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KK 5 - Immortal PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Girts Rozentals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Girts Rozentals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozentals misses with a body kick.
Rozentals misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Rozentals shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Girts Rozentals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to bum rush Rozentals with a series of wild strikes but Rozentals uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rozentals tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozentals.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rozentals is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozentals goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Rozentals misses with a kick to the body.
Rozentals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rozentals misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozentals tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyler Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rozentals shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Girts Rozentals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozentals shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Rozentals shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rozentals stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to keep Rozentals in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozentals postures up.
Rozentals has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rozentals is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rozentals is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones is pulling down on Rozentals's head to control his posture.
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 Girts Rozentals will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rozentals throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rozentals tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rozentals misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rozentals misses with a body kick.
Rozentals shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Rozentals's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Rozentals fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones moves out of range as Rozentals throws a body kick.
Rozentals is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones scores with a one two! Rozentals had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rozentals takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rozentals misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozentals misses with a body shot.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Rozentals with an uppercut!
Rozentals thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Rozentals clinches.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Girts Rozentals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozentals looking for a takedown.
Rozentals drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rozentals has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones prevents Rozentals from breaking the clinch.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Rozentals's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Rozentals tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rozentals tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rozentals takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rozentals tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rozentals moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rozentals shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Rozentals shoots in.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Rozentals misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rozentals.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones throws a right and a left that Rozentals avoids nicely.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tyler Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rozentals moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Rozentals takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rozentals tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rozentals tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rozentals throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Rozentals will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rozentals.
Rozentals throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rozentals is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rozentals looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Rozentals gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Rozentals throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rozentals off to one side.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Rozentals backs away looking to recover.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rozentals fails to land the takedown.
Rozentals looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Rozentals shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Rozentals keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rozentals looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Rozentals. Rozentals gets slowly back to his feet.
Rozentals throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Rozentals throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones tries to bum rush Rozentals with a series of wild strikes but Rozentals uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rozentals throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Rozentals.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyler Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rozentals circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Rozentals throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Rozentals misses with a head kick.
Rozentals looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones tries to clinch up but Rozentals circles away and keeps his distance.
Rozentals looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Rozentals thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Rozentals will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rozentals is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Girts Rozentals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rozentals throws a head kick that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Rozentals throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Rozentals manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rozentals shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Rozentals keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Rozentals fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rozentals breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rozentals tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rozentals swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rozentals.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones tries to clinch up but Rozentals circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rozentals shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones works over Rozentals's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Jones stalks Rozentals and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rozentals's face. Rozentals staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones works over Rozentals's head and body with a nice combination.
Rozentals tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Rozentals throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Rozentals backing up. Rozentals nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones stalks Rozentals and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rozentals's face. Rozentals staggers backwards, shaken.
Rozentals fails with a takedown attempt.
Rozentals fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rozentals throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Rozentals.
Jones throws a series of punches but Rozentals moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozentals throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Rozentals backing up. Rozentals nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Rozentals is rocked!
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rozentals.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rozentals gets a clinch.
Rozentals jumps guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rozentals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rozentals working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between lobo cipijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lobo cipijs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, lobo cipijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Mir!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by cipijs.
Mir scores a takedown into full mount!
Mir cracks cipijs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mir with a couple of short strikes.
Mir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of cipijs's face.
cipijs is rocked!
It looks like lobo cipijs has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir lands a heavy shot. That's hurt cipijs! Mir sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless cipijs and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darren Mir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milton Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Milton Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myers.
Myers swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up but Myers circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Myers finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
It looks like Joey Jones has been cut.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Myers looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Myers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Myers catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones wants to clinch.
Myers throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Jones stumbling backwards into the cage! Jones bounces back off the cage towards Myers, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Myers lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Myers celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Milton Myers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ive Nackershort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nackershort kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Rocky Theme. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Ive Nackershort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder tries to move into range but Nackershort moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nackershort misses the shot to the body.
Nackershort looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pounder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nackershort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounder is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pounder is working an open guard so Nackershort takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pounder fails with the takedown.
