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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James The Executioner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Maseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hakeem Maseco was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James The Executioner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Maseco!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Executioner keeps the fight on the outside.
The Executioner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Executioner shoots in and drives through. Maseco sprawls well.
Maseco moves into range and clinches up with The Executioner.
Maseco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maseco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like James The Executioner has been cut.
Maseco stalling against the cage.
Maseco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maseco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Executioner, pushing him back against the cage.
Maseco trying to control the position but instead, The Executioner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maseco into the cage.
The Executioner managing to block the knees to the body from Maseco.
The Executioner takes an elbow to the temple.
Maseco breaks from the clinch.
Maseco wants to clinch up but The Executioner keeps it at a distance.
Maseco gets a clinch.
Maseco prevents the takedown attempt.
The Executioner is working for takedown but Maseco is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James The Executioner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maseco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maseco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maseco tries to clinch but The Executioner is having none of it.
Maseco moves in looking to clinch but The Executioner pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maseco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Executioner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maseco circles away.
Maseco is looking to clinch.
The Executioner tries to keep at a distance but Maseco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maseco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Executioner is breathing heavily.
Maseco breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maseco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maseco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maseco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Executioner. That did some damage!
Maseco wants to clinch up but The Executioner keeps it at a distance.
Hakeem Maseco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maseco moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maseco tries to clinch up but The Executioner circles away and keeps his distance.
Maseco clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maseco unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Executioner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maseco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maseco scores a nice knee to the body.
Maseco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maseco breaks from the clinch.
Maseco gets a clinch.
Maseco unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Executioner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Executioner is trying to drag Maseco to the mat but Maseco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maseco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Executioner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maseco tries to clinch up.
Maseco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakeem Maseco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maseco has managed to clinch.
Maseco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maseco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Maseco lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Executioner doesn't seem phased though.
Maseco fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Executioner swats away the attempt to clinch by Maseco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maseco has closed the distance and engaged The Executioner in a clinch.
Maseco landing knees to the body.
Maseco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maseco taking a breather.
The Executioner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maseco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maseco lands a good knee to the midsection. The Executioner won't want to take too many of those.
Maseco lands a knee to the body.
Maseco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maseco wants to clinch.
Maseco tries to clinch but The Executioner is having none of it.
Maseco closes the distance and clinches.
Maseco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maseco drives through and clinches with The Executioner against the cage.
Maseco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maseco closes the distance and clinches.
Maseco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maseco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maseco moves in looking to clinch but The Executioner pushes him off.
The Executioner tries for a takedown but Maseco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Executioner keeps the fight on the outside.
The Executioner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maseco is looking to clinch.
Maseco moves in looking to clinch but The Executioner pushes him off.
Maseco lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Executioner swats away the attempt to clinch by Maseco.
Maseco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maseco tries to clinch up but The Executioner circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Maseco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James The Executioner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maseco is looking to clinch but The Executioner is avoiding it.
The Executioner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maseco avoids it really well and circles away.
Maseco tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Executioner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maseco moves in looking to clinch but The Executioner pushes him off.
Maseco pushes The Executioner up against the cage in a clinch.
Maseco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maseco clinches.
The Executioner can't get the takedown.
Maseco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maseco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maseco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maseco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
James The Executioner's cut is getting worse.
Maseco connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Executioner's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maseco lands a nice knee to the body.
Maseco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maseco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maseco has managed to clinch.
Maseco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maseco manages to break the clinch.
Maseco fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Executioner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maseco as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James The Executioner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maseco lands with a nice body kick.
Maseco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Executioner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for The Executioner. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Maseco lands with a right that hurts The Executioner. The Executioner looks to clinch but Maseco throws a short knee that drops The Executioner. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Hakeem Maseco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergon Gergeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergon Gergeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Winner!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner throws a series of punches but Gergeo avoids them all with ease.
Gergeo tries to clinch there but Winner circles away.
No luck for Gergeo with that takedown attempt.
Winner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gergeo has closed the distance and engaged Winner in a clinch.
Winner tries to break free but Gergeo pushes him back against the cage.
Winner gets underhooks to prevent Gergeo's takedown attempt.
