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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Morgan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Morgan manages to end up in side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morgan has hold of Williams's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Williams seems comfortable defending it but Morgan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Williams is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Williams is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Morgan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Morgan!
After winning the bout, Eric Morgan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Where My Dogs At. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Castillo.
Hart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castillo avoids it really well and circles away.
Castillo slips under a jab from Hart.
Hart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castillo throws a hook but Hart avoids it easily.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castillo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
Hart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hart has a takedown stuffed.
Hart shoots in for a double leg but Castillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hart shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hart's back!
Hart is really stuck here.
Hart covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Castillo tries to get the hooks in deep but Hart pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart turns into Castillo and is now in his guard.
Hart wants to stand but Castillo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Castillo controlling Hart's posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart has gone for a leg lock! Castillo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hart's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is working an open guard so Castillo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ozzie Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castillo as he avoids it easily.
Castillo lands with a right hand.
Hart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castillo's sensitive parts.
Hart fails to land with a series of punches.
Castillo throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Hart moves away from the strike by Castillo.
Hart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Castillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hart doesn't seem phased though.
Castillo staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Castillo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Castillo misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart tries for a takedown but Castillo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ozzie Castillo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castillo misses with a wild combination.
Hart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castillo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hart misses with a combination
and Castillo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castillo throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hart throws out a powerful jab.
Hart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castillo but Castillo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hart misses with a series of wild punches.
Hart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castillo swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Castillo misses.
Castillo cracks Hart with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hart looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Castillo finish him?
Hart is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Hart's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Castillo before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ozzie Castillo!
Ozzie Castillo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Symonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Verchanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ivan Verchanko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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140 lbs
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165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Symonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Verchanko!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symonds tries to clinch there but Verchanko circles away.
Symonds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Symonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verchanko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Verchanko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Symonds throws a sloppy head kick and Verchanko moves out of range easily.
Verchanko throws a right hand that Symonds ducks under and follows up with a left that Symonds also avoids with ease.
Verchanko scores with a jab to the head.
Symonds slips a jab from Verchanko.
Verchanko looks to land a combination but Symonds avoids it well.
Symonds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Verchanko misses with a series of wild punches.
Symonds avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verchanko scores with a nice head shot.
Verchanko stuns Symonds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Symonds throws a head kick that misses.
Verchanko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verchanko scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Verchanko.
A telegraphed right hand from Verchanko misses the target.
Symonds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Verchanko scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symonds ducks under a wild hook from Verchanko.
Symonds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verchanko lands with a nice combination. Symonds backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verchanko connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Symonds.
Verchanko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by Verchanko.
Symonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verchanko.
Verchanko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Symonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Symonds tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symonds moves away from the strike by Verchanko.
Verchanko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verchanko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Symonds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verchanko.
No joy there for Verchanko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Symonds throws a head kick but Verchanko moves out of range.
Verchanko swings widly with a right hand
and Symonds counters with a head kick.
Verchanko throws a hook but Symonds blocks it.
Verchanko throws a right hand that Symonds ducks under and follows up with a left that Symonds also avoids with ease.
Symonds tries to close the distance and clinch but Verchanko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Verchanko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verchanko throws a lazy right hand but Symonds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Symonds defending well as Verchanko loads up on a big left hand.
Symonds lands with a slapping head kick.
Verchanko is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verchanko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verchanko is still on wobbly legs! Can Symonds finish him?
Symonds throws a head kick but Verchanko moves out of range.
Symonds lands a big head kick that sends Verchanko to the canvas! Symonds follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Symonds!
Darren Symonds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaisuke Nakasone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avalon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the Tiger. Nakasone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Limp Bizkit- Break stuff kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kaisuke Nakasone enters the cage!
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181 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaisuke Nakasone!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon catches Nakasone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some bone on bone action there as Nakasone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaisuke Nakasone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakasone shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Avalon. No joy for Nakasone on that attempt.
Avalon punishes Nakasone's body with a nice straight punch.
Avalon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Avalon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Avalon scores with a nice head shot.
Nakasone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakasone throws a lazy head kick
and Avalon counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakasone moves forwards but Avalon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avalon cracks Nakasone with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Nakasone.
Avalon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avalon lands with an overhand left.
Avalon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakasone walks into a stiff left hand from Avalon.
Nakasone lands a leg kick that knocks Avalon off balance momentarily.