Nackershort throws a low kick, looking for Pounder's leg but Pounder calmly moves out of range.
Pounder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nackershort.
Pounder shoots in looking for a takedown. Nackershort tries to sprawl out of it but Pounder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nackershort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nackershort changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pounder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pounder is looking to regain half guard here but Nackershort keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nackershort content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pounder is trying to control Nackershort's posture but Nackershort avoids it.
Pounder is looking for a sweep.
Nackershort decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pounder misses with a takedown
enabling Nackershort to counter with a crisp jab.
Ive Nackershort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Pounder.
Pounder looks gassed!
Pounder tries for a takedown but Nackershort circles away easily
and Nackershort counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nackershort darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nackershort works Pounder's body with a nice hook.
Nackershort connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nackershort's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nackershort duly obliges.
Nackershort shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nackershort was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nackershort controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ive Nackershort just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nackershort looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nackershort keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ive Nackershort dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Nackershort misses.
Pounder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nackershort lands a really nice looking cross but Pounder seems unphased.
Nackershort lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pounder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nackershort but Nackershort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pounder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nackershort lands a nice shot to the body.
Nackershort scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nackershort is taking a breather. Pounder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pounder is trying to get back to full guard.
Nackershort looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pounder is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nackershort.
Nackershort sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nackershort is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pounder sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pounder is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Nackershort controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nackershort controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ive Nackershort just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nackershort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pounder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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.
Nackershort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nackershort connects with a jab.
Pounder misses with a wild combination.
Nackershort shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nackershort was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nackershort content just to control the position here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ive Nackershort dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nackershort lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nackershort scores with a one two! Pounder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pounder shoots in for a double leg but Nackershort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rock Pounder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nackershort thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ive Nackershort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Nackershort.
Nackershort scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pounder doesn't seem bothered though.
Nackershort lands a nice shot that snaps Pounder's head back.
Pounder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nackershort lands a head shot.
Pounder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nackershort scores with a nice strike.
Nackershort wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pounder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pounder walks into a stiff left hand from Nackershort.
Nackershort works the jab nicely.
Pounder walks into a stiff left hand from Nackershort.
Nackershort is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pounder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pounder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nackershort scores with a takedown into Pounder's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nackershort is stalling in the full guard.
Nackershort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pounder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Nackershort stays in close to Pounder's body and controls the position.
Nackershort is pushing down on Pounder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pounder is fighting to maintain full guard but Nackershort has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nackershort is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nackershort'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ive Nackershort just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Pounder doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Nackershort to counter with a crisp jab.
Nackershort wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nackershort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pounder can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort gets a takedown into half guard.
Nackershort stands up and beckons Pounder to join him on the feet.
Nackershort attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nackershort scores with a sloppy right hand. Pounder should have avoided that one.
Nackershort is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown but Nackershort shows good takedown defense.
Ive Nackershort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Pounder.
Nackershort scores with the left hand. Pounder knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by Nackershort.
Nackershort connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nackershort tests Pounder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nackershort thuds his right hand into Pounder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rock Pounder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ive Nackershort is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nackershort scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nackershort looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ive Nackershort showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nackershort 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ive Nackershort!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musafa Mearot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and American Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Musafa Mearot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, American Fedor!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mearot as he avoids it easily.
Mearot shoots and misses
and Fedor counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Mearot down! Fedor is looking to finish but Mearot is intelligently defending himself.
Mearot is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mearot, up you get!
Oh Mearot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mearot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mearot is breathing heavily.
Fedor fails to land with a series of punches.
Mearot seems to have got his legs back now.
Mearot dodges the punch combination from Fedor.
Fedor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mearot.
Fedor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fedor throws an overhand right that has Mearot reeling! Fedor follows up with more punches and Mearot is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). American Fedor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokisho Mazanati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Winnie Pooh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yokisho Mazanati!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pooh closes the distance and clinches up with Mazanati, looking for a takedown. Pooh pushes Mazanati against the cage but Mazanati circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mazanati shoots in and drives through. Pooh sprawls well.
Pooh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mazanati's guard.