Gergeo is working for takedown but Winner is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergon Gergeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gergeo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Winner stands up from Gergeo's guard - Winner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gergeo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winner throws a series of punches but Gergeo avoids them all with ease.
Winner stalks Gergeo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gergeo's face. Gergeo staggers backwards, shaken.
Winner looks to land a combination but Gergeo avoids it well.
Gergeo moves in looking to clinch but Winner pushes him off.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Nice body kick from Gergeo.
Winner looks gassed!
Winner works over Gergeo's head and body with a nice combination.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gergeo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gergeo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gergeo stalls.
Winner is looking to break free of the clinch but Gergeo has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gergeo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gergeo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gergeo manages to break the clinch.
Gergeo doesn't manage to clinch there - Winner circles away.
Andre Winner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Gergeo.
Winner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gergeo counters with a one-two to the body.
Winner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gergeo moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gergeo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gergeo has Winner pressed against the cage, preventing Winner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gergeo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andre Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gergeo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gergeo instigates a clinch.
Gergeo breaks from the clinch.
Winner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gergeo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gergeo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gergeo shoots in but no luck this time.
Winner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gergeo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Winner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gergeo.
Gergeo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winner as he jumps to the side.
Winner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gergeo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner leaves Gergeo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gergeo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winner's waist but Winner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gergeo off to one side.
Winner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gergeo counters by clinching up.
Gergeo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winner being controlled against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gergeo tries to score a body lock takedown but Winner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergon Gergeo 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.
Winner misses with a combination
and Gergeo counters with a left and a right that stings Winner.
Winner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gergeo counters with a body kick that stops Winner in his tracks momentarily.
Winner throws a combination that misses
and Gergeo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gergeo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gergeo somewhat.
Winner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gergeo moves into the clinch.
Winner can't break the clinch.
Gergeo stalling.
Winner gets underhooks to prevent Gergeo's takedown attempt.
Gergeo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gergeo counters with a nice uppercut.
Winner leaves Gergeo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergon Gergeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gergeo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gergeo counters with a one-two to the body.
Gergeo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gergeo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winner swivels and escapes.
Gergeo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Winner misses.
Gergeo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gergeo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Winner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Winner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Winner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gergeo breaks from the clinch.
Winner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gergeo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gergeo leaning against his opponent.
Gergeo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Gergeo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gergeo is defended easily by Winner.
Winner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gergeo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Winner tries to break the clinch but Gergeo is controlling the position.
Gergeo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gergeo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winner.
Gergeo slips under a jab from Winner.
Sergon Gergeo is winning the standup battle so far.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gergeo clinches with his opponent.
Gergeo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gergeo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gergeo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gergeo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Winner to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gergeo.
Winner throws a combination that misses
and Gergeo counters by clinching up.
A knee to the head by Gergeo.
Gergeo breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Winner both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner throws a combination that misses
and Gergeo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gergeo rushes Winner and presses him up against the cage.
Gergeo wants a takedown but no success here.
Gergeo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winner is defending well for now.
Gergeo prevents Winner from breaking the clinch.
Winner tries to break free but Gergeo pushes him back against the cage.
Gergeo misses with a body punch.
Gergeo tries to pull guard but Winner won't allow it.
Gergeo tries for a takedown but Winner manages to get underhooks.
Gergeo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winner is trying to force a seperation but Gergeo has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergon Gergeo dominated that second round.
That's time! Gergeo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Winner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gergeo backs up against the cage.
Winner misses with a combination
and Gergeo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gergeo successfully pulls guard.
Gergeo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gergeo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winner postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Winner stands up and waves to Gergeo to follow him.
Winner misses with a combination
and Gergeo counters with a body kick that stops Winner in his tracks momentarily.
Winner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gergeo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winner misses with a combination
and Gergeo counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gergeo clinches up against the cage.
Winner wants to break free but Gergeo has control.
Winner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gergeo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gergeo fails to pull guard.
Gergeo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gergeo misses with a double jab.
Gergeo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winner circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergon Gergeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner throws a right hand that Gergeo ducks under and follows up with a left that Gergeo also avoids with ease.
