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Bloodsport 31: Bad Boyz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between jens pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mantil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pulver comes to the cage accompanied by littlle evil. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, jens pulver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Mantil!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pulver shoots in but no luck this time.
pulver fails with the takedown.
pulver avoids the head kick by Mantil.
Mantil with a poor takedown
and pulver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mantil won't be happy with that.
Mantil is looking to regain half guard here but pulver keeps moving and retains side control.
Mantil manages to get back to half guard.
pulver is breathing heavily.
Mantil is trying to control but can't.
Mantil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mantil trying to control but pulver postures up.
Mantil is looking to escape.
pulver seems to be working for a kimura but Mantil defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pulver prevents Mantil from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
pulver shoots in looking for a takedown. Mantil tries to sprawl out of it but pulver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mantil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jens pulver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantil lands a head kick!
pulver scores with a takedown into Mantil's guard.
Mantil trying to keep a closed guard but pulver is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantil looking for a guillotine here but pulver defends easily.
Mantil is looking to stand up but pulver isn't so interested in that idea.
Mantil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
pulver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
pulver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pulver trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
pulver tries for a takedown but Mantil circles away easily
and Mantil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mantil passes to side control.
pulver is looking for a sweep.
pulver is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mantil is controlling him well.
Mantil working the ground and pound from side control.
pulver is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantil decides to stand up, so the ref orders pulver to his feet.
pulver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mantil sprawls well. Mantil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. pulver gets slowly back to his feet.
pulver avoids the head kick by Mantil.
pulver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mantil's guard.
pulver wants to pass the guard but Mantil is keeping the position.
pulver wants to control from the top but Mantil keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 jens pulver will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mantil misses with a takedown
and pulver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mantil won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
pulver is trying to get an arm triangle but Mantil is defending well.
Mantil gets back to half guard.
Mantil is trying to maintain the position but pulver is very close to passing his half guard.
pulver trying to pass the guard but Mantil defending well.
pulver is trying to control the action in half guard but Mantil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of pulver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take pulver's back!
pulver is in bad spot here.
pulver covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
pulver rolls, trying to escape but Mantil keeps control of the position.
Mantil is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
pulver covering up well and avoiding damage.
pulver tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
pulver breaks Mantil's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mantil is trying to keep pulver in close.
pulver trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mantil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mantil tries for a takedown but pulver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
pulver gets a takedown into half guard.
pulver tries to pass to full mount but Mantil defends it.
jens pulver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pulver trying to control the pace.
pulver is thwarting Mantil's attempts to control the position.
pulver content to control rather than advance.
pulver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mantil is staying active underneath pulver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
pulver tries to pass to full mount but Mantil defends it.
Mantil looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
pulver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mantil counters with a nice low kick that buckles pulver's knee momentarily.
Mantil looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for pulver!
pulver is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jens pulver dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
pulver has a takedown stuffed.
Mantil tries to score a power double leg takedown but pulver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mantil somewhat.
pulver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mantil tries to clinch up.
pulver tries to clinch up but Mantil circles away and keeps his distance.
Mantil shoots and misses
and pulver counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mantil!
Mantil is bucking up trying to escape but pulver cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
pulver goes for an armbar but Mantil turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mantil.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mantil tries to free his leg and advance position but pulver is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantil controlling from the top position.
pulver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mantil gets to his feet - pulver follows without any prompting.
jens pulver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mantil fails with the takedown
and pulver counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
jens pulver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Mantil.
Mantil tries to get to full guard but pulver has control of the leg.
pulver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mantil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mantil is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantil is looking to improve his position.
pulver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mantil defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
pulver prevents Mantil from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
pulver shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mantil manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
pulver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mantil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
pulver prevents Mantil from getting back to his feet.
pulver preventing the sweep.
pulver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mantil working a defensive guard here.
Mantil wants to sweep here but pulver controlling him for the moment.
pulver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pulver trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mantil with a poor takedown
and pulver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
pulver postures up.
pulver thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mantil is trying to hold pulver in close to prevent damage but pulver has managed to pass into half guard.