Nakasone tries for a takedown but Avalon circles away easily
and Avalon counters with a stiff right hand.
Junior Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaisuke Nakasone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakasone looks to land a left hand but Avalon moved out of range nicely.
Nakasone misses with a takedown
and Avalon counters with a straight right hand.
Nakasone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Avalon counters with a straight right hand.
Avalon misses with the combination.
Nakasone misses with a takedown attempt
and Avalon counters with a one-two to the body.
Avalon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Avalon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakasone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avalon.
Nakasone walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalon lands with a straight right. Nakasone didn't see that one coming.
Nakasone is looking to clinch.
Jab from Avalon.
Nakasone is rocked!
No luck for Nakasone with that takedown attempt.
Nakasone is still on wobbly legs! Can Avalon finish him?
Avalon scores with a jab.
Junior Avalon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakasone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Avalon counters with a huge left! Nakasone is in big trouble! He's backing up but Avalon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nakasone from any more damage. A dominating finish by Avalon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Avalon!
Junior Avalon looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am just excited to say something. So thank you for all believing in my talents, my sponsors, my teammates. Being aggresive is my game plan and it paid off. Knockout of the night baby!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson comes to the cage accompanied by Electro Rock. Bob Johansson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Bing!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bing with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johansson swinging wildly here.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bing is just out of range.
Bing goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bing tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Johansson clobbers Bing with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bing tries to score with a low kick but Johansson moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Bing misses.
Johansson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johansson misses with a double jab
and Bing connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bing tries to land a leg kick but Johansson saw it coming and moves away.
Johansson lunges at Bing with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bing's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Bing 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johansson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johansson throws a combination. Bing tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Bing saw that one coming.
Johansson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bing walks into a jab.
Johansson jabs at Bing's body.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Johansson cracks Bing with a good jab.
Johansson swings for the body but Bing moves out of range.
Johansson tries to land a leg kick but Bing saw it coming and moves away.
Johansson throws a right hand that Bing ducks under and follows up with a left that Bing also avoids with ease.
Bing takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bing moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores with a three punch combo!
Bing throws a low kick but Johansson moves out of range easily.
Bing moves out of range of the body kick from Johansson.
Bing takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Johansson blocks the low kick.
Johansson lands the left hand.
Bing scores with a spinning back kick!
Bing has closed the distance and engaged Johansson in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bing missing with knees to the body.
Bing missing with knees to the body.
Bing controlling the action here for a moment.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing misses with some punches.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Bing.
Bing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bing keeps control of Johansson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bing has him pressed against the cage.
Bing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johansson is trying to force a seperation but Bing has the dominant position.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Bing is controlling him.
Bing controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson digs a right hand into Bing's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bing's gas tank.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Bing is controlling him.
Johansson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bing connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bob Johansson has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Johansson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bing throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Bing misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bing throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Johansson's cut.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johansson tests Bing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johansson checks a leg kick nicely.
Bing misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Bing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bing stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bing manages to avoid it.
Bing lands a leg kick that knocks Johansson off balance momentarily.
Johansson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bing.
Bing avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bing on the side of the head.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Bing attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bing throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Johansson. Those never looked like landing.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Bing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson.
Johansson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bing moves away.
Bing throws a wild body kick that Johansson sees coming a mile off.
A nice combination there by Johansson.
Bob Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
Bing uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johansson has time to react.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johansson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson stalks Bing and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bing's face. Bing staggers backwards, shaken.
Johansson looks to land a combination. Bing sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johansson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bing is out of range.
Bing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Bing scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Good leg kick by Bing there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bing.
Johansson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Johansson.
Bob Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Bing knows he should have avoided that one.
Bing lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johansson misses with a jab to the body
and Bing makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johansson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bing checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Bing scores with a jab. Johansson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johansson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bing looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bing avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Johansson avoids the head kick by Bing.
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johansson swings for the body but Bing moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Bing saw that one coming.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Bing moves out of range.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Bing.
Bing has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Bing is looking to clinch.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson checks the leg kick.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bing's head.
Johansson thuds his right hand into Bing's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bing tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johansson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Johansson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bing tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Bing throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bing attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Bing.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bing manages to avoid it.
Bing misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bing is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johansson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bing.
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bing circles away quickly and effectively.
Bing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson tests Bing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bing dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
Bing misses with a head kick.
Bing throws a body kick that misses.
