break the clinch.
Swain drops his hands momentarily and Bergmanis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bergmanis scores with a jab to the head.
Swain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bergmanis misses with a jab to the body
and Swain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Swain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergmanis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis wants to sweep but no luck.
Bergmanis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swain's guard.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Swain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergmanis is really struggling to control Swain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergmanis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swain wants to stand up but Bergmanis is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bergmanis trying to control but Swain is working from the bottom.
Swain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Swain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swain swinging wildly here.
Bergmanis cracks Swain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bergmanis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bergmanis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swain lands a slapping body shot.
Bergmanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nathaniel Swain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swain tries to clinch up but Bergmanis circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Swain.
Bergmanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis lands a head shot.
Bergmanis misses with a jab to the body
and Swain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bergmanis won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swain stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergmanis was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bergmanis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bergmanis thows a body shot but no joy.
Swain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bergmanis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bergmanis drops back looking for a leg! Swain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Swain manages to kick Bergmanis off! Bergmanis jumps back into Swain's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimonds Bergmanis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Swain'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.
Bergmanis defending well as Swain loads up on a big left hand.
Swain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bergmanis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swain throws out a powerful jab.
Swain misses with a wild body shot.
Swain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bergmanis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bergmanis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bergmanis has gone for a leg lock! Swain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bergmanis's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nathaniel Swain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swain thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Swain trying to control but Bergmanis is working from the bottom.
Bergmanis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bergmanis looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergmanis, not yet.
Bergmanis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swain manages to get himself to full guard.
Swain pulls Bergmanis in close to his closed guard and prevents Bergmanis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bergmanis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swain is looking to stand up but Bergmanis isn't so interested in that idea.
Swain is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A right hook to the body lands for Swain.
Bergmanis wants to stall.
Bergmanis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bergmanis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain is trying to keep Bergmanis in close.
Bergmanis trying to control but Swain is working from the bottom.
Bergmanis throws and elbow that misses. Swain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bergmanis's guard. Nice move by Swain!
Bergmanis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimonds Bergmanis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Swain's cut.
That's time! Bergmanis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bergmanis slaps away a takedown attempt from Swain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bergmanis cracks Swain with a good jab.
Swain throws a series of punches but Bergmanis moves out of range.
Swain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bergmanis pinned against the cage. Bergmanis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bergmanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Swain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bergmanis misses with a wild body shot.
Swain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bergmanis circles away.
Raimonds Bergmanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Swain.
Swain misses with an uppercut. Bergmanis saw that one coming.
Swain throws a right hand that Bergmanis ducks under and follows up with a left that Bergmanis also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain throws a hook but Bergmanis blocks it.
Bergmanis digs a good body shot into Swain's ribs.
Bergmanis shoots for a takedown but Swain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bergmanis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergmanis content to control rather than advance.
Swain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergmanis.
Bergmanis controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain is refusing to be controlled, as Bergmanis sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raimonds Bergmanis.
Bergmanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swain.
Bergmanis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergmanis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raimonds Bergmanis is winning the standup battle so far.
Swain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bergmanis circles away quickly and effectively.
Swain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swain misses with a takedown
and Bergmanis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swain misses with a shot to the body
and Bergmanis counters with a left to the body.
Swain is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bergmanis missing with a left hand there. Swain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergmanis throws a hook but Swain avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swain.
Bergmanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Bergmanis. Beautiful body shot.
Bergmanis throws a big shot that misses.
Swain misses with a jab to the body
and Bergmanis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swain thinking.
Bergmanis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bergmanis cracks Swain with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Nathaniel Swain's cut even more.
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!
Bergmanis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bergmanis trying to control but Swain is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergmanis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimonds Bergmanis had his way with Nathaniel Swain in that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Swain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bergmanis's corner calls for a 1-2. Bergmanis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bergmanis takes a swing at Swain's ribcage but misses.
Bergmanis scores with a body shot.
Swain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Swain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bergmanis counters with a single leg into guard. Swain didn't expect that.
Swain being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis trying to control but Swain is working from the bottom.
Bergmanis is looking to work some ground and pound but Swain has wrist control.
Bergmanis is working Swain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Swain keeping moving, preventing Bergmanis from controlling successfully.
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.
Bergmanis looking to sit in guard and control but Swain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bergmanis pulls Swain in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raimonds Bergmanis.
Swain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bergmanis.
Bergmanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swain moves away.
Swain blocks a jab.
Bergmanis is looking to wear down Swain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bergmanis throws out a loose jab but Swain uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain moves out of range of the strikes.
Swain walks into a left hand.
Bergmanis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bergmanis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bergmanis.
Swain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swain throws a series of punches but Bergmanis moves out of range.
Swain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bergmanis counters with a stiff right hand.
Swain throws a hook but Bergmanis avoids it easily.
Swain misses the shot to the body.
Bergmanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bergmanis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raimonds Bergmanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Swain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bergmanis circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis moves out of range as Swain strikes.
Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nathaniel Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bergmanis scores with a sloppy right hand. Swain should have avoided that one.
Swain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bergmanis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergmanis thows a body shot but no joy.
Swain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bergmanis as he jumps to the side.
Bergmanis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bergmanis digs a good body shot into Swain's ribs.
Bergmanis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimonds Bergmanis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bergmanis, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Raimonds Bergmanis wins by unanimous decision!
Raimonds Bergmanis retains his heavyweight title!
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