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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Miike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi Miike could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Howlett's chin.
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141 lbs
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142 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takeshi Miike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miike throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches.
Miike letting Howlett take a breather here.
Howlett presses Miike against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Howlett - that landed with a thud.
Howlett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Howlett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miike.
Miike has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howlett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miike tries to pull guard but Howlett holds him up against the cage and eventually Miike drops back down to his feet.
Miike jumps guard.
Howlett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miike controls Howlett momentarily but Howlett frees himself.
Miike wants to sweep but no luck.
Howlett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miike 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miike is keeping the position for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Howlett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Howlett misses with a looping left.
Miike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Howlett.
Miike throws a low kick but Howlett moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Miike.
Miike tried to score with a low kick but Howlett checks it.
Howlett scores with a three punch combo!
Howlett throws a shot from downtown. Miike moves away and avoids it.
Howlett misses with the combination.
Miike drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Howlett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miike.
Miike postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miike trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miike is controlling him.
Miike trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miike has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miike accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miike prevents Howlett from getting back to his feet.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Miike from controlling successfully.
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miike is controlling him.
Howlett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miike looking to sit in guard and control but Howlett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miike looking for a sweep. Not yet Miike, not yet.
Miike is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miike working for a triangle but Howlett defends it easily.
Miike is working an open guard so Howlett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Howlett lands a slapping body shot.
Howlett moves into the clinch successfully.
Miike tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howlett smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Miike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miike moves away from the strike by Howlett.
Miike misses with a leg kick.
Howlett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miike takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miike misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miike misses with a low kick.
Howlett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miike sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miike moves out of range as Howlett strikes.
Howlett looks to land a combination but Miike avoids it well.
Miike attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Howlett checks a leg kick nicely.
Miike slips under a jab from Howlett.
Miike scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Howlett makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Miike blocks a jab.
Miike closes the distance and clinches up with Howlett, looking for a takedown. Miike pushes Howlett against the cage but Howlett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howlett throws a body punch but Miike moves out of range.
Miike scores with a takedown into Howlett's guard.
Miike drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Howlett dives on top into guard.
Miike looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miike is trying to keep Howlett in close.
Howlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miike is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howlett stands and steps away. Miike gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Danga de danga de dang - Howlett scores with a four punch combination!
Howlett misses with a looping right.
Howlett has closed the distance and engaged Miike in a clinch.
Miike blocking some punches.
Miike fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howlett.
Good body shot from Howlett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howlett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miike drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howlett pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Miike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett rushes Miike and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miike up against the cage.
Howlett tries to throw a body punch but Miike avoids it by throwing Howlett back against the cage.
Miike tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howlett smiles and moves away.
Howlett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howlett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miike stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Howlett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miike gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Howlett.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Miike uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miike wants to slow Howlett down by chopping away at his legs.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Miike keeps it at a distance.
Howlett lands with a shot to the body.
Miike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howlett.
Howlett throws a nice looking combination but Miike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miike throws a leg kick but Howlett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for Howlett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miike swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howlett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Howlett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Howlett misses with a straight left.
Howlett moves out of range of the leg kick from Miike.
Howlett throws a body punch but Miike moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miike shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howlett checks a low kick from Miike.
Howlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howlett missing with a left hand there. Miike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Miike ducks down to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miike.
Miike scores with punches from side control.
Miike tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Miike looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Howlett is avoiding damage well.
Miike in side control, throwing shots but Howlett defends.
Howlett is trying to control Miike's posture but Miike avoids it.
Howlett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Howlett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Miike slips a jab and a cross from Howlett.
Miike chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miike scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Howlett as Miike shoots in.
Miike tried to score with a low kick but Howlett checks it.
Miike ducks under a wild hook from Howlett.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Miike moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Miike 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miike shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miike shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howlett as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miike.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Miike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miike staying out of range there.
Miike scoring well with a low kick there.
Miike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howlett.
Howlett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Howlett.
A telegraphed right hand from Howlett misses the target.
Miike tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howlett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miike somewhat.
Howlett throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Howlett misses.
Miike takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miike blocks a jab.
Howlett scores with a jab to the head.
Miike throws a leg kick but Howlett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Howlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howlett stalks Miike and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miike's face. Miike staggers backwards, shaken.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Howlett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miike misses with a leg kick.
Howlett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howlett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Howlett misses.
Howlett misses with a hook. Miike ducked under it nicely.
Miike lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Howlett scores with a jab. Miike acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miike slips under a jab from Howlett.
Howlett tries to clinch but Miike is having none of it.
Howlett loads up on a big right hand but Miike slips the punch.
Miike takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Howlett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miike shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Howlett's guard.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Miike from controlling successfully.
Miike preventing the sweep.
Miike throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miike pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
Miike throwing strikes but missing.
Miike scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miike wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Miike missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howlett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miike working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miike is looking to work some ground and pound but Howlett has wrist control.
Miike throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howlett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miike passes into half guard.
Miike throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takeshi Miike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miike throwing shots but Howlett is blocking nicely.
Howlett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Miike showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howlett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Howlett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier De Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Boy - It's Johnny Boy. De Troyer has chosen Jay Z - Run This Town as his entrance music. Olivier De Troyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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272 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Olivier De Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Troyer.
De Troyer rushes Boy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Troyer has Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boy lands with an uppercut that bounces De Troyer off the cage and back into rage.
De Troyer jabs Boy right on the nose. Boy blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Jonny Boy has been cut.
Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Troyer checks it well.
Boy throws out a loose jab but De Troyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Troyer misses with a wild body shot.
De Troyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Troyer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Troyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boy wants to control but De Troyer is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Troyer wants to take a breather but Boy is having none of it.
De Troyer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
De Troyer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Troyer has Boy in his guard.
Boy wants to control from the top but De Troyer keeps moving.
De Troyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boy trying to control but De Troyer is working from the bottom.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Troyer is on top in guard.
Boy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Troyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy wants to sweep here but De Troyer controlling him for the moment.
De Troyer has gone for a leg lock! Boy slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Troyer's guard.
De Troyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
De Troyer scores with a nice right hand.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Troyer misses with a two punch combination.
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Troyer.
De Troyer looks for a takedown but Boy sprawls well.
Boy misses with a takedown
and De Troyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Troyer missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Troyer is looking to clinch but Boy is avoiding it.
Boy cracks De Troyer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boy lands with an uppercut that bounces De Troyer off the cage and back into rage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
De Troyer is looking to clinch.
Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Troyer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Troyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boy but Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Troyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olivier De Troyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonny Boy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Troyer throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Troyer moves away.
De Troyer misses with a hook.
De Troyer jabs Boy right on the nose. Boy blinks but takes it well.
De Troyer drops Boy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boy looks back up at him and smiles so De Troyer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boy scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Boy
and De Troyer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boy's guard now.
De Troyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boy dives on top into guard.
De Troyer looking for a sweep. Not yet De Troyer, not yet.
Boy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Troyer is breathing heavily.
Boy tries to pass to full mount but De Troyer defends it.
Boy is thwarting De Troyer's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy controlling the action here.