Bing throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bing moves away.
Bing walks into a left hand.
Eric Bing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bing circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Johansson digs a good body shot into Bing's ribs.
Johansson connects with a body shot that sends Bing's belly button to the back.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick from Bing.
Johansson scores with a three punch combo!
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Bing takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
A right-left combo lands from Johansson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bing throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bing lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johansson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johansson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Bob Johansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing throws a chopping leg kick but Johansson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johansson is looking to wear down Bing with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bing thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johansson checks a leg kick.
Bing walks into a jab.
Bing throws a chopping leg kick but Johansson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johansson throws a right and a left that Bing avoids nicely.
Bing misses with a head kick.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bing checks a leg kick.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johansson tries to keep at a distance but Bing has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johansson is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johansson blocks it with crossed arms.
Bing tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
Johansson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bing throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johansson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Bing misses with a looping left.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson lands a jab to Bing's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johansson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Johansson!
Bob Johansson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, nope, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Irracha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cice Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Irracha had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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179 lbs
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183 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Zach Irracha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cice Salace!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irracha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irracha looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Salace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Irracha's guard.
Salace wants to pass the guard but Irracha is keeping the position.
Salace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Irracha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salace wants to pass the guard but Irracha is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace postures up in Irracha's guard and throws a big left but Irracha blocks it.
Salace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salace sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Irracha's guard.
Salace throwing shots but Irracha is blocking nicely.
Salace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Salace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Irracha defends it well.
Salace is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace throwing shots but Irracha is blocking nicely.
Salace throwing shots but Irracha is blocking nicely.
Salace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salace is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salace 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace is working for a kimura but Irracha is defending it quite comfortably.
Salace is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salace working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Salace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salace is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irracha has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irracha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cice Salace dominated that round.
That's time! Irracha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Irracha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salace.
Salace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irracha defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Irracha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irracha misses with a wild combination.
Irracha throws a sloppy head kick and Salace moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irracha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salace shoots in and drives through. Irracha sprawls well.
Zach Irracha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cice Salace.
Irracha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooh a lovely combination from Salace sends Irracha down but not out. Salace dives into side control looking to finish.
Irracha is rocked!
It looks like Zach Irracha has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salace tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Irracha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salace in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Salace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Salace tries for a kimura but Irracha is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Salace are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Salace scoring with punches from side control.
Salace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salace is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Irracha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salace creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Irracha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Irracha some visible discomfort.
Salace in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Irracha takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cice Salace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salace is trying to get an arm triangle but Irracha is defending well.
Salace working the ground and pound.
Salace in side control, throwing shots but Irracha defends.
Irracha defending against the ground and pound.
Irracha is working to avoid the ground and pound but Salace connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salace has hold of Irracha's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Irracha seems comfortable defending it but Salace has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Irracha is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Irracha is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Salace couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cice Salace!
After winning the bout, Cice Salace thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloggs pushes Estiarte up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Estiarte just stands there and leans against the cage.
Estiarte stalling the fight.
Bloggs prevents a body shot from Estiarte.
Estiarte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Estiarte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloggs is defending well for now.
Estiarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Estiarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Estiarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloggs.
Estiarte is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Estiarte throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Estiarte - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estiarte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Estiarte throws a head punch that misses.
Estiarte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bloggs.
Estiarte is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Estiarte stalling in the clinch.
Estiarte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Estiarte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bloggs prevents a body shot from Estiarte.
Estiarte lands a right hand.
Bloggs takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Joe Bloggs has been cut.
Estiarte's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Estiarte gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Estiarte scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloggs trying to control from the bottom.
Bloggs has hold of Estiarte's hands but Estiarte slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Estiarte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bloggs is looking to control Estiarte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bloggs avoid being mounted?
Estiarte tries to pass to full mount but Bloggs defends it.
Bloggs trying to control from the bottom.
Estiarte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bloggs is controlling Estiarte's trapped leg to prevent Estiarte from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estiarte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Estiarte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bloggs trying to control from the bottom.
Joe Bloggs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Estiarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bloggs. That did some damage!
Bloggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Estiarte shoots in for a takedown but Bloggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Estiarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bloggs. That did some damage!
Bloggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bloggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Estiarte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bloggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bloggs scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estiarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloggs is just out of range.
Bloggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estiarte cracks the inside of Bloggs's front leg.