Pooh is working Mazanati over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pooh throws and elbow that misses. Mazanati uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pooh's guard. Nice move by Mazanati!
Pooh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pooh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mazanati puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pooh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mazanati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pooh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pooh won't allow Mazanati to pass to mount.
Mazanati thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mazanati is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pooh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mazanati.
Mazanati prevents Pooh from improving his position.
Mazanati wants to take a breather but Pooh is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pooh misses with a takedown attempt
and Mazanati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pooh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mazanati to the mat! Mazanati manages to get full guard.
Pooh is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh throwing strikes from guard but Mazanati blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pooh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pooh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mazanati utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazanati wants to get back to his feet but Pooh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mazanati is trying to control the position but Pooh postures up.
Pooh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mazanati wants to sweep but no luck.
Pooh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Pooh or perhaps it was just good defense by Mazanati which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnie Pooh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazanati plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pooh misses with a takedown attempt
and Mazanati counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mazanati goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mazanati shoots in and drives through. Pooh sprawls well.
Pooh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mazanati counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pooh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pooh is thwarting Mazanati's attempts to control the position.
Pooh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mazanati on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mazanati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pooh winds up and cracks Mazanati with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mazanati is looking for a sweep. Pooh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pooh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mazanati misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pooh 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mazanati fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pooh. No joy for Mazanati on that attempt.
Pooh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mazanati lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazanati shoots in but no luck this time.
Pooh tries for a takedown but Mazanati circles away easily
and Mazanati counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pooh punching from the bottom.
Pooh striking off his back but it's not causing Mazanati any problems.
Mazanati wants to pass the guard but Pooh is keeping the position.
Pooh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pooh tries to get out of the position.
Pooh scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Pooh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mazanati stands up out of Pooh's guard for a moment - Pooh manages to land a nice upkick.
Pooh tries to strike from the bottom.
Mazanati stands up out of Pooh's guard for a moment - Pooh manages to land a nice upkick.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pooh gets the takedown into side control.
Pooh cracks Mazanati with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mazanati taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mazanati is trying to control Pooh's posture but Pooh avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazanati takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mazanati prevents Pooh from improving position.
Pooh is putting a hurting on Mazanati here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mazanati is looking for a sweep.
Mazanati striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pooh tries for a takedown but Mazanati sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pooh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazanati's waist but Mazanati gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pooh off to one side.
Pooh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mazanati has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pooh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazanati is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Winnie Pooh dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Pooh as Mazanati shoots in.
Mazanati fails to land the takedown.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pooh working Mazanati over with strikes.
Pooh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pooh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pooh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pooh lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pooh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh lands with a punch from half guard.
Pooh 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.
Pooh is nestled in close to Mazanati, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pooh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mazanati is looking to improve his 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. Pooh connects with a nice short shot to Mazanati's temple.
Mazanati trying to control from the bottom.
Mazanati taking some punishment here, with Pooh in his half guard.
Mazanati has hold of Pooh's hands but Pooh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mazanati has hold of Pooh's hands but Pooh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pooh working over Mazanati with some ground and pound. Mazanati looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pooh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pooh working Mazanati over with strikes.
Mazanati taking some punishment here, with Pooh in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazanati has hold of Pooh's hands but Pooh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pooh working Mazanati over with strikes.
Pooh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pooh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mazanati taking some punishment here, with Pooh in his half guard.
Pooh prevents Mazanati from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Pooh.
Pooh prevents Mazanati from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pooh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pooh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mazanati as he jumps to the side.
Winnie Pooh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mazanati stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnie Pooh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazanati misses with a body kick.
Mazanati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pooh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mazanati's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pooh thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pooh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winnie Pooh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pooh stopping the sweep attempt from Mazanati.
Pooh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pooh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pooh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mazanati is trying to control the position but Pooh postures up.
Pooh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pooh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazanati's waist but Mazanati gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pooh off to one side.
Pooh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mazanati is pressing down on Pooh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mazanati is trying to control the position but Pooh postures up.
Pooh is in close to Mazanati's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazanati wants to stand and escape but Pooh is having none of it.
Pooh scoring with some ground and pound.
Pooh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pooh with a nice head shot there.