De Troyer wants to control but Boy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boy wants to free his trapped foot but De Troyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Olivier De Troyer wasn't active enough on the ground.
De Troyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boy throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy feints and then cracks De Troyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Troyer down.
Boy tries to bum rush De Troyer with a series of wild strikes but De Troyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Troyer is fending him off so far but Boy persists. Nope, De Troyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Boy throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy lands a head kick. De Troyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boy throws a good cross that connects.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Troyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boy tries for a takedown but De Troyer circles away easily
and De Troyer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Troyer.
De Troyer wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but De Troyer is proving a slippery customer.
Boy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Troyer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boy.
De Troyer in side control, throwing shots but Boy defends.
De Troyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boy regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Troyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
Boy looking to control.
De Troyer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De Troyer wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Troyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonny Boy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonny Boy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
De Troyer thows a body shot but no joy.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Troyer blocks a head kick by Boy.
Boy throws a low kick, looking for De Troyer's leg but De Troyer calmly moves out of range.
De Troyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boy at a distance.
De Troyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Boy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Troyer.
Jonny Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boy.
De Troyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Boy throws a predictable looking body shot
letting De Troyer counter with a right hand.
Jonny Boy's cut is getting worse.
De Troyer blocks a head kick by Boy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy misses with a takedown
and De Troyer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Troyer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boy's head.
De Troyer trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
De Troyer throws a big right hand that misses.
De Troyer pushing down on Boy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Troyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Troyer.
Boy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Troyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Troyer's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Troyer trying to control the hands but Boy breaks the grip.
Olivier De Troyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Troyer is keeping busy.
Boy controlling well, preventing De Troyer from escaping the position.
De Troyer surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy controlling well, preventing De Troyer from escaping the position.
Boy looking to hold on to the position here but De Troyer rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to move into half guard but instead De Troyer has managed to sweep!
De Troyer slips nicely into half guard.
Boy is staying active underneath De Troyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Troyer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
De Troyer forces his way into half guard.
De Troyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boy is in trouble now - De Troyer has advanced to mount!
Boy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Troyer working the ground and pound effectively.
De Troyer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jonny Boy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jonny Boy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Olivier De Troyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zmesan Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - I Will Kill You. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zmesan Borec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ruanti!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borec moves away.
Borec scores with a takedown into Ruanti's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruanti is pulling down on Borec's head to control his posture.
Ruanti looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruanti, not yet.
Ruanti pulls Borec in to control the position.
Ruanti wants to sweep here but Borec controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Borec throws a strike but Ruanti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Borec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruanti is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruanti manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruanti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruanti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borec connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruanti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borec prevents Ruanti from getting back to his feet.
Borec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borec throws and elbow that misses. Ruanti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borec's guard. Nice move by Ruanti!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruanti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti wants to control from the top but Borec keeps moving.
Borec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruanti is one step ahead there.
Borec pulls Ruanti in close to prevent any damage.
Ruanti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Ruanti wasn't active enough on the ground.
Borec tries for a takedown but Ruanti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borec on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruanti. Ruanti obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruanti slaps away a takedown attempt from Borec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borec is looking to clinch but Ruanti is avoiding it.
Ruanti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borec.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zmesan Borec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borec drives through and clinches with Ruanti against the cage.
Ruanti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ruanti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borec.
Ruanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti scores with a body shot.
Borec is breathing heavily.
Borec misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borec fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruanti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruanti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruanti lunges at Borec with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Borec's hand.
Ruanti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruanti throws a front kick that sends Borec stumbling back into the cage.
Ruanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruanti scores with a jab.
Ruanti connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borec tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Borec steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ruanti. That one must have hurt.
Ruanti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruanti tests Borec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ruanti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruanti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruanti misses with a head kick.
Borec fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruanti catches Borec with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruanti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniel Ruanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borec walks into a left hand.
It looks like Zmesan Borec has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Ruanti scores with a four punch combination!
Ruanti cracks a nice hook into Borec's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Ruanti.
Zmesan Borec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borec has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borec there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruanti misses with a body shot.
Ruanti tries a low kick but Borec avoids it.
Borec checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Borec is out of range and Ruanti settles back down.
Borec closes the distance and pushes Ruanti back into the cage.
Borec looking for a takedown.
Ruanti stops a takedown attempt from Borec.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zmesan Borec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borec misses with a body punch.
Ruanti tightens his grip and picks Borec up, before dumping him to the ground. Borec manages to land in guard.
Borec can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruanti controls the pace.
Ruanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Borec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruanti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borec keeping full guard, as Ruanti tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Ruanti hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ruanti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borec closes the distance and clinches up with Ruanti, looking for a takedown. Borec pushes Ruanti against the cage but Ruanti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruanti lands with a shot to the body.
Borec looks for a takedown but Ruanti sprawls well.
Borec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruanti.
Ruanti scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruanti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borec wants to clinch.
Borec has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ruanti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borec doesn't seem phased though.
Ruanti throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruanti misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruanti.
Ruanti throws a leg kick which misses Borec's front leg but catches the back leg as Borec tries to avoid it.
Ruanti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruanti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borec avoids the head kick by Ruanti.
Ruanti tries to bum rush Borec with a series of wild strikes but Borec uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borec avoids the body shot from Ruanti.
Ruanti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borec's sensitive parts.
Ruanti lands a head kick!
Ruanti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruanti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruanti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruanti throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Borec.
Ruanti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Borec.
Ruanti is looking to score with low kicks.
Borec tries to clinch there but Ruanti circles away.
Ruanti thumps Borec with a low kick.
Ruanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borec takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruanti.
Ruanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borec on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ruanti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zmesan Borec's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ruanti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Borec at a distance.
Ruanti stuns Borec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruanti throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruanti.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruanti.
That kick from Ruanti tenderised Borec's leg. Borec is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruanti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Borec takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruanti throws a low kick but Borec avoids it.
Borec takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruanti throws a nice head kick!
Ruanti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Borec rather than just go for the knockout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ruanti!
Ruanti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruanti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Borec if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Ruanti.
Borec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borec there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body kick there by Ruanti.
Borec blocks the body kick.
Borec tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Ruanti coming out on top.
Zmesan Borec's cut is getting worse.
Borec takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Borec is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruanti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Borec has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borec there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruanti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ruanti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Borec walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ruanti.
Ruanti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruanti.
Ruanti cracks the inside of Borec's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruanti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Borec is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ruanti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Borec takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Ruanti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ruanti scores with a kick to the body.
Ruanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruanti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Borec if he has to take too many more of those.
Daniel Ruanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruanti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Borec's head.
Borec checks a low kick from Ruanti.
Ruanti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruanti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Borec takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruanti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Borec is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Borec gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruanti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borec has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruanti finds it's way round the side to connect with Borec's head.
Ruanti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borec on the side of the head.
Ruanti throws a head kick that Borec semi-blocks.
Ruanti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruanti lands a leg kick that knocks Borec off balance momentarily.
Ruanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Borec off the cage and back into rage.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruanti as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruanti lands a nice looking body kick.
