DEF 12 - Champions. PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sham Wowner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wowner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Empire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! DJ Flores is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Flores
vs
Wowner

186 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, DJ Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sham Wowner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Wowner.
Wowner blocks the body kick.
Wowner misses with a few strikes there.
Wowner tries to clinch up but Flores circles away and keeps his distance.
Flores looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flores staying out of range there.
Flores shoots in looking for a takedown. Wowner tries to sprawl out of it but Flores keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wowner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flores is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Wowner does no damage.
Flores shoots in but Wowner avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flores tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wowner swivels and escapes.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flores avoids a punch combination nicely.

Flores scores a takedown into full mount!
Wowner looks gassed!
Wowner is squirming around, avoiding Flores's attempts to control the action.
Wowner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flores can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wowner is looking to escape.
Flores prevents Wowner from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wowner is looking to escape.
Wowner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Flores lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wowner taking shots to the head.
Flores looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Flores trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flores landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flores working Wowner over with strikes here.
Flores fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores trying to control but Wowner is having none of it.
Flores landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flores lands a heavy elbow.
Flores scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wowner?
Flores lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Flores is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Flores throws a head kick but Wowner moves out of range.
Flores is looking to slow Wowner down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Flores.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flores.
Flores throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wowner.
Flores shoots in but Wowner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flores looks for a takedown but Wowner sprawls well.
Wowner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Flores counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Flores drops back looking for a leg! Wowner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wowner manages to kick Flores off! Flores jumps back into Wowner's guard.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Wowner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Flores dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Flores keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wowner.
Flores ducks under a wild hook from Wowner.
Flores throws a head kick but Wowner moves out of range.
Flores shoots and misses
and Flores takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt
and Wowner counters with a nice body shot.
Flores shoots for a double leg takedown but Wowner sprawls well. He's pushed Flores's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Flores.
Wowner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flores throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wowner is looking to control Flores's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wowner avoid being mounted?
Flores seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wowner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wowner's head.
Flores is keen to just control but Wowner is a slippery customer.

Flores decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A punch combination from Wowner misses.
Sham Wowner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wowner slips a jab from Flores.
Wowner misses with an uppercut.
Flores avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Flores with that takedown attempt.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt
and Wowner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wowner misses with a double jab.

That's two 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.

Flores feints and as Wowner raises his hands in defense, Flores changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Flores gets to his feet. Wowner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Flores keeps the fight on the outside.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt - Wowner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Flores fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wowner sprawls well initially but Flores persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flores trying to control the action but Wowner is working from the bottom.
Flores works his foot free and advances to mount.
Flores trying to control but Wowner is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Flores controlling the position easily from mount.
Flores lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wowner hang on?
Wowner regains half guard.
Flores is looking to take a break and control but Wowner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Flores decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores shoots in and drives through. Wowner sprawls well.
Flores shoots for a double leg takedown but Wowner sprawls well. He's pushed Flores's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wowner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Flores shoots in looking for a takedown. Wowner tries to sprawl out of it but Flores keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wowner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flores swats away the attempt to clinch by Wowner.
Wowner throws a hook but Flores avoids it easily.
Flores throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wowner's waist but Wowner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flores off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Flores dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Flores 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.
Flores is pushing down on Wowner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wowner is fighting to maintain full guard but Flores has managed to sneak the leg through.
Flores tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wowner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wowner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wowner is not content to let Flores control the position.
Flores works his way into full mount!
Flores in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wowner is looking to get to half guard.
Flores fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DJ Flores overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wowner is in a horrible position here. Flores smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Flores controlling his opponent.
Flores trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flores pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

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.
Flores is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wowner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flores looking to finish Wowner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wowner!
Flores trying to control but Wowner is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Flores cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Flores wants to control the pace but Wowner is squirming around nicely.
Flores scoring with strikes but Wowner is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Flores.
Flores scoring with strikes but Wowner is staying in there.
Flores takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowner is looking to improve his position but Flores isn't that keen on the idea.
Flores looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wowner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Flores is tying to control. Wowner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wowner is looking to escape.