Ground and pound from pulver.
And that's the end of the fight!
jens pulver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for pulver, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for jens pulver!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for jens pulver!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for jens pulver!
jens pulver wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cal Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cal Tennant had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Tennant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tennant pinned against the cage. Tennant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tennant instigates a clinch.
Tennant jumps guard.
Alkofer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alkoferis looking to pass into half guard but Tennant pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tennant is in guard.
Tennant trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkofer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tennant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tennant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alkofer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tennant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tennant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tennant.
Tennant is looking to take a break and control but Alkofer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant decides to stand back up.
Tennant 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.
Tennant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alkofer is looking for a triangle here but Tennant uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant stands up.
Alkofer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tennant counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alkofer's guard now.
Tennant is breathing heavily.
Tennant lands a couple of digs.
Tennant throws and elbow that misses. Alkofer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tennant's guard. Nice move by Alkofer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer looking to pass the guard.
Alkofer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tennant is trying to control Alkofer's posture but Alkofer avoids it.
Alkofer moves into full mount!
Tennant defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alkofer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Tennant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tennant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tennant throws and elbow that misses. Alkofer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tennant's guard. Nice move by Alkofer!
Alkofer is pushing down on Tennant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tennant is fighting to maintain full guard but Alkofer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alkofer tries to pass to full mount but Tennant defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alkofer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tennant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alkofer is pressing down on Tennant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tennant is holding on for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer is looking to pass Tennant's guard but actually Tennant recovers to full guard.
Tennant wants to sweep here but Alkofer controlling him for the moment.
Alkofer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tennant is retaining full guard.
Tennant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alkofer passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alkofer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tennant's thigh. Tennant counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cal Tennant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alkofer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tennant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tennant has escaped and now he's on top!
Alkofer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alkofer looking for a guillotine here but Tennant defends easily.
Tennant looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tennant trying to control but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Alkofer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alkofer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tennant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alkofer's guard.
Tennant is looking to advance position but Alkofer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Alkofer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tennant is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tennant and Alkofer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alkofer prevents Tennant from escaping the position.
Tennant sneaks out the side door and pushes Alkofer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alkofer has his takedown stuffed
and Tennant moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cal Tennant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Alkofer.
Alkofer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tennant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tennant slows down the pace here.
Alkofer goes for a takedown attempt but Tennant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alkofer has his takedown stuffed
so Tennant counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tennant looking to pass the guard.
Tennant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alkofer's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant is looking to stand up but Alkofer won't let him.
Tennant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alkofer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tennant wanted to stand there but Alkofer had control of the position.
Tennant postures up in Alkofer's guard and throws a big left but Alkofer blocks it.
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.
Tennant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alkofer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tennant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tennant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alkofer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tennant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alkofer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant looking to sit in guard and control but Alkofer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alkofer preventing the sweep.
Alkofer advances position into side control!
Alkofer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Tennant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tennant 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Cal Tennant!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Cal Tennant!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Cal Tennant!
Cal Tennant wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson's entrance music is Wrath by Nasum. A fine choice. Andreas Svensson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Leonard Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Svensson misses.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svensson throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Svensson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
A big left from Svensson misses.
Svensson takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Svensson's corner calls for a 1-2. Svensson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzalez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzalez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gonzalez won't allow Svensson to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez postures up and lands a big shot to Svensson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Svensson has momentary wrist control but Gonzalez slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches.
Svensson has momentary wrist control but Gonzalez slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzalez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzalez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzalez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez cracks Svensson with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzalez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gonzalez slips a nice elbow through Svensson's hands, connecting with Svensson's forehead.
Gonzalez lands strikes from half guard.
Gonzalez winds up and cracks Svensson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Svensson is looking to escape.
Svensson taking some punishment here, with Gonzalez in his half guard.
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!
Gonzalez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gonzalez slips a nice elbow through Svensson's hands, connecting with Svensson's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez working Svensson over with strikes.
Svensson has hold of Gonzalez's hands but Gonzalez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzalez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonzalez is thwarting Svensson's attempts to control the position.
