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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashadabad Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashadabad Patel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Warburton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashadabad Patel!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patel looks to land a left hand but Warburton moved out of range nicely.
Warburton rushes Patel and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Patel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Patel misses the target.
Patel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warburton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patel manages to avoid it.
Patel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Warburton slips a jab and a cross from Patel.
Warburton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patel.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Warburton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Patel tries to hold on but Warburton pushes him away.
Warburton tries to control but Patel wriggling away.
Patel working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Patel is looking to escape.
Warburton prevents Patel from getting the reversal.
Patel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Warburton.
Warburton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Patel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Warburton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Warburton avoids the attempt from Patel to control.
Warburton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Warburton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Warburton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Warburton throwing strikes here but Patel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Patel gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton thows a huge punch but Patel dodges it nicely.
Patel is holding on to half guard well.
Warburton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Patel trying to control but Warburton postures up.
Warburton trying to mount his opponent but Patel defends it.
Warburton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Warburton is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patel is trying to maintain the position but Warburton is very close to passing his half guard.
Warburton trying to control from Patel's half guard. Patel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Patel throws a nice looking combination but Warburton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patel drops Warburton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Warburton looks back up at him and smiles so Patel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Warburton is rocked!
It looks like Grant Warburton has been cut.
Patel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Warburton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patel lands a nice hook to Warburton's body. Warburton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warburton leaves his chin hanging out and Patel seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Warburton crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ashadabad Patel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ole Chamberlain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clarke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smack My Bitch Up. Ole Chamberlain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ole Chamberlain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamberlain takes a swing at Clarke's ribcage but misses.
Chamberlain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Chamberlain.
Clarke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clarke closes the distance and clinches up with Chamberlain, looking for a takedown. Clarke pushes Chamberlain against the ropes but Chamberlain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Clarke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chamberlain is trying desperately to improve position.
Clarke trying to control but Chamberlain is having none of it.
Chamberlain tries to lock up and control but Clarke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke landing shots from mount.
Clarke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clarke with good strikes from the mount here!
Clarke lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chamberlain is rocked!
Clarke softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Chamberlain is out cold! Clarke jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Clarke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Reese!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reese was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reese landing strikes from the mount and Galvao is in trouble!
Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reese lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Reese landing strikes from the mount and Galvao is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reese pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Reese has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Galvao's face.
Galvao is rocked!
Reese landing shots from mount.
Oh Galvao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reese drops a big elbow. That's hurt Galvao! More shots from Reese and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Reese!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ras Butten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butten's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Apoptygma Berzerk - Fade to Black. Mathers has chosen Buck cherry as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ras Butten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Butten tries to clinch but Mathers moves out of range.
Butten tries to close the distance and clinch but Mathers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathers throws a shot to the body.
Mathers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Butten tries for a takedown but Mathers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Butten is looking to clinch but Mathers is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Butten.
Butten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mathers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butten.
Butten clinches up with Mathers and pushes him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butten.
A short left from Butten.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mathers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mathers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mathers can't break the clinch.
Butten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mathers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Butten throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Butten fails to land.
Butten is struggling to control the position.
Butten has hold of one of Mathers's legs. Mathers is fighting the takedown attempt but Butten gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Butten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butten wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.
Butten postures up.
Mathers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butten is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mathers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mathers has escaped and now he's on top!
Butten controls Mathers momentarily but Mathers frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers wants to control from the top but Butten keeps moving.
Mathers wants to stand but Butten has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Butten trying to keep a closed guard but Mathers is proving a slippery customer.
Butten wants to sweep here but Mathers controlling him for the moment.
Butten keeping moving, preventing Mathers from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mathers manages to get himself to full guard.
Butten trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mathers has control of Butten's left arm, preventing Butten from doing any damage.
Mathers can't keep his opponent in guard - Butten advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Butten is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mathers gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mathers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mathers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butten tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathers is retaining full guard.
Mathers is trying to keep Butten in close.
Butten passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Mathers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mathers looks to land a left hand but Butten moved out of range nicely.