Zmesan Borec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruanti dips to his left and cracks Borec with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruanti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Borec will feel that in the morning.
Ruanti is looking to slow Borec down with leg kicks.
Ruanti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borec's hands.
Ruanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruanti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruanti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruanti.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ruanti. Borec shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruanti.
Ruanti lands a jab-cross combination.
Zmesan Borec's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ruanti connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruanti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Borec chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruanti can pounce on him.
Borec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruanti lands with an uppercut that bounces Borec off the cage and back into rage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Ruanti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruanti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Ruanti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hickson Gwacie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azrael Eurynome (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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172 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hickson Gwacie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azrael Eurynome!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwacie lands a body shot.
Gwacie digs a good hook to Eurynome's body.
Gwacie throws a jab but it's blocked by Eurynome.
Gwacie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gwacie throws a big shot that misses.
Gwacie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gwacie shoots for a double leg takedown but Eurynome sprawls well. He's pushed Gwacie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gwacie punishes Eurynome's body with a nice straight punch.
Gwacie misses with a body shot.
Gwacie is looking to wear down Eurynome with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gwacie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eurynome moves away.
Gwacie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eurynome was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwacie.
Jab by Gwacie.
Gwacie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eurynome moves away.
Gwacie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gwacie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gwacie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eurynome looks to land a left hand but Gwacie moved out of range nicely.
Hickson Gwacie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gwacie takes a swing at Eurynome's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwacie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eurynome tries to avoid it but Gwacie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eurynome to the ground. Eurynome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eurynome rushes Gwacie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gwacie can't break the clinch.
Eurynome lands a nice elbow.
Gwacie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eurynome lands an elbow that stopped Gwacie in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Hickson Gwacie has been cut.
Gwacie throws a punch but it's blocked by Eurynome.
Gwacie manages to break the clinch.
Gwacie lands a nice shot that snaps Eurynome's head back.
Nice defenses there by Eurynome.
Eurynome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gwacie works Eurynome's body with a nice hook.
Gwacie moves out of range of the body kick from Eurynome.
Eurynome forces Gwacie back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gwacie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eurynome as Gwacie tries to tie him up.
Eurynome pushes off an throws an elbow but Gwacie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eurynome trying to land knees to the body.
Eurynome tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gwacie avoids it.
Gwacie taking a breather.
Gwacie tries to work over Eurynome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Gwacie.
Gwacie tries to throw a body punch but Eurynome avoids it by throwing Gwacie back against the cage.
Eurynome scores with a knee to the head.
Gwacie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eurynome is keeping busy.
Maybe Gwacie would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Eurynome letting Gwacie take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hickson Gwacie.
A shot to the body from Gwacie misses
and Eurynome counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eurynome lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gwacie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eurynome turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eurynome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gwacie.
Eurynome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gwacie.
Gwacie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eurynome. Eurynome obviously looking to wear him down.
Eurynome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gwacie.
Eurynome connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gwacie throws a hook but Eurynome blocks it.
Gwacie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eurynome wants to clinch up but Gwacie keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eurynome manages to avoid it.
Eurynome leaves Gwacie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hickson Gwacie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eurynome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gwacie throws a jab but it's blocked by Eurynome.
Eurynome throws a leg kick which misses Gwacie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gwacie tries to avoid it.
Gwacie throws a body punch but Eurynome moves out of range.
Gwacie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eurynome finds it's way round the side to connect with Gwacie's head.
Gwacie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gwacie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gwacie takes a kick to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Gwacie misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gwacie looks to score with a jab to the body but Eurynome is just out of range.
Gwacie avoids the head kick by Eurynome.
Gwacie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gwacie throws a jab when Eurynome was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eurynome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Eurynome. Gwacie shrugs it off though.
Gwacie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eurynome counters with a thumping low kick.
Gwacie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gwacie throws a jab when Eurynome was well out of range.
Eurynome blocks a jab.
Eurynome fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gwacie misses with a takedown attempt - Eurynome sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eurynome slips a jab from Gwacie.
Gwacie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gwacie thows a body shot but no joy.
Eurynome doesn't manage to clinch there - Gwacie circles away.
Gwacie shoots and misses
and Eurynome counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eurynome.
Knees to the body from Eurynome.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azrael Eurynome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hickson Gwacie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gwacie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gwacie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Eurynome can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eurynome bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Eurynome not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gwacie looking for a guillotine here but Eurynome defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eurynome wanted to stand there but Gwacie had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwacie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Eurynome has picked Gwacie up and slammed him! Gwacie can't keep hold of the triangle and Eurynome manages to pass to side control!
Gwacie is looking for a sweep.
Gwacie is working hard here to advance position.
Eurynome working the ground and pound from side control.
Gwacie can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Eurynome.
Gwacie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Gwacie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eurynome's best efforts.
Gwacie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gwacie trying to hold on to Eurynome's head to control him but Eurynome postures up.
Gwacie won't allow Eurynome to pass to mount.
Gwacie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eurynome's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eurynome's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gwacie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eurynome knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gwacie is taking a breather. Eurynome says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gwacie works his way into side control.
Gwacie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eurynome is not content to let Gwacie control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eurynome tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hickson Gwacie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hickson Gwacie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gwacie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gwacie misses with a straight left.
Eurynome fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gwacie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gwacie throws a looping overhand right but Eurynome ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Eurynome.
Gwacie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Eurynome's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Eurynome doesn't manage to clinch there - Gwacie circles away.
Gwacie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eurynome manages to avoid it.
Gwacie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eurynome.
Gwacie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eurynome stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gwacie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gwacie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eurynome was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwacie.
Gwacie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eurynome counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gwacie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gwacie thows a body shot but no joy.
Eurynome staying out of range there.
Gwacie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gwacie scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwacie throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Eurynome.
Eurynome fakes the leg kick and cracks Gwacie in the body.
Gwacie misses with a jab to the body
and Eurynome counters with a good, hard body kick but Gwacie shrugs it off.
Eurynome tries to bum rush Gwacie with a series of wild strikes but Gwacie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gwacie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eurynome moves away.
Gwacie misses with a hook to the body
and Eurynome counters with a head kick.
Eurynome slips a jab from Gwacie.
Gwacie takes a swing at Eurynome's ribcage but misses.
Gwacie swats away the attempt to clinch by Eurynome.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Eurynome. Gwacie shrugs it off though.
Gwacie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eurynome.
Gwacie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Eurynome.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie misses with a takedown attempt - Eurynome sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gwacie misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Gwacie or perhaps it was just good defense by Eurynome which made him look bad.
Gwacie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gwacie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gwacie avoids the head kick by Eurynome.
Azrael Eurynome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eurynome slips under a jab from Gwacie.
Gwacie misses with a wild body shot.
Eurynome lands with a slapping head kick.
Gwacie avoids the head kick by Eurynome.
Gwacie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gwacie misses with a body punch
and Eurynome counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwacie throws a body punch but Eurynome moves out of range.
Eurynome stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eurynome wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hickson Gwacie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eurynome ducks under a wild hook from Gwacie.
Eurynome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gwacie.
Gwacie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eurynome was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwacie.
Gwacie shoots and misses
and Eurynome counters with an inside leg kick.