Jab, jab by Bloggs - just one landing.
Bloggs moves in looking to clinch but Estiarte pushes him off.
Bloggs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Estiarte tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bloggs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Estiarte is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bloggs off and has taken his back!
Bloggs trying to control the position but Estiarte manages to sink in the hooks.
Bloggs covers up after that shot from Estiarte.
Estiarte lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Estiarte has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bloggs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Estiarte is trying to stick to Bloggs's back but Bloggs is turning into Estiarte. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Estiarte's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bloggs.
Estiarte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bloggs throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Bloggs's cut.
That's time! Bloggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bloggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Estiarte throws out the jab.
Estiarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloggs moves away.
Estiarte misses with a low kick.
Estiarte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bloggs is out of range and Estiarte settles back down.
Bloggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Estiarte throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bloggs.
Bloggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Estiarte pinned against the cage. Estiarte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bloggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Estiarte doesn't seem bothered though.
Bloggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Estiarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Estiarte swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bloggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estiarte scores with a body shot.
Bloggs tests Estiarte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bloggs connects with a single shot there.
Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloggs throws a lazy right hand but Estiarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloggs throws a looping overhand right but Estiarte ducks down to avoid it.
Estiarte closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Estiarte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bloggs keeps working.
Estiarte looks to land a strike but Bloggs avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Estiarte postures up.
Bloggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Estiarte defends well.
Bloggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estiarte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Estiarte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bloggs wants to stand and escape but Estiarte is having none of it.
Estiarte cracks Bloggs with a solid left hand.
Estiarte wants to pass the guard but Bloggs is keeping the position.
Bloggs throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Estiarte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Estiarte has managed to get both his arms back between Bloggs's legs - danger averted.
Estiarte landing some decent shots from guard.
Estiarte prevents Bloggs from getting back to his feet.
Estiarte trying to control but Bloggs is working from the bottom.
Estiarte throwing strikes but missing.
Bloggs trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estiarte throws a big elbow that misses.
Estiarte landing with the ground and pound.
Bloggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Estiarte manages to get himself to full guard.
Bloggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Bloggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Estiarte is trying to control the position but Bloggs postures up.
Bloggs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Estiarte manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bloggs has Estiarte in his guard.
Bloggs has Estiarte pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estiarte wants to control from the top but Bloggs keeps moving.
Bloggs looking to control.
Bloggs keeping full guard, as Estiarte tries to pass.
Estiarte is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloggs has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estiarte throwing strikes but missing.
Bloggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Estiarte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Estiarte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bloggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Estiarte wants to control from the top but Bloggs keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloggs wants to stand and escape but Estiarte is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Estiarte misses with a takedown attempt - Bloggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Estiarte needs to keep his hands up - Bloggs had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Bloggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bloggs checks a low kick from Estiarte.
Bloggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Estiarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloggs.
Estiarte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bloggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bloggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Estiarte manages to avoid it.
Bloggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Estiarte tries to avoid it but Bloggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Estiarte to the ground. Estiarte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bloggs tries to clinch there but Estiarte circles away.
Bloggs misses the jab.
Bloggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Estiarte, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Estiarte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Estiarte throws out a leg kick but Bloggs moves out of range and Estiarte only half commits.
Estiarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Estiarte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bloggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Estiarte lands a leg kick that knocks Bloggs off balance momentarily.
Estiarte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bloggs on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloggs connects with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Estiarte or perhaps it was just good defense by Bloggs which made him look bad.
Bloggs checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estiarte lands a lovely overhand right.
Estiarte throws a leg kick but Bloggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bloggs shoots for a takedown but Estiarte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bloggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Estiartes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Estiarte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Estiarte tries a low kick but Bloggs avoids it.
Bloggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Estiarte.
Estiarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Estiarte.
Estiarte tried to score with a low kick but Bloggs checks it.
Estiarte feints and then cracks Bloggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloggs down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloggs misses with a hook
and Estiarte counters with a slapping leg kick.
That kick from Estiarte tenderised Bloggs's leg. Bloggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Estiarte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bloggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estiarte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bloggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Estiarte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bloggs at a distance.
Estiarte throws a sloppy head kick and Bloggs moves out of range easily.
Estiarte thumps Bloggs with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Estiarte. Bloggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Estiarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloggs tries to work over Estiarte's front leg with a kick but Estiarte checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Estiarte.