Pooh distracts Mazanati with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mazanati will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pooh scores a takedown into full mount!
Mazanati is bucking up trying to escape but Pooh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Mazanati that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mazanati wants to hold on but Pooh pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pooh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mazanati is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pooh landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Pooh.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Winnie Pooh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mazanati stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pooh.
Mazanati will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mazanati scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pooh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pooh lands in his opponent's guard.
Mazanati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pooh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mazanati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pooh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mazanati's head.
Pooh landing some decent shots from guard.
Mazanati working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pooh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pooh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pooh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pooh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pooh showed some decent athleticism there.
Mazanati works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mazanati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pooh lands a couple of elbows.
Mazanati has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pooh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pooh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pooh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mazanati has momentary wrist control but Pooh slips an elbow through the middle.
Pooh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazanati swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazanati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pooh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mazanati counters with a three punch combo that has Pooh backing up. Pooh nods at Mazanati to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnie Pooh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazanati wants to clinch up but Pooh keeps it at a distance.
Pooh shoots in for a double leg but Mazanati sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mazanati scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mazanati tries to clinch there but Pooh circles away.
Mazanati thumps Pooh with a low kick.
Pooh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pooh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mazanati is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pooh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pooh's back!
Will Mazanati go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pooh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mazanati's guard. Nice work there by Pooh.
Pooh stands up over Mazanati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pooh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pooh stands up over Mazanati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pooh throwing strikes but missing.
Pooh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pooh with a nice head shot there.
Pooh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pooh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mazanati down.
Pooh scoring with punches from side control.
Pooh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mazanati wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Winnie Pooh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazanati is looking for a sweep.
Pooh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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.
Mazanati tries to improve position but can't.
Pooh working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mazanati wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pooh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mazanati is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pooh controlling the position easily from mount.
Pooh working the ground and pound effectively.
Yokisho Mazanati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pooh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazanati is looking to escape.
Pooh unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Winnie Pooh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pooh, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winnie Pooh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kang comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Dragon. Star has chosen National Anthem as his entrance music. Denis Kang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Star!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star wants to clinch up but Kang keeps it at a distance.
Star gets a clinch.
Star is trying to break the clinch but Kang has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Star.
Knees in the clinch landing for Star.
Kang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Star clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
What can Star do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Star is trying to get back to his feet but Kang has full control of the position and if anything, Star has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Star trying to control the position but Kang manages to sink in the hooks.
Star takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kang tries to keep control of the position but Star is staying busy.
Star tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kang prevents Star from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star tries to improve his position but Kang has taken his back! Kang has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Star tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kang pushes Star away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denis Kang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hollister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Broph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Hollister!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hollister shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hollister showed some decent athleticism there.
Broph is trying to control but can't.
Broph throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Broph moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Broph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Broph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broph is pulling down on Hollister's head to control his posture.
Hollister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hollister is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph trying to control the position.
Broph pulls Hollister in close to prevent any damage.
Broph manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Broph controlling from mount.
Broph breaks from Hollister's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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.
Broph tries to control but Hollister wriggling away.
Broph looking to control and managing it successfully.
Broph is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hollister is surviving well by controlling Broph's body position as best he can.
Broph has control of Hollister's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hollister regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Broph sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hollister wants to control but Broph is having none of it.
Broph content just to control the position here.
Broph avoids the attempt from Hollister to control.
Broph has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hollister's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Broph looking to control but Hollister is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Broph lands a big elbow.
Broph swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hollister is now in Broph's guard. A big mistake from Broph there, giving up the dominant position!
Broph is pulling down on Hollister's head to control his posture.
Hollister looks gassed!
Broph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broph is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Broph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Broph closes the distance and clinches.
Broph jumps into guard, dragging Hollister to the mat.
Hollister wants to control from the top but Broph keeps moving.
Broph wants to stand up but Hollister is controlling him.
Broph controls Hollister momentarily but Hollister frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broph pulls Hollister in close to his closed guard and prevents Hollister from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hollister trying to control but Broph is working from the bottom.
Hollister is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollister won't allow Broph to sweep him here.
Hollister tries to free his leg and advance position but Broph is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hollister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broph.