Winner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gergeo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andre Winner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner throws a series of punches but Gergeo moves out of range.
Winner ducks right into an uppercut from Gergeo.
Gergeo dodges the punch combination from Winner.
Gergeo throws a series of punches but Winner avoids them all with ease.
Winner throws a combination that misses
and Gergeo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winner's knee momentarily.
Gergeo shoots in but Winner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Gergeo.
Winner throws a combination that misses
and Gergeo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winner misses with a two punch combination.
Gergeo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Winner misses.
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.
Gergeo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gergeo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winner as he avoids it easily.
Winner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gergeo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gergeo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winner throws a right hand that Gergeo ducks under and follows up with a left that Gergeo also avoids with ease.
Gergeo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winner connects with a looping right hand.
Gergeo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sergon Gergeo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gergeo is looking to wear down Winner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gergeo moves out of range as Winner strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Winner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gergeo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergon Gergeo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between King Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ko has chosen National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Marvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsu Ko!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ko!
Ko working to try and regain half guard.
Marvin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Marvin working the ground and pound effectively.
Marvin lands a big elbow - Ko is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ko is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). King Marvin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Mcloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bongo Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcloud's entrance music is Llama song. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Mcloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bongo Bongo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcloud shoots in for a double leg but Bongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcloud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcloud moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bongo clinches.
Bongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcloud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcloud avoids the head kick by Bongo.
A head kick by Mcloud misses
and Bongo counters with a low kick, right behind Mcloud 's knee.
Mcloud tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bongo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bongo.
Bongo breaks from the clinch.
Mcloud tries to clinch but Bongo moves away
and Bongo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bongo.
Bongo scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bongo breaks the clinch.
Mcloud avoids the head kick by Bongo.
Mcloud wants to clinch
and Bongo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcloud wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcloud has had enough of the clinch but Bongo keeps him there for the moment.
Bongo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bongo breaks the clinch.
Mcloud clinches but Bongo breaks the clinch
and Bongo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mcloud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bongo breaks from the clinch.
Bongo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcloud is breathing heavily.
Mcloud throws a sloppy head kick
and Bongo counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcloud throws a body kick the misses
and Bongo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bongo.
Bongo landing knees to the head.
Bongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bongo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcloud, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongo lands a knee to the head.
Bongo breaks from the clinch.
Bongo Bongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bongo throws out a loose jab but Mcloud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bongo scores with a leg kick.
Freddie Mcloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bongo - that will leave a mark!
Mcloud throws a lazy head kick
and Bongo counters with a huge head kick that drops Mcloud! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bongo Bongo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bantou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Bleidelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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202 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bantou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kostas Bleidelis!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleidelis clinches up with Bantou and pushes him back against the cage.
Bleidelis is trying to break the clinch but Bantou has him pressed against the cage.
Bleidelis pulls guard.
Bleidelis pulls Bantou in close to prevent any damage.
Bantou wants to stand but Bleidelis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bantou throws a strike but Bleidelis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bleidelis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bleidelis instigates a clinch.
Bantou is pressed up against the cage. Bleidelis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bantou down to the mat. Bantou avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bleidelis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bantou sprawls well initially but Bleidelis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bleidelis passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantou tries to hold on but Bleidelis postures up.
Bantou bucks up and throws Bleidelis to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Bantou is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Bleidelis.
Bleidelis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bleidelis pushes Bantou up against the cage in a clinch.
Bleidelis gets control of Bantou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bleidelis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bleidelis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bantou.
Bleidelis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bleidelis kicks Bantou off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleidelis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bantou!
Bleidelis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bantou is desperately trying to improve his position but Bleidelis has a good base and remains in mount.
Bantou is working hard here to advance position.
Bantou in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleidelis looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleidelis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bantou is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Bleidelis controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Bleidelis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bleidelis throws a head kick that misses.
Bleidelis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jack Bantou has been cut.
Bleidelis throws a leg kick but Bantou checks it.
Bleidelis throws a leg kick but Bantou moved away.
A right-left combo lands from Bleidelis.
Bantou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bantou leaves Bleidelis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bleidelis looks to land a combination. Bantou sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bleidelis fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Bleidelis misses.