Wowner looking for submissions off his back.
Flores seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wowner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. DJ Flores just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Horrible takedown by Flores or perhaps it was just good defense by Wowner which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Wowner as Flores shoots in.
Wowner tries for a takedown but Flores sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flores looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wowner is fending him off so far but Flores persists. Nope, Wowner circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wowner lands with a right hand.
Sham Wowner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wowner throws a left and a right that both miss

and Flores counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wowner!
Wowner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wowner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wowner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DJ Flores is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flores wants to take Wowner's back here but Wowner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Flores showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flores, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Flores!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between sumyoun guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and anton bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying bennett's choice of entrance music: ryder muzic. 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.

guy
vs
bennett

182 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, sumyoun guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, anton bennett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

guy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
guy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
bennett is trying to stand.
guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

bennett looking for submissions off his back.
bennett is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
guy lands with a punch from half guard.
bennett trying to control but guy postures up.
guy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
guy tries to clinch up but bennett circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bennett misses with a takedown attempt

and guy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in bennett's guard.
guy postures up in bennett's guard and throws a big left but bennett blocks it.
guy thows a big elbow that misses.
guy stopping the sweep attempt from bennett.
guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
bennett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

bennett is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But guy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from guy!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
guy advances position into side control!
bennett is working to avoid the ground and pound but guy connects with a decent elbow.
guy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on bennett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
guy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
bennett can't do much from the bottom here.
guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but bennett keeps working.
guy controlling the position from side mount.
bennett is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

guy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in bennett's guard.
guy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
guy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed bennett's guard.
bennett taking some punishment here, with guy in his half guard.
bennett taking some punishment here, with guy in his half guard.
guy drops an elbow to the side of bennett's head.
guy is nestled in close to bennett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bennett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
guy is breathing heavily.
guy 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.
bennett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. guy is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sumyoun guy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and bennett counters with a big head kick but guy shrugs it off.
bennett misses with a takedown

and guy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
guy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
guy is thwarting bennett's attempts to control the position.
bennett wants to get back to his feet.
guy working bennett over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bennett is looking to control guy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can bennett avoid being mounted?
bennett is breathing heavily.
bennett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
bennett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
guy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. guy lands a nice short elbow.

guy stands up out of the half guard.

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.

guy gets a takedown into half guard.
guy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

bennett looking for submissions off his back.
guy is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

bennett looking for submissions off his back.
guy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
guy wants to stand but bennett has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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. guy connects with a nice short shot to bennett's temple.
bennett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but guy scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

bennett looking for submissions off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

guy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

bennett is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but guy pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from guy there.
guy controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sumyoun guy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

guy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
bennett regains half guard.
bennett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but guy scores with a couple of nice shots.
guy lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! guy has picked bennett up and slammed him! bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and guy manages to pass to side control!
guy is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
guy happy to just control the position for now.
guy gets to mount! bennett was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
guy controlling the position easily from mount.
sumyoun guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bennett wants to control but guy is having none of it.
bennett is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but guy is staying active.

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.
guy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of bennett's face.
guy avoids the attempt from bennett to control.
guy with good strikes from the mount here!
guy with good strikes from the mount here!
guy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
guy landing shots from mount.
guy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
bennett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if guy tries to get out of the position.
guy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
guy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
guy working a defensive guard here.
bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
bennett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. bennett manages to get himself to full guard.
guy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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.

guy gets to his feet - bennett follows without any prompting.
sumyoun guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

guy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. bennett sprawls well initially but guy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
guy is tying to control. bennett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

bennett actively working from the bottom here.
bennett works his way to full guard. Good work.
anton bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
guy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
sumyoun guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

bennett has his foot on guy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. guy works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
sumyoun guy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for guy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... sumyoun guy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Planet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pebble Braithweight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Planet comes to the cage accompanied by plug in baby. Braithweight has chosen 300 violin as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Planet
vs
Braithweight

174 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

177 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Planet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pebble Braithweight!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Braithweight throws a head kick but Planet moves out of range.
Planet thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Braithweight.
Planet throws a series of punches but Braithweight avoids them all with ease.
Braithweight throws a head kick that misses.
Planet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Braithweight stuffs the takedown.