Mathers misses with a series of wild punches.
Mathers missing with a left hand there. Butten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Butten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mathers misses with a straight left.
Butten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butten drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Butten 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.
Butten looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Butten trying to control but Mathers is working from the bottom.
Mathers looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Butten manages to get himself to full guard.
Mathers wants to pass the guard but Butten is keeping the position.
Butten controls Mathers momentarily but Mathers frees himself.
Mathers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butten's guard.
Mathers stands up from Butten's guard - Mathers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mathers is breathing heavily.
Butten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Butten clinches up with Mathers and pushes him back against the ropes.
Butten throws a head punch that misses.
Mathers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mathers is trying to force a seperation but Butten has the dominant position.
Butten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butten works on Mathers's body with a couple of short punches.
Butten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butten lands a hook that snaps the head of Mathers backwards.
Butten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mathers's efforts to push away.
Mathers takes a shot to the head.
Butten just leaning against Mathers, taking a breather.
Butten throws a head punch that misses.
Mathers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Butten.
Mathers is trying to force a seperation but Butten has the dominant position.
Butten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mathers backwards.
Mathers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Butten is pushing Mathers up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butten seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mathers can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Butten to work.
Butten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Butten prevents Mathers from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butten.
Butten is trying to stall.
Butten lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Butten - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Butten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathers backwards.
Butten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Butten wants to stall.
Butten wants a takedown.
Butten goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mathers prevents it.
Mathers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butten has him pressed against the ropes.
Mathers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butten tries to stall but Mathers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mathers is trying to break the clinch but Butten is controlling him.
Butten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mathers is keeping busy.
Butten holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ras Butten.
A big left from Mathers misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butten doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathers circles away.
Butten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ras Butten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butten slips a jab and a cross from Mathers.
Mathers throws a jab but it's blocked by Butten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Butten dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Butten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butten instigates a clinch.
Butten pushes Mathers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mathers wants to break free but Butten has control.
Butten holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Butten.
Butten has Mathers pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mathers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Butten throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathers.
Butten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mathers wants to get back to striking at distance but Butten won't allow it.
Butten works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Butten has gone for a leg lock! Mathers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Butten's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Butten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers drops back looking for a leg! Butten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butten manages to kick Mathers off! Mathers jumps back into Butten's guard.
Mathers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mathers preventing the sweep.
Mathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Butten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Butten working a defensive guard but Mathers manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mathers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Butten rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mathers's guard! Nice work there by Butten!
Butten tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathers is retaining full guard.
Butten trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mathers controls Butten momentarily but Butten frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butten is one step ahead there.
Mathers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Butten is controlling him.
Butten is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mathers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mathers has escaped and now he's on top!
Mathers is looking to work some ground and pound but Butten has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butten working a defensive guard here.
Butten has his foot on Mathers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mathers works his way back into a safe position though.
Mathers won't allow Butten to sweep him here.
Butten trying to control the position.
Butten is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mathers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butten keeping moving, preventing Mathers from controlling successfully.
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 Ras Butten.
I think Butten has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ras Butten!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Alban (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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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Larry Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Alban!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alban throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Alban lands with a nice body punch.
Alban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald cracks Alban with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alban misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Alban.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the strikes.
Alban misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzgerald throws a nice looking combination but Alban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alban throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alban thinking.
Fitzgerald throws out a loose jab but Alban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alban misses with a looping left.
Alban lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzgerald misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald moves away from the strike by Alban.
Fitzgerald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Alban moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alban throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alban connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alban misses with an uppercut.
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzgerald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alban dips to his left and cracks Fitzgerald with an uppercut!
Fitzgerald is rocked!
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!
Alban flashes Fitzgerald a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fitzgerald's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fitzgerald crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Alban punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dr Alban!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Otway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Otway!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otway scores with a leg kick.
Newton swings for the body but Otway moves out of range.
Otway scores with a push kick.
Newton throws a body punch but Otway moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Otway!