Svensson has hold of Gonzalez's hands but Gonzalez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzalez winds up and cracks Svensson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez winds up and cracks Svensson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzalez lands a nice short elbow.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzalez lands a nice short elbow.
Gonzalez slips a nice elbow through Svensson's hands, connecting with Svensson's forehead.
Gonzalez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
Gonzalez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez is nestled in close to Svensson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzalez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Gonzalez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gonzalez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gonzalez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Svensson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Svensson tries to get out of the position.
Gonzalez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gonzalez with good strikes from the mount here!
Gonzalez with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez landing strikes from the mount and Svensson is in trouble!
Svensson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gonzalez working Svensson over with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez lands a big shot there that rocks Svensson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gonzalez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Svensson's face.
Svensson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gonzalez looking to finish Svensson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Svensson!
Svensson wants to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Gonzalez.
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzalez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gonzalez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gonzalez lands a heavy elbow.
Gonzalez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Svensson's face.
Svensson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a big elbow.
Gonzalez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gonzalez looking to control but Svensson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gonzalez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Svensson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Svensson is bucking up trying to escape but Gonzalez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gonzalez has control of Svensson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Svensson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gonzalez with shots to the head and body - Svensson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Svensson tries to reverse the position but Gonzalez maintains control.
Gonzalez lands a big elbow.
Svensson taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Gonzalez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson working to try and regain half guard.
Svensson is in a horrible position here. Gonzalez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gonzalez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gonzalez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Svensson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gonzalez has a good base and remains in mount.
Gonzalez landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez with a couple of short strikes.
Gonzalez with shots to the head and body - Svensson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gonzalez punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonzalez lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzalez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Svensson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gonzalez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Svensson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez scoring with some ground and pound.
Gonzalez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Svensson's head.
Svensson has momentary wrist control but Gonzalez slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Gonzalez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Svensson wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez postures up and lands a big shot to Svensson's brow.
Gonzalez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Svensson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzalez postures up in Svensson's guard and throws a big left but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez stands up over Svensson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gonzalez stands up over Svensson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Svensson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez landing with the ground and pound.
Gonzalez won't allow Svensson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Svensson's head.
Gonzalez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Andreas Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Svensson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Svensson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leonard Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzalez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Svensson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Gonzalez slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzalez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gonzalez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez working over Svensson with some ground and pound. Svensson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzalez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzalez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Leonard Gonzalez!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Leonard Gonzalez!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Leonard Gonzalez!
Leonard Gonzalez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Acter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waranhk Nsembo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nsembo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ChessBoxin'. Waranhk Nsembo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Acter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Waranhk Nsembo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acter swinging wildly here.
Nsembo swats away the attempt to clinch by Acter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Acter.
Nsembo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Acter dives in and grabs Nsembo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nsembo pushes down on Acter's head and hops out.
Acter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nsembo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nsembo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Acter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Acter lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Waranhk Nsembo has been cut.
Nsembo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nsembo can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acter is working for a guillotine from mount but Nsembo frees his head quite easily.
Nsembo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Acter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Acter throws some wild stikes that Nsembo manages to avoid easily.
Nsembo tries to buck Acter off but he can't manage it.
Acter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Acter 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.
Nsembo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Acter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nsembo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Acter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nsembo is now in Acter's guard. A big mistake from Acter there, giving up the dominant position!
Acter is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nsembo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Acter is proving hard to escape from.
Acter is looking for a triangle but Nsembo pushes his legs off easily.
Acter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nsembo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nsembo defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nsembo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Acter, up you get!
Nsembo cracks Acter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nsembo thows a body shot but no joy.
Nsembo connects with a looping right hand.
Nsembo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Acter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Acter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acter fails to land the takedown.
Acter tries to clinch but Nsembo is having none of it.
Acter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Acter really is a fat lump.
Nsembo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Acter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Acter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nsembo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nsembo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Nsembo does no damage.
Acter tries for a takedown but Nsembo circles away easily
and Nsembo counters with a three punch combo that has Acter backing up. Acter nods at Nsembo to acknowledge the strikes.