Braithweight pushes Planet up against the cage in a clinch.
Planet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Braithweight smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Braithweight throws a head kick that misses.
Braithweight tries a head kick but it misses.
Braithweight throws a sloppy head kick and Planet moves out of range easily.
Braithweight circles away from the clinch attempt

and Braithweight counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braithweight's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Planet jumps guard and drags Braithweight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Braithweight wants to stand but Planet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Braithweight stands and steps away. Planet gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braithweight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Planet throws out the jab.
Braithweight ducks under a wild hook from Planet.
Planet shoots and misses

and Braithweight moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braithweight gets underhooks to prevent Planet's takedown attempt.
Braithweight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Planet.
Braithweight avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Braithweight's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Braithweight stops a takedown attempt from Planet.
Planet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Planet is breathing heavily.

Planet gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Braithweight regains guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Braithweight manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Planet tries to keep at a distance but Braithweight has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Braithweight.
Planet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Planet fails to pull guard.
Planet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Braithweight prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Planet wants to get back to striking at distance but Braithweight won't allow it.
Come on Braithweight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pebble Braithweight.
Braithweight throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Braithweight clinches.
Braithweight avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braithweight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Planet.
Planet goes for a takedown attempt but Braithweight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pebble Braithweight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Planet takes a kick to the side of the head.
Braithweight throws a head kick but Planet moves out of range.
Braithweight connects with a high kick.
Braithweight moves in looking to clinch but Planet pushes him off.
Planet connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Planet misses.
Planet shoots for a takedown but Braithweight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Braithweight rushes Planet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Braithweight just leaning against Planet, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Planet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Braithweight smiles and moves away.
Captain Planet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braithweight ducks under a wild hook from Planet.
Planet misses with a takedown

and Braithweight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Braithweight.
Planet goes for a takedown attempt but Braithweight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Braithweight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Braithweight.
Planet tries to clinch there but Braithweight circles away.
Planet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Braithweight counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pebble Braithweight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Planet shoots for a double leg takedown but Braithweight sprawls well. He's pushed Planet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Captain Planet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Braithweight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Braithweight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Planet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Braithweight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Planet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Braithweight wants to clinch.

Planet looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Braithweight kicks Planet off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Braithweight as Planet shoots in.
Planet avoids the head kick by Braithweight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braithweight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braithweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Planet.
Braithweight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Planet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Planet wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Planet misses its intended target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Braithweight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Planet up against the cage.
Planet tries to pull guard but Braithweight holds him up against the cage and eventually Planet drops back down to his feet.
Planet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Braithweight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Braithweight has Planet pushed against the cage.

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.

Planet is trying to trip Braithweight. He has hold of a leg but Braithweight is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Planet persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Planet wants to control from the top but Braithweight keeps moving.
Planet wants to stand but Braithweight is controlling his posture from full guard.

Braithweight pushes Planet off and gets back to his feet.
Planet loads up on a big right hand but Braithweight slips the punch.
Braithweight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Planet tries to clinch up but Braithweight circles away and keeps his distance.
Planet with a poor takedown
and Braithweight counters with a head kick. That will keep Planet thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Braithweight connects with a high kick.
Braithweight throws a head kick but Planet moves out of range.
Planet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Planet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Braithweight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Braithweight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Planet is working for takedown but Braithweight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Planet tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Braithweight.

Planet jumps guard.

Braithweight stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Braithweight circles away from the clinch attempt

and Braithweight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Braithweight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Planet tries to score a body lock takedown but Braithweight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Braithweight slows down the pace here.
Braithweight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Planet pulls guard.

Braithweight stands up and waves to Planet to follow him.
Planet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Braithweight throws a sloppy head kick and Planet moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pebble Braithweight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Planet darts in and clinches Braithweight up against the cage.
Planet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Braithweight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Braithweight tries a head kick but it misses.
Braithweight throws a sloppy head kick and Planet moves out of range easily.
Braithweight throws a sloppy head kick and Planet moves out of range easily.
Planet throws a right hand that Braithweight ducks under and follows up with a left that Braithweight also avoids with ease.
Braithweight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Planet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Planet shoots in but Braithweight avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Braithweight has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braithweight is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Braithweight.
Planet can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braithweight controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Planet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Braithweight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Braithweight tries a head kick but it misses.
Planet has his takedown stuffed

and Braithweight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Braithweight effectively controlling the action here.
Planet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braithweight slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pebble Braithweight.