It looks like Ben Newton has been cut.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otway moves away.
Otway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Otway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otway manages to avoid it.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Otway throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Otway ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Otway misses with the combination.
Newton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Otway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Otway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otway throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
Otway throws a head kick that misses.
Otway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Otway lands with a nice combination. Newton backs away looking to recover.
Newton throws a body punch but Otway moves out of range.
Newton throws a combination that misses
and Otway counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Otway.
Ben Newton's cut is getting worse.
A punch lands to the side of Otway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otway throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Otway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otway avoids the body shot from Newton.
Otway throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
Otway is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab by Otway.
Newton slips a jab from Otway.
Otway throws a nice looking combination but Newton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Otway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newton.
Otway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newton misses with a body shot
and Otway counters with a series of strikes. Newton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Otway sizes up Newton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Otway throws a nice looking combination but Newton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Otway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newton circles away quickly and effectively.
Otway looks to land a combination but Newton avoids it well.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otway.
Newton is looking to wear down Otway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Otway throws a series of punches but Newton moves out of range.
Otway swinging wildly here.
Otway misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Newton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Otway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Otway throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
Newton slips a jab and a cross from Otway.
Otway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newton.
Otway lands a two punch combo.
Newton throws a body punch but Otway moves out of range.
Otway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Otway throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Newton.
Ben Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton looks to land a combination. Otway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Newton throws a combination that misses
and Otway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Otway throws a head kick that misses.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Otway counters with a solid body kick.
Otway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton dodges the punch combination from Otway.
Newton swings for the body but Otway moves out of range.
Newton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Otway counters with a slapping leg kick.
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Otway counters with a body kick that stops Newton in his tracks momentarily.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Otway counters with a one-two to the body.
Newton misses with a shot to the body
and Otway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Newton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Otway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Otway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Otway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Newton takes a swing at Otway's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Otway.
Otway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Newton counters with a nice uppercut.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton swings for the body but Otway moves out of range.
Otway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newton.
Otway tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Otway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otway.
Newton misses with a body shot
and Otway counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Otway misses with a wild combination.
Otway throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
Newton blocks a jab.
Otway moves away from the strike by Newton.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otway moves away.
Otway throws a series of punches but Newton moves out of range.
Newton misses with a combination
and Otway counters with a flying knee. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Newton misses the target.
Otway lands a nice shot that snaps Newton's head back.
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newton swings for the body but Otway moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Otway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Newton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Otway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otway was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Otway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Otway counters with a straight right hand.
Otway misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Otway misses.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Otway tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Otway counters with a series of strikes. Newton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Newton misses with a body shot
and Otway counters with a nice kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Otway.
Newton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Otway tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Otway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Otway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Otway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Otway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Newton backs up against the ropes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Newton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Otway misses with a series of wild punches.
Otway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Otway counters with a left and a right that stings Newton.
Otway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Otway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Otway lands a two punch combo.
Otway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Otway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Newton is rocked!
Otway rushes Newton with punches - Newton moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Newton goes down! Otway follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Otway!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svenderson Silva (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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194 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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20
193 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Svenderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumrall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sumrall throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sumrall swivels and escapes.
Sumrall has managed to clinch.
Sumrall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Svenderson Silva has been cut.
Sumrall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sumrall pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sumrall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Sumrall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Sumrall scores a nice knee to the body.
Sumrall works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Sumrall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sumrall taking a breather.
Sumrall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sumrall stalling against the ropes.
Sumrall successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumrall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sumrall wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sumrall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sumrall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva trying to control but Sumrall is working from the bottom.
Sumrall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sumrall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sumrall working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva postures up in Sumrall's guard and throws a big left but Sumrall blocks it.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sumrall keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sumrall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Sumrall looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sumrall is breathing heavily.
Sumrall is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Sumrall is having none of it.
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.
Sumrall wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Sumrall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sumrall wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva trying to control the action but Sumrall is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Sumrall sprawls well.
