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Feral Combat 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolle Johnsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Greenday-Holyday. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnsen's choice of entrance music: Black Sabbath - Snowblind. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolle Johnsen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnsen.
Oliveira is looking to control Johnsen's arms but Johnsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage.
Oliveira has Johnsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnsen clinches.
Johnsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnsen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnsen delivers a nice body kick.
Johnsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Rolle Johnsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oliveira could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnsen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnsen darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Johnsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Johnsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnsen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsen closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnsen crunches a lovely knee into Oliveira's ribcage.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Johnsen connects with a knee to the head.
Johnsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oliveira is rocked!
Johnsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnsen forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
Johnsen scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Johnsen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnsen.
Johnsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnsen Throws a clean left jab. Johnsen Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Oliveira's chin! Oliveira crumbles to the ground and Johnsen follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Johnsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rolle Johnsen!
After winning the bout, Rolle Johnsen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Vesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Nolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Heimo Vesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Nolter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesa lands a head shot.
Vesa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vesa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vesa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nolter wants to get back to his feet.
Nolter is not content to let Vesa control the position.
Nolter is looking to escape.
Nolter looking for submissions off his back.
Nolter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vesa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nolter's thigh. Nolter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vesa is standing up over Nolter. Nolter looks to escape but Vesa dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesa wants to control but Nolter is keeping him busy.
Vesa prevents Nolter from escaping the position.
Vesa is working to tighten is grip on Nolter's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nolter has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vesa is really squeezing tight and eventually Nolter passes out! Vesa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Heimo Vesa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Fring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fring comes to the cage accompanied by Frogacult - No rush. Marcin Najman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Najman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Najman misses the jab.
Najman throws a poor cross that misses
and Fring counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fring is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fring stands up over Najman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Najman wants to stand but Fring is controlling the position.
Fring drops back looking for a leg! Najman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Najman manages to kick Fring off! Fring jumps back into Najman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fring gets to his feet - Najman follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Najman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fring is just out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Najman enables Fring to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Najman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Najman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fring postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fring postures up in Najman's guard and throws a big left but Najman blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fring postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fring works over Najman with some ground and pound from guard.
Fring drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fring jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fring cracks Najman with a solid left hand.
Fring stops Najman from standing up.
Fring landing some decent shots from guard.
Fring drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fring jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Najman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fring with a nice head shot there.
Fring drops back looking for a leg! Najman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Najman manages to kick Fring off! Fring jumps back into Najman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fring decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Najman, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Najman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
Fring rushes Najman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fring turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fring has hold of Najman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Najman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fring cranks the arm and Najman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Najman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gustavo Fring!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gustavo Fring thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paco Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kill the king by Megadeth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paco Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendoza cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mendoza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendoza jabs at Sanchez's body.
Mendoza takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez closes the distance but Mendoza moves to the side
and Mendoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendoza scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Mendoza is looking to wear down Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Mendoza, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Mendoza against the cage but Mendoza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendoza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanchez back to the cage. Mendoza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mendoza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
A left and a right from Mendoza both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza stuffs the takedown.
Paco Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Sanchez.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendoza finish him?
Paco Mendoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendoza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Paco Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Mendoza comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Sanchez stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Mendoza is on him like rabid pit bull! Sanchez slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paco Mendoza!
A very excited looking Paco Mendoza 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorrance's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thou Shalt Always Kill. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Dorrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Drake!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
Dorrance working hard to break the clinch.
Drake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drake is leaning against Dorrance and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Dorrance gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drake.
Drake can't get the takedown.
Edmund Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Drake.
Dorrance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorrance backwards.
Dorrance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorrance throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Dorrance controls the action.
Drake lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorrance is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dorrance defending well though.
Dorrance is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dorrance trying to control here.
Drake uses his free foot to push down on Dorrance's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dorrance.
Dorrance holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drake tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Drake get's back to his feet.
Crunch! Drake slams his shin into Dorrance's torso.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake trying to control from half guard but Dorrance is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drake lands a nice short elbow.
Dorrance keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dorrance is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake works his way into side control.
Drake throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dorrance tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dorrance can't do much from the bottom here.
Drake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dorrance avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dorrance is avoiding damage well.
Dorrance tries to improve position but can't.
Drake has hold of Dorrance's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dorrance tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Drake cranks the arm and Dorrance screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dorrance, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Donald Drake!