Eurynome lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eurynome scores with a jab to the body.
Gwacie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eurynome counters with a nice leg kick.
Eurynome tries to clinch but Gwacie is having none of it.
Gwacie scores with a jab to the body.
Gwacie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eurynome.
Eurynome doesn't manage to clinch there - Gwacie circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eurynome. That's going to slow Gwacie down.
Eurynome doesn't manage to clinch there - Gwacie circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome is looking to slow Gwacie down with leg kicks.
Gwacie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eurynome feints and then cracks Gwacie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gwacie down.
Eurynome tries to clinch but Gwacie is having none of it.
Gwacie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eurynome avoids the body shot from Gwacie.
Gwacie misses the shot to the body.
Eurynome tries to clinch but Gwacie moves out of range.
Gwacie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gwacie misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eurynome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gwacie misses the body punch
and Eurynome counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eurynome wants to clinch.
Eurynome lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gwacie's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azrael Eurynome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eurynome has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azrael Eurynome!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George McTrigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enea Vollare Mezzo. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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241 lbs
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254 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George McTrigger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McTrigger throws a push kick but Emelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
McTrigger tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McTrigger lunges at Emelianenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelianenko's hand.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
McTrigger leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emelianenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko lands a nice hook to McTrigger's body. McTrigger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McTrigger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McTrigger throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelianenko swings for the body but McTrigger moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McTrigger.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but McTrigger circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTrigger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged McTrigger in a clinch.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McTrigger rather than just go for the knockout.
McTrigger ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
McTrigger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emelianenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like George McTrigger has been cut.
McTrigger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTrigger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back to recover.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but McTrigger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McTrigger thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
McTrigger cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McTrigger moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
McTrigger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
McTrigger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from McTrigger.
McTrigger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
McTrigger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McTrigger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
McTrigger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McTrigger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McTrigger throws a quick inside leg kick.
McTrigger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by McTrigger.
McTrigger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McTrigger throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTrigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from McTrigger finds it's target.
McTrigger lands a nice looking body shot.
McTrigger fakes the leg kick and cracks Emelianenko in the body.
McTrigger thows a body kick. Emelianenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McTrigger lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTrigger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as McTrigger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emelianenko doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from McTrigger tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTrigger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McTrigger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Emelianenko will feel that in the morning.
Emelianenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTrigger cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
McTrigger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by McTrigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTrigger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McTrigger.
McTrigger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McTrigger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McTrigger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from McTrigger.
McTrigger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McTrigger.
McTrigger thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McTrigger connects with a solid leg kick.
McTrigger lands a really nice looking cross but Emelianenko seems unphased.
McTrigger scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George McTrigger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George McTrigger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McTrigger digs a good body shot into Emelianenko's ribs.
McTrigger tries to land a front kick but Emelianenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for McTrigger.
McTrigger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McTrigger.
McTrigger lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Emelianenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McTrigger - the referee stops the clock and Emelianenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McTrigger. Emelianenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McTrigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McTrigger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McTrigger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for McTrigger. That snapped Emelianenko's head back.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by McTrigger.
McTrigger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch
and McTrigger counters with a shoot takedown. Emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard.
McTrigger passes Emelianenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McTrigger slows the pace down in half guard.
Emelianenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McTrigger pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, McTrigger seems content to control.
McTrigger stops Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
McTrigger trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
George McTrigger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Emelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McTrigger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from McTrigger.
McTrigger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTrigger.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but McTrigger moves out of range.
McTrigger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTrigger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from McTrigger.
McTrigger throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
McTrigger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McTrigger digs a good body shot into Emelianenko's ribs.
McTrigger throws a front kick that sends Emelianenko stumbling back into the cage.
McTrigger lands with a thumping leg kick.
McTrigger throws a quick inside leg kick.
McTrigger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McTrigger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTrigger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTrigger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McTrigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTrigger, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McTrigger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTrigger throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
McTrigger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTrigger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emelianenko.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTrigger. That's going to slow Emelianenko down.
McTrigger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Emelianenko blocks the low kick.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but McTrigger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTrigger lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into rage.
A clash of legs there as Emelianenko blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTrigger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McTrigger misses with a body shot.
McTrigger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George McTrigger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George McTrigger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Emelianenko dives in and grabs McTrigger's left leg, looking for a takedown. McTrigger pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Emelianenko checks a low kick from McTrigger.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
McTrigger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by McTrigger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTrigger jabs at Emelianenko's body.
Emelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McTrigger.
Emelianenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTrigger stalks Emelianenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emelianenko's face. Emelianenko staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTrigger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from McTrigger finds it's target.
McTrigger clobbers Emelianenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McTrigger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McTrigger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTrigger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McTrigger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger lands a nice looking body shot.
McTrigger throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
McTrigger keeps Emelianenko at a distance using the push kick.
McTrigger connects with a crisp jab.
McTrigger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McTrigger scores with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. McTrigger moves away and avoids it.
McTrigger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from McTrigger.
George McTrigger is winning the standup battle so far.
McTrigger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back to recover.
McTrigger lands with a cross.
McTrigger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTrigger scores with a jab to the body.
McTrigger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McTrigger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTrigger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by McTrigger.
McTrigger throws a nice head kick!
McTrigger throws a front kick that sends Emelianenko stumbling back into the cage.
McTrigger connects with an inside leg kick.
McTrigger scores with a leg kick.
McTrigger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emelianenko's hands.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McTrigger.
That kick from McTrigger tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McTrigger.
McTrigger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
McTrigger misses with a head kick.
McTrigger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McTrigger throws a leg kick which misses Emelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelianenko tries to avoid it.
McTrigger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emelianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emelianenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McTrigger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from McTrigger.
Emelianenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McTrigger.
McTrigger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Emelianenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McTrigger is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger scores with a couple of short elbows.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McTrigger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emelianenko tries to kick McTrigger off but McTrigger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTrigger is taking a breather. Emelianenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McTrigger is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
George McTrigger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McTrigger, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George McTrigger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mr black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Griifin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). black comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Griifin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stewie's sexy party - rap song. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, mr black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stewie Griifin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griifin looks to throw the jab but black is out of range.
black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griifin throws a jab when black was well out of range.
black throws a body punch but Griifin moves out of range.
Griifin clinches.
Griifin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Griifin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griifin throws a punch but it's blocked by black.
black lands with a light punch inside.
black working aggressively here.
Griifin blocks an uppercut.
black throws a punch but it's blocked by Griifin.
black misses with a punch on the inside.
black misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for black.
black misses with the head strike.
Griifin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griifins head.
black lands a body punch.
black pushes Griifin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
black jumps guard but Griifin stands there with black around his waist. black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griifin smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
black looks to land a right hand but Griifin moved out of range.
Griifin scores with a kick to the body.
black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griifin.
black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
black misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
black tries to score with some ground and pound. Griifin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
black throws an elbow but Griifin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Griifin is trying to get back to his feet.
black working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
black is working Griifin over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
black creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Griifin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
black is looking to take a break and control but Griifin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griifin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by black.
black misses with the ground and pound.
black in side control, throwing shots but Griifin defends.