Bloggs gets caught flat footed, as Estiarte shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Estiarte chips away with some ground and pound.
Estiarte scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bloggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Estiarte throws a big elbow that misses.
Estiarte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bloggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estiarte throws a big right hand that misses.
Estiarte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Estiarte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Estiarte throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Estiarte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bloggs has his foot on Estiarte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Estiarte works his way back into a safe position though.
Bloggs has his foot on Estiarte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Estiarte works his way back into a safe position though.
Bloggs working a defensive guard here.
Estiarte connects with a couple of short punches.
Estiarte passes Bloggs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Estiarte looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Estiarte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estiarte working the head and body with strikes.
Estiarte is trying to control. Bloggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bloggs trying to control from the bottom.
Estiarte seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bloggs trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Estiarte.
Bloggs is trying to maintain the position but Estiarte is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Estiarte working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bloggs trying to control here.
Bloggs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bloggs.
Joe Bloggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bloggs keeping moving, preventing Estiarte from controlling successfully.
Estiarte lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Estiarte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte!
As Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: And this was the final chapter of the trilogy. Poor Jeb is down, me myself I am still standing. Anyone can finally see who the best fighter is...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milano Mazric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harrison might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DMX - Joe Harrison Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Milano Mazric!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison misses the body punch
and Mazric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Harrison misses.
Harrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazric at a distance.
Harrison connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison lands a lovely overhand right.
Harrison misses with a few strikes there.
Mazric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mazric.
Harrison misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Mazric does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrison scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Milano Mazric has been cut.
Mazric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Mazric.
Harrison misses with a two punch combination.
Harrison throws a jab when Mazric was well out of range.
Harrison drops Mazric with a beautiful combination! Mazric stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harrison is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison lands a slapping body shot.
Harrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Mazric should have avoided that one.
Mazric avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Harrison. Those never looked like landing.
Mazric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrison.
Mazric wants to clinch
and Harrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazric tries to bum rush Harrison with a series of wild strikes but Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison misses with a combination
and Mazric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrison misses with a double jab.
Joe Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazric moves away.
Harrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mazric counters by clinching up.
Mazric jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mazric looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mazric is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazric is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harrison defends well.
Mazric keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Mazric is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mazric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazric looks gassed!
Harrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mazric has his feet on Harrison's thighs here. He's pushed Harrison off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Harrison screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milano Mazric!
Milano Mazric tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Schroeder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Schroeder!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schroeder scores with a jab. Good acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Nate Good has been cut.
Good slips under a jab from Schroeder.
Schroeder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schroeder tries to keep at a distance but Good has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Good.
Good misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schroeder throws a head punch that misses.
Good tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schroeder's elbow.
Schroeder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Good.
Good tries a body shot but Schroeder blocks it.
Good misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Good.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Good.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schroeder misses with a punch to the body.
Good can't find room to land a body shot as Schroeder controls the action.
Schroeder prevents a body shot from Good.
A right hand to the body from Good.
Good misses with a punch on the inside.
Good struggles to land a body shot inside as Schroeder controls his hands.
Good misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schroeder wants to break free but Good has control.
Good throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schroeder looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good tries to land knees in the clinch but Schroeder avoids the damage to the body.
Good misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good pushes Schroeder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good tries to work over Schroeder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schroeder's elbow.
Good lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schroeder backwards.
Good tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good tries a knee to the head but Schroeder blocks it.
Good lands a left hand.
Schroeder is trying to force a seperation but Good has the dominant position.
Good tries to land a knee to the head but Schroeder blocks with his arms.
Good putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schroeder in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schroeder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Good fails to land.
Schroeder working hard to break the clinch.
Schroeder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good works on Schroeder's body with a couple of short punches.
Good swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schroeder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Good has him pressed against the cage.
Good swings wildly with an uppercut but Schroeder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schroeder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good misses with a knee to the head.
Good is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schroeder is defending well for now.
Schroeder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good struggles to land a body shot inside as Schroeder controls his hands.
Schroeder is looking to break free of the clinch but Good has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder is looking to break free of the clinch but Good has double underhooks.
Good misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good presses Schroeder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good misses with a knee strike.
Good tries to land a knee to the head but Schroeder blocks with his arms.
Good putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schroeder in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good misses with some punches.
Schroeder prevents a body shot from Good.