Braithweight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Planet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Braithweight leaning against his opponent.
Braithweight prevents a takedown attempt there.
The is referee keeping an eye on Braithweight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Planet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Braithweight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Braithweight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pebble Braithweight.
Planet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Planet is looking to clinch but Braithweight is avoiding it.
Planet throws a shot from downtown. Braithweight moves away and avoids it.

Braithweight closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Planet tries for a takedown but Braithweight manages to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Planet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Braithweight just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Planet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Braithweight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Planet avoids the head kick by Braithweight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Planet, as that shot connected.
Braithweight throws a sloppy head kick and Planet moves out of range easily.
Braithweight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Planet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braithweight lands with a kick to the temple. Planet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Planet avoids the head kick by Braithweight.
Planet with a poor takedown

and Braithweight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Planet letting Braithweight take a breather here.
Braithweight trying to control the position but instead, Planet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Braithweight into the cage.
Braithweight is stalling here.
Braithweight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Planet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Braithweight has Planet pushed against the cage.
Planet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Braithweight slowing the pace effectively.
Pebble Braithweight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pebble Braithweight.
Planet throws an overhand right that lands on Braithweight's shoulder, as Braithweight tries to avoid the shot.
Braithweight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braithweight misses with a head kick.
Planet misses with a takedown

and Braithweight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Braithweight.
Braithweight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Planet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Braithweight prevents it.
Captain Planet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pebble Braithweight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Braithweight stalling the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pebble Braithweight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Braithweight 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pebble Braithweight!

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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Canthropus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Lasse Kongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Canthropus
vs
Kongo

175 cm
24
162 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
157 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Red Moon Nutrition
Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasse Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kongo tries to avoid it but Canthropus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kongo to the ground. Kongo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Canthropus shoots in but no luck this time.

Kongo closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Canthropus.
Kongo looking for a takedown.
Kongo is trying to drag Canthropus to the mat but Canthropus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kongo looking for a takedown.
Pithe Canthropus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Kongo.
Stalling in the clinch from Canthropus.
Kongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canthropus fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Canthropus.

Canthropus stands up and beckons Kongo to his feet.
Kongo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Canthropus fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kongo's waist but Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canthropus off to one side.
Canthropus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canthropus stuffs the takedown.
Canthropus misses with a takedown

and Kongo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Canthropus's guard now.
Canthropus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Canthropus wants to stand up but Kongo is controlling him.
Kongo looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kongo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Canthropus is looking for a sweep.

Kongo swings around for an armbar but Canthropus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kongo's guard.
Kongo looks gassed!
Canthropus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canthropus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kongo, not yet.
Kongo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Canthropus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kongo tries to roll over but Canthropus keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kongo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Canthropus works his way into side control.
Canthropus happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Canthropus stands up.
Canthropus misses with a takedown

and Kongo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Canthropus!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Canthropus can't escape the position.

Kongo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Canthropus turns into him and now he's in Kongo's guard.
Kongo wants to sweep here but Canthropus controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Canthropus slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pithe Canthropus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Canthropus shoots and misses

and Kongo counters with a shoot takedown. Canthropus fights it but they end up in guard.
Kongo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kongo throwing strikes but missing.
Canthropus managing to control the position.
Canthropus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Canthropus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canthropus is keeping the position for now.

Canthropus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canthropus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kongo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Canthropus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kongo is fending him off so far but Canthropus persists. Nope, Kongo circles away and we're back to standing.
Canthropus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kongo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Canthropus!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pithe Canthropus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Kongo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Canthropus has worked his arm free - good work by Canthropus!
Canthropus gets back to half guard.
Kongo is looking to pass Canthropus's guard but actually Canthropus recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kongo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canthropus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canthropus has escaped and now he's on top!
Kongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kongo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canthropus controls the pace.

Kongo is looking for a triangle but Canthropus pushes his legs off easily.
Kongo being controlled here, momentarily.
Canthropus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus lands a couple of digs.
Canthropus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Canthropus stands up from Kongo's guard - Canthropus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Canthropus misses with a takedown

and Kongo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Canthropus!
Canthropus is working to get back to half guard.
Canthropus really wants to buck Kongo off and get back to his feet.
Kongo prevents Canthropus from getting the reversal.
Lasse Kongo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canthropus holds on for dear life, controlling Kongo's posture momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo avoids the attempt from Canthropus to control.