Bleidelis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bleidelis gets a clinch.
Bantou unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleidelis is trying to drag Bantou to the mat but Bantou just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jack Bantou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Bleidelis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bleidelis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bantou gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bleidelis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bantou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bleidelis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bleidelis passes Bantou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bantou wants to get back to full guard but Bleidelis has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleidelis controlling from mount.
Bleidelis prevents Bantou from getting the reversal.
Bleidelis 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.
Bantou is looking to improve his position but Bleidelis isn't that keen on the idea.
Bleidelis controlling the pace for now.
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.
Bantou throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bleidelis. What's that going to do exactly?
Bleidelis looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Bleidelis.
Bleidelis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Bleidelis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Bantou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Horrible takedown by Bleidelis or perhaps it was just good defense by Bantou which made him look bad.
Bleidelis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bleidelis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bleidelis misses with a wild combination.
Bleidelis clinches up with Bantou and pushes him back against the cage.
Bleidelis pulls guard successfully.
Bantou wants to control from the top but Bleidelis keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bleidelis holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kostas Bleidelis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bleidelis closes the distance and clinches.
Bleidelis manages to break the clinch.
Bleidelis lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bantou checks a leg kick.
Bleidelis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bleidelis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bleidelis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bleidelis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bantou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bleidelis smiles and moves away.
Bantou slips a jab and a cross from Bleidelis.
Bantou takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleidelis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jack Bantou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bleidelis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bantou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bleidelis.
Bleidelis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bantou, pushing him back against the cage.
Bleidelis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bleidelis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Bleidelis.
Bantou walks into a stiff left hand from Bleidelis.
Bleidelis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bantou fails to pull guard.
Bleidelis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bantou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleidelis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bleidelis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bleidelis breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bleidelis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bantou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bleidelis counters with a series of strikes. Bantou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bantou closes the distance but Bleidelis moves to the side
and Bleidelis counters with a one-two to the body.
Bleidelis throws a combination. Bantou tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bleidelis circles away from the clinch attempt
so Bleidelis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bleidelis slips nicely into half guard.
Bantou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bleidelis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantou tries to clinch
and Bleidelis counters with a shoot takedown. Bantou fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleidelis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bantou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleidelis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bantou tries to clinch
and Bleidelis counters with a straight right hand.
Bantou closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bleidelis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bleidelis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bleidelis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bantou avoids it really well and circles away.
Jack Bantou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostas Bleidelis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bleidelis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostas Bleidelis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bleidelis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostas Bleidelis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael The Count (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Count kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Run This Town. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael The Count!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Count lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dalton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Count ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Count jabs Dalton right on the nose. Dalton blinks but takes it well.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
The Count lands a jab.
A cross from The Count lands.
The Count throws a series of punches but Dalton avoids them all with ease.
The Count misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalton drops The Count with a beautiful combination! The Count stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dalton is looking for the KO!
The Count is rocked!
It looks like Michael The Count has been cut.
Dalton sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through The Count's defenses. It connects perfectly with The Count's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Dalton!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Youshi Nakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Youshi Nakuraba has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Youshi Nakuraba seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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300 lbs
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19
284 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Youshi Nakuraba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Cane!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane throws a series of punches but Nakuraba moves out of range.
Cane fails to land with a series of punches.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakuraba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Nakuraba moves away and avoids it.
Nakuraba slips a straight right by Cane.
Nakuraba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cane takes a swing at Nakuraba's ribcage but misses.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakuraba.
Cane thows a leg kick but Nakuraba checks it
and Nakuraba counters with a nice body shot.
Cane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nakuraba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakuraba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane misses with a combination
and Nakuraba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakuraba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane's corner calls for a 1-2. Cane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakuraba. Nakuraba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Youshi Nakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Nakuraba ducks down to avoid it.
Nakuraba lands with a shot to the body.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakuraba is looking to slow Cane down with leg kicks.
Cane throws a jab when Nakuraba was well out of range.
Cane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nakuraba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick
and Nakuraba counters with a thumping low kick.
Cane looks gassed!
Nakuraba drives through and clinches with Cane against the cage.