Griifin wants to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from black seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Griifin is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from black seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
black working the ground and pound but Griifin is defending the strikes.
black working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griifin dodges the ground and pound from black.
black lands a few punches from side control.
Griifin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on black's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
black is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Griifin!
black working Griifin over with strikes here.
Griifin wants to hold on but black pushes him away.
black is working for a guillotine from mount but Griifin frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
black landing strikes from the mount.
Griifin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
black misses with a head shot.
black throwing strikes here but Griifin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
black moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Griifin has worked his arm free - good work by Griifin!
black misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from black are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr black dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griifin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Griifin.
black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griifin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
black throws a jab but it's blocked by Griifin.
black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
black throws a jab but it's blocked by Griifin.
black with a body punch. A glancing blow.
black misses with a straight right.
Griifin throws a head kick but black moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by black. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Griifin walks into a stiff left hand from black.
Griifin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from black.
Griifin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but black is out of range.
Griifin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griifin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
black scores with a sloppy right hand. Griifin should have avoided that one.
Griifin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griifin avoids the body shot from black.
black throws a series of punches but Griifin avoids them all with ease.
Griifin walks into a stiff left hand from black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griifin misses with a low kick.
black avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griifin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Griifin misses with a hook. black ducked under it nicely.
Griifin keeps the fight on the outside.
Griifin takes one to the side of the head.
black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
black scores with the left hand. Griifin knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griifin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griifin tries to clinch up.
black lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
black tries to clinch
and Griifin counters with a leg kick.
Griifin connects with a single shot there.
black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
black misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griifin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
black scores with a body shot.
Griifin throws a low kick but black avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
black throws a hook but Griifin blocks it.
Griifin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from black misses its intended target.
Stewie Griifin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
black tries for a takedown but Griifin circles away easily
and Griifin counters with a nice leg kick.
black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griifin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griifin misses with a few strikes there.
black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griifin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griifin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Griifin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stewie Griifin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
black tries to clinch up.
black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griifin counters with a big head kick but black shrugs it off.
Griifin lands a nice shot to the body.
black throws a right and a left that Griifin avoids nicely.
Griifin lands with a nice body punch.
Griifin lands with an uppercut that bounces black off the cage and back into rage.
Nice straight punches there by Griifin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griifin.
black looks to land a combination but Griifin avoids it well.
black scores with a head kick.
black tries for a takedown but Griifin circles away easily
and Griifin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. black is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin misses with an uppercut.
Griifin misses with a straight left.
A cross from Griifin lands.
The fighters circling - Griifin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
black throws a lazy right hand but Griifin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
black misses with a double jab
and Griifin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griifin tries to avoid it but black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griifin to the ground. Griifin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Griifin misses.
Griifin slips a straight right by black.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
black blocks a low kick nicely.
Griifin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Griifin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griifin throws a head kick that black semi-blocks.
Griifin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
black misses with a straight right.
Griifin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griifin throws a leg kick which misses black's front leg but catches the back leg as black tries to avoid it.
black throws a jab when Griifin was well out of range.
black misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin tries to score a power double leg takedown but black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griifin somewhat.
Griifin tries to clinch there but black circles away.
Griifin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
black thows a body shot but no joy.
Griifin misses with a body kick.
black misses with a straight right.
black closes the distance but Griifin moves to the side
and Griifin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griifin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but black was well out of range. Poor timing from Griifin.
black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
black lands an overhand right.
Griifin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
black has a couple of punches blocked by Griifin.
Griifin breaks from the clinch.
Griifin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griifin wants to slow black down by chopping away at his legs.
black missing with a left hand there. Griifin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
black leaves Griifin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stewie Griifin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griifin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewie Griifin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Pedofiili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedofiili is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Judas Priest - Breaking The Law. Ferdinand Marcos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferdinand Marcos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Pedofiili!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedofiili was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcos.
Pedofiili throws a sloppy head kick and Marcos moves out of range easily.
Marcos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Pedofiili misses.
Marcos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marcos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marcos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marcos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pedro Pedofiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marcos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pedofiili misses with a two punch combination.
Marcos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcos avoids the head kick by Pedofiili.
A head kick misses from Pedofiili.
Marcos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pedofiili!
Marcos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedofiili wants to control but Marcos is having none of it.
Marcos controlling the pace for now.
Marcos thowing shots but they're missing.
Marcos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pedofiili looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pedofiili wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marcos.
Marcos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pedofiili is on top in guard.
Marcos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pedofiili slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili is looking to stand up but Marcos won't let him.
Marcos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pedofiili has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos manages to get to full guard.
Marcos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pedofiili controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Marcos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pedofiili scores with a jab. Marcos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pedofiili misses with a double jab
and Marcos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferdinand Marcos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pedofiili misses with a low kick.
Marcos misses with a few strikes there.
Marcos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pedofiili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Pedofiili.
Marcos takes a shot to the head.
Pedofiili keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marcos's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pedofiili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pedofiili scores with a hook to the body.
Pedofiili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pedofiili holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedofiili misses with a knee strike.
Marcos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedofiili cracks Marcos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pedofiili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pedofiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pedofiili throws a shot from downtown. Marcos moves away and avoids it.
Marcos blocks a jab.
Pedofiili wants to clinch.
Pedofiili wants to clinch.
Marcos moves forwards but Pedofiili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marcos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pedofiili avoids it really well and circles away.
Pedofiili gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Marcos as the two fighters clinch.
Pedofiili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pedofiili is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marcos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pedofiili or not.
Marcos manages to break the clinch.
Pedofiili misses with a straight right.
Marcos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pedofiili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Pedofiili misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pedofiili misses with an uppercut. Marcos saw that one coming.
Marcos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcos misses with a few strikes there.
Pedofiili throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pedofiili finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcos's head.
Marcos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pedofiili misses the jab.
Marcos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pedofiili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pedofiili tries to clinch
so Marcos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marcos trying to control but Pedofiili is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marcos postures up in Pedofiili's guard and throws a big left but Pedofiili blocks it.
Marcos advances position into side control!
Pedofiili tries to bench press Marcos off him but Marcos keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ferdinand Marcos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marcos slips under a jab.
Pedofiili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcos was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedofiili.
Pedofiili throws a head kick that misses
and Marcos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pedofiili as he avoids it easily.
Pedofiili throws a head kick but Marcos moves out of range.
Pedofiili 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.
Marcos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pedofiili falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pedofiili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Pedofiili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pedofiili.
Pedofiili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pedofiili as he jumps to the side.
Pedofiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pedofiili misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedofiili cracks Marcos with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick by Pedofiili misses
and Marcos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pedofiili's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos trying to control but Pedofiili is working from the bottom.
Pedofiili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcos's guard.
Marcos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marcos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marcos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pedofiili has managed to get both his arms back between Marcos's legs - danger averted.
Pedofiili won't allow Marcos to sweep him here.
Marcos working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos trying to strike off his back.
Pedofiili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pedofiili has managed to get both his arms back between Marcos's legs - danger averted.
Marcos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedofiili's guard.
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.
Pedofiili keeping full guard, as Marcos tries to pass.
Marcos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marcos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pedofiili's head.
Marcos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pedofiili is keeping the position for now.