Broph stuffs the takedown attempt from Hollister. Hollister gets slowly back to his feet.
Broph misses with the combination.
Broph connects with a right hand. Hollister shakes it off.
Hollister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Broph fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hollister sprawls well initially but Broph persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hollister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Broph.
Broph content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broph is nestled in close to Hollister, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Broph is trying to control. Hollister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Broph passes to full mount!
Broph controlling the position easily from mount.
Broph postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hollister looks a forlorn figure.
Broph scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Broph cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hollister is bucking up trying to escape but Broph cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Broph pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Broph looking to control and managing it successfully.
Broph looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Broph has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hollister's face.
Broph working Hollister over with strikes here.
Broph landing shots from mount.
Hollister is looking to improve his position but Broph isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Broph wants to control the pace but Hollister is squirming around nicely.
Broph sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Broph lands with some strikes.
Broph putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Broph dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Broph closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hollister takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Broph tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Broph advances to full mount.
Broph looking to control and managing it successfully.
Broph working the ground and pound effectively.
Hollister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Broph goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Hollister turns into him and now he's in Broph's guard.
Broph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hollister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hollister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hollister wants to control from the top but Broph keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Broph looking for a sweep. Not yet Broph, not yet.
Broph controls Hollister momentarily but Hollister frees himself.
Hollister stopping the sweep attempt from Broph.
Hollister passes Broph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Broph looking for submissions off his back.
Hollister content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph trying to control but Hollister postures up.
Broph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Broph is pressing down on Hollister's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hollister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Broph is on top in guard.
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.
Broph thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Broph here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hollister working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broph accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Broph slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Broph thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broph throws a big right hand that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Broph clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Broph as he connects with a hook.
Broph throws a series of punches but Hollister moves out of range.
Broph looks to land a right hand but Hollister moved out of range.
Broph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Broph throws a leg kick but Hollister checks it.
Hollister closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hollister misses with a takedown
and Broph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broph misses with a looping right.
Broph moves in looking to clinch but Hollister pushes him off.
Hollister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Broph shoots in and bounces Hollister off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hollister keeping moving, preventing Broph from controlling successfully.
Hollister is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Broph is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph trying to control but Hollister is working from the bottom.
Broph content to stall in guard here.
Craig Broph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Broph'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.
Broph pushes down on Hollister's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Broph scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
Broph is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hollister sees it coming and defends easily.
Broph not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Broph trying to control the action but Hollister is working from the bottom.
Broph working over Hollister with some ground and pound. Hollister looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Broph wants to free his trapped foot but Hollister is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Broph 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.
Broph is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Broph in particular looking to stall.
Broph takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hollister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Broph.
Broph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Broph prevents Hollister from improving his position.
Broph trying to control from half guard but Hollister is working away.
Broph slows the pace down in half guard.
Broph not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Broph perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hollister has hold of Broph's hands but Broph slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Broph scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Broph is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Broph had his way with Henry Hollister in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Broph throws a looping overhand right but Hollister ducks down to avoid it.
Broph misses the shot to the body.
Hollister fails with the takedown
letting Broph counter with a right hand.
Broph throws a big shot that misses.
Hollister has his takedown stuffed
and Broph counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Broph is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hollister on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Broph is trying to control the action in half guard but Hollister is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hollister is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph is pressing down on Hollister's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hollister is holding on for now.
Broph throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Broph lands with a punch from half guard.
Broph is taking a breather. Hollister says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Broph trying to mount his opponent but Hollister defends it.
Broph is trying to work for a kimura but Hollister is defending well.
Broph is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hollister is trying to get back to full guard.
Broph is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hollister!
Broph with good strikes from the mount here!
Broph punishing his opponent with strikes.
Broph lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hollister wants to control but Broph is having none of it.
Broph postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hollister looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph has hold of Hollister's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hollister manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Broph scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Broph is working for a guillotine from mount but Hollister frees his head quite easily.
Broph looking to control but Hollister is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Broph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Broph connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Hollister that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hollister bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hollister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Broph is keeping the position for now.
Craig Broph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Broph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hollister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Broph throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Broph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Broph 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Broph!
Craig Broph retains his light heavyweight title!
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