Nakuraba manages to break the clinch.
Cane misses with a body punch
and Nakuraba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cane tries to pull guard but Nakuraba won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakuraba as Cane tries to tie him up.
Nakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakuraba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cane jumps guard but Nakuraba stands there with Cane around his waist. Cane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Youshi Nakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Cane.
Cane tries to circle away but Nakuraba has him pinned against the cage.
Nakuraba manages to break the clinch.
Cane swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Nakuraba counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane misses with a hook.
Cane fails with the takedown
and Nakuraba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nakuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Cane misses
enabling Nakuraba to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakuraba takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Cane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nakuraba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Cane throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakuraba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakuraba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakuraba breaks the clinch.
Louis Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane throws a leg kick
and Nakuraba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cane misses with a shot to the body
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakuraba moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Cane misses with a straight right.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Nakuraba ducks down to avoid it.
Cane misses with a hook.
Nakuraba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cane misses with a leg kick
and Nakuraba counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakuraba throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakuraba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cane misses with a leg kick
and Nakuraba counters with a three punch combo that has Cane backing up. Cane nods at Nakuraba to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakuraba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakuraba moves into the clinch.
Nakuraba breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakuraba.
Nakuraba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cane is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nakuraba is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cane.
Nakuraba lands a head kick. Cane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nakuraba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakuraba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Cane misses.
Nakuraba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane throws a head kick that misses
and Nakuraba counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Youshi Nakuraba dominated that round.
That's time! Nakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nakuraba forces Cane back against the cage and clinches.
Nakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakuraba works Cane's body with a nice hook.
Cane misses with a hook.
Cane misses with a double jab
and Nakuraba counters with a three punch combo that has Cane backing up. Cane nods at Nakuraba to acknowledge the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakuraba.
Cane misses with a leg kick
and Nakuraba counters with a left to the body.
Nakuraba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakuraba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakuraba jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakuraba cracks Cane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakuraba slips under a jab from Cane.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Nakuraba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nakuraba.
Cane tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakuraba is looking to wear down Cane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nakuraba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nakuraba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cane's head.
Nakuraba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakuraba connects with a crisp jab.
Nakuraba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Nakuraba.
Nakuraba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cane dodges the punch combination from Nakuraba.
Nakuraba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nakuraba.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Nakuraba saw that one coming.
Nakuraba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cane throws a leg kick
and Nakuraba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakuraba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakuraba thumps Cane with a low kick.
Nakuraba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakuraba lands with a nice combination. Cane backs away looking to recover.
A right-left combo lands from Nakuraba.
Nakuraba lands a nice hook to Cane's body. Cane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakuraba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Nakuraba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakuraba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cane has time to react.
Nakuraba punishes Cane's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba scores with a leg kick.
Nakuraba punishes Cane's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakuraba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakuraba scores with a jab to the head.
Nakuraba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nakuraba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakuraba lands a right hook to the body.
Cane avoids the head kick by Nakuraba.
Nakuraba 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.
A shot to de liver by Nakuraba. Beautiful body shot.
Nakuraba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakuraba scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakuraba scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakuraba.
Youshi Nakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cane takes one to the chin there.
Nakuraba lands a nice hook to Cane's body. Cane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakuraba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakuraba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Youshi Nakuraba is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nakuraba. That one must have hurt.
Nakuraba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakuraba lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cane misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nakuraba clinches up with Cane and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Youshi Nakuraba dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nakuraba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nakuraba counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakuraba moves into range and clinches up with Cane.
Nakuraba manages to break the clinch.
Cane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nakuraba counters with an inside leg kick.
Nakuraba throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
Nakuraba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakuraba.
Cane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nakuraba rushes Cane and presses him up against the cage.
Nakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakuraba counters with a right hand to the body.
Youshi Nakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Cane.
Nakuraba forces Cane back against the cage and clinches.
Cane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakuraba breaks the clinch.
Nakuraba feints and then cracks Cane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cane down.
Nakuraba swinging wilding here.
A bone on bone clash there as Cane blocks the leg kick.
Cane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakuraba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cane misses with a body shot
and Nakuraba counters with a two punch combo.