Good with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good is leaning against Schroeder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schroeder is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good tries to work over Schroeder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schroeder prevents a body shot from Good.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Good dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Good's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schroeder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schroeder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schroeder misses with a hook
and Good connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid body kick from Good.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Schroeder misses.
Schroeder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Good.
Schroeder loads up on a big right hand but Good slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Good.
Schroeder is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Good.
Schroeder throws a body punch but Good moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Good lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schroeder doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder misses with a hook. Good ducked under it nicely.
Schroeder swinging wildly here.
Good throws a right hand that Schroeder ducks under and follows up with a left that Schroeder also avoids with ease.
Good uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schroeder.
Schroeder throws a series of punches but Good avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Schroeder.
Nice defenses there by Good.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Good, right into the meat.
Good lands a big head kick that sends Schroeder tumbling to the mat! Good takes a step backwards and waves Schroeder back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schroeder is rocked!
It looks like Brian Schroeder has been cut.
Schroeder 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good doesn't manage to clinch there - Schroeder circles away.
Good tries to clinch up but Schroeder circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good lands a leg kick that knocks Schroeder off balance momentarily.
Good avoids the body shot from Schroeder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schroeder. Good does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schroeder misses with an uppercut. Good saw that one coming.
Schroeder moves out of range as Good strikes.
Good clinches with his opponent.
Good is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schroeder can do to turn this around?
Schroeder misses with some punches.
Good looking to throw knees to the head but Schroeder is blocking nicely.
Nate Good has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schroeder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good working aggressively here.
Good misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schroeder blocks a body shot from Good.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good misses with a punch on the inside.
Schroeder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schroeder blocks an uppercut.
Good working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good tries to work over Schroeder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schroeder is trying to break the clinch but Good is controlling him.
Schroeder blocking some punches.
Good misses with a punch on the inside.
Good lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schroeder's elbow.
Good tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schroeder's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schroeder.
Good throws a punch but it's blocked by Schroeder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good lands with a left to the head.
Good throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schroeder blocks a body shot from Good.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good can't find room to land a body shot as Schroeder controls the action.
Schroeder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schroeder blocks it with crossed arms.
Good has Schroeder pressed against the cage, preventing Schroeder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good lands with a light punch inside.
Schroeder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schroeder blocks an uppercut.
Schroeder breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Good dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Schroeder 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.
Good ducks under a wild hook from Schroeder.
Sloppy strikes from Schroeder. Those never looked like landing.
Schroeder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Schroeder misses with a few strikes there.
Good moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good throws a leg kick which misses Schroeder's front leg but catches the back leg as Schroeder tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good throws a good cross that connects.
Good connects with an inside leg kick.
Good fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schroeder on the side of the head.
Schroeder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schroeder moves away.
Good connects with a combination that backs up Schroeder into the cage. Good lands a flurry of punches that gets past Schroeder's guard. Schroeder is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Good bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Good!
After the big win, Nate Good made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hopkins Athletics and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Krook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krook has chosen Courage as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Eldridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Kalle Krook!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krook misses with a straight right.
Eldridge tries to clinch
letting Krook counter with a right hand.
Krook scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Michael Eldridge has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Eldridge.
Eldridge ducks under a wild hook from Krook.
Krook misses with a right hand
and Eldridge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Krook is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Krook. Eldridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eldridge looks to throw the jab but Krook is out of range.
Krook feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eldridges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krook throws the left hand but Eldridge avoids the punch easily.
Eldridge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Krook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krook moves out of range as Eldridge throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Krook.
Nice straight punches there by Krook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eldridge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krook lands with a nice body punch.
Eldridge cracks Krook with a good jab.
Eldridge wants to slow Krook down by chopping away at his legs.
Eldridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eldridge ducks under a wild hook from Krook.
Nice jab there from Krook.
Eldridge throws the left hand but Krook avoids the punch easily.
Krook looks to land a body kick but Eldridge moved away.
Eldridge throws a low kick, looking for Krook's leg but Krook calmly moves out of range.
Eldridge avoids the head kick by Krook.
Kalle Krook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krook shoots in looking for a takedown but Eldridge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krook's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krook takes a swing at Eldridge's ribcage but misses.
Krook shoots in for a takedown but Eldridge shows good takedown defense.
Michael Eldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Krook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krook blocks a leg kick.
Krook throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eldridge manages to avoid it.
Eldridge tries to clinch up but Krook circles away and keeps his distance.
Eldridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krook throws a body punch but Eldridge moves out of range.
Eldridge takes one on the button.
Eldridge avoids the body shot from Krook.
Krook checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eldridge takes a swing at Krook's ribcage but misses.
Krook keeps Eldridge at a distance using the push kick.
Eldridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eldridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krook throws a push kick but Eldridge slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eldridge.
Krook moves forwards but Eldridge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krook is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eldridge's half guard.
Krook throwing shots but Eldridge is blocking nicely.
Eldridge is trying to get back to full guard.
Krook slips a nice elbow through Eldridge's hands, connecting with Eldridge's forehead.
Eldridge is pressing down on Krook's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krook wants to control from the top but Eldridge keeps moving.
Eldridge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krook manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krook manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eldridge manages to get himself to full guard.
Krook passes Eldridge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge wants to get back to his feet.
Krook seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krook sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eldridge defending well though.
Krook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eldridge's head.
Eldridge on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krook thows a huge punch but Eldridge dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krook is trying to control. Eldridge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eldridge's head.
Krook prevents Eldridge from standing back up.
Eldridge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krook is keen to just control but Eldridge is a slippery customer.
Krook working Eldridge over with strikes.
Krook missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Krook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Eldridge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krook connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eldridge.
Krook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eldridge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eldridge throws a right hand that misses
and Krook counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eldridge thinking.
Krook cracks Eldridge with a good jab.
Krook is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eldridge's half guard.
Eldridge holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Krook throwing shots but Eldridge is blocking nicely.
Eldridge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krook looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Krook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eldridge is trying to maintain the position but Krook is very close to passing his half guard.
Krook is nestled in close to Eldridge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eldridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krook on the ground.
Krook prevents Eldridge from standing back up.
Eldridge looking for submissions off his back.
Eldridge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eldridge.
Krook throws a big elbow that misses.
Krook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krook throwing strikes from guard but Eldridge blocks nicely.
Krook with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krook throwing strikes but missing.
Krook is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eldridge wants to sweep here but Krook controlling him for the moment.
Krook lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krook working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eldridge's head.
Eldridge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krook is controlling him.
Eldridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Krook trying to control but Eldridge is working from the bottom.
Krook postures up and lands a big shot to Eldridge's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge has his hands on Krook's head, controlling the position.
Krook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krook lands a couple of elbows.
Eldridge keeping moving, preventing Krook from controlling successfully.
Krook passes Eldridge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krook seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eldridge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eldridge wants to get back to his feet.
Kalle Krook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eldridge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krook.
Eldridge tries to roll over but Krook keeps him under control.
Krook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge is trying to maintain the position but Krook is very close to passing his half guard.
Krook looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eldridge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krook takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krook stops Eldridge from getting back to his feet.
Krook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krook lands with a punch from half guard.
Krook seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eldridge is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krook scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krook winds up and cracks Eldridge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eldridge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krook chips away with some ground and pound.
Krook cracks Eldridge with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Krook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Eldridge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krook lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krook lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eldridge is rocked!
Eldridge takes one to the chin there.
Oh Eldridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eldridge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Eldridge as he checks the leg kick.
Krook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eldridge seems to have got his legs back now.
Eldridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Krook moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eldridge.
Eldridge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eldridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krook lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eldridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krook throws a body kick that misses.
Krook lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook doesn't manage to clinch there - Eldridge circles away.
Michael Eldridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krook lands a leg kick that knocks Eldridge off balance momentarily.
Krook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eldridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eldridge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eldridge as he jumps to the side.
Krook checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Eldridge.
Krook misses with a head kick.
Krook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krook scores with a nice strike.
Krook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eldridge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge's corner calls for a 1-2. Eldridge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krook moves out of range as Eldridge throws a body kick.
Krook shoots in and drives through. Eldridge sprawls well.
Eldridge throws a body punch but Krook moves out of range.
Eldridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krook.
Krook scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krook cracks Eldridge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Krook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eldridge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krook.
Krook misses with a wild body shot.
Eldridge cracks Krook with an open hand slap.
Krook scores with a shot to the body.
Krook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalle Krook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krook missing with a left hand there. Eldridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krook closes the distance and clinches up with Eldridge, looking for a takedown. Krook pushes Eldridge against the cage but Eldridge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael Eldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Krook.