Canthropus somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Canthropus shoots and misses

and Kongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Canthropus kicks Kongo off and gets to his feet.
Canthropus misses with a takedown attempt

and Kongo counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Canthropus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kongo is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kongo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Canthropus controlling from the top position.

Kongo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Canthropus has picked Kongo up and slammed him! Kongo can't keep hold of the triangle and Canthropus manages to pass to side control!
Kongo is looking to regain half guard here but Canthropus keeps moving and retains side control.
Kongo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Canthropus not doing much here.
Canthropus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus content just to control the position here.
Kongo is trying desperately to improve position.
Canthropus controlling the pace for now.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Pithe Canthropus just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Canthropus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Canthropus content to stall in guard here.
Canthropus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Canthropus stands up and waves to Kongo to follow him.
Kongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Canthropus shoots for a takedown but Kongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus misses with a takedown attempt

and Kongo counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pithe Canthropus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canthropus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kongo's best efforts.

Kongo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Canthropus is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kongo pulls his head out easily.

Canthropus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Canthropus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Canthropus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kongo, up you get!

Kongo gets caught flat footed, as Canthropus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus controls from within his opponent's guard.

Canthropus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canthropus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Canthropus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Kongo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canthropus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pithe Canthropus clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Canthropus with a poor takedown

so Kongo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Canthropus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kongo is trying to get back to full guard.
Canthropus trying to control the pace.
Kongo tries to roll over but Canthropus keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kongo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canthropus decides to return to a standing position.
Canthropus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kongo tries to avoid it but Canthropus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kongo to the ground. Kongo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Canthropus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kongo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pithe Canthropus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canthropus shoots in but no luck this time.

Canthropus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kongo tries to bench press Canthropus off him but Canthropus keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kongo is looking to reverse the position.
Canthropus cracks Kongo with a big right hand but Kongo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Canthropus slows the pace down.
Kongo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kongo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kongo is looking to regain half guard here but Canthropus keeps moving and retains side control.
Canthropus working the head and body with strikes.

Canthropus stands up and beckons Kongo to his feet.

Canthropus gets the takedown into side control.
Kongo is trying to get back to half guard.
Canthropus happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to improve his position.

Canthropus decides to stand back up. Canthropus steps back and let's Kongo get back to his feet.
Canthropus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Kongo as Canthropus shoots in.
Canthropus looks for a takedown but Kongo sprawls well.
Canthropus shoots in for a double leg but Kongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Canthropus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Canthropus stands up and beckons Kongo to his feet.

Kongo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kongo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kongo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pithe Canthropus had his way with Lasse Kongo in 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. This is the final round!

Canthropus with a poor takedown

and Kongo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Canthropus's guard now.
Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canthropus is keeping the position for now.
Kongo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canthropus controlling Kongo's posture.
Kongo throws and elbow that misses. Canthropus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kongo's guard. Nice move by Canthropus!

Kongo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canthropus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kongo has his foot on Canthropus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canthropus works his way back into a safe position though.
Kongo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus stopping the sweep attempt from Kongo.
Canthropus forces his way into half guard.
Canthropus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Canthropus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Canthropus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kongo for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canthropus works his way into full mount!

Canthropus looking for a guillotine from mount but Kongo is having none of it.
Canthropus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Canthropus prevents Kongo from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kongo is looking to get to half guard.
Canthropus controlling from the full mount.
Canthropus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Canthropus controlling from mount.
BOOM! Canthropus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pithe Canthropus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus lands a nice shot to the head.
Canthropus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Pithe Canthropus just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Canthropus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Canthropus decides to stand back up. Canthropus steps back and let's Kongo get back to his feet.

Canthropus gets a takedown into half guard.
Lasse Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canthropus trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pithe Canthropus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Canthropus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pithe Canthropus!
Pithe Canthropus retains his lightweight title!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Hot Patootie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shaw
vs
Carter

184 cm
23
175 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Shaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Carter!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shaw has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Carter!
Carter is working to get back to half guard.
Shaw putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shaw landing punches.
Shaw is landing with some decent strikes but Carter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shaw unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Carter wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Shaw celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Shaw!
Terry Shaw retains his welterweight title!