Acter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nsembo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Acter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Acter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Acter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Acter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nsembo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Waranhk Nsembo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waranhk Nsembo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nsembo fails to land with a series of punches.
Acter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nsembo. Nsembo obviously looking to wear him down.
Acter wants to clinch but Nsembo slips to the side
and Nsembo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Acter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nsembo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Acter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nsembo is trying to defend but Acter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nsembo pushes Acter off looking to stand but Acter dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acter thows a huge punch but Nsembo dodges it nicely.
Nsembo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Acter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Acter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nsembo is trying to stand back up but Acter is controlling him
Acter slips a nice elbow through Nsembo's hands, connecting with Nsembo's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Acter in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nsembo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Acter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Acter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clinical CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angry BlackGuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angry BlackGuy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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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, Clinical CPW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Angry BlackGuy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BlackGuy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. CPW defends it nicely.
BlackGuy looks for a takedown but CPW sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from CPW.
Clinical CPW seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CPW fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but BlackGuy is out of range.
CPW just misses with a punch to the body.
BlackGuy shoots in for a takedown but CPW shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clinical CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angry BlackGuy.
BlackGuy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CPW lands a left and a right that send BlackGuy crashing to the mat, dazed. CPW thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
BlackGuy is rocked!
It looks like Angry BlackGuy has been cut.
CPW throws a nice looking combination but BlackGuy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
BlackGuy is still on wobbly legs! Can CPW finish him?
CPW circles away from the clinch attempt.
BlackGuy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CPW avoids it really well and circles away.
BlackGuy seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BlackGuy shoots for a takedown but CPW saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BlackGuy looks gassed!
BlackGuy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
CPW steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! BlackGuy is out on his feet! CPW sets himself and nearly takes BlackGuy's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clinical CPW!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartolomeo Goodyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartolomeo Goodyear has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ross Pearson's 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeo Goodyear!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodyear bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goodyear throws a strike aimed at the side of Pearson's head but Pearson avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodyear working away.
Goodyear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Goodyear stalls from top position.
Goodyear is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pearson is letting Goodyear control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I looks like Goodyear might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bartolomeo Goodyear just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pearson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goodyear to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goodyear controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Goodyear stays in close to Pearson's body and controls the position.
Pearson trying to control the position.
Pearson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goodyear 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.
Goodyear looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Goodyear content to stall in guard here.
Pearson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodyear has gone for a leg lock! Pearson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Goodyear's guard.
Goodyear controlling Pearson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goodyear can do anything to dispel that myth.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bartolomeo Goodyear just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodyear closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Goodyear is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goodyear trying to control from half guard but Pearson is working away.
Goodyear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goodyear looks gassed!
Goodyear controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartolomeo Goodyear dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pearson misses with a takedown
and Goodyear counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pearson won't be happy with that.
Goodyear tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Goodyear advances to mount.
Goodyear takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bartolomeo Goodyear just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodyear looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goodyear controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pearson's thigh. Pearson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bartolomeo Goodyear has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodyear 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.
Goodyear must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodyear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodyear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pearson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodyear trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson working for a triangle but Goodyear defends it easily.
Goodyear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.
Pearson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pearson working for a triangle but Goodyear defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goodyear tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard.
Goodyear advances to half guard.
Goodyear is pressing down on Pearson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pearson is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goodyear in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartolomeo Goodyear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goodyear closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goodyear lands in his opponent's guard.
Goodyear controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goodyear looking to sit in guard and control but Pearson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goodyear holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goodyear's guard.
Goodyear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pearson 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.
Goodyear has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pearson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodyear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Goodyear looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pearson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodyear can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goodyear wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Goodyear is stalling in the full guard.
Goodyear trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bartolomeo Goodyear just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodyear scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goodyear wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.
Goodyear is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pearson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Goodyear taking a break here but Pearson is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear wants to pass the guard but Pearson is defending well.
Goodyear is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pearson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goodyear.