Donald Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sabaton- Metal machine. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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162 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Lister!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lister. Lister circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throws an elbow but Lister slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lister is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lister dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith cracks Lister with a big right hand but Lister just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lister is trying to improve his position.
Smith tries for a kimura but Lister is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lister is looking to reverse the position.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Smith cracks Lister with a big elbow.
Lister is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lister takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Lister tries to improve position but can't.
Lister sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Lister is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Smith there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Lister is defending the position.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lister looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Lister is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith passes to full mount!
Lister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Lister is having none of it.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lister is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Lister walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Lister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lister thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith lands a nice hook to Lister's body. Lister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lister shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lister showed some decent athleticism there.
Lister wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lister is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves into full guard.
Lister slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lister preventing the sweep.
Lister throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lister escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lister tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Dan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Lister has moved into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Lister keeps him under control.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Lister controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lister content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lister trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lister has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Smith looking to control.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lister is aware though and is defending well.
Smith looking to control but Lister passes into half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lister trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to keep Lister in close.
Smith wants to sweep here but Lister controlling him for the moment.
Lister wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Lister preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lister's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lister feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lister trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Lister keeps moving.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Lister keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Lister is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Lister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Lister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Lister.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Lister's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lister's head.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lister's head.
Lister is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Lister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lister can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Lister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Lister defending well.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lister defends it well.
Smith is looking to advance position but Lister won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lister is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Smith!
An out of breath Dan Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bojan Bajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Bojan Bajic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajic throws a front kick aimed at CoxX's knee but CoxX avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by CoxX.
CoxX takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bajic throws a leg kick but CoxX moved away.
CoxX tries to clinch there but Bajic circles away.
CoxX takes a shot to the body in his stride.
CoxX tries to clinch there but Bajic circles away.
CoxX takes the fight into the clinch.
CoxX pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
CoxX throws a series of punches but Bajic moves out of range.
CoxX misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
CoxX tries to clinch
and Bajic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bajic lands a leg kick that knocks CoxX off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
CoxX tries to close the distance and clinch but Bajic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
CoxX ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bajic moves away.
A big right from CoxX misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX ducks under a wild hook from Bajic.
CoxX shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bajic but Bajic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
CoxX tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bajic scores with a hook to the body. CoxX takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
CoxX waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bajic.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bajic.
Bajic throws a nice head kick!
CoxX takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
CoxX tries to clinch but Bajic moves away
and Bajic counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CoxX blocks a head kick by Bajic.
CoxX fails with an attempt to clinch.
CoxX checks a leg kick.
CoxX clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bajic obliges.
CoxX looks winded!
CoxX struggles to land a body shot inside as Bajic controls his hands.
Bajic misses with a body punch.
Bajic misses with a punch to the body.
Bajic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bajic misses with a knee strike.
CoxX tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bajic avoids it.
CoxX tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bajic avoids it.
Bajic scores a nice knee to the body.
Bajic misses with a knee strike.
CoxX is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bajic to keep the fight standing.
Bojan Bajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri CoxX.
Bajic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
CoxX struggles to land a body shot inside as Bajic controls his hands.
Bajic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
CoxX lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Bajic.
Bajic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bajic tries to work over CoxX's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on CoxX's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bajic.
CoxX lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bajic backwards.
Bajic lands a good knee to the midsection. CoxX won't want to take too many of those.
Bajic lands a shoulder strike.
Bajic crunches a lovely knee into CoxX's ribcage.
CoxX working aggressively here.
CoxX misses with the head strike.
Bajic lands a left hand that snaps the head of CoxX backwards.
Bajic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bajic blocks the elbow strike.
CoxX wants to get back to striking at distance but Bajic won't allow it.
Bajic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CoxX's elbow.
CoxX managing to block the knees to the body from Bajic.
Bajic misses with a punch to the body.
CoxX decides to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bajic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bajic distracts CoxX with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now CoxX is on top in guard.
CoxX throws a big elbow that misses.
CoxX wants to control from the top but Bajic keeps moving.
CoxX throws a big right hand that misses.
CoxX trying to control the position from guard on top but Bajic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bajic is trying to keep CoxX in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
CoxX slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bojan Bajic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
CoxX blocks a jab.
Yuri CoxX is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bajic circles away from the clinch attempt.
CoxX shoots in and gets a takedown into Bajic's guard.
Bajic keeping moving, preventing CoxX from controlling successfully.
CoxX is looking to work some ground and pound but Bajic has wrist control.