Sumrall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sumrall misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svenderson Silva's cut.
That's time! Sumrall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sumrall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Sumrall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sumrall misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Sumrall moves into the clinch.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sumrall lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva just leaning against Sumrall, taking a breather.
Sumrall scores with a hook to the body.
Sumrall lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sumrall.
Sumrall pushes Silva back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sumrall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sumrall.
Silva trying to stall but Sumrall improves his position.
Sumrall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva tries to break free but Sumrall pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Sumrall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sumrall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sumrall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sumrall throws an elbow that misses.
Sumrall is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Sumrall.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sumrall - that landed with a thud.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Sumrall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sumrall.
Sumrall has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Sumrall gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sumrall wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Sumrall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sumrall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sumrall is looking for a kimura here.
Sumrall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sumrall is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Sumrall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sumrall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sumrall.
Sumrall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sumrall postures up.
Sumrall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sumrall is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Sumrall with a nice head shot there.
Sumrall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sumrall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sumrall lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sumrall gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sumrall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sumrall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sumrall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Svenderson Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Silva is looking to clinch but Sumrall is avoiding it.
Sumrall pushes Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sumrall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sumrall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sumrall is defending well for now.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sumrall just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Sumrall is trying to stall.
Sumrall swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumrall has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Sumrall manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sumrall trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Sumrall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sumrall throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep here but Sumrall controlling him for the moment.
Sumrall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sumrall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumrall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sumrall's head.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sumrall tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sumrall's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sumrall closes the distance and clinches.
Sumrall pushes Silva back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sumrall.
Sumrall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sumrall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Sumrall.
Sumrall misses with a knee strike.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow.
Sumrall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sumrall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svenderson Silva.
Sumrall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Sumrall controlling him for the moment.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sumrall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sumrall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sumrall thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sumrall lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sumrall throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sumrall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sumrall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sumrall!
Sumrall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sumrall throwing hammer fists to the chest of Silva. What's that going to do exactly?
Sumrall can't escape the position.
Sumrall tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Sumrall can't escape the position.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sumrall is looking to escape.
Sumrall is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Svenderson Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Sumrall clinches with his opponent.
Sumrall has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Pat Sumrall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sumrall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Sumrall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the ropes.
Sumrall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Sumrall avoids the damage to the body.
Silva being controlled against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Sumrall.
Sumrall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sumrall lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sumrall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Sumrall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sumrall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sumrall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall taking a breather.
Sumrall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Sumrall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the ropes.
Sumrall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sumrall obliges.
Sumrall landing knees to the head.
Sumrall lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Sumrall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Sumrall.
Sumrall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sumrall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Sumrall gets an underhook and turns Silva into the ropes.
Sumrall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Sumrall blocks an uppercut.
Sumrall prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Sumrall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svenderson Silva.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Sumrall lands with a light punch inside.
Sumrall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sumrall scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sumrall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sumrall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sumrall tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Sumrall lands with a left to the head.
Sumrall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Sumrall avoids the damage to the body.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sumrall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sumrall gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sumrall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sumrall keeps working.
Sumrall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sumrall manages to get to full guard.
Sumrall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva trying to control but Sumrall is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Sumrall keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Sumrall has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Sumrall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sumrall wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall had his way with Svenderson Silva in that round.
The cut man is working on Svenderson Silva's cut.
That's time! Sumrall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Pat Sumrall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sumrall lands an overhand right.
Sumrall tries to land a body kick
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sumrall actively working from the bottom here.
Sumrall tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Sumrall manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Sumrall to sweep him here.
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.
Sumrall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sumrall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Sumrall keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sumrall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Sumrall doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Sumrall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sumrall.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Sumrall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sumrall is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sumrall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pat Sumrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sumrall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva dives in and grabs Sumrall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sumrall pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sumrall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sumrall misses with a low kick.
Sumrall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sumrall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sumrall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sumrall.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Sumrall.
Sumrall scores with a jab to the head.
Sumrall looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Sumrall jabs at Silva's body.