Krook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eldridge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krook tries to work over Eldridge's front leg with a kick but Eldridge checks it.
Krook tries to land a front kick but Eldridge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krook throws a push kick but Eldridge slaps the foot to one side.
Krook misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Krook misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Krook. Those never looked like landing.
Eldridge misses with an uppercut. Krook saw that one coming.
Eldridge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eldridge throws a shot from downtown. Krook moves away and avoids it.
Eldridge throws a head kick but Krook moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krook throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eldridge tries to clinch up.
Krook clinches up with Eldridge and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Krook.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eldridge.
Good body shot from Krook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krook tries to work over Eldridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krook gets through Eldridge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eldridge stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krook misses with a punch to the body.
Eldridge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Krook really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Eldridge's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Krook misses the target.
Krook cracks Eldridge with a good jab.
Krook explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krook.
Krook lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eldridge throws a body punch but Krook moves out of range.
Eldridge throws a front kick aimed at Krook's knee but Krook avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Krook.
Krook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eldridge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krook shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eldridge defends it nicely.
Krook lands with a nice body kick.
Eldridge throws a leg kick but Krook moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge wants to land a leg kick but Krook is out of range.
Eldridge misses with a low kick.
Eldridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krook thuds his shin into the meat of Eldridge's side.
Krook checks a leg kick nicely.
Krook staying out of range there.
Krook fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eldridge moves out of range of the body kick.
Krook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eldridge.
Eldridge misses with a low kick.
Krook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eldridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krook to score with a decent uppercut.
Eldridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eldridge!
Eldridge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krook moves away from the strike by Eldridge.
Eldridge blocks a head kick by Krook.
Krook tries a head kick but it misses.
Krook fails with the takedown
and Eldridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michael Eldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Krook.
Krook is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eldridge moves out of range of the body kick.
Eldridge throws a hook to the side of Krook's head but Krook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krook avoids the body shot from Eldridge.
Krook checks a low kick from Eldridge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krook misses with a hook. Eldridge ducked under it nicely.
Krook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eldridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Krook.
Eldridge fails to land with a series of punches.
Krook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eldridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eldridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Eldridge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eldridge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Eldridge throws a head kick but Krook moves out of range.
Krook misses with a head kick.
Krook scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eldridge fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Eldridge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge misses with a low kick.
Krook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krook feints and then cracks Eldridge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eldridge down.
Krook shoots in and gets a takedown into Eldridge's guard.
Krook thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eldridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krook is one step ahead there.
Eldridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krook's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krook working for a triangle but Eldridge defends it easily.
Krook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Krook dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michael Eldridge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Krook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eldridge is looking to clinch but Krook is avoiding it.
Krook just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krook. That's going to slow Eldridge down.
Eldridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krook.
Krook misses with a low kick.
Eldridge lands a jab to the nose.
Krook walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eldridge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Eldridge misses.
Krook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krook throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Eldridge walks into a stiff left hand from Krook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eldridge. Krook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krook dives in and grabs Eldridge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eldridge pushes down on Krook's head and hops out.
Eldridge will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Eldridge is looking to land body kicks.
Krook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eldridge's sensitive parts.
Eldridge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eldridge moves out of range of the body kick.
Krook with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eldridge blocks a jab.
Eldridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Krook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eldridge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krook is out of range and Eldridge settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krook scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eldridge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krook scores with a jab to the body.
Eldridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eldridge moves out of range of the body kick.
Eldridge misses with a low kick as Krook jumps back.
Krook just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krook blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Krook.
Krook misses with a kick to the body.
Krook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eldridge throws out a loose jab but Krook uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krook.
Eldridge blocks a low kick nicely.
Good exchange - Krook coming out on top.
Eldridge moves out of range of the strikes.
Krook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krook looks to land a body kick but Eldridge moved away.
Krook misses the shot to the body.
Kalle Krook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eldridge misses with a kick to the body.
Krook takes the fight into the clinch.
Krook is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Eldridge wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krook takes an elbow to the temple.
Eldridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krook avoids a wild elbow strike from Eldridge.
Krook is working Eldridge over against the cage.
Krook avoiding damage as Eldridge throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Krook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krook being controlled against the cage.
Michael Eldridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krook misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Krook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krook 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Krook! Kalle Krook retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kalle Krook made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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