Goodyear is trying to control. Pearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartolomeo Goodyear comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodyear 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Bartolomeo Goodyear!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Bartolomeo Goodyear!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Bartolomeo Goodyear!
Bartolomeo Goodyear wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Achilles The Immortal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Nero (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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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Achilles The Immortal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximillian Nero!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nero drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Immortal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nero defends well.
Nero got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Immortal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nero has managed to get both his arms back between The Immortal 's legs - danger averted.
The Immortal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Immortal has his foot on Nero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nero works his way back into a safe position though.
Nero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Immortal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nero passes into half guard.
The Immortal trying to control but Nero postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Immortal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nero 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.
The Immortal looking for a guillotine here but Nero defends easily.
The Immortal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Immortal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Immortal is looking for a triangle but Nero pushes his legs off easily.
The Immortal is breathing heavily.
Nero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Immortal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nero uses it to pass to side control.
The Immortal is being controlled here.
The Immortal looks to move to half guard but instead Nero has passed into mount! Damn!
The Immortal tries to reverse the position but Nero maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Immortal is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Immortal is working hard here to advance position.
Nero controlling the position easily from mount.
Nero wants to control the pace but The Immortal is squirming around nicely.
The Immortal is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Immortal throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Nero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Immortal leaves Nero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Immortal but The Immortal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Immortal 's waist but The Immortal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nero off to one side.
Achilles The Immortal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillian Nero.
Horrible takedown by Nero or perhaps it was just good defense by The Immortal which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nero.
The Immortal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Immortal is working for a submission of some sort.
The Immortal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nero defends it well.
Nero is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Immortal wants to work for an arm triangle but Nero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Immortal 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.
The Immortal is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Nero to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Immortal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Immortal has Nero in his guard.
The Immortal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nero is aware though and is defending well.
The Immortal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Immortal is looking for a triangle here but Nero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Immortal is trying to improve his position.
The Immortal is not content to let Nero control the position.
Nero laying and praying for a moment but The Immortal takes advantage and regains half guard.
The Immortal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Immortal actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nero in particular looking to stall.
The Immortal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nero pulls his head out easily.
The Immortal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nero with a poor takedown
and The Immortal counters with a single leg into guard. Nero didn't expect that.
The Immortal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nero!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles The Immortal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so The Immortal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The Immortal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Immortal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nero, who protects the arm well.
The Immortal is trying to get an arm triangle but Nero is defending well.
Nero sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Immortal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nero is just riding it out for now. The Immortal eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Immortal 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.
Nero has his hands clasped together around The Immortal 's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Immortal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Immortal has Nero in his guard.
The Immortal is looking for a triangle but Nero pushes his legs off easily.
Nero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Immortal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nero is aware though and is defending well.
Nero postures up.
The Immortal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Immortal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nero passes into half guard.
The Immortal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Immortal is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Immortal has a hand on Nero's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nero takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The Immortal is squirming around, avoiding Nero's attempts to control the action.
Achilles The Immortal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Immortal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Immortal 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.
The Immortal has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nero escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nero!
And that's the end of the fight!
Achilles The Immortal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Immortal 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Achilles The Immortal !
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Achilles The Immortal !
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Achilles The Immortal !
Achilles The Immortal wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimonds Bergmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Martello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmanis's entrance music is Twiztid - We Don't Die. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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266 lbs
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248 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimonds Bergmanis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Martello!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bergmanis as Martello shoots in.
Martello looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Martello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martello trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bergmanis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bergmanis wants to control from the top but Martello keeps moving.
Martello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bergmanis 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.
Martello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bergmanis's guard.
Bergmanis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergmanis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergmanis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martello's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bergmanis is one step ahead there.
Martello keeping moving, preventing Bergmanis from controlling successfully.
Bergmanis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martello keeping moving, preventing Bergmanis from controlling successfully.
Bergmanis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bergmanis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martello keeping moving, preventing Bergmanis from controlling successfully.
Martello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martello looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bergmanis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bergmanis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bergmanis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martello can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martello 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.