Sumrall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Sumrall moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall misses with an uppercut.
Sumrall is looking to score with low kicks.
Sumrall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sumrall throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Sumrall misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sumrall.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Sumrall trying to land knees to the body.
Sumrall gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sumrall is working Silva over against the ropes.
Sumrall effectively controlling the action here.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Sumrall digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Sumrall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Svenderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sumrall throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Pat Sumrall.
Well Sumrall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Sumrall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tysoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysoon has chosen Flipsyde - Someday as his entrance music. Mike Tysoon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tysoon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tysoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ball sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tysoon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ball sprawls well. Ball wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tysoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Tysoon has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tysoon.
Ball looks to land a right hand but Tysoon moved out of range.
Tysoon shoots for a takedown but Ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ball has Tysoon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tysoon looking for a takedown.
Tysoon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ball gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tysoon tries to score a body lock takedown but Ball shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ball working hard to break the clinch.
Tysoon is working for takedown but Ball is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tysoon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ball prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tysoon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ball pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tysoon looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Tysoon with that takedown attempt.
Tysoon shoots in for a double leg but Ball sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ball misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from Ball as Tysoon shoots in.
Ball lands with a hook. Tysoon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tysoon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ball circles away.
Tysoon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ball is trying to defend but Tysoon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tysoon trying to mount his opponent but Ball defends it.
Ball knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tysoon on the ground.
Tysoon seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon seems to be working for a kimura but Ball defends the submission attempt.
Ball gets full guard.
Tysoon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tysoon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ball can't keep his opponent in guard - Tysoon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tysoon wants to work for an arm triangle but Ball is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tysoon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ball's thigh. Ball counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tysoon 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ball seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tysoon drops back looking for a leg! Ball is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ball manages to kick Tysoon off! Tysoon jumps back into Ball's guard.
Tysoon 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tysoon swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ball dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tysoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ball sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tysoon somewhat.
Tysoon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tysoon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ball sprawls well. Ball wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tysoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tysoon.
Tysoon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ball tries to avoid it but Tysoon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ball to the ground. Ball escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tysoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tysoon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ball circles away.
Tysoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ball misses with a body shot.
Mike Tysoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tysoon misses.
Tysoon is breathing heavily.
Tysoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Ball tries to sprawl out of it but Tysoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ball manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ball wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice combination there by Ball.
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
Tysoon moves out of range as Ball strikes.
Mike Tysoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tysoon closes the distance and clinches up with Ball, looking for a takedown. Tysoon pushes Ball against the ropes but Ball circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ball misses with an uppercut. Tysoon saw that one coming.
Tysoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tysoon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ball slaps away a takedown attempt from Tysoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball wants to clinch.
Tysoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Tysoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Ball which made him look bad.
Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tysoon manages to avoid it.
Tysoon shoots in but Ball avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tysoon shoots in but Ball avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tysoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ball's waist but Ball gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tysoon off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball with a nice cross.
Tysoon shoots in and drives through. Ball sprawls well.
Ball throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tysoon on the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tysoon is defended easily by Ball.
Ball fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tysoon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Ball does it's job there.
Tysoon throws a combination that misses
and Ball counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tysoon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ball counters with a right hand to the body.
Tysoon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tysoon has a takedown stuffed.
Ball missing with a left hand there. Tysoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ball counters with a stiff right hand.
Ball is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from Ball.
Ball swings for the body but Tysoon moves out of range.
Ball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tysoon slips under a jab from Ball.
Ball misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Ball. No joy for Tysoon on that attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Ball as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tysoon misses with a double jab
and Tysoon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tysoon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ball pinned against the cage. Ball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tysoon blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ball dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tysoon shoots in but Ball avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tysoon looks for a takedown but Ball sprawls well.
Jack Ball is winning the standup battle so far.
Tysoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ball's waist but Ball gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tysoon off to one side.
Jack Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tysoon.
Tysoon has his takedown stuffed
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tysoon has time to react.
Tysoon shoots for a takedown but Ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ball keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ball tries to bum rush Tysoon with a series of wild strikes but Tysoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ball stuffs the takedown attempt from Tysoon. Tysoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Ball thows a body shot but no joy.
Tysoon staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball tries to clinch but Tysoon is having none of it.
Ball looks to land a right hand but Tysoon moved out of range.
Tysoon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Ball.
Tysoon misses with a takedown attempt - Ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ball with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tysoon swinging wildly here.
Ball tries to clinch up but Tysoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Tysoon tries to bum rush Ball with a series of wild strikes but Ball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ball scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ball moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tysoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball checks the leg kick.
Tysoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ball sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ball is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tysoon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tysoon.
Tysoon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ball throws a looping overhand right but Tysoon ducks down to avoid it.
Tysoon closes the distance and clinches up with Ball, looking for a takedown. Tysoon pushes Ball against the ropes but Ball circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ball lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ball darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ball jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tysoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tysoon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ball to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ball shrugs it off.
Tysoon has hold of Ball's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ball manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tysoon looking to secure an arm triangle but Ball defends it well.
Ball defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tysoon.
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.
Tysoon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ball manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tysoon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tysoon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mike Tysoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tysoon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ball has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ball, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ball!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrei Zentsov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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290 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Venturia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zentsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zentsov misses with a body kick.
Zentsov keeps Venturia at a distance using the push kick.
Venturia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Venturia is breathing heavily.
Zentsov is looking to clinch but Venturia is avoiding it.
Zentsov lands a big head kick that sends Venturia tumbling to the mat! Zentsov takes a step backwards and waves Venturia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jesse Venturia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venturia avoids the head kick by Zentsov.
Venturia throws a head kick but Zentsov moves out of range.
Venturia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zentsov tries to clinch but Venturia moves out of range.
Zentsov tries to bum rush Venturia with a series of wild strikes but Venturia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zentsov pushes Venturia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zentsov is trying to break the clinch but Venturia is controlling him.
Zentsov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zentsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Venturia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Venturia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zentsov breaks the clinch.
Venturia avoids the head kick by Zentsov.
Venturia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Venturia swats away the attempt to clinch by Zentsov.
Venturia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Venturia misses
and Zentsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Venturia thinking.
A punch combination from Zentsov misses.
Zentsov throws a head kick that misses.
Zentsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Venturia circles away.
Jesse Venturia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zentsov.
Zentsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Venturia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zentsov rushes Venturia and presses him up against the ropes.
Zentsov tries a knee to the head but Venturia blocks it.
Venturia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zentsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zentsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Venturia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venturia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zentsov swinging wildly here.
Zentsov tries to clinch up.
Zentsov avoids the head kick by Venturia.
Zentsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Venturia circles away.
Zentsov misses with a wild combination.
Venturia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Andrei Zentsov has been cut.
Zentsov throws a sloppy head kick
and Venturia counters with a head kick. That will keep Zentsov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Venturia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Venturia tries to keep at a distance but Zentsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zentsov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Venturia walks away with a smile on his face. Zentsov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zentsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Venturia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zentsov misses with a looping left.
Zentsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jesse Venturia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zentsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Venturia - that will leave a mark!
Zentsov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Venturia counters with a body kick.
Venturia lands with a nice combination. Zentsov backs away looking to recover.
Venturia tries a head kick but it misses.
Venturia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zentsov.
Zentsov throws a hook but Venturia avoids it easily.
Zentsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zentsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Venturia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venturia throws a head kick that misses
and Zentsov moves into the clinch.
Venturia manages to break the clinch.
Zentsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venturia lands a high kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zentsov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Venturia - the referee stops the clock and Zentsov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Venturia. Zentsov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Venturia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick by Zentsov misses
and Venturia counters with a nice body kick.
Venturia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zentsov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Venturia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zentsov.
Venturia throws a push kick but Zentsov slaps the foot to one side.
Zentsov misses with an uppercut.
Venturia swats away the attempt to clinch by Zentsov.
Zentsov throws a sloppy head kick and Venturia moves out of range easily.
Venturia cracks the inside of Zentsov's front leg.
Venturia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zentsov avoids the head kick by Venturia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venturia manages to avoid it.
Zentsov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zentsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zentsov wants to clinch.
Zentsov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Venturia.
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!
Zentsov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Venturia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Venturia is not content to let Zentsov control the position.
Venturia is looking to get back to his feet here but Zentsov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Venturia's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Venturia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Venturia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zentsov looks to land a combination but Venturia avoids it well.
Venturia lands a high kick!
Venturia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jesse Venturia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zentsov throws a sloppy head kick
and Venturia counters with a thumping low kick.
Zentsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Venturia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zentsov.
Zentsov moves into the clinch.
Venturia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zentsov prevents Venturia from breaking the clinch.
Venturia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venturia throws a head kick but Zentsov moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Zentsov does no damage.
Zentsov misses with a body shot
and Venturia counters with a leg kick.
Zentsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Venturia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Venturia drops his hands momentarily and Zentsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturia throws a head kick that misses
and Zentsov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Venturia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zentsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zentsov is trying to break the clinch but Venturia has him pressed against the ropes.
Zentsov is trying to break the clinch but Venturia has him pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Venturia tries to circle away but Zentsov has him pinned against the ropes.
Zentsov tries to break free but Venturia pushes him back against the ropes.
Zentsov breaks from the clinch.
Venturia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Venturia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Venturia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zentsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Zentsov scores with a four punch combination!
Zentsov misses with a head kick.
Venturia throws a sloppy head kick and Zentsov moves out of range easily.
Venturia throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zentsov breaks from the clinch.
Venturia throws a leg kick but Zentsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zentsov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Zentsov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venturia is staying active underneath Zentsov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Venturia's head.
Venturia trying to control but Zentsov postures up.
Zentsov controlling the action here.
Zentsov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Venturia to get to his feet.
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.
Zentsov thows a body kick. Venturia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zentsov wants to clinch
and Venturia counters with a good low kick that Zentsov was not able to check.
Zentsov lands with a nice combination. Venturia backs away looking to recover.
Zentsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Venturia circles away.
Zentsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zentsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zentsov misses with a two punch combination.
Zentsov throws the kick towards the body but Venturia avoids it.
Venturia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zentsov.
Zentsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venturia misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zentsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Venturia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zentsov checks a leg kick.
Venturia tries to keep at a distance but Zentsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Venturia wants to get back to striking at distance but Zentsov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zentsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zentsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Zentsov.
Venturia is rocked!
A combination from Zentsov does no damage.
Oh Venturia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch! Venturia slams his shin into Zentsov's torso.
Zentsov throws a right hand that Venturia ducks under and follows up with a left that Venturia also avoids with ease.
Zentsov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zentsov throws a nice looking combination but Venturia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zentsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zentsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Venturia.
Venturia throws a chopping leg kick but Zentsov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zentsov Rushes Venturia and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Venturia is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Zentsov Piles on the pressure and Venturia crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Zentsov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hizkeel Abu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chemical Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Death to London kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hizkeel Abu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chemical Ali!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abu throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
A big left from Abu misses.
Ali checks a low kick from Abu.
Abu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abu tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Abu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Abu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Abu moved out of range.
Abu tries to land a front kick but Ali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abu throws a sloppy body shot
and Ali makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abu misses the body punch
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Abu throws a leg kick
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali sizes up Abu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abu tries to land a body kick
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali throws a hook but Abu avoids it easily.
Abu misses with a two punch combination.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abu throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abu throws a shot to the body.
Abu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Abu.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Abu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ali counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ali showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ali trying to control but Abu is working from the bottom.
Ali sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali scoring with some ground and pound.
Ali chips away with some ground and pound.
Abu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abu is trying to keep Ali in close.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ali has gone for a leg lock! Abu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ali's guard.
Abu won't allow Ali to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ali is looking to stand up but Abu isn't so interested in that idea.
Ali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abu manages to get himself to full guard.
Abu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ali has gone for a leg lock! Abu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ali's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali striking off his back but it's not causing Abu any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chemical Ali dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Abu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Abu's head back.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abu circles away quickly and effectively.
Abu tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chemical Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Abu misses with a body shot.
Abu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abu moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.
Abu moves out of range of the strikes.
Abu takes one on the button.
Abu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hizkeel Abu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali cracks Abu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali throws a right hand that Abu ducks under and follows up with a left that Abu also avoids with ease.
Abu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali at a distance.
Ali avoids the head kick by Abu.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abu pinned against the cage. Abu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abu throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali with a hook.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abu.
Good shot there by Ali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Abu.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abu. Abu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abu moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Abu misses with a two punch combination.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abu.
Abu looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Abu tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Ali swings for the body but Abu moves out of range.
Hizkeel Abu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
Ali drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abu keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Abu is keeping the position.
Abu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there.
Ali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ali wants to control from the top but Abu keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abu.
Abu misses with a leg kick.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Abu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali jabs at Abu's body.
A lazy body kick from Abu
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ali lands a head shot.
Abu slips a jab from Ali.
Abu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chemical Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abu.
Abu takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Abu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abu throws a leg kick
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Abu staying out of range there.
Abu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali misses with a hook. Abu ducked under it nicely.
Abu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Ali catches Abu right on the button with a cross.
Abu throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a nice body shot.
Abu throws a head kick that half lands.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abu's head backwards.
Ali jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Abu works the jab nicely.
Ali looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Abu!
Ali postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Abu looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abu wants to hold on but Ali pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ali misses with a head shot.
Abu is squirming around, avoiding Ali's attempts to control the action.
Abu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ali misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ali with shots to the head and body - Abu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Abu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abu is bucking up trying to escape but Ali cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ali wants to control the pace but Abu is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Ali.
Ali unloads with some shots from mount but Abu bucks and avoids them well.
Ali lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Abu hang on?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ali with a couple of short strikes.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali thowing shots but they're missing.
Abu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Abu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ali is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ali thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Abu to regain full guard.
Abu is trying to keep Ali in close.
Abu keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Abu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ali on the ground.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Abu is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chemical Ali really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ali jabs at Abu's body.
Abu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Abu.
Ali throws the left hand but Abu avoids the punch easily.
Ali walks into a straight right hand from Abu.
A head kick from Abu lands but Ali takes it in his stride.
Abu cracks a nice hook into Ali's ribs.
Abu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Abu's head but Abu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali thuds a left hand into Abu's body.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Abu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abu momentarily.
Abu throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ali takes a swing at Abu's ribcage but misses.
Ali cracks Abu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Abu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abu ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu misses with a double jab
and Abu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abu. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ali shoots in and bounces Abu off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Abu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Abu has momentary wrist control but Ali slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali looking to pass the guard.
Ali postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ali is in close to Abu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ali slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ali lands a couple of digs.
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but Abu has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Abu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Abu kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Abu.
Ali scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chemical Ali dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Abu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abu moves away.
Abu takes one on the button.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abu doesn't seem bothered though.
Abu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abu at a distance.
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.
A low kick from Abu misses
and Ali counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abu won't be happy with that.
Ali throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Abu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Abu taking some punishment here, with Ali in his half guard.
Abu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hizkeel Abu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ali throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abu taking some punishment here, with Ali in his half guard.
Abu is staying active underneath Ali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ali slips a nice elbow through Abu's hands, connecting with Abu's forehead.
Abu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ali.
Ali working over Abu with some ground and pound. Abu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abu is trying to keep Ali in close.
Ali throwing strikes from guard but Abu blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abu pulls his head out easily.
Ali gets back to full guard.
Abu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ali is looking to stand back up but Abu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ali.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
Abu is working for a submission of some sort.
Abu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ali manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ali 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.
Ali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abu defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chemical Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chemical Ali!
Chemical Ali is the new welterweight champion!
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