CoxX is stalling in the full guard.
Bajic looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as CoxX accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bajic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bajic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bajic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bajic throws a looping overhand right but CoxX ducks down to avoid it.
CoxX tries to close the distance and clinch but Bajic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
CoxX shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bajic as he avoids it easily.
CoxX shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bajic but Bajic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
CoxX wants to clinch.
Bojan Bajic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - CoxX looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
CoxX moves to clinch but Bajic breaks away
and Bajic counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bojan Bajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri CoxX.
CoxX closes the distance and clinches up with Bajic, looking for a takedown. CoxX pushes Bajic against the cage but Bajic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
CoxX tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
CoxX misses with a combination
and Bajic counters with an outside leg kick.
Bajic misses with a low kick.
Bajic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bajic ducks right into an uppercut from CoxX.
Bajic tries to land a leg kick but CoxX saw it coming and moves away.
Yuri CoxX seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CoxX on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bajic. Bajic obviously looking to wear him down.
CoxX doesn't manage to clinch there - Bajic circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
CoxX trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
CoxX stopping the sweep attempt from Bajic.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bajic is on top in guard.
Bajic chips away with some ground and pound.
Bajic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of CoxX's head.
Bajic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CoxX swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bajic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bajic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajic postures up and lands a big shot to CoxX's brow.
CoxX manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bajic manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CoxX is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
CoxX postures up.
CoxX looking to pass the guard.
Bajic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bajic with shots to the head and body - CoxX looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bojan Bajic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
CoxX is looking to clinch but Bajic is avoiding it.
CoxX closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bajic counters with a leg kick.
CoxX wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
CoxX clinches up with Bajic and pushes him back against the cage.
CoxX throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Bajic fails to land.
CoxX blocking some punches.
CoxX lands an elbow inside that Bajic shrugs off.
CoxX throws a head punch that misses.
Bajic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bajic has a couple of punches blocked by CoxX.
Bajic tries to throw a body punch but CoxX avoids it by throwing Bajic back against the cage.
CoxX tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
CoxX misses with the head strike.
Bajic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CoxX's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bajic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
CoxX tries to break the clinch but Bajic is controlling the position.
CoxX pulls guard successfully.
CoxX controls Bajic momentarily but Bajic frees himself.
Yuri CoxX has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bajic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bajic lands a couple of elbows.
CoxX tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bajic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bajic with a nice head shot there.
Bajic with a nice head shot there.
Bajic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
CoxX has Bajic pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bajic won't allow CoxX to sweep him here.
CoxX looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
CoxX takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
CoxX wants to sweep here but Bajic controlling him for the moment.
Bajic throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bajic slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from CoxX.
Bajic slows the pace down in half guard.
Bajic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bojan Bajic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajic controlling the pace.
Bajic trying to control the action but CoxX is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bojan Bajic.
Bajic misses with a double jab
and CoxX counters with a right hand to the body.
CoxX shoots in and drives through. Bajic sprawls well.
CoxX tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bajic catches CoxX with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
CoxX tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
CoxX misses with a double jab
and Bajic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX fails with an attempt to clinch.
CoxX closes the distance and clinches.
Bajic stops a takedown attempt from CoxX.
CoxX misses with a body punch.
Bajic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from CoxX fails to land.
Bajic tries to throw a body punch but CoxX avoids it by throwing Bajic back against the cage.
CoxX struggles to land a body shot inside as Bajic controls his hands.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CoxX has a couple of punches blocked by Bajic.
CoxX throws a punch but it's blocked by Bajic.
Yuri CoxX has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CoxX gets control of Bajic's arms and successfully pulls guard. CoxX will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bojan Bajic.
Well Bajic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bojan Bajic!
Bojan Bajic 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 Danny Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Tudman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, General Tudman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castillo wants to clinch up but Tudman keeps it at a distance.
Tudman misses with a series of wild punches.
Castillo moves into range and clinches up with Tudman.
Castillo has Tudman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tudman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Castillo tries for a takedown but Tudman manages to get underhooks.
Tudman is trying to break the clinch but Castillo has him pressed against the cage.
Tudman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo tries for a takedown but Tudman manages to get underhooks.
Castillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tudman prevents the takedown attempt.
Tudman is looking to break free of the clinch but Castillo has double underhooks.
Tudman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudman tries to break the clinch but Castillo is controlling the position.
Tudman prevents the takedown attempt.
Castillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tudman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Castillo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tudman wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Tudman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tudman turns into Castillo and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo wants to get back to his feet but Tudman passes into half guard.
Tudman is looking for a kimura here.
Castillo actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tudman is keen to just control but Castillo is a slippery customer.
Castillo looking for submissions off his back.
Tudman wants to control but Castillo is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castillo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Castillo wants to improve his position but Tudman is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tudman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Castillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Castillo is not content to let Tudman control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo actively working from the bottom here.
Tudman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castillo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tudman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castillo pushes Tudman off looking to stand but Tudman dives back in and keeps control.
Tudman wants to pass the guard but Castillo is defending well.
Tudman seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castillo looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Castillo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Tudman pushes him off.
Castillo tries to clinch up but Tudman circles away and keeps his distance.
Castillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tudman misses the shot to the body.
Castillo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tudman throws a nice looking combination but Castillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Castillo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tudman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castillo lands a takedown into guard.
Castillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Danny Castillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castillo cracks Tudman with a solid left hand.
Castillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castillo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tudman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castillo has Tudman in his guard.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Tudman from controlling successfully.
Tudman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Castillo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Castillo has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tudman dives on top into guard.
Tudman trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tudman is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tudman wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
Castillo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tudman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tudman is pushing down on Castillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Tudman has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Tudman.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tudman in particular looking to stall.
Tudman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Castillo is just riding it out for now. Tudman eventually gives up the hold.
Tudman is keen to just control but Castillo is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudman wants to free his trapped foot but Castillo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castillo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castillo kicks off Tudman and gets to his feet.
Castillo tries to clinch there but Tudman circles away.
Castillo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castillo tries to clinch but Tudman moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tudman connects with a nice looking jab.
Castillo looks to land a right hand but Tudman moved out of range.
Castillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Castillo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tudman misses with a wild combination.
Castillo tries to clinch there but Tudman circles away.
Castillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tudman circles away.
Tudman misses with a takedown attempt - Castillo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Castillo swings for the body but Tudman moves out of range.
Castillo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castillo tries for a takedown but Tudman manages to get underhooks.
Tudman stops a takedown attempt from Castillo.
Tudman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Tudman. That snapped Castillo's head back.
Tudman misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castillo stuffs the takedown.
Tudman fails to land with a series of punches.
Tudman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castillo wants to clinch.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Tudman shoots in for a double leg but Castillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danny Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of General Tudman.
Castillo throws a looping overhand right but Tudman ducks down to avoid it.
Tudman shoots in for a double leg but Castillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danny Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tudman swats away the attempt to clinch by Castillo.
Castillo instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudman tries to circle away but Castillo has him pinned against the cage.
Tudman working hard to break the clinch.
Castillo tries for a takedown but Tudman manages to get underhooks.
Castillo wants to take the fight to the mat but Tudman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tudman prevents the takedown attempt.
Castillo avoiding damage as Tudman throws knees to the body.
Tudman wants to break free but Castillo has control.
Tudman prevents the takedown attempt.
Castillo can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudman wants to get back to striking at distance but Castillo won't allow it.
Castillo tries for a takedown but Tudman manages to get underhooks.
Tudman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Tudman.
It looks like Danny Castillo has been cut.
Tudman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Tudman.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castillo as he avoids it easily.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Tudman works over Castillo's head and body with a nice combination.
Castillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tudman misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudman shoots in for a takedown but Castillo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
General Tudman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tudman tries to circle away but Castillo has him pinned against the cage.
Tudman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castillo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tudman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tudman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
General Tudman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tudman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castillo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tudman!
An elbow from Castillo crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tudman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castillo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Danny Castillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castillo lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Castillo.
Well Castillo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Castillo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Oro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ejay Shazad (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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Oro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ejay Shazad!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oro looks to score with a jab to the body but Shazad is just out of range.
Shazad lands with an overhand left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shazad checks a leg kick.
Shazad closes the distance and clinches up with Oro, looking for a takedown. Shazad pushes Oro against the cage but Oro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oro 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 Shazad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shazad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shazad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oro somewhat.
Oro throws an off balance right hand
and Shazad counters with a one-two to the body.
Oro throws a push kick but Shazad slaps the foot to one side.
Oro tries to bum rush Shazad with a series of wild strikes but Shazad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oro looks to score with a jab to the body but Shazad is just out of range.
Oro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oro tries to work over Shazad's front leg with a kick but Shazad checks it.