Bergmanis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martello is in trouble now - Bergmanis has advanced to mount!
Bergmanis goes for an armbar but Martello turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Martello.
Bergmanis keeping moving, preventing Martello from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis has Martello pulled in close to control his posture.
Martello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martello preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bergmanis holds on and takes a little breather.
Martello wants to control from the top but Bergmanis keeps moving.
Bergmanis is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bergmanis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Martello off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Martello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bergmanis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bergmanis has Martello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bergmanis stalling the fight.
Bergmanis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martello prevents it.
Bergmanis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martello fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raimonds Bergmanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergmanis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimonds Bergmanis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Max Martello has been cut.
Bergmanis with a nice cross.
Martello doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bergmanis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bergmanis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bergmanis tries to clinch up
and Martello counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martello.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergmanis managing to control the position.
Martello looking to pass the guard.
Max Martello has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martello is breathing heavily.
Bergmanis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergmanis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bergmanis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martello sees it coming and defends easily.
Martello wants to control but Bergmanis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bergmanis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martello is just riding it out for now. Bergmanis eventually gives up the hold.
Bergmanis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martello has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis trying to control from half guard but Martello is working away.
Bergmanis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bergmanis is working for a kimura but Martello is defending it quite comfortably.
Martello taking some punishment here, with Bergmanis in his half guard.
Bergmanis trying to control from half guard but Martello is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martello wants to get back to full guard but Bergmanis has passed into side control.
Bergmanis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martello to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martello shrugs it off.
Bergmanis lands a big shot there that rocks Martello but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bergmanis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martello to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martello shrugs it off.
Bergmanis controlling from mount.
Bergmanis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Martello tries to improve his position but Bergmanis has taken his back! Bergmanis has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Martello tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bergmanis pushes Martello away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raimonds Bergmanis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ben cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cook's entrance music is last man. A fine choice. George Hust will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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198 lbs
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184 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, ben cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hust!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hust fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Hust.
George Hust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hust fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
cook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like ben cook has been cut.
Hust throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hust misses with a few strikes there.
Hust tries to clinch there but cook circles away.
Hust misses with a low kick.
Hust lands with a straight right. cook didn't see that one coming.
cook shoots in for a double leg but Hust sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hust throws a big shot that misses.
cook slips a jab from Hust.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hust takes a swing at cook's ribcage but misses.
Hust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hust throws a series of punches but cook avoids them all with ease.
cook needs to keep his hands up - Hust had a free shot at his head there.
Hust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
cook avoids the body shot from Hust.
A slow jab from Hust misses its intended target.
Hust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but cook manages to avoid it.
cook darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hust trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
cook stops Hust from getting back to his feet.
cook seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hust is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). ben cook!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Mihic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihic comes to the cage accompanied by L.L. Cool J - Mama said Knock you Out. Smith has chosen Big John as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Mihic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mihic with that takedown attempt.
Mihic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Mihic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mihic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mihic slows the pace down.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mihic is controlling him well.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Mihic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Mihic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Mihic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mihic.
Mihic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mihic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mihic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mihic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mihic throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mihic working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Mihic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Mihic.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mihic.
Mihic throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mihic throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Mihic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mihic throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mihic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mihic throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mihic thows a big elbow that misses.
Mihic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith wants to stand but Mihic is controlling the position.
Mihic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mihic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mihic postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Mihic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mihic is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Mihic fails to land the takedown.
Mihic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mihic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Mihic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihic shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mihic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mihic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mihic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
Mihic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mihic misses with a head shot.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mihic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mihic thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mihic.
BOOM! Mihic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mihic.
Mihic unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Smith wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mihic landing punches.
Mihic with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihic throwing strikes here but Smith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mihic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
A nice elbow there by Mihic.
Mihic raining down shots from the mount!
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mihic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Mihic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihic punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mihic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mihic landing strikes, looking to finish!
That has opened up John Smith's cut even more.
Mihic 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Mihic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The cut above John Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
John Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marko Mihic!
Marko Mihic retains his light heavyweight title!
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pop
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