Pedofiili keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Marcos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Marcos clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marcos blocks a head kick by Pedofiili.
Marcos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pedofiili.
Pedofiili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedofiili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcos was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedofiili.
Pedofiili throws a lazy right hand but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pedofiili scores with a punch to the head.
Marcos fails to land with a series of punches.
Pedofiili is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marcos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marcos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marcos.
Pedofiili is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture.
Marcos trying to control but Pedofiili is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedofiili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marcos pushes down on Pedofiili's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pedofiili wants to improve his position but Marcos is controlling well.
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.
Marcos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcos stalling.
Pedofiili won't allow Marcos to pass to mount.
Marcos trying to control the action but Pedofiili is working from the bottom.
Marcos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pedofiili's head.
Pedofiili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcos.
Marcos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pedofiili's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marcos passes to full mount!
Marcos wants to control but instead Pedofiili manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pedofiili taking some punishment here, with Marcos in his half guard.
Pedofiili is trying to get back to full guard.
Pedofiili pushes Marcos off and gets back to his feet.
Pedofiili throws a head kick but Marcos moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Marcos blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Marcos had his way with Pedro Pedofiili in that round.
That's time! Marcos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Marcos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pedofiili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
Pedofiili misses with a body shot.
Marcos keeps the fight on the outside.
Pedofiili scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pedofiili as he avoids it easily.
Pedofiili paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marcos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pedofiili cracks Marcos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedofiili throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marcos.
Pedofiili throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pedofiili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcos.
Pedofiili lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marcos's sensitive parts.
Pedofiili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marcos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pedofiili counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Pedofiili finds it's target.
Marcos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pedofiili connects with a high kick.
Pedofiili throws a combination that misses
and Marcos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marcos counters with a thumping low kick.
Pedofiili throws a head kick that misses.
Pedofiili darts in trying to clinch
and Marcos counters with a big head kick but Pedofiili shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Pedofiili.
Pedofiili throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcos is just out of range.
Pedofiili displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marcos ducks under a wild hook from Pedofiili.
Marcos swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pedofiili.
Pedofiili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pedofiili misses with a body punch
and Marcos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pedofiili.
Pedofiili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pedofiili works Marcos's body with a nice hook.
Pedofiili throws a sloppy head kick
and Marcos counters with a single leg into guard. Pedofiili didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcos throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedofiili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcos tries to free his leg and advance position but Pedofiili is retaining full guard.
Pedro Pedofiili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos is working hard here to advance position.
Pedofiili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcos is one step ahead there.
Marcos postures up in Pedofiili's guard and throws a big left but Pedofiili blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Pedofiili keeps moving.
Marcos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pedofiili is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ferdinand Marcos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferdinand Marcos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ferdinand Marcos.
Pedofiili throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pedro Pedofiili.
I think Marcos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Marcos!
Ferdinand Marcos is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between nic ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Sabotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think ola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disorder by Ice T&Slayer. nic ola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, nic ola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Sabotka!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabotka looks to land a combination but ola avoids it well.
Sabotka tries to score with a low kick but ola moves his leg out of the way.
Sabotka throws a low kick but ola avoids it.
Sabotka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sabotka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sabotka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from ola misses.
ola misses with an uppercut.
Sabotka swinging wildly here.
ola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabotka.
ola checks a leg kick nicely.
Sabotka tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabotka misses with a jab to the body
and ola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabotka slips under a jab.
Sabotka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabotka throws a leg kick that is checked
and ola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
ola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sabotka to the mat! Sabotka manages to get full guard.
Sabotka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka keeping moving, preventing ola from controlling successfully.
ola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sabotka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from ola.
ola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
ola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ola looking to sit in guard and control but Sabotka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
ola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Sabotka got a little sloppy there for a moment and ola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sabotka has managed to get both his arms back between ola's legs - danger averted.
ola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sabotka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sabotka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
ola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sabotka passes into half guard.
ola actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ola trying to control here.
Sabotka gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
ola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sabotka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
ola throws a wild body kick that Sabotka sees coming a mile off.
Sergei Sabotka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ola scores with a jab to the head.
ola looks to throw the jab but Sabotka is out of range.
Sabotka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sabotka avoids the head kick by ola.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
ola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sabotka.
ola tries to work over Sabotka's front leg with a kick but Sabotka checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Sabotka there.
Sabotka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sabotka lands a head kick!
It looks like nic ola has been cut.
ola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
ola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sabotka tries to avoid it but ola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sabotka to the ground. Sabotka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sabotka throws a predictable looking body shot
and ola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
ola misses with a straight left.
ola fails with the takedown.
ola throws a lazy right hand but Sabotka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabotka throws out a loose jab but ola uses good head movement to avoid it.
ola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sabotka can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Sabotka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on nic ola's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sabotka.
ola walks into a left hand.
ola throws a right hand that Sabotka ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabotka also avoids with ease.
Sabotka lands with a kick to the ribs.
ola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sabotka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sabotka tries a low kick but ola avoids it.
Sabotka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
ola shoots for a double leg takedown but Sabotka sprawls well. He's pushed ola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ola fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nic ola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Sabotka finds it's target.
ola throws a hook but Sabotka avoids it easily.
Sabotka throws a lazy head kick
and ola counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ola goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sabotka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in ola's guard! Nice work there by Sabotka!
Sabotka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ola working a defensive guard here.
Sabotka trying to stand up but can't free himself from ola's guard.
ola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sabotka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses
and ola counters with a single leg into guard. Sabotka didn't expect that.
ola wants to control from the top but Sabotka keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
ola throws a big right hand that misses.
Sabotka wants to get back to his feet but ola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ola working some strikes from top position.
ola looking to sit in guard and control but Sabotka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sabotka wants to stand but ola is controlling his posture from full guard.
ola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sabotka is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of ola is proving hard to escape from.
ola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sabotka defends well.
ola looking for a guillotine here but Sabotka defends easily.
ola has a closed guard, preventing Sabotka from standing up.
Sabotka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sabotka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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.
ola is trying to control the position but Sabotka postures up.
ola has his foot on Sabotka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sabotka works his way back into a safe position though.
ola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sabotka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabotka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that nic ola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on nic ola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabotka manages to avoid it.
ola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
ola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sabotka.
ola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sabotka lands with a nice combination. ola backs away looking to recover.
Sabotka misses with a body punch
and ola counters with a slapping leg kick.
ola scores with the left hand. Sabotka knows he should have avoided that one.
ola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Sabotka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
ola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sabotka throws a jab but it's blocked by ola.
Sabotka looks to clinch
and ola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabotka throws a sloppy head kick
and ola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabotka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ola's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sabotka as he connects with a hook.
ola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabotka.
Sergei Sabotka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sabotka.
ola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Sabotka misses
and ola counters with a single leg into guard. Sabotka didn't expect that.
ola drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sabotka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ola has Sabotka in his guard.
Sabotka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sabotka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by ola. Beautiful body shot.
ola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
ola darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabotka gets full guard.
ola throwing strikes but missing.
nic ola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ola landing some decent shots from guard.