Oro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shazad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shazad.
Shazad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shazad has picked Oro up and slammed him! Oro can't keep hold of the triangle and Shazad manages to pass to side control!
Shazad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shazad fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oro is looking to regain half guard here but Shazad keeps moving and retains side control.
Oro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shazad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shazad prevents Oro from standing back up.
Oro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shazad pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shazad connects with a nice short shot to Oro's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shazad pulls his head out easily.
Shazad moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shazad off and has taken his back!
Oro controlling well, preventing Shazad from escaping the position.
Shazad trying to control the hands but Oro breaks the grip.
Shazad manages to reverse the position and now he's in Oro's guard. Nice work there by Shazad.
Shazad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shazad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shazad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shazad is pushing down on Oro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oro is fighting to maintain full guard but Shazad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oro tries to kick Shazad off but Shazad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shazad prevents Oro from improving his position.
Oro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shazad seems to be looking for submissions.
Shazad is pressing down on Oro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oro is holding on for now.
Oro looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazad prevents Oro from improving his position.
Shazad wants to control but Oro is keeping him busy.
Shazad lands with a punch from half guard.
Shazad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oro.
Oro wants to stand up but Shazad is controlling him.
Shazad wants to control from the top but Oro keeps moving.
Oro wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shazad wants to control from the top but Oro keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ejay Shazad.
Oro throws a sloppy head kick
and Shazad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oro just misses with a punch to the body.
Shazad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shazad moves out of range of the body kick.
Oro fails to land with a series of punches.
Oro misses with a body shot
and Shazad counters with a left to the body.
Oro throws a leg kick which misses Shazad's front leg but catches the back leg as Shazad tries to avoid it.
Shazad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oro.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shazad tries to avoid it but Oro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shazad to the ground. Shazad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oro is breathing heavily.
Shazad scores with a head kick.
Shazad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shazad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ejay Shazad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oro wants to slow Shazad down by chopping away at his legs.
Oro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shazad.
Oro is looking to slow Shazad down with leg kicks.
Shazad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oro scores with a jab to the head.
Shazad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alan Oro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oro looks to score with a jab to the body but Shazad is just out of range.
Oro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oro tries to land a front kick but Shazad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oro throws out a powerful jab.
Oro digs a good hook to Shazad's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oro misses with a double jab
and Shazad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shazad shoots in but Oro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alan Oro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ejay Shazad.
Oro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shazad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oro somewhat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oro.
Oro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shazad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oro tries a head kick but it misses.
Shazad blocks a head kick by Oro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shazad punishes Oro's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Oro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shazad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shazad gets tackled into the cage by Oro. Oro maintains the clinch.
Shazad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shazad jumps guard and drags Oro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shazad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oro manages to get himself to full guard.
Shazad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ejay Shazad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shazad wants to control from the top but Oro keeps moving.
Shazad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shazad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shazad wants to control from the top but Oro keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ejay Shazad hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shazad tries a head kick but it misses.
Oro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shazad has a takedown stuffed.
Oro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Shazad. No joy for Oro on that attempt.
Shazad throws a body kick that misses.
Shazad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shazad moves out of range of the body kick from Oro.
Oro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oro throws a leg kick but Shazad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alan Oro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oro throws out a leg kick but Shazad moves out of range and Oro only half commits.
A good leg kick by Shazad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shazad lands a slapping body shot.
Oro is looking to wear down Shazad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oro throws a low kick but Shazad moves out of range easily.
Oro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shazad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shazad. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shazad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oro.
Shazad tries to clinch there but Oro circles away.
Shazad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oro as he avoids it easily.
Oro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shazad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shazad, pushing him back against the cage.
Shazad wants the takedown. Oro is fighting it off but Shazad persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oro's guard against the cage.
Shazad postures up in Oro's guard and throws a big left but Oro blocks it.
Oro is looking for a triangle but Shazad pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alan Oro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shazad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oro as he jumps to the side.
Oro misses with a low kick.
Shazad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oro circles away.
Shazad tries to move into range but Oro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oro just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oro. Shazad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shazad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shazad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alan Oro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ejay Shazad.
Oro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shazad walks away with a smile on his face. Oro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oro scores with the left hand. Shazad knows he should have avoided that one.
Shazad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shazad moves out of range of the body kick.
Oro lands a right hook to the body.
Oro throws a hook but Shazad blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Oro as Shazad shoots in.