A solid body kick from Nakuraba.
Nakuraba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Louis Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Youshi Nakuraba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Nakuraba ducks down to avoid it.
Cane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nakuraba counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakuraba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakuraba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cane with a poor takedown
and Nakuraba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakuraba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakuraba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakuraba cracks the inside of Cane's front leg.
The fighters circling - Cane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakuraba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakuraba.
Nakuraba moves into range and clinches up with Cane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane wants to stall.
Nakuraba breaks the clinch.
Cane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakuraba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nakuraba counters with a left to the body.
Nakuraba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cane's head.
Nakuraba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cane in his tracks.
Nakuraba is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cane throws a combination that misses
and Nakuraba counters with a right hand to the body.
Cane misses with a takedown
and Nakuraba counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakuraba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakuraba. That snapped Cane's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakuraba throws a one two combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cane tries to stall but Nakuraba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nakuraba breaks from the clinch.
Cane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakuraba counters by moving into the clinch.
Cane is looking to control Nakuraba's arms but Nakuraba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cane has his back to the cage.
Nakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakuraba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakuraba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cane thows a leg kick but Nakuraba checks it
and Nakuraba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakuraba lands with a nice combination. Cane backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Youshi Nakuraba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakuraba 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youshi Nakuraba!
Youshi Nakuraba retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between OG Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jone Cheapbone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OG Kush has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OG Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jone Cheapbone!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kush. No joy for Cheapbone on that attempt.
Cheapbone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cheapbone shoots in but no luck this time.
Cheapbone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kush swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheapbone.
Cheapbone doesn't manage to clinch there - Kush circles away.
Cheapbone doesn't manage to clinch there - Kush circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Kush.
Kush throws a looping overhand right but Cheapbone ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheapbone.
Kush lands with a cross.
Cheapbone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheapbone tries to clinch there but Kush circles away.
OG Kush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Kush - just one landing.
Cheapbone fails with a takedown attempt.
OG Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jone Cheapbone.
Kush lands a jab to Cheapbone's midsection.
Cheapbone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheapbone tries to clinch up.
Cheapbone tries to clinch up.
Cheapbone tries to clinch there but Kush circles away.
Cheapbone swinging wilding here.
Kush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kush scores with a jab to the body.
Cheapbone fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheapbone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheapbone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush lands a right hook to the body.
Cheapbone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kush throws the left hand but Cheapbone avoids the punch easily.
Kush throws out a powerful jab.
Cheapbone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cheapbone's hands.
Kush lands a with a good body shot.
Cheapbone wants to clinch
and Kush counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush jabs Cheapbone right on the nose. Cheapbone blinks but takes it well.
Cheapbone wants to clinch
and Kush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kush scores with a body shot.
Cheapbone looks gassed!
Kush connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kush lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kush.
Cheapbone shoots and misses
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kush wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OG Kush dominated that round.
That's time! Kush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kush tests Cheapbone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kush throws a series of punches but Cheapbone avoids them all with ease.
Cheapbone clinches but Kush breaks the clinch
and Kush counters with a two punch combo.
Kush lands an overhand right.
Kush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kush listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cheapbone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cheapbone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kush counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush scores with a punch to the head.
Cheapbone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cheapbone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cheapbone is breathing heavily.
Cheapbone misses with a takedown attempt
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kush scores with a jab to the head.
Cheapbone is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kush is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cheapbone.
Kush stalks Cheapbone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cheapbone's face. Cheapbone staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheapbone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cheapbone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kush counters with a straight right hand.
Cheapbone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kush counter with a right hand.
Cheapbone misses with a takedown attempt
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
OG Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jone Cheapbone.
Cheapbone tries to clinch
and Kush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush cracks Cheapbone with an open hand slap.
OG Kush is winning the standup battle so far.
Kush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheapbone doesn't seem bothered though.
Cheapbone takes one to the chin there.
Kush lands with a straight right. Cheapbone didn't see that one coming.
Kush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cheapbone's hands.
Kush wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cheapbone has time to react.
Kush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cheapbone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kush finds it's way round the side to connect with Cheapbone's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kush. That snapped Cheapbone's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Kush.
Cheapbone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kush 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.
Cheapbone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kush throws a good cross that connects.
Kush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OG Kush dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cheapbone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kush.
Cheapbone fails with the takedown
and Kush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheapbone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheapbone closes the distance but Kush moves to the side
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Kush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheapbone can do to turn this around?
Kush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cheapbone. Cheapbone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cheapbone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kush counters with a straight right hand.
Cheapbone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush scores with a sloppy right hand. Cheapbone should have avoided that one.
Kush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheapbone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kush counters with a two punch combo.
OG Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jone Cheapbone.
Jab by Kush.
Cheapbone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheapbone takes one to the chin there.
Jone Cheapbone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kush scores with a jab. Cheapbone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kush throws a good cross that connects.
Kush throws a shot to the body.
Kush connects with a right hand. Cheapbone shakes it off.
Kush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cheapbone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cheapbone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush scores with a jab to the head.
Kush lands a body shot.
Kush scores with a decent looking hook.
Cheapbone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kush finds it's way round the side to connect with Cheapbone's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kush, as that shot connected.
Kush throws a combination. Cheapbone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kush lands a body shot.
Kush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kush.
Cheapbone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kush.
Kush listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kush works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Kush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kush.
Cheapbone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kush bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kush lands with a cross.
Jone Cheapbone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kush.
And that's the end of the fight!
OG Kush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kush 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OG Kush!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Cech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayaki Chonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chonin has chosen Fedor Entrance Song as his entrance music. Kayaki Chonin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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156 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Cech!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kayaki Chonin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chonin tries to pull guard but Cech holds him up against the cage and eventually Chonin drops back down to his feet.
Chonin breaks the clinch.
Chonin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chonin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cech is trying to defend but Chonin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cech looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chonin trying to mount his opponent but Cech defends it.
Chonin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cech sees it coming and defends easily.
Chonin prevents Cech from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cech is looking to get back to full guard here but Chonin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Chonin goes for an armbar but Cech turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cech.
Cech looking to pass the guard.
Cech stopping the sweep attempt from Chonin.
Chonin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cech can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chonin has his foot on Cech's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cech works his way back into a safe position though.
Chonin looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chonin is keeping the position for now.
Chonin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chonin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cech manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cech working a defensive guard here.
Cech manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chonin manages to get himself to full guard.
Cech wants to get up but he can't break Chonin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chonin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cech manages to pass to side control.
Cech stands up out of the half guard.
Yuri Cech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cech moves in looking to clinch but Chonin pushes him off.
Cech misses with a body shot.
Chonin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cech throws a head kick but Chonin moves out of range.
Cech throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cech misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Chonin does no damage.
Yuri Cech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cech misses with a head kick.
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.
Chonin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cech misses with a head kick.
Cech throws a right hand that Chonin ducks under and follows up with a left that Chonin also avoids with ease.
Chonin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cech moves in looking to clinch but Chonin pushes him off.
Chonin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cech.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cech looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cech fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kayaki Chonin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chonin blocks a head kick by Cech.
Chonin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cech is looking to clinch.
Chonin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cech goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cech wants to clinch up but Chonin keeps it at a distance.
Cech tries to close the distance and clinch but Chonin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cech forces Chonin back against the cage and clinches.
Chonin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cech avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cech is trying to break the clinch but Chonin is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Cech.
Cech doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cech breaks from the clinch.
Cech throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chonin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cech!
Chonin is breathing heavily.
Cech wants to hold on but Chonin pushes him away.
Chonin working the ground and pound effectively.
Cech wants to hold on but Chonin pushes him away.
Chonin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cech has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cech!
Cech trying to control but Chonin is working from the bottom.
Cech has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chonin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cech slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chonin is looking to work some ground and pound but Cech has wrist control.
Cech controls Chonin momentarily but Chonin frees himself.
Chonin preventing the sweep.
Chonin forces his way into half guard.
Chonin is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chonin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cech tries to roll over but Chonin keeps him under control.
Cech trying to control here.
Cech avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chonin.
Chonin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cech is just riding it out for now. Chonin eventually gives up the hold.
Cech wants to control but Chonin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chonin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cech tries to clinch but Chonin is having none of it.
Cech paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cech throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chonin counters with a nice uppercut.
Cech throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chonin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cech tries to clinch there but Chonin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kayaki Chonin 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!
Chonin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cech's half guard.
Chonin is looking to take a break and control but Cech is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chonin prevents Cech from improving his position.
Cech pushes Chonin off looking to stand but Chonin dives back in and keeps control.
Chonin 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.
Chonin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cech is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chonin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cech is controlling Chonin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cech misses with a double jab.
Chonin avoids the body shot from Cech.
Cech closes the distance but Chonin moves to the side
and Chonin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chonin trying to control but Cech is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cech is trying to keep Chonin in close.
Chonin wants to pass the guard but Cech is keeping the position.
Cech wants to sweep here but Chonin controlling him for the moment.
Chonin looking to pass the guard.
Chonin throws a big right hand that misses.
Chonin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cech is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cech has escaped and now he's on top!
Cech looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cech!
Cech is looking to get to half guard.
Kayaki Chonin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chonin is landing with some decent strikes but Cech is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chonin wants to finish this one by submission but Cech is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chonin.
Chonin goes for an armbar but Cech turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cech.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chonin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chonin pushes Cech off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chonin avoids the head kick by Cech.
Cech moves away from the strike by Chonin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cech looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cech misses with a kick to the body
and Cech takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cech is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chonin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kayaki Chonin really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cech throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Cech misses
and Chonin counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Cech misses.
Chonin throws a head kick that misses.
Cech uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chonin.
Cech throws a shot to the body.
Chonin has a takedown stuffed.
Cech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cech darts in trying to clinch
and Chonin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cech is on top in guard.
Cech trying to control but Chonin is working from the bottom.
Chonin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cech puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cech is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chonin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cech.
Cech is looking to take a break and control but Chonin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonin is pressing down on Cech's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chonin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chonin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cech doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chonin.
Chonin throws a strike but Cech avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cech is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chonin drops back looking for a leg! Cech is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cech manages to kick Chonin off! Chonin jumps back into Cech's guard.
Cech keeping full guard, as Chonin tries to pass.
Chonin is looking to work some ground and pound but Cech has wrist control.
Chonin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chonin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cech keeping full guard, as Chonin tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chonin moves out of range of the body kick from Cech.
Cech is looking to wear down Chonin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cech fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chonin manages to avoid it.
Chonin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cech keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chonin.
Cech tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chonin throws a hook but Cech avoids it easily.
Cech clinches but Chonin breaks the clinch
and Chonin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kayaki Chonin dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cech throws a body punch but Chonin moves out of range.
A head kick by Cech misses
so Chonin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chonin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chonin preventing the sweep.
Chonin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chonin stands up from Cech's guard - Chonin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cech throws a head kick that misses
and Chonin counters with a stiff right hand.
Cech dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chonin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chonin counters with a nice uppercut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cech throws a right hand that Chonin ducks under and follows up with a left that Chonin also avoids with ease.
Chonin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chonin avoids the head kick by Cech.
Chonin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chonin throws a jab when Cech was well out of range.
Cech throws a lazy head kick
and Chonin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cech.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cech throws a lazy head kick
and Chonin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cech throws a head punch that misses.
Chonin breaks the clinch.
Cech throws a sloppy head kick
and Chonin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chonin throws a hook to the side of Cech's head but Cech sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cech tries to clinch up
and Chonin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chonin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cech still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cech has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Chonin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cech working away.
Chonin is looking to reverse the position.
Chonin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cech is chipping away with strikes.
Kayaki Chonin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Chonin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chonin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chonin blocks the body kick.
Cech throws a head kick but Chonin moves out of range.
Chonin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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.
A low kick from Cech is predictable there
and Chonin counters with a head kick.
Cech closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chonin counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to de liver by Chonin. Beautiful body shot.
Cech falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chonin counters with a stiff right hand.
Yuri Cech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cech ducks right into an uppercut from Chonin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kayaki Chonin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chonin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kayaki Chonin!
Kayaki Chonin is the new featherweight champion!
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