Sabotka is trying to keep ola in close.
ola postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sabotka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of ola, into his guard.
ola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sabotka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ola looking for a guillotine here but Sabotka defends easily.
ola working for a triangle but Sabotka defends it easily.
ola looking for a guillotine here but Sabotka defends easily.
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.
Sabotka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
ola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sabotka connects with a nice looking jab.
ola lands with a nice body punch.
ola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabotka.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by ola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sergei Sabotka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from ola misses the target.
ola shoots in and drives through. Sabotka sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sergei Sabotka just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on nic ola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sabotka connects with a looping right hand.
ola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sabotka throws a nice head kick!
Sabotka misses with a looping right.
Sabotka throws a shot from downtown. ola moves away and avoids it.
Sabotka thows a leg kick but ola checks it
and ola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ola connects with a solid leg kick.
ola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabotka tries to clinch there but ola circles away.
Sabotka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt ola.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabotka.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses
and ola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabotka misses with a leg kick
and ola counters with a good low kick that Sabotka was not able to check.
Nice cross by Sabotka.
Sabotka misses with a leg kick.
ola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ola checks a leg kick nicely.
Sabotka is looking to clinch but ola is avoiding it.
Sabotka scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Sabotka misses.
ola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by ola.
A cross from ola lands.
ola shoots in looking for a takedown. Sabotka tries to sprawl out of it but ola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sabotka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabotka looks to land a right hand but ola moved out of range.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses
and ola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
ola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
ola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ola is trying to control. Sabotka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sabotka wants to control but ola is keeping busy.
ola working Sabotka over with strikes.
ola controlling the pace.
ola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sabotka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ola seems to be working for a kimura but Sabotka defends the submission attempt.
Sabotka is looking to improve his position.
Sabotka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sabotka trying to control but ola postures up.
Sabotka pushes ola off looking to stand but ola dives back in and keeps control.
Sabotka wants to get back to full guard.
ola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sabotka defending well though.
ola wants to control but Sabotka is keeping him busy.
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.
ola is taking a breather. Sabotka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sabotka is defending against the submission attempts here by ola.
Sabotka trying to control from the bottom.
ola lands strikes from half guard.
Sabotka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, ola has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, ola cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
nic ola had his way with Sergei Sabotka in that round.
The cut man is working on nic ola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sabotka misses with a low kick.
Sabotka tries to clinch but ola moves away
and ola counters with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by ola.
ola lands with a thumping leg kick.
ola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sabotka's head backwards.
Excellent takedown into side control there by ola.
Sabotka taking a bit of punishment here - ola scoring with strikes.
ola misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sabotka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by ola.
ola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
ola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
ola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka wants to control but ola postures up.
Sabotka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
ola lands a few punches from side control.
ola is looking to take a break and control but Sabotka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ola working away.
ola working the strikes but Sabotka uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ola is thwarting Sabotka's attempts to control the position.
ola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
ola looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sabotka wants to control but ola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ola is taking a breather. Sabotka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from ola.
Sabotka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
ola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
ola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sabotka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sabotka has escaped and now he's on top!
Sabotka got a little sloppy there for a moment and ola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sabotka has managed to get both his arms back between ola's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sabotka is aware though and is defending well.
Sabotka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sabotka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabotka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of ola is proving hard to escape from.
ola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
nic ola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ola 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... nic ola!
nic ola is the new bantamweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuhkasaari comes to the cage accompanied by Proteus - Full Metal Jacket. Couture has chosen Mama said knock you out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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151 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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24
156 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Couture!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture moves out of range of the body kick.
Tuhkasaari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Couture is out of range and Tuhkasaari settles back down.
Tuhkasaari avoids the head kick by Couture.
Tuhkasaari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tuhkasaari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Couture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tuhkasaari at a distance.
Tuhkasaari blocks a head kick by Couture.
Couture misses with a hook. Tuhkasaari ducked under it nicely.
Tuhkasaari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tuhkasaari misses with a low kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick, looking for Couture's leg but Couture calmly moves out of range.
Tuhkasaari is looking to chop away at Couture's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture avoids a kick to the body.
Tuhkasaari misses with an attempted mid kick.
Couture throws a leg kick but Tuhkasaari sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Tuhkasaari misses
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuhkasaari.
That kick from Tuhkasaari tenderised Couture's leg. Couture is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Tuhkasaari is predictable there
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Couture!
Couture misses with a body shot.
Couture attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tuhkasaari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws out a leg kick but Couture moves out of range and Tuhkasaari only half commits.
Tuhkasaari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Couture blocks a low kick nicely.
Couture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tuhkasaari, right into the meat.
Tuhkasaari thumps Couture with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Teppo Tuhkasaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tuhkasaari lands with a slapping head kick.
Couture moves out of range of the leg kick from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari misses with a leg kick
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Tuhkasaari slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuhkasaari is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. That's going to slow Couture down.
Tuhkasaari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tuhkasaari - that will leave a mark!
Couture scores with a body shot.
Couture connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tuhkasaari momentarily.
Tuhkasaari thows a body kick. Couture tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tuhkasaari lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Couture has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Couture and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandon Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari feints and then cracks Couture's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Couture down.
Tuhkasaari lands a high kick!
Couture sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but Couture moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Couture.
Couture checks the leg kick.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Tuhkasaari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuhkasaari misses with a kick to the body
and Couture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuhkasaari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Couture counters with an inside leg kick.
Tuhkasaari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Couture's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Couture goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tuhkasaari misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari throws the kick towards the body but Couture avoids it.
Tuhkasaari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuhkasaari manages to avoid it.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick.
Couture is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tuhkasaari moves out of range as Couture throws a body kick.
Tuhkasaari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tuhkasaari scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tuhkasaari.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuhkasaari misses with a head kick.
Couture checks a low kick from Tuhkasaari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Couture lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Couture takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tuhkasaari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Couture.
Couture stuffs the takedown attempt from Tuhkasaari. Tuhkasaari gets slowly back to his feet.
Couture throws a push kick but Tuhkasaari slaps the foot to one side.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuhkasaari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Couture is out of range and Tuhkasaari settles back down.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Tuhkasaari counters with a nice body kick.
Tuhkasaari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Tuhkasaari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Couture won't be happy with that.
Couture struggling a bit here.
Tuhkasaari throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari tries to move into full mount but can't pass Couture's legs.
Tuhkasaari fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Couture is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuhkasaari wants to control but Couture is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuhkasaari misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Couture tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tuhkasaari misses with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Couture takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Tuhkasaari tries to keep control of the position but Couture is staying busy.
Tuhkasaari has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tuhkasaari is punishing Couture with strikes - can he finish him?!
Couture trying to control the position but Tuhkasaari manages to sink in the hooks.
Tuhkasaari has Couture flattened out and is raining down punches.
Couture rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tuhkasaari moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couture knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couture trying to remain calm as Tuhkasaari controls from the top position.
Tuhkasaari advances to mount.
Tuhkasaari landing strikes from the mount and Couture is in trouble!
Couture can't escape the position.
Tuhkasaari looking to secure an arm triangle but Couture defends it well.
Tuhkasaari has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tuhkasaari sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Couture is trying to stand up.
Tuhkasaari with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tuhkasaari prevents Couture from getting the reversal.
Couture tries to hold on but Tuhkasaari postures up.
Couture is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Couture misses.
Couture avoids the head kick by Tuhkasaari.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandon Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuhkasaari misses with a kick to the body.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Couture blocks a low kick nicely.
Tuhkasaari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Couture checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Couture displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tuhkasaari.
Couture sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Tuhkasaari.
Couture has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Couture crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tuhkasaari - the referee stops the clock and Couture gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tuhkasaari. Couture manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari is looking to chop away at Couture's legs.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tuhkasaari.
Couture throws a head kick that misses
and Tuhkasaari counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Couture is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tuhkasaari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Couture's calf.
Tuhkasaari throws a solid leg kick but Couture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuhkasaari.
Couture has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Couture finds it's way round the side to connect with Tuhkasaari's head.
Good work by Tuhkasaari as he checks the leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couture throws a head kick but Tuhkasaari moves out of range.
Couture blocks a low kick nicely.
Couture swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tuhkasaari counters with a good low kick that Couture was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari misses with a leg kick
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuhkasaari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tuhkasaari tries to work over Couture's front leg with a kick but Couture checks it.
Tuhkasaari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tuhkasaari shoots and misses
and Couture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couture throws a sloppy body shot
and Tuhkasaari counters with a nice low kick that buckles Couture's knee momentarily.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture moves out of range as Tuhkasaari throws a body kick.
Tuhkasaari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Tuhkasaari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Couture checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tuhkasaari slips under a jab from Couture.
Couture takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but Couture checks it.
Couture tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuhkasaari lands a leg kick that knocks Couture off balance momentarily.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick, looking for Couture's leg but Couture calmly moves out of range.
Tuhkasaari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Couture avoids the head kick by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Tuhkasaari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Couture fakes the leg kick and cracks Tuhkasaari in the body.
The crowd cheers as Couture lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tuhkasaari doesn't seem phased though.
Tuhkasaari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. That's going to slow Couture down.
Couture throws a right hand that Tuhkasaari ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuhkasaari also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a body kick.
Tuhkasaari motions for Couture to come forward. Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuhkasaari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Couture takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tuhkasaari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuhkasaari scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Couture.
Tuhkasaari checks a low kick from Couture.
Couture throws a right and a left that Tuhkasaari avoids nicely.
Couture throws out a powerful jab.
Couture misses with a kick to the body
and Tuhkasaari counters with an inside leg kick.
Tuhkasaari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Couture has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tuhkasaari.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuhkasaari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuhkasaari misses with a head kick.
Couture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tuhkasaari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Couture blocks the leg kick.
Couture blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuhkasaari walks into a left hand.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick which misses Couture's front leg but catches the back leg as Couture tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tuhkasaari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tuhkasaari scores with a spinning back kick!
Couture has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuhkasaari was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Tuhkasaari misses with a leg kick
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuhkasaari wants to land a leg kick but Couture is out of range.
Tuhkasaari pushes Couture away with a front kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tuhkasaari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture lands with a good body shot.
Couture is looking to land body kicks.
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. Tuhkasaari obviously looking to wear him down.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Tuhkasaari counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Tuhkasaari misses
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuhkasaari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tuhkasaari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick that misses.
Couture checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tuhkasaari is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Tuhkasaari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Tuhkasaari misses with a leg kick
and Couture counters with a nice body kick.
Couture tries to score with a low kick but Tuhkasaari moves his leg out of the way.
Tuhkasaari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Couture gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tuhkasaari pushes down on Couture's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari is keen to just control but Couture is a slippery customer.
Couture tries to get to full guard but Tuhkasaari has control of the leg.
Tuhkasaari wants to take a breather but Couture is having none of it.
Couture wants to get back to his feet.
Tuhkasaari trying to mount his opponent but Couture defends it.
Couture is not content to let Tuhkasaari control the position.
Couture trying to control but Tuhkasaari postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tuhkasaari slips a nice elbow through Couture's hands, connecting with Couture's forehead.
Couture wants to control but Tuhkasaari passes into side.
Tuhkasaari advances to full mount.
Tuhkasaari lands a big shot there that rocks Couture but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tuhkasaari looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Couture is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tuhkasaari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tuhkasaari controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari had his way with Brandon Couture in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tuhkasaari connects with a solid leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick which misses Couture's front leg but catches the back leg as Couture tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuhkasaari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Couture crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tuhkasaari - the referee stops the clock and Couture gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tuhkasaari. Couture manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tuhkasaari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Couture takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Couture blocks a head kick by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari shoots in looking for a takedown. Couture tries to sprawl out of it but Tuhkasaari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Couture manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuhkasaari was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Tuhkasaari finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Couture throws a body kick that misses.
Tuhkasaari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Couture to score with a decent uppercut.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Teppo Tuhkasaari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Couture changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuhkasaari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuhkasaari.
Couture moves out of range of the leg kick from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuhkasaari looks for the body kick but Couture saw that one coming.
Tuhkasaari is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Couture looks to land a combination but Tuhkasaari avoids it well.
Tuhkasaari lands with a nice body kick.
Couture is looking to chop away at Tuhkasaari's legs.
Tuhkasaari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tuhkasaari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Couture. That did some damage!
Couture throws a right hand that Tuhkasaari ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuhkasaari also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tuhkasaari throws a wild body kick that Couture sees coming a mile off.
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuhkasaari thumps Couture with a low kick.
Brandon Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuhkasaari tries to land a front kick but Couture steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tuhkasaari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tuhkasaari avoids a kick to the body.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tuhkasaari throws a body kick that misses.
Tuhkasaari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Couture blocks the leg kick.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Tuhkasaari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tuhkasaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is striking off his back. Tuhkasaari thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Tuhkasaari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Couture sees it coming and defends easily.
Couture works his way to full guard. Good work.
Couture controls Tuhkasaari momentarily but Tuhkasaari frees himself.
Tuhkasaari looking to pass the guard.
Couture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tuhkasaari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Couture is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tuhkasaari sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tuhkasaari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tuhkasaari 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tuhkasaari!
Teppo Tuhkasaari retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bro Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Shyne. Lee has chosen Enter the Dragon as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bro Lee!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz checks a low kick from Lee.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Bro Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diaz working away.
Diaz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diaz connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Lee is not content to let Diaz control the position.
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lee tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working away.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Lee is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee lands a front kick.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
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!
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Lee slips under a jab.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee gets a clinch.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Diaz shrugs off.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee scores with a push kick.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diaz will feel that in the morning.
Lee is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bro Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diaz misses with a kick to the body
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Lee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee lands a nice looking body kick.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Lee tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Diaz shrugs it off though.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Diaz shrugs it off though.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bro Lee really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Diaz moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Diaz cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diaz throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Diaz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Lee's head back.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee staying out of range there.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Lee avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bro Lee dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diaz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lee!
Lee controlling from the top position.
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control but Lee postures up.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee stands up from half guard.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Diaz throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee misses with the body kick
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That kick from Lee tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
Lee slips a straight right by Diaz.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Lee lands a front kick.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Bro Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Diaz has hold of one of Lee's legs. Lee is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bro Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 44:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 44:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bro Lee!
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