The fighters circling - Oro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shazad.
Oro throws a head kick but Shazad moves out of range.
Shazad throws an overhand right that lands on Oro's shoulder, as Oro tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Oro.
Shazad blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oro.
Shazad drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shazad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shazad stopping the sweep attempt from Oro.
Oro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shazad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shazad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazad trying to control the action but Oro is working from the bottom.
Oro tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shazad easily slips into full mount!
Oro blocking the ground and pound.
Oro is looking to get to half guard.
Shazad throwing strikes here but Oro is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oro is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shazad looking to control but Oro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oro is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shazad looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shazad wants to control the pace but Oro is squirming around nicely.
Oro can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Shazad.
Oro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shazad thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shazad throws some wild stikes that Oro manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alan Oro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Oro.
Shazad is looking to clinch.
Oro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shazad slips a straight right by Oro.
Oro shoots for a takedown but Shazad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shazad has Oro up against the cage in a clinch.
Shazad successfully pulls guard.
Shazad controlling the position.
Shazad is trying to control the position but Oro postures up.
Oro trying to control but Shazad is working from the bottom.
Shazad is pulling down on Oro's head. It's preventing any offense from Oro, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ejay Shazad wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shazad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oro.
Oro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shazad tries for a takedown but Oro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oro dives in and grabs Shazad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shazad pushes down on Oro's head and hops out.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shazad shoots in for a takedown but Oro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shazad moves into the clinch.
Shazad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alan Oro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ejay Shazad.
Shazad is trying to pull guard but Oro has him pressed against the cage.
Oro is trying to break free.
Shazad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oro looking to throw knees to the head but Shazad is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oro breaks from the clinch.
Oro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shazad lands a jab to the nose.
Oro shoots for a takedown but Shazad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Shazad as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oro misses with a head kick.
Shazad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shazad shoots in and drives through. Oro sprawls well.
Oro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shazad.
Shazad lands with a good body shot.
Shazad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oro throws a front kick aimed at Shazad's knee but Shazad avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oro, pushing him back against the cage.
Shazad tries to pull guard but Oro holds him up against the cage and eventually Shazad drops back down to his feet.
Oro misses with a knee to the head.
Oro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shazad has Oro pressed against the cage, preventing Oro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shazad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oro wants to control from the top but Shazad keeps moving.
Shazad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shazad pulls Oro in to control the position.
Oro trying to control but Shazad is working from the bottom.
Shazad is pulling down on Oro's head. It's preventing any offense from Oro, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shazad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shazad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oro throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shazad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shazad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oro.
Shazad gets the takedown into side control.
Shazad working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here as Shazad stalls from top position.
Shazad creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ejay Shazad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oro wants it to stay on the feet.
Oro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oro throws a head kick but Shazad moves out of range.
Oro scores with a leg kick.
Shazad tests Oro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oro tries a low kick but Shazad avoids it.
Oro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shazad manages to avoid it.
Oro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Oro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shazad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shazad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazad trying to control but Oro is working from the bottom.
Shazad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oro trying to keep a closed guard but Shazad is proving a slippery customer.
Shazad chips away with some ground and pound.
Oro is looking for a triangle here but Shazad uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Oro is looking to regain half guard here but Shazad keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shazad is trying to get an arm triangle but Oro is defending well.
Oro tries to buck Shazad off but Shazad is having none of it.
Shazad throws a strike aimed at the side of Oro's head but Oro avoids it well.
Oro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shazad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oro is trying to buck Shazad off.
Shazad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oro looking for subs from the bottom but Shazad mounts him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shazad prevents Oro from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazad thowing shots but they're missing.
Shazad lands a big shot there that rocks Oro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shazad has control of Oro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Oro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shazad thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oro is looking to improve his position but Shazad isn't that keen on the idea.
Oro blocking the ground and pound.
Shazad working for a guillotine from mount but Oro is in no mood to give up.
Oro is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oro is working hard here to advance position.
Shazad punching from mount but Oro doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shazad avoids the attempt from Oro to control.
Oro can't escape the position.
Oro's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Shazad is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oro is surviving well by controlling Shazad's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shazad wants to finish this one by submission but Oro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shazad.
Shazad throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oro because Shazad loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oro wants to control but Shazad passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ejay Shazad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shazad has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ejay Shazad!
Ejay Shazad is the new lightweight champion!
An intense looking Ejay Shazad took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You can't beat me im the best and the belt proves I'